The range of cuisine in Radovljica and its surroundings has long been regarded as top-quality and genuinely local.
Taste Radol'ca restaurants use locally-produced ingredients to create typical Gorenjska dishes. In the green woodlands and countryside healthy produce is grown, which talented chefs incorporate into exceptional dishes inspired by local tradition. Taste Radol'ca restaurants can be recognised by the sign on their entrances, whilst local dishes are marked in their menus by a small printed Radol'ca bee.
Taste Radol'ca chefs take their inspiration from the environment in which they grew up. In places the traditional method of preparation has been preserved, whilst elsewhere traditional dishes are given a make-over and are revived in a unique way.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND INNS
Taste Radol'ca unites nine restaurants and inns in the Radol'ca area. They have vowed not only to take part in group promotions but also, above all, to co-operate and connect – amongst each other and with local producers.
In 2017 Taste Radol'ca restaurants invited two of Slovenia's most respected food critics to carry out an evaluation of each participating restaurant and inn. Following their visit, each restaurant was awarded a rating from 1-6 in the form of 'suns'. All the participating Taste Radol'ca restaurants received a minimum rating of 3.
Participating Taste Radol'ca restaurants offer dishes prepared using seasonal ingredients year-round. Every November they come together to produce special dishes and culinary events. At the opening event at the end of October the chefs and waiting staff unite to host an exceptional culinary experience.
Taste Radol'ca offers street food at selected events in Radovljica's old town centre. At July's concert evenings visitors can listen to music whilst enjoying tasty street food, as well as at the switching-on of the Christmas lights in December and other occasions.
For larger events themed culinary offers are prepared, such as in April for the Chocolate Festival, when chocolate-based menus are offered, and in September for the Honey Festival, when honey-based menus are available.
Published in 2017
What are the flavours of the forest? Colourful and fresh! You can be convinced of that in November during the traditional Radovljica Month of Local Cuisine.
The culinary delights at Vila Podvin, which is surrounded by a spacious garden, are created by one of Slovenia's finest chefs, Uroš Štefelin.
Kunstelj Inn is known for its traditional dishes. In summer dishes are prepared using ingredients direct from the inn's garden.
Visitors to Lectar Inn are charmed by its homely atmosphere and tradition. Enjoy traditional Slovenian dishes in the pleasant ambience of the restaurant or on the shady terrace.
This village restaurant, dating back to 1899 and under new ownership, is known for its friendly approach to guests that creates a feeling of homeliness and warmth.
You will be impressed by the food and the magnificent views from the terrace of this restaurant in Linhart Square.
This well-known Lesce-based restaurant has a tradition dating back over 25 years. For the last eight years it has been in the hands of the younger generation of the Gluščič family who have committed themselves to offering diners a wide choice and maintaining its local story.
The Gostišče Tulipan restaurant in Lesce offers a wide choice of Slovenian and international dishes.