Bon Appetit

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• Falafel read more ›
  (40 Trubarjeva. Tel. 041 640 166)
  Falafel fans should head to this informal hangout for a seriously tasty fix of chick-pea balls.
• Le Petit Café read more ›
  (4 Trg Francoske Revolucije. Tel. 01 251 2575)
  Take a book and look serious as you enjoy a light lunch and some fine coffee in this friendly, French-themed café.
• Ajdovo Zrno read more ›
  (7 Trubarjeva Cesta. Tel. 01 690 478)
  For a vegetarian fix, this bright, friendly little restaurant hits the spot with Ljubljana's finest salad bar.
• Pizzeria Osmica read more ›
  (8 Nazorjeva Ulica. Tel. 01 426 5872 )
  The pizza in Ljubljana would give many neighbouring Italian pizzerias a run for their money and this is one of the city's finest.
• Zveda read more ›
  (14 Wolfova. )
  The best cake shop in town! Relax in this city-centre oasis and enjoy sublime coffee and cakes.
• Hot Horse read more ›
  (31 Trubarjeva. )
  The locals love nothing better than a bit of horse meat stuffed into a burger roll. Head to this central fast-food joint for your fill.

• Cutty Sark read more ›
  (1 Knalev Perhod. Tel. 01 425 1477)
  A fun British-style pub in the city centre that also serves up more than passable pizza with a range of toppings.
• Sokol read more ›
  (18 Ciril Metodov Trg. Tel. 01 439 6855)
  Big portions and hearty Slovenian specialities are on the menu at this fun and good-value eatery. It brews its own beer, too.
• Sushimama read more ›
  (Wolfova. Tel. 01 426 9125)
  Sushi fans should make a beeline for this slice of Japan in the city centre. Savour sushi, sashimi and Asahi beer.
• Joe Pena's Cantina y Bar read more ›
  (6 Cankarjeva. Tel. 01 421 5800)
  If you are after some spicy Mexican treats then this is the place, with excellent fajitas and nachos.
• Tramvaj Ekpres Pizzeria read more ›
  (10 Mladinskih Delovnih Brigad. Tel. 01 916 407)
  Tramspotters and those with a taste for the surreal should head towards Krakovo and this vintage tram, which today turns out not half bad pizzas for a mainly student clientèle.
• Sokol read more ›
  (18 Ciril Metodov Trg. Tel. 01 439 6855)
  For fun and unpretentious Slovenian fare you can't really go wrong at this Old Town favourite. It serves huge portions of hearty fare in faux-traditional surrounds.

• Sofra read more ›
  (145 Dunajska. Tel. 01 565 6800)
  Seriously authentic Balkan cuisine is on offer at this restaurant that attracts few tourists, which means big plates heaped with grilled meats, heart attack-inducing burek and spicy dishes, too.
• Zlata Ribica read more ›
  (5-7 Cankarjevo Nabrezje. Tel. 01 241 2680)
  Enjoy fresh seafood shipped straight from the country's bijou Adriatic coastline. Book a seat on the terrace to soak up the riverside ambience.
• Namaste read more ›
  (8 Breg. Tel. 01 425 0159)
  Arguably the city's best ethnic eatery serves up top-notch curries using lashings of fresh herbs in this riverside oasis.
• Rusalka read more ›
  (1 Vosnjakova. Tel. 01 433 2155)
  Great value for a hotel restaurant in the city centre with heaving lunch buffets as well as à la carte. Look out for some unusual delights like dandelion.
• Operna Klet read more ›
  (2 Župančičeva. Tel. 01 252 7003)
  Fish, fish and yet more fish on the menu at this aquatic hideaway-venture below ground for top-notch seafood.
• Cubo read more ›
  (55 Smartinska. Tel. 01 521 1515)
  It may be in a shopping mall, but this trendy eatery is still very popular with the local smart set. Smooth décor and light Mediterranean cuisine.

• Chez Eric read more ›
  (3 Mestni Trg. Tel. 01 251 2839)
  Fresh Slovenian ingredients meet smooth French culinary influences at this slick Old Town restaurant. The fish dishes are particularly good, with some excellent Slovenian options on the wine list, too.
• JB read more ›
  (17 Miklošičeva. Tel. 01 474 7219)
  Fine dining is the order of the day in this city centre favourite with the business crowd. Look out for such delights as sea bass laced with black truffle and some great local wines.
• Maxim read more ›
  (1 Trg Republike. Tel. 01 476 6982)
  Smooth service and sumptuous local delicacies are the order of this fine dining retreat in the city centre. A favourite with expense account-toting business types.
• Valvasor read more ›
  (7 Stari Trg. Tel. 01 425 0455)
  Excellent new fine-dining option bang in the heart of the Old Town. Smooth service, chic surrounds and fresh Slovenian ingredients given some tasty twists.
• Manna read more ›
  (1 Trg Republike. Tel. 01 476 6980)
  The most expensive place to eat in Trnovo really knows how to take traditional Slovenian ideas and fresh ingredients and turn them into something very special indeed.
• Smrekarjev Hram read more ›
  (Grand Hotel Union, 2 Nazorjeva. Tel. 01 251 6810)
  Hotel restaurants are not always the best, but this city-centre fine dining retreat has been doing well for years. Expect some seriously good Slovenian specialities.

After Dark

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• Guinness Pub read more ›
  (3 Gosposka. )
  Laid-back Irish pub in the university district that serves up a mean pint of the eponymous Irish stout. Friendly staff and locals who are happy to meet visitors.
• Vinoteka Movia read more ›
  (1 Mestni Trg. Tel. 01 425 5448)
  Slovenia is home to some seriously underrated wines. Find out what you've been missing and head to this classy wine bar, run by one of the country's largest producers, Movia.
• Salon read more ›
  (23 Trubarjeva. )
  With sexy cocktails and delicious hot chocolate, this romantic escape not far from the river is a favourite with the local cognoscenti.
• Plato read more ›
  (1 Ajdovscina. Tel. 01 230 8480)
  New coffee house where you can sit on a creamy bela kava and enjoy a sugary treat, or drink something with an alcoholic kick instead.
• Randevu read more ›
  (19 Mestni Trg. Tel. 01 426 5614)
  Brand-new wine bar by the river offering an excellent selection of Slovenia's underrated domestic wines. Plenty by the glass, too, so there's something for all budgets.
• England Bar read more ›
  (8 Mala Ulica. )
  Ljubljana is home to a fair number of British and Irish-style pubs but this is one of the best. British and Slovenian beers on tap and a loosely British feel.

• Gala Hala read more ›
  (24 Masarykova Cesta. Tel. 01 431 7063)
  Creative and interesting live music venue that veers towards the left field of the musical horizon, with alternative guitar bands featuring heavily.
• Sax Pub read more ›
  (7 Eipprova. )
  You cannot miss this Trnovo bolthole with its bright graffiti-covered façade. Ask at the bar for details about the gig roster.
• Klub 4 read more ›
  (4 Kersnikova. Tel. 01 431 7010)
  Rock and indie rule the roost at this nefarious nocturnal escape. Look out for live DJs and up-and-coming local bands at this student-fuelled club.
• Jazz Club Gajo read more ›
  (8 Beethovnova. Tel. 01 425 3206)
  Smooth jazz sounds are on the menu at this fun and informal jazz haunt. There's a bit of new jazz but quite a lot of old-school material, too.
• Orto Bar read more ›
  (1 Grabloviceva. Tel. 01 232 1674)
  If you like rock then this is the place for you. Put on your black leather jacket and hop on your (imaginary?) Harley and visit the city's rock hub.
• Metelkova Mesto read more ›
  (Metelkova. Tel. 01 432 3367)
  This nefarious squat/alternative culture oasis confounds everyone who tries to close it down. It still buzzes along with a regular diet of live music for intrepid travellers looking for something left of centre (www.metelkova.org).

• Global read more ›
  (1 Tomsiceva. )
  Enjoy the sweeping city views as you party the night away, battle to get into the VIP area or even enjoy a relaxed meal before your boogie.
• Bachus read more ›
  (3 Kongresni Trg. Tel. 01 241 8242)
  While a night away on the twin dancefloors, eat in the restaurant, shoot some pool and party hard with a mix of locals and tourists.
• KUD read more ›
  (14 Karunova. Tel. 01 283 2288)
  Head here if you think that art, culture and a good night out are a great mix. This Trnovo staple offers a more cerebral evening.
• Fetische read more ›
  (25 Gornji Trg. )
  Smooth and sexy bar with a terrace by the Ljubljanica River on the Old Town side. Enjoy an ice-cold Lasko or a cheeky cocktail.
• As Lounge read more ›
  (6 Nazorjeva . Tel. 01 425 8822)
  A fun place for a late-night party. Delve into the basement for funky house sounds and up-for-a-party locals.
• Fun Factory read more ›
  (224 Jurckova. Tel. 01 428 7501)
  If you like your clubbing with lashings of house and up-for-it locals then Fun Factory is the place for you with an ever-changing roster of local talent and DJs from further afield.

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