Gostilna Ponvica

Rating: 13
Author: Gault&Millau

Pod gradom 5, 1351 Log-Dragomer, Slovenia

13/20
Chef's Restaurant

6 PHOTOS

Cooking: Home cooking | Local | Traditional

Gault&Millau's review 2026

On the outskirts of Ljubljana, where the city noise is slowly giving way to greenery, stands the Ponvica Restaurant. The guest does not return to it because of the city glamour, but because of the calm rhythm and good food. The most recognizable part of the menu are dishes from the pan, where the quality of the ingredients and precise preparation come to the fore. With them, the inn also presents itself most clearly. The sea frying pan brings octopus, squid, mussels, king prawns and potatoes to the table. The dish relies on the smell and taste of the sea and the feeling of luxurious flavours. Meat dishes are also served in the pan, but the offer does not stop there. The menu includes homemade pasta, from Istrian fuži to spaghetti with shrimp, beef goulash is offered with homemade gnocchi. They cook exquisite steaks, tender and juicy meat beckoning with every bite. For lovers of lighter meals, they prepare rice bowls, and pizza lovers also come into their own – with selected additions, they step in the direction of gourmet pizzas. A special role is played by the dessert showcase, which is often the moment of truth: after the main courses, the guest quickly sees whether the sweet part is just an addition or a serious conclusion to the meal. He'll be happy here – the desserts in the Pan work as part of the experience, not as a forgotten back of the menu.