Gostilna Pri Lojzetu
Vipava, Slovenia
1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Situated on a small hill just outside Vipava, this elegant restaurant is housed in a 17C residence with an unusual Renaissance style. A charming dining room with a fireplace acts as the backdrop for excellent cuisine, featuring traditionally influenced dishes alongside more creative and experimental fare. Tomaž Kavčič is one of the best-known chefs in Slovenia and his style perfectly represents the transition between traditional and modern cuisine. We recommend the 7-course menu – if you’re lucky, it will include the delicious radicchio with foie gras and pork rind chips, or the tender beef cheeks served with different vegetable-based sauces. The theatrical and iconic “gin and tonic” will also make a real impression. An enthusiastic sommelier will guide you through the interesting wine list, which has a strong focus on the Vipava valley. We recommend trying the wines from the Burja estate, one of the area’s most representative producers.
From Visitor Experiences
- A dining room inside the 17th century Dvorec Zemono residence, with views over the Vipava Valley.
- A tasting menu that keeps one foot in Slovenian tradition while pushing technique and presentation forward.
- A wine programme focused on the Vipava Valley, with local producers treated as the natural pairing for the kitchen’s richest courses.
From Visitor Experiences
- Radicchio, paired with foie gras and crisp pork rind chips
- Foie gras
- Beef cheeks
- Seasonal vegetables, often turned into multiple sauces
- Juniper and tonic notes in the signature gin and tonic course
From Visitor Reviews
A one star restaurant in the Dvorec Zemono manor above Vipava, built around a multi course menu that moves between tradition and modernity. The recommended seven course sequence can include radicchio with foie gras and pork rind chips, beef cheeks with vegetable based sauces, and the table side theatre of the house gin and tonic.