Cuisine
- Extra virgin olive oil from Slovenian Istria. Photo: Katarina Krmelj
In every corner of Slovenia, visitors are pleasantly surprised by new and different culinary delicacies and by the autochthonous wines along the numerous Wine Roads that crisscross its three winegrowing regions. Slovene wines are popularly served with homemade sausage specialties, karst prsut (prosciutto) dried in the bora wind, and other original Slovene dishes.
Features
Na Gradu - the Restaurant where the aroma of homemade chicken soup fills the air
March 2012
When you arrive in the courtyard of Ljubljana Castle, you are welcomed by a pleasant aroma of home-cooked food, including fresh homemade chicken soup, which is on the menu every day and is made from the same recipe as that used by our mothers and grandmothers.
Gostilna Slovenija is a trademark
February 2012
In Slovenia, restaurants have always played a special role. They are not only the places where one can experience the local culinary offer, but have always been an important component part of the Slovenian heritage and culinary recognition. From now on, they...
Istria's Gold: "Truffles of the Slovenian Istria are the best in the world"
December 2011
Hidden in the soil of the Slovenian Istria grow special, aromatic, mysterious mushrooms – white truffles. They are appreciated for their extraordinary quality and their prices reach almost incomprehensible heights.
Slovenian food
Slovenian food is a feast for the gourmet. Many restaurants offer a wide range of traditional national dishes. The coast affords excellent seafood, including shellfish and the Adriatic bluefish. Read more ›
Slovenian Gastronomy (brochure)
Slovenian Gastronomy/Fresh and Tasty from the Sunny Side -
A quick overview of the Slovenian culinary heritage through the Slovenian regions on 19 pages. Read more » 
Potica
Potica is a typical Slovenian festive dish known all around the world. It used to be baked in special baking dishes which reflect the local folk’s genuine creativity. Potica cake pans are usually round, with a cylinder in the centre of the dish. Baked potica comes in the shape of a ring or circular loaf.
There are at least fifty recognised variants, which differ according to the filling: originally, the filling was made of walnuts, hazelnuts, honey, peppermint, cottage cheese, sour cream, cracklings, bacon or dried fruit. Cocoa, chocolate or carob are later additions. Potica was usually not sweetened. A typical dough is made of wheat flour, which is rolled out flat, over which the filling is then spread; and finally, the wrapped potica is placed in a cake pan. The ends are neatly cut and the trimmed bits then shaped into small buns or dumplings. Read more »
Slovenian Wines
Slovenia lies on the southern slopes of the Alps and touches the Mediterranean, so it enjoys the best of both worlds, as well as climatic uncertainties from both North and South. However, the tradition of wine production is very long, going back at least to the time of the Roman Empire. This, together with the natural conditions mentioned above, provides a very rich diversity of taste, smell and colour in the different wines. Read more ›