Culinary Events

You are invited to Jadro Restaurant, where November will be full of festive fun! The celebrations kick off on 7 November with tamburitza music and dishes cooked under the lid (pod peko). On 8 November, enjoy a "Table with the Chef" featuring a tasting menu paired with top Slovenian wines.

From 10 to 16 November, the traditional tuna festival takes center stage, with a 150-kilogram tuna being filleted and prepared into various dishes right before your eyes. The month concludes with the Adriatic squid festival from 24 to 30 November.

Location: Jadro Restaurant, Vodnikov trg 5, Ljubljana
When: all November
Reservations: [email protected], +386 40 383 866

You are invited to the Tuna Festival at Jadro Restaurant. The festival kicks off on 10 November with a giant tuna, weighing around 150 kg, featured in an unforgettable culinary performance. Chef Dalibor Milenković will personally fillet the tuna right before your eyes! Enjoy a 4-course tasting menu expertly prepared live by the chef.

Location: Jadro Restaurant, Vodnikov trg 5, Ljubljana
Date: 10–16 November
Price: €85
Reservations: [email protected], +386 40 383 866

Jezeršek Gostinstvo, in collaboration with the Bahrain Victorious cycling team and Ljubljana Tourism, opens the doors to the world of culinary arts — a world full of creativity, challenges, and opportunities. By taking a behind-the-scenes look at top-tier catering events, the organizers aim to show young people that hospitality is a dynamic, creative, and exciting profession with numerous personal and career growth opportunities.

The event is designed for students of hospitality schools who want to gain detailed insight into organizing exciting sports and other catering events, as well as the nutrition of professional cyclists. Through interactive stations, participants will learn about the operation of professional kitchens, the logistics of high-end events, the Bahrain Victorious mobile kitchen, and will have the chance to set up a small catering service for an event. They will also have the opportunity to speak with guests from the world of sports.

Location: Jezeršek Gostinstvo, Sora 1A, 1215 Medvode
Dates: 20–21 November

During the November Gourmet Ljubljana festival, Kavarna Stow will host a special cupping tasting dedicated to one of the leading innovators in fermentation and micro-lots - Pepe Jijon, owner of Finca Soledad in Ecuador.

Under the guidance of an expert, participants will taste selected competition-grade coffees from series that have been used in national and international championships. The tasting will focus on the Sidra, Typica, and Bourbon varieties, grown at altitudes above 2,000 meters and processed using advanced techniques.

Through a professional cupping protocol, attendees will explore the sensory differences between various processing methods, learn about the impact of terroir on cup profile, and gain insights into modern cultivation practices that push the boundaries of quality. The event will also highlight the importance of ethical and sustainable production, as Pepe Jijon is renowned for his sustainable approaches and independent farm management philosophy.

Location: Kavarna Stow at the City Museum, Gosposka ulica 15, 1000 Ljubljana
Date & Time: 28 November, 17:00
Price: Free

A unique culinary experience by Brinavkuhni, known for creative and sensory gastronomy, in collaboration with Patrón Tacos & Bar, Ljubljana’s home of authentic Mexican flavors. Together, they offer an intimate 5-course tasting journey, with each dish perfectly paired with tequila or mezcal, celebrating craftsmanship, fire, and earth while blending Slovenian creativity with the spirit of Mexico.

Program:

• Welcome drink
• 5-course tasting menu, each dish introduced by the chef or host with a short story
• Discussion on pairings with a tequila/mezcal expert
• Closing cocktail

Join a complete experience, from the first sip to the last bite.

Location: Patrón Tacos & Bar, Gornji trg 23, 1000 Ljubljana
Date & Time: 5 November 2025, starting at 12:00, every two hours
Reservations: [email protected]

Location: Bistro Švicarija, Pod turnom 4, Ljubljana
Date: 7 and 8 November at 18:00
Price: €55
Bookings: [email protected] or +386 31 705 170

Chestnuts, duck, apples, red cabbage, young wine – these are just some of the delights that make this day, the wine festival, so special. Join the celebration in a bohemian bistro nestled in the forest, just above Tivoli Castle. The Bistro Švicarija team has prepared a St. Martin’s menu where tradition meets modernity, combining creative flavor pairings and culinary techniques that delight both the eyes and discerning palates.

This year’s menu is bolder, more varied, and more colorful than ever. Upon arrival, indulge in roasted chestnuts and a glass of young wine, then embark on a St. Martin’s gourmet journey accompanied by the sounds of Slovenian pop music.