Restavracija Pavus

Rating: 17.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Cesta na Svetino 23, 3270 Lasko, Slovenia

17.5/20
Prestige Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Marko Pavčnik
Cooking: Creative | Gastronomic | Modern
Style: Exceptional setting

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Pavus convinces with calm confidence, precision and attention to detail. The chef's plates speak the language of the seasons, wild herbs and beer, which gives Laško an indelible character – with an elegance that does not seem learned, but completely natural. The evening begins with a sumptuous but unobtrusive introduction: homemade bread with yeast, butter with overheated cream, Savinian stomach, seductive bun with chicken pate, cracker with herb cream and a variety of beets. The plates are then followed thoughtfully, each with its own idea, rhythm and reason. The Adriatic goat in a beer ponzu gets aromatic depth with the addition of spruce oil, and the black dune carrot is stuffed with shrimp tartare. One of the highlights of the evening is the sophisticated interpretation of the Ptuj bow: the onion in the company of fried egg yolk shows all its faces, from velvety puree to fragile lace. The sweet finish is playful and imaginative: basil shiso ice cream, cherry cream, pickled plums, and caramel cake. Even in the sweet finale, Pavus remains true to himself – precise, thoughtful and without unnecessary showmanship. This is a kitchen with character – determined, confident and mature enough that the plate says it all at the right moment.