Outdoor Guide

Best terraces in Ljubljana

Sunny patios, riverside terraces, and the best outdoor dining.

Tip: The riverfront fills up fast on sunny days — go early or try the side streets.

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.

Julija

Popular restaurant in a historic building in the medieval Old Town, serving a combination of well-prepared Slovenian and international dishes.

Špajza Restaurant

A long-running fine dining restaurant in a romantic alley, serving Slovenian and international dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Klobasarna

A fast-food spot in the Old Town specializing in the traditional Carniolan sausage, served with a bagel, mustard, and horseradish.

Plezalni center Ljubljana

Slovenia's largest indoor rock climbing and bouldering gym, opened in 2013, featuring four indoor halls and an outdoor wall.

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.

Wine Bar Šuklje

A vibrant wine bar in a historic villa on the riverbank, featuring a rotating selection of over 300 Slovenian and international wines, with sommelier guidance and terrace views.

Strelec

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

Pizzeria Piccola

A charming pizzeria near the city center, inspired by Rome, known for its perfect pizzas including praised vegan and vegetarian options.

Valvas'or

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

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.

OnThai

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

Cafe Čokl

A specialty coffee shop that imports fair-trade beans, roasts them on-site, and offers coffee prepared via cold brew, Chemex, and AeroPress methods.

Lana's Corner

A versatile, charming bistro in the city center offering specialty coffee, brunch, and a la carte Italian pasta dishes, known for its tasty Bolognese and lovely staff.

Dobro Jutro Vietnam

A highly recommended, authentic North Vietnamese restaurant in the city center, known for its vibrant and fresh flavors.

B Restaurant & B Bar

A fine-dining restaurant on the 20th floor of the InterContinental Hotel, offering modern Slovenian cuisine with panoramic city and Alpine views.

Zanoodle

A vibrant Asian bistro offering a culinary adventure through Far East flavors, with a menu that blends Asian and Mediterranean influences using local specialties.

Pop's Aperitivo

A stylish bistro and lounge in the city center, bringing Italian sparkle to Ljubljana with gourmet Roman-style pizzas, fresh house-made pastas, and inspired cocktails.

Mala Terasa

A culinary oasis perched above Slovenska Cesta, offering healthy dishes with local and international flavors and a sunny terrace with views of the city and Nebotičnik skyscraper.