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The Gault&Millau 2026 Ceremony marked a historic turning point for Slovenia's gastronomic scene. For the first time, the supreme distinction of 5 toques has been awarded to a restaurant in the country. A look back at an exceptional evening and the complete rankings.
Hiša Franko: Slovenia's first restaurant with 5 Gault&Millau toques
It's Hiša Franko, the restaurant of Ana Roš in Kobarid, in the Soča Valley, that makes history. Already crowned world's best female chef in 2017, Ana Roš sees her restaurant earn the 5 Gault&Millau toques — an absolute first in Slovenia. This distinction places Hiša Franko at the pinnacle of European gastronomy, alongside the continent's greatest tables.
Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026 Special Awards
Beyond the toque rankings, the evening honored the talents shaping Slovenian cuisine today and tomorrow:
- Chef of the Year: Jure Tomič — Ošterija Debeluh (Brežice)
- Chef of the Future: Davor Arnautović — Vila Muhr (Radenci)
- Chef of Modern Tradition: Martina Breznik — Hiša Raduha (Luče)
- Young Talent: Jurij Daolio — Doppler Estate (Vipava)
- Best Sommelier: Simona Česen — Wine bar Šuklje
- Best Pastry Shop: Lolita — Ljubljana
- Best POP (Point of Passion): Vinoteka Movia — Ljubljana
Complete Ranking: 4-Toque Gault&Millau Restaurants in Slovenia
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The very exclusive circle of 4 toques now has 14 establishments, including two new entrants (marked *):
- Gostilna Pri Lojzetu — Dvorec Zemono, Vipava
- Grič — Šentjošt nad Horjulom
- Hiša Denk — Zgornja Kungota
- Ošterija Debeluh — Brežice
- Restavracija Milka — Bled
- Restavracija Pavus — Laško
- Restavracija Strelec — Ljubljana Castle
- Galerija okusov — Šentjanž
- Gostilna Mahorčič — Dutovlje, Karst
- Gostilna Repovž — Šentjanž pri Dravogradu
- JB Restavracija — Ljubljana
- Restavracija Mak — Ljubljana
- * DAM Restavracija — Nova Gorica (new)
- * Vila Muhr — Radenci (new)
3-Toque Gault&Millau Restaurants in Slovenia 2026
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The 3 toques category grows to 37 outstanding tables. Six new restaurants (marked *) join the list:
Confirmed tables
- Hiša Linhart — Radovljica
- Hiša Raduha — Luče
- Restavracija COB — Ljubljana
- Špacapanova hiša — Štanjel, Karst
- Danilo – gostilna & vinoteka — Kobarid
- Gostilna Krištof — Predoslje
- Gostilna Rajh — Murska Sobota
- Grad Štanjel Restaurant & Lounge — Štanjel
- Hiša Fink — Savinja
- Majerija — Slap, Vipava
- Miza za štiri — Brda
- Pen Klub Restavracija — Ljubljana
- Restavracija Cubo — Ljubljana
- Restavracija Dveri-Pax — Jarenina
- Restavracija Harfa — Maribor
- Restavracija Mangrt — Bovec
- Restavracija Posestva Gjerkeš — Haloze
- Restavracija Rizibizi — Maribor
- Bistro Štorja — Portorož
- Gostilna As — Ljubljana
- Gostilna Jež — Slovenia
- Gostilna Rakar — Brezovica
- Gostilna Vovko — Brezovica
- Hiša Krasna — Karst
- Pikol — Nova Gorica
- Restavracija Calypso — Nova Gorica
- Restavracija Hotela Marina — Portorož
- Restavracija Sophia — Portorož
- Restavracija Spargus — Dolenjska
- Stara gostilna — Ljubljana
New entries 2026
- * Restavracija Julijana — Ljubljana
- * TAbar — Slovénie
- * Restavracija Plesnik — Logarska dolina
- * Aftr — Ljubljana
- * Doppler Estate — Vipava Valley
- * Gostilna Podfarovž — Slovenia
Why Slovenia Is an Essential Food Destination
With only 2 million inhabitants, Slovenia boasts a remarkable density of outstanding restaurants. The Gault&Millau 2026 guide now lists 1 five-toque restaurant, 14 four-toque restaurants and 37 three-toque restaurants. This gastronomic wealth rests on a shared philosophy: local produce, short supply chains and deep respect for the terroirs — from the Julian Alps to the Karst, from the Soča Valley to the Adriatic coast.
Slovenian cuisine draws on Italian, Austrian and Balkan influences to create a unique culinary identity. This year's award-winning chefs embody that diversity: Jure Tomič reinvents Posavje cuisine in Brežice, Martina Breznik elevates alpine tradition in Luče, and Ana Roš keeps pushing the boundaries of creative gastronomy in the Soča Valley.
Planning a Food Trip to Slovenia
Slovenia lends itself perfectly to a gastronomic road trip. In just a few days you can string together award-winning tables in exceptional natural settings. From Ljubljana (JB Restavracija, Restavracija Strelec, Restavracija Cubo, Gostilna As, Restavracija COB) to the Soča Valley (Hiša Franko, Danilo – gostilna & vinoteka) via the Karst (Gostilna Mahorčič) and the coast (Bistro Štorja, Restavracija Hotela Marina), each region offers a distinct culinary experience.
To plan your gastronomic stay in Slovenia, see our Slovenia travel itineraries and our guide to Slovenian gastronomy.
Source: Gault&Millau Slovenija
Patrick Faust
French expat in Slovenia since 2004. Founder of e-Slovénie.