Restavracija Mangrt

Rating: 15.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Log pod Mangartom 57, 5231 Bovec, Slovenia

15.5/20
Remarkable Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Tomaž Sovdat
Cooking: Local | Traditional
Style: Altitude

Gault&Millau's review 2026

The road that climbs through the alpine landscape is breathtaking. Every bend reveals a new view – of green pastures, serene valleys, mysterious forests and mighty peaks rising into the sky. Driving through these places is an escape to nature, where time has stood still. Not even behind the thick walls of the old farmhouse, to which chef Tomaž Sovdat and his wife Yuki, an excellent pastry chef, have returned their souls, time is not the master – there are alarm clocks on the tables that do not tick and are a symbol of "frozen time". Everything is geared towards pleasure without stress and rush. Their culinary performance is top-notch. They extract an intense and full-bodied flavour from local and seasonal ingredients, while maintaining the lightness and elegance typical of the most prestigious restaurants. They also create a treat for all the senses with an exotic touch, both through the use of ingredients and techniques. It's not uncommon in Mangrt to see spruce tops, black garlic and citrus yuzu intertwined on the tasting menu. The local trout enchants with its sophistication, chamois with its rich taste, the superbly roasted beef back melts in your mouth. Another surprise comes at the end, the desserts are exceptional. Cosmopolitan, elegant and seductive with every bite, they reveal the luxury of flavors. Creamy and light as a cloud, they give a feeling of softness, as if they are wrapping you in warm cotton wool. Perfect harmony.