Kogo

Rating: 13.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Šmarska cesta 1, 6000 Koper, Slovenia

13.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

8 PHOTOS

Chef: Tilen Župevec
Cooking: Bistro | Mediterranean | Modern
Style: Wine Bar

Gault&Millau's review 2026

At the heart of the Vinakoper complex is a bistro restaurant that combines industrial charm with exquisite cuisine. The menu is based on fresh, local ingredients, from classic to more modern interpretations. The first hunger is perfectly satisfied with various morsels, vitello tonnato is a hit in full. Among the pastas, tagliolini stand out, wrapping around large, juicy shrimp quickly fried in olive oil, with garlic and fresh parsley. The dish combines simplicity and excellent taste. It also convinces the meat matured for several weeks, which enchants with its intense taste, and its deep aroma is emphasised by the premium red wine. With a simple side dish, such as baked potatoes or seasonal vegetables, the focus remains on the meat, which is undoubtedly the star of the evening. We were attracted by the confit veal cheekbones, the cream of burnt green was hidden under the strong cheese espuma, and the freshness was added by the refosco sauce. Kogo offers all the wines from the Vinakoper winery, and the bistro and wine cellar are more than just neighbors. Since Kogo has its own wine cellar and because Vinakoper has such a bistro, they are a perfect couple, made for each other. An ideal excursion for wine lovers looking for an authentic environment, or for groups who want to combine lunch with a short tour of the wine cellar.