Morning Guide

Best breakfast in Ljubljana

Early risers and brunch lovers — start your day right.

Tip: Weekends are busy. Arrive before 10:00 for the best seats.

20 places

Le Petit Cafe

A French-style café and restaurant offering breakfast, brunch, and dinner in an elegant setting with a romantic courtyard, known for its croissants and chanson music.

Burek Olimpija

A legendary, family-run takeaway serving Ljubljana's most popular and traditional burek since 1979, beloved by locals and visitors.

Druga Violina

A special gostilna-style restaurant in the old town serving traditional Slovenian dishes, notable for its social mission of employing people with special needs.

Moji štruklji

The first Slovenian štrukljarnica, located under Plečnik's arcades at the central market, serving over 20 daily varieties of traditional boiled štruklji.

Babu’s Asian Street Food

A small, highly-rated takeaway spot run by a chef from Bangladesh, praised for authentic Thai dishes like Desi Coconut Chicken and Pad Thai.

Chang

Family-run since 1997, offering traditional Chinese dishes alongside Japanese specialties like sushi, fish, and rolls.

Mirje

A modern Italian restaurant and pizzeria with over a decade of experience, known for its sleek ambiance, traditional cuisine, and quality steaks from a Green Egg grill.

Capriccio

Order their signature Capriccio pizza, loaded with prosciutto, arugula, and shaved Parmesan, or try their extensive breakfast and brunch options like eggs Benedict. Visit for reliably high-quality, classic Italian cuisine with excellent vegetarian choices, available for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery.

Čompa

A top-rated local steakhouse known for its excellent steaks, Slovenian wines, and innovative takes on classic Slovenian dishes, appealing to meat lovers, seafoo

Trta

Award-winning pizzeria with large wood-fired oven pizzas, also offering pasta and salads. Located just south of the Old Town across the river.

Georgie bistro

A modern bistro run by a creative chef, offering a diverse menu from bistro lunches to gourmet tasting dinners.

STOW

A specialty coffee shop and roaster located in the City Museum of Ljubljana, known for its high-quality coffee.

Strelec

Award-winning fine dining restaurant in Ljubljana Castle's Archer's Tower, serving creative Slovenian cuisine with Michelin recognition and panoramic views.

Hallo Leskovac

A hidden gem known for delicious traditional Balkan food cooked on an open charcoal fire, specializing in grilled meats and gourmet burgers.

Valvas'or

Modern restaurant on Stari trg, named after a famous Slovenian polymath, known for its Mediterranean and European cuisine with excellent service.

Pizzeria Napoliš

Highly-rated pizzeria in Ljubljana with a 4.8/5 rating from over 500 reviews, known for its Italian-style pizza.

Pri Škofu

A charming neighborhood eatery in Trnovo, renowned for its authentic, home-style Slovenian cuisine using locally sourced ingredients and a famous pepper steak.

Ala Pršuterija

Specializes in Slovenian dry-cured meats (pršut) and wines, with a prime riverside location on Cankarjevo nabrežje.

Ogam Korean Restaurant

A must-visit for authentic Korean cuisine in a cozy, minimalist setting, named for the five senses of Korean culture.

OnThai

Authentic Thai restaurant founded in 2015, known for traditional recipes and fresh ingredients in a central Ljubljana location.