Domačija Šajna

Rating: 13
Author: Gault&Millau

Šepulje 4, 6210 Sezana, Slovenia

13/20
Chef's Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Andraž Šajna
Cooking: Home cooking | Local | Traditional

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Carefully restored and protected from the fierce Karst bora wind by high stone walls, the homestead reveals a courtyard where an old mulberry tree creates a sense of peace and shelter. Inside, the story of warmth and elegance continues: a beautifully set dining room, antiques, and warm wooden details give the space the soul of a traditional Karst house. Served on a wooden board are exceptional local cured meats: delicious prosciutto from a neighbouring producer, aromatic pancetta, and homemade salami, all fragrant with tradition and careful aging, accompanied by green olives, cheese, fresh white bread, and the indispensable Karst teran wine. The jota with turnips, enriched with cured meats, offers comforting warmth. Homemade wide noodles are coated in a silky butter and cream sauce, finished with a generous shaving of aromatic fresh Istrian truffles. The composition is simple, yet the flavour unmistakably luxurious, allowing the quality of the ingredients to shine fully. For lovers of excellent meat, Domačija Šajna is undoubtedly the right address. The beautifully aged beef fillet, expertly cooked, exceptionally tender, and pleasantly juicy at the center, served in a green pepper sauce, is one of those dishes that lingers in memory, especially alongside delicate spinach štruklji. The sweet finale comes in the form of sweet yeast dumpling rolls filled with walnuts, prepared according to an old family recipe. A true gourmet experience is guaranteed - though only with advance reservation.