Restavracija Hotela Planinka

Rating: 14.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Plac 7, 3333 Ljubno, Slovenia

14.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

6 PHOTOS

Chef: Helena Bizjak Žerovnik
Cooking: Local | Traditional
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Accommodation | Pets allowed | Private Parking
Style: Altitude

Gault&Millau's review 2026

At Planinka, there is no rush. And that is precisely its charm. In this family-run boutique hotel, gastronomy follows the rhythm of the Upper Savinja Valley - calm, thoughtful, and deeply respectful of the surrounding landscape. From the very first moment, it becomes clear that the culinary story unfolding at Planinka, shaped with great sensitivity, knowledge, and respect for ingredients, is not merely an addition to the hotel experience, but one of its essential parts. The dishes are built around local ingredients, of which the team is genuinely proud, transforming them skilfully and confidently into contemporary, refined plates. Familiar flavours are given fresh interpretations that capture both the character of the landscape and the spirit of the place. As a cold starter, we were especially impressed by the trout, prepared with a wonderful sense of lightness and freshness. Codfish may not traditionally belong to the culinary heritage of the Upper Savinja Valley, yet at Planinka it enters into an intriguing dialogue with local elements. The dish reveals the kitchen’s more contemporary side, one that sees the local environment as inspiration rather than strict limitation. The fillet, wrapped in spinach leaves, was cooked with precision, remaining tender and juicy, and accompanied by an excellent vegetable štrukelj. Lovers of meat dishes also leave the table fully satisfied. The Upper Savinja-style salami is a must-try.