Posestvo Saksida

Rating: 14.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Zalošče 12A, 5294 Nova Gorica, Slovenia

14.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

9 PHOTOS

Chef: Marko Bolčina
Cooking: Local | Modern
Style: Wine Bar

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Posestvo Saksida is more than a stop for food and wine. It is an experience where local cuisine is closely connected to the wines produced in the estate’s own cellar. The kitchen is built on strong foundations of local and seasonal ingredients, but the story goes further than that. The dishes are thoughtfully composed, visually refined, vibrant, and full of flavour that lingers long after the meal is over. Their interpretation of beef tartare is particularly impressive. Hand-cut dry-aged beef is delicately seasoned and served on white polenta with wild garlic, complemented by crushed hazelnuts and refreshing lemon mayonnaise. Carrot takes on a leading role in another dish, presented in three textures: glazed, pickled, and puréed, accompanied by crispy crumbs and cracklings. A classic Vipava Valley jota made with turnip is enriched with pieces of cooked prosciutto and crispy pork-skin cracklings, while garlic foam ties the dish together. The main course belongs to perfectly cooked beef flank steak served with a wine sauce, smoked potato purée, and asparagus. A chocolate dessert with raspberry ice cream and fresh strawberries provides a fitting conclusion to a meal that presents the traditions of the Vipava Valley in an elegant and contemporary form.