Restavracija Strelec

This restaurant is set within the historic and picturesque Archers’ Tower in Ljubljana, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, easily reachable in just a few minutes by funicular (last ride at 7 PM, so the return must be made on foot or by taxi). The elegant dining room, adorned with sgraffito murals from the 1950s inspired by local folk songs, provides the perfect backdrop for Igor Jagodic’s cuisine. The chef offers a single nine-course tasting menu, which can be reduced to seven or five courses, featuring modern and creative dishes that pay homage to Mediterranean tradition. Highlights include the turbot with Adriatic shrimp, leek, pistachio, and bacon, as well as the roe deer tartare with hazelnuts and shiso leaves. The wine list offers a deep exploration of local selections while also extending to France and Italy. We relied on the staff’s recommendations for a small wine tasting by the glass and were thoroughly satisfied.During the warmer months, don’t miss the opportunity to book a table outside on the ancient ramparts, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.

A circular dining room in a medieval tower with city views

• Restavracija Strelec is housed in Ljubljana Castle's 15th-century Archers’ Tower, featuring a round dining room and terrace that offer panoramic views of Ljubljana.

Medieval-inspired 'castle dishes' and ever-changing tasting menus

• The menu includes unconventional 'castle dishes' with hints of medieval cuisine, crafted from seasonal, micro-seasonal Slovenian ingredients by chef Igor Jagodic; the tasting menus range from five to nine courses and draw from medieval to modern Mediterranean influences (including notable desserts like detelja povrhu junijske sladice).

Esteemed credentials and Slovenian wine focus

• The restaurant is Michelin-recommended and has high scores from Gault & Millau (4 hats, 17.5/20) and Falstaff (4 forks); it is also praised for its stellar selection of Slovenian wines.

Signature Ingredients

• Local seasonal produce: The menu emphasizes seasonal and micro-seasonal dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, forming the core of chef Igor Jagodic's creative approach.
• Local Slovenian fish: The restaurant showcases the region's renowned fish in inventive preparations, reflecting a focus on fresh seafood from Slovenian waters.
• Game meats: Dishes frequently feature game, highlighting venison and other wild specialties as a hallmark of the menu.
• Detelja (clover): A distinctive signature detail is clover used as a topping in a June dessert, illustrating the restaurant's penchant for unusual, local botanicals.
• Seasonal vegetables and herbs from the terroir: The kitchen uses seasonal vegetables and herbs to craft textures, colors, and flavor combinations that reflect Slovenian terroir.