Restavracija A3

Rating: 14.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Cesta izgnancev 3, 8280 Krsko, Slovenia

14.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

8 PHOTOS

Chef: Damjan Wallner
Cooking: Local | Modern
Style: Exceptional setting

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Rajhenburg Castle is far more than simply a scenic viewpoint above the Sava River. Restaurant A3 places local ingredients onto a true culinary stage. Origin, precision, and a contemporary interpretation of flavour come together beautifully on every plate. Trout shines in all its glory, which is why the almost legendary crispy trout sphere with black garlic mayonnaise is an essential part of the opening amuse-bouches. It awakens the senses and signals that the evening will unfold through carefully considered pleasures. The elegance of cold-smoked trout blossoms alongside hazelnut cream, honey, caviar, and the freshness of buttermilk, while a concassé of Williams pear with pearl onion rounds out the composition beautifully. The warm starter is among the evening’s most striking dishes: a žlikrof embraced by caramelised brioche with onion, smoked soy, and airy brioche foam. The meat course delivers another highlight with veal tenderloin. The fillet is first slowly cooked at low temperature and then gently seared - juicy and tender, it is finished with a reduced bone sauce. Alongside come čompe stuffed with cheese, onion and crispy pancetta, as well as a silky cauliflower purée. Plates such as these demonstrate that A3 does not rely solely on its castle setting, but on a meticulously executed culinary experience. Paired with carefully selected wines, each course feels like a tribute to the local landscape from which the restaurant draws its inspiration - and to the enduring charm of the Sava River.