Gostilna Mahorčič

Rating: 17
Author: Gault&Millau

Rodik 51, 6240 Hrpelje-Kozina, Slovenia

17/20
Prestige Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Ksenija Krajšek Mahorčič
Cooking: Creative | Local | Modern

Gault&Millau's review 2026

The experience begins the moment you step into the restored Karst house, revitalised with contemporary touches while carefully preserving its soul. The central dining room, designed around a traditional ceramic stove, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for indulging in modern Karst-Brkini cuisine, where tradition elegantly meets fine dining. Among the house signatures, the aged cheese flan stands out, served on a delicate shallot sauce with a crispy fried egg yolk coated in cornmeal. A generous shaving of aromatic black truffle completes the dish. Equally impressive is the beef tartare in its forest-inspired guise: premium beef, lightly seasoned and topped with crispy breadcrumbs infused with pumpkin seed oil, accompanied by a porcini butter garnish, while mustard seeds add freshness and a subtle sharpness. Buckwheat porridge with white bean cream provide a hearty yet refined earthy base. The dish is complemented by a yogurt sauce enriched with excellent olive oil, while the eye is drawn to a rose crafted from thin slices of black radish marinated in beetroot juice. To finish, a chestnut tart with Brkini apples, quince, and rhubarb brings the meal to a memorable close. The Mahorčič family is known for original and daring plates that first captivate the eye and then conquer the palate. Familiar flavours transform into surprises, while the local becomes an experience that lingers long after the final bite - especially if you choose to stay overnight as well.