A breath of fresh air on the Ljubljana culinary scene

These hot summer days make us slow down our day-to-day rhythm, keep to the shade, and enjoy drinks and dishes on the cooler side of the culinary spectrum . But the Ljubljana gastronomy scene is showing no signs of slowing, with many excellent new spots opening up since the beginning of spring and into early summer, leaving connoisseurs looking forward to a bright culinary future.

Cmočkarna Dumpling Lady

The lively culinary assortment over on Trubarjeva Street has recently been joined by a cute dumpling spot. The simple ambience of the restaurant, synchronous with its logo in being adorned with charming cat-themed decor, is the perfect place to enjoy various interpretations of authentic Asian dumplings and noodles.

Dobra Vila

Known for ages as a popular food spot in the Šiška district, Dobra Vila is now becoming a city-centre pizzeria. They are moving to the Delo tower at the centre of their food delivery area of Šiška-Bežigrad-Centre. And although the location of the famous pizzeria is changing, the team is staying loyal to their bulletproof selection of pizzas, burgers, and other fast and good specialties, which we will be able to enjoy either at their new location or in the comfort of our own home.

Restaurant and Pizzeria Vera

The people of Ljubljana love authentic Neapolitan pizza! And now, the Bežigrad district is finally getting a Neapolitan pizza place of its own – the newly opened Pizzeria Vera provides the real deal – juicy, crispy pizzas made according to the customs and traditions of southern Italy.

Hood Burger in Šiška

There’s also a lot of talk about the soon-to-be-opened new Hood Burger franchise in the Šiška district. And so we’re eagerly awaiting news of the opening date of the new burger restaurant, which is said to be located in the new Spektra tower on Celovška Street.

Kazina Jazz Club & Bistro

The ground floor of the renovated Kazina palace, which now also houses the Academy of Music, is the location of this newly opened bistro, which turns into a jazz club in the evenings. During the day, we can enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack while observing the hustle and bustle of Slovenska Street and Congress Square, while the evenings are reserved for sipping cocktails and enjoying quality live music.

Loo-Blah-Nah Centre

The Ljubljana-based beer brewery opened a new pub under the arcades of Ljubljana’s central market. This means that from now on, after a busy day of shopping or strolling up and down the city centre, we can stop by and enjoy a cold glass of Slovenian craft beer with a view of the busy green heart of the city – the Ljubljana market.

Mama peče (eng. Mother Bakes)

Ljubljana has gained yet another boutique bakery. The new Mama peče (eng. Mother Bakes) family bakery and cafe has opened its doors on Šmartinska Street near Orto Bar. They offer fresh sourdough bread, delicious cruffins, puffed pastries, tasty focaccia bread, and other baked goods made from sourdough. And you can enjoy it all with an aromatic cup of coffee, too.

Namasté Grab&Go

The ground floor of the famous department store Nama is now home to a new location of the popular Ljubljana-based Indian restaurant Namasté. The new franchise is a great choice for a quick lunch on the go, as you can enjoy their specialties in the calm atmosphere of their charming garden on the platform on Tomšičeva Street. Some of their famous dishes include Indian “pizzas”, various rolls, and samosas.

RifuzlBox

Ljubljana’s central market has a new store called Rifuzl, which uses no plastic packaging. Shopping there is done with your own reusable bags and packaging, thereby contributing to a reduction in the amount of waste. It’s a new franchise of the zero waste store which has already been operating for nearly five years in the Šiška district. At the same time, the new store also features the innovative concept of an autonomous store with no employees – the first of its kind in Slovenia – making it possible to shop for fresh local products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Smash Ljubljana

The long awaited Smash Ljubljana restaurant has finally opened. The team has so far been serving their popular burgers exclusively at the Open Kitchen culinary festival. And now they finally have a permanent location at 25 Slovenska Street, where they make their crispy grilled patties with rich condiments and divinely fluffy buns every day. And while munching down on your tasty burger, you can enjoy a delicious cocktail or even a glass of champagne.

Ice cream garden Yauya Patisserie

In preparation for the smouldering summer heat, the popular sweet and savoury creations studio has recently opened a secret ice cream garden. You can now enjoy their boutique homemade gelato in the cool shade of the beautiful old bourgeois atrium in Breg.