Lalu bistro

Rating: 13.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Trg celjskih knezov 3, 3000 Celje, Slovenia

13.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Eva Lubej
Cooking: Asian | Bistro | Local | Modern

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Lalu does not commit itself to a single culinary direction. The menu evolves with the kitchen’s inspiration and the rhythm of the seasons, while Asian flavours playfully stand out throughout. Yet they are not used merely as a fashionable backdrop, but as part of a broader culinary story. In this bistro, the local and the global do not compete - they sit comfortably at the same table. And that is precisely where its strength lies. Lalu draws inspiration from international culinary influences without ever turning its back on its local roots. On the menu, ramen, štruklji, bao burgers, lard, kimchi, and crispy fried chicken coexist naturally. Everything is infused with bistro-style creativity, each plate thoughtfully composed and offering a playful balance of flavours and textures. Among the dishes that effortlessly steal the spotlight is the cauliflower. Gently roasted and surrounded by a silky cream with the pronounced aroma of black truffles, it is crowned with crunchy toasted hazelnuts. The štruklji with browned cream, porcini sauce, oyster mushrooms, and parsley are a true triumph - homemade, soft, and deeply comforting. Alongside the bolder plates, they beautifully demonstrate how Lalu builds its entire menu on the balance between homely comfort and contemporary culinary playfulness. This is a kitchen that never pushes toward extremes, but instead allows flavours to meet where they belong most naturally: around the table.