Gostilna Cajnarje

Rating: 13
Author: Gault&Millau

Cajnarje 2, 1380 Cerknica, Slovenia

13/20
Chef's Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Katarina Hiti
Cooking: Home cooking | Local | Traditional

Gault&Millau's review 2026

It is good to know that Gostilna Cajnarje is not exactly just around the corner. But when you finally arrive and are welcomed in the sunshine by the house donkeys, a smile naturally appears on your face. The host immediately introduced us to the world of orange wines, of which they offer an impressive selection, while from the kitchen came a welcoming bite of baked mlinci. This opening soon unfolded into delicious starters such as eggs with trout roe or beetroot with goat cheese sprinkled with hazelnuts. Even the beef soup surprises - its unforgettable aromatic depth comes from a small culinary secret: fennel. For the main course, crispy fried chicken strips with sautéed potatoes and forced radicchio delivered satisfying crunch and comfort, while the long-cooked beef with mushrooms and homemade štrukelj with breadcrumbs and chives proved equally delightful. There was very little room left for the chocolate dessert with fleur de sel, but plenty of good spirits remained. Cajnarje is an inn carefully thought out down to the last detail. You can feel it in the aesthetics of the space, in the menu, and in the quality of the ingredients. Yet what truly completes the experience is the attitude toward the guest: in the blend of warmth and excellent food lies a genuine desire to care for people in a way that makes them eager to return - even if they once again have to take the winding road to get there.