{"id":19553,"date":"2024-12-18T14:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T03:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=19553"},"modified":"2025-10-09T00:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:35:01","slug":"best-slovenian-food-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/best-slovenian-food-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"This is the Slovenian food and drink you have to try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Intrepid expert Shaun Busuttil ate his way around Slovenia in the name of research. Here&#8217;s his take on the top drinks and dishes to try, from Ljubljana to Lake Bled.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m sitting under an umbrella at a riverside bar in Ljubljana. Everywhere I look, there are Slovenians sipping pints of beer and working their way through bar snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want something local, so I ask one of the friendly waitresses for a recommendation. She reels off so many dishes and drinks that I eventually have to get my notebook out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took me days to work through them all, but I\u2019m happy to report that she knew what she was talking about \u2013 and now&nbsp;I&#8217;m passing them on to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From creamy dumplings to crisp white wines, here are the dishes (and drinks) you have to try in <a href=\"\/slovenia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slovenia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"CJZK\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/CJZK.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/cjzk\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">South Korea Real Food Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/cjzk\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"TVZKC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/TVZKC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tvzkc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Vietnam & Cambodia Real Food Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">19 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tvzkc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZKZM\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZKZM.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zkzm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">The Balkans Real Food Adventure <\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">9 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zkzm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to eat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For its size, Slovenia has a hefty foodie scene. It claims 24 gastronomic regions and it\u2019s easy to taste the cultural influences of neighbouring Balkan, Central <a href=\"\/europe\">European<\/a> and Mediterranean countries in the food. The farm-to-table culture is also strong thanks to the country\u2019s abundant pastures, forests and meadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Appetisers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re sitting by the river in Ljubljana and golden hour arrives, order yourself a plate of cold cuts and cheese \u2013 a go-to Slovenian appetiser. Many charcuterie items are made in Slovenia, including salami, Karst prosciutto, stuffed pig stomach (with potatoes, peppers, garlic and herbs) and Bovec cheese \u2013 a semi-hard cheese made by regional shepherds with sheep\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For something heartier, try compe \u2013 a simple but satisfying dish of boiled potatoes with sour cream and cottage cheese. Or sireki \u2013 a mix of cottage cheese, paprika, salt and cumin rolled into balls and eaten alone or with bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-Slovenia_Ljubljana_Food_Flat-lay.jpg\" alt=\"A spread of classic Slovenian appetiser dishes, including cold cuts and cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-85108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-Slovenia_Ljubljana_Food_Flat-lay.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-Slovenia_Ljubljana_Food_Flat-lay-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-Slovenia_Ljubljana_Food_Flat-lay-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-Slovenia_Ljubljana_Food_Flat-lay-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-Slovenia_Ljubljana_Food_Flat-lay-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Intrepid-Travel-Slovenia_Ljubljana_Food_Flat-lay-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A spread of classic Slovenian cold cuts and cheese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slovenia doesn\u2019t have an official national dish, but Carniolan sausage comes close. This smoked pork sausage is made with just a few ingredients \u2013 including top-quality pork, bacon, garlic and pepper \u2013 and only a handful of producers are certified to make it. You&#8217;ll find it everywhere, but it\u2019s best from a street stall with sour cabbage, mustard and crusty bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slovenia is also big on dumplings. Struklji are rolled, log-shaped dumplings that are steamed or boiled, then sliced up like roulade and eaten as a main or side. They come sweet or savoury, but popular fillings include cottage cheese, walnuts or meat. Then there\u2019s\u00a0zlikrofi dumplings, a speciality of Idrija in western Slovenia. A bit like ravioli, they\u2019re hat-shaped and stuffed with a rich\u00a0mix of potato, onion, lard and herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re craving comfort food, dig into a bowl of jota \u2013 a thick stew of smoked meat, beans, sauerkraut, turnip and potatoes. Served with buttery bread, it\u2019s the perfect post-hike fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sausage_opt.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sausage_opt.jpg\" alt=\"A Carniolan sausage with a side of cabbage\" class=\"wp-image-19556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sausage_opt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sausage_opt-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sausage_opt-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sausage_opt-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The unofficial national dish of Carniolan sausage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dessert<\/strong>s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Bled might be Slovenia&#8217;s postcard attraction, but kremsnita \u2013 its signature dessert \u2013 is just as iconic. This heavenly slab of egg custard, vanilla cream and whipped cream sandwiched between layers of filo pastry was supposedly born at Hotel Park in 1953, and while you\u2019ll find it across the country, nothing beats trying one at the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another favourite is potica, a rolled dough cake filled with walnuts, poppy seeds or honey. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or milk tea. And speaking of layered cakes, you can&#8217;t leave without tucking into a slice of gibanica \u2013 a dense dessert or breakfast cake with a multitude of tasty fillings separated by layers of dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/potica.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/potica.jpg\" alt=\"A traditional Slovenian cake called Potica\" class=\"wp-image-19555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/potica.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/potica-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/potica-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/potica-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Potica is a festive favourite in Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to drink<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slovenian wine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slovenia has been making wine for thousands of years. With over 28,000 vineyards dotted among its valleys and hills, it produces around 90 million litres of wine every year \u2013 and most of it doesn\u2019t leave the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The western region of Primorska near the Italian border is renowned for many wine varieties, but especially its bold reds like refosk (terrano) and cabernet sauvignon. It includes sub-regions like the Vipava Valley, only an hour\u2019s drive from the capital, where you can taste native whites like zelen, pinela and pikolit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Down south in Posavje, sample crisp whites and sparkling wines, or go north to Podravje for aromatic riesling and chardonnay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you don\u2019t have time to visit vineyards, Ljubljana has its fair share of chic wine bars, along with a number of wine-related events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/slovenia_vintage-time_opt.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/slovenia_vintage-time_opt.jpg\" alt=\"A person pouring a glass of Slovenian wine next to a vine\" class=\"wp-image-19557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/slovenia_vintage-time_opt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/slovenia_vintage-time_opt-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/slovenia_vintage-time_opt-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/slovenia_vintage-time_opt-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slovenian is home to 28,000 vineyards across the country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Craft beer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re eating a salty snack platter, you\u2019ll probably want to\u00a0wash it down with\u00a0pivo (Slovenian beer). Slovenia has a long history of hop farming and beer brewing, and although mass-produced domestic brands like Lasko and Union still dominate the market, new microbreweries are producing\u00a0a growing range of IPAs, sours and stouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One brewery making waves is Reservoir Dogs, based in the border town of Nova Gorica. Don\u2019t leave Slovenia without trying their Grim Reaper IPA and Warrior Pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spirits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Slovenians love their beer and wine, you can&#8217;t leave without trying the national drink: schnapps. It&#8217;s known locally as \u2018zganje\u2019 and making it is a national pastime for many Slovenians (the homemade stuff is often the best).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, you don\u2019t have to know anyone to sample a good glass of schnapps, as you can count on most bars to stock all sorts of flavours like pear, peach, lemon and blueberry. It\u2019s strong stuff, so it\u2019s often served with water and ice to dilute it. Na zdravje (cheers)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Join Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"\/slovenia\/slovenia-macedonia-real-food-adventure-162774\">Real Food Adventure in Slovenia<\/a> and other <a href=\"\/europe\/food\">food tours in Europe<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article was originally published in April 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What kind of wine, beer and spirits should you pair with your Carniolan sausage and potica? 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