There is a lot of good places where you can eat good here in Ljubljana, like you we also googled where to go and realized choices are limitless for such small capital. But somehow,vfor some unknown reason, our first choice was this place. Ratings are good and we knew finding a free table on Saturday evening might be mission impossible. And we weren't wrong. At entrance we were asked fo we have reservation, we said no, and ecit. Luckily one waiter overheard our conversation went out and brought us back into this paradise. For starters we took one pizza and splitted for two person. I can't remember where and when I got so heavenly full of taste ingridients on pizza!? From dough to perfffect tomato sauce on it. Our mouths were watering. And if you follow me you know I am very sensitive when people talk about good pizza. But this was really unexpectedly tasteful. And this was just for starter! Whatever they brought us after this pizza, even empty plate I would give this place rating 5 out of 5. But luckily on our plates arrived perfectly tender cooked pork knuckle with perfectly crispy roasted skin. OMG. Oh my God! Meat was melting when touched my tongue, I didn't wanna swallow it how good it was. Perfectly cooked, salted, seasoned... This was another surprise. I wush I could say the same for lamb which arrived on other plate, meat was also good, but sonething was missing. Salt? Yup, that was it, no doubt. Somehow you could feel taste of meat but that something salty on tongue was missing. For dessert we ordered choco souffle for which waiter tood us they need 15minutes for making it to be fresh, we saod no problem. Take all the time you need. Other dessert was cheesecake with forest fruits, I liked this more then souffle but both were very delicious. Cheesecake I prefered mote because I like more fruits vs. chocolate, and it was cold unlike souffle which has to be served warm so chocolate could melt on your plate. Fir drink we took Soc1alist beer, it was match with all the food we ordered. For two of us all this was 85€, one pizza, two main meals, two desserts and two beers. I think it's a fair price. ♥️ If you have opportunity go here you...
Read moreBy chance I was walking near here about lunchtime and I decided to give this lovely bistro a try. One of their daily specials happened to be one of My favorites. Please read untill the end.
Ossobuco with puree and glazed carrots. 15€ on special. Great flavor, reasonable portion, and not dry, stale, or reheated from yesterday like it can be at some shady establishments. This was clearly cooked slowly from very early this morning. I like mine a little more stewed, but this is a different style and a pleasure to eat.
House red wine. 2.80€ on special during lunch. What can I say here, a private label house red from the Brda region that consists of Merlot, CabSav, and CabFranc. It is Slovenian thru and thru; delicious, well rounded, aromatic, & a fantastic value. It was a. Great compliment to My lunch without being too little or too much for the plate. They also have a nice selection of wines on their list if you are looking for something special. I would suggest the Bagueri Merlot as a more full-bodied option at an excellent pricing of 40€ per bottle.
Dessert was Profiteroli - a puff pastry with chocolate mousse inside and handmade cream on the outside. 3,50€ as the lunch special if ordered with the main. It was new to Me, but actually delicious. I don't usually eat sweets, so the ones in Europe are surprisingly less sweet than the Stateside counterparts. Served with raspberry compote and some strawberry slices.
Overall one of My best dining experiences in the last month. Service was attentive without being annoying. The attendant spoke fantastic English, provided an English menu, & the daily specials menu was available in English as well, a nice touch. What they are know for is their handmade pizza. I will try that next time. The oven is right up front and you can watch from start to finish. The atmosphere and dress are casual. Parking is available on the street for 0.5€ per hour, but it is hard to get as there are several restaurants in the area. Please don't miss this gem! Value, service and great food abound here. I will surely...
Read moreI cannot judge the food because it was impossible to even get into the restaurant. Their system is ridiculous and not very logic to me. I called two days before we wanted to go in order to reserve a table for 4 people and I was told that it is not possible to reserve outside tables, but that there is a lot of change in the tables and that if we come at 7 in the evening it should not be a problem. We arrived at 7 and all tables were taken. So I asked if we could have a table and I was told to wait or take a table inside (what we did not want from the start as it was boiling heat). So we agreed to take a table inside and as soon as a table outside is free we would change and in the meantime we would have taken some drinks or a bottle of wine to begin. I was told that this is not possible. If I take a table inside I cannot change to a second table outside? You are only entitled to one table and you cannot wait at a table inside. Are you for real? This restaurant needs to arrive in the 21st century and reconsider their reservation system. So as we could not get a table outside and waiting inside with drinks was not possible we left. I think they offered us to wait outside on a park bench somewhere near the restaurant. What is this? Their system does not make sense and furthermore they would have made money with us waiting inside because we would have ordered drinks. I do not understand. As we were group of gay men maybe it was also homophobia which I hope it wasn't, but the way we were treated did not make any sense. I cannot recommend this place at all, although it seems like the food and...
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