In recent years Ljubljana has truly turned into something of a paradise for food-lovers, with countless features published in the international press, locally-run food tours and food-walks becoming increasingly favoured, and food-related events such as Restaurant Week, Odprta Kuhna and November Gourmet Ljubljana turning into some of the most popular activities for both tourists and locals alike.

Of course here at In Your Pocket we’ve been championing Ljubljana’s and Slovenia’s burgeoning culinary scene almost since our inception, and have been running our Best Restaurant poll in some form or another since all the way back in 2010. For the 2019 edition we expanded the competition to a record 13 different categories in order to cover as many of Ljubljana's diverse foodie venues as possible.

As usual, our editorial team has narrowed them down to shortlists of finalists, and we then left the final decision up to our local readers, with voting open to the public from 2-15 September. The final results can be found below, and will also be included in our upcoming Oct/Nov issue. Thanks to all the voters, and congratulations to all of the winners and finalists! Any questions or comments can be sent to ljubljana@inyourpocket.com.

Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Ljubljana

1. Restavracija Cubo
2. Strelec
3. Monstera Bistro
4. Gostilna As
5. JB

Best Slovenian Restaurants in Ljubljana

1. Slovenska Hiša Figovec
2. Gostilna na Gradu
3. Druga Violina
4. Šestica
5. Güjžina

Best Cosy Bistros in Ljubljana

1. Gostilnica 5-6kg
2. Čompa
3. Mala Terasa
4. Tabar
5. Dežela Okusov

Best Restaurants for Business Lunch in Ljubljana

1. Ošterija Pr'Noni
2. Soba 102
3. As Aperitivo
4. Argentino
5. Hotel Cubo Restaurant

Best Balkan Restaurants in Ljubljana

1. Gostilna Čad
2. Das Ist Valter
3. Sarajevo '84
4. 10 v Pol
​​​​​​​5. Gostilna Dubčica

Best Pizzerias in Ljubljana

1. Verace
2. Pop's Pizza Place
3. Foculus
4. Trappa
​​​​​​​5. Parma

Best Burgers in Ljubljana

1. Lars & Sven
2. Hood Burger
3. Pop's Place
4. Kavarna Tiskarna
​​​​​​​5. D'Burger

Best Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurants in Ljubljana

1. Bazilika Bistro
2. Kucha
3. Veganika
4. Radha Govinda
​​​​​​​5. Organic Garden

Best World Cuisine Restaurants in Ljubljana

1. Cantina Mexicana
2. Abi Falafel
3. (tie) Skuhna
3. (tie) Namaste
​​​​​​​5. El Patron

Best Asian Restaurants in Ljubljana

1. Sushimama
2. Shambala
3. Sato Bento
4. Cesarsko Mesto
​​​​​​​5. Han

Best Breakfast Spots in Ljubljana

1. Le Petit Cafe
2. Ek Bistro
3. Slovenska Hiša
4. Kavarna Rog
​​​​​​​5. Makalonca

Best Fast Food in Ljubljana

1. Olimpija Burek
2. Nobel Burek
3. Klobasarna
4. Chuty's
​​​​​​​5. McDonald's

Best Restaurants Around Ljubljana

1. Dvor Jezeršek
2. Skaručna
3. Gostilna Pr Kopač
4. Gostišče Grič
​​​​​​​5. Gostilna Kovač