GT19

Rating: 14.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Glavni trg 19, 2380 Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia

14.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

3 PHOTOS

Chef: Jure Dretnik
Cooking: Creative | Gastronomic | Local | Modern

Gault&Millau's review 2026

In this boutique restaurant, the intimacy of the space allows the team to devote themselves fully to every guest, every plate, and every detail. Under the direction of the young visionary Jure Dretnik, local ingredients intertwine with modern techniques and bold creative approaches. His cuisine is built on three clear principles: local, seasonal and zero waste, while his inspiring interpretation of tradition confidently moves between the warmth of home flavours and a refined fine-dining experience. Guests can expect inventive twists on Carinthian classics: from a modern interpretation of mežerli with potato crisp, to Carinthian cottage cheese hidden inside delicate profiteroles, and esigflajš elevated with premium roast beef and pumpkin seed oil mayonnaise. Juicy duck breast, coated in a silky duck-based sauce enriched with red wine and butter, is paired with velvety purée and cubes of sweet potato cooked in red orange juice. For an unforgettable finale, the chef celebrates his roots with kvočev nudl z grumpi. This Carinthian-style “žlikrof,” filled with dried pears, is topped with homemade cracklings. Their rich fat melts into the sweet pear filling, creating a harmony beloved by locals and utterly captivating for visitors. If you want cuisine that surprises, challenges, and delights - welcome to Slovenj Gradec.