The Michelin Guide has finally come to Slovenia and has awarded Gostilna pri Lojzetu with a star! For full coverage of the festivities as well as a complete rundown of all the other winners and awards doled out (there were lots!), we recommend checking out the extensive Slovenia Gourmet coverage on The Slovenia.

Gostilna pri Lojzetu - Dvorec Zemono is one the top three absolute winners of the 2020 national competition for Slovenia’s best restaurant, The Slovenia Restaurant Awards as well as the winner of the Mediterranean and Karst category. Check all the winners and the best restaurants in Slovenia here.

Dvorec Zemono, or Zemono Manor, is an exquisite 17th-century Palladian building in the village of Zemono, between Vipava and Ajdovščina. As well as the splendid architecture and frescoes the site offers truly stunning views of the vineyards and peach trees in valley, and also attracts many visitors because it is home to Gostilna Pri Lojzetu. With its roots in a family business that opened at the end of the 19th century, the restaurant has been at its current location for more than ten years. Chef Tomaž Kavčič is a member of the founding family, and is known for his take on Slow Food. There are à la carte, set meal and tasting menu options, with many innovative approaches to traditional dishes.