Gostilna pri Lojzetu – Zemono

A 1 Michelin Star restaurant in the 17th-century Renaissance mansion of Zemono. The owner and chef, Tomaž Kavčič, is a pioneer of slow food cuisine in Slovenia, creating inventive and innovative dishes using local and seasonal products.

In the renaissance 17th-cenury Zemono Manor, the fourth generation of distinguished Gostilna pri Lojzetu restaurateurs have found their home. The owner and head chef Tomaž Kavčič is an originator of slow food cuisine in Slovenia. Mindful of tradition, his team explores daring, innovative creations with new techniques yet always local and seasonal fresh ingredients. Their dishes and methods keep abreast with gourmet trends worldwide.

Not to be missed:

unique culinary offer based on premium local ingredients prepared by creative masters interior seating: groups 180, à la carte 50 guests; exterior seating: groups 130, à la carte 40 guests the Kavčič family first opened their restaurant in Dornberk in distant 1897

Quality seals: 1 Michelin star, 4 hats Gault&Millau (17.5/20 points), La Liste 2021: the world's best restaurant selection – highest rated Slovenian restaurant (86.5 points)
Society memberships: JRE, Le Soste, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Rotary ...
Certificates: Excellent SME Slovenia, Slovenia Green Cuisine
Sustainability: Green Key eco-label

Guest impressions: personalized approach, refined atmosphere, delightful experience, great value.

Landmarks nearby: the Vipava Castle, springs of the River Vipava, walking, hiking and cycling trails, climbing routes, wine cellars, olive trees, gregarious and friendly people ... every nook of the Vipava Valley is magical.