Restaurant in Radovljica, Slovenia
Slovenia's most accessible Michelin table. Book early.
Hiša Linhart holds a Michelin star in both 2024 and 2025, making it the most credible fine-dining option in Radovljica at the €€€ price point. Chef Marco Renzetti's contemporary kitchen runs on seasonal rotation, with autumn the strongest time to visit. Book well in advance — tables are hard to secure, especially on weekends.
Hiša Linhart runs a tight reservation calendar, and the practical move is to secure a table as far in advance as possible, then check back closer to your date if the menu rotates. The kitchen operates under a contemporary format where the season drives what you eat, which means a late-summer visit will yield a fundamentally different meal from a February booking. If you have a preference for a particular phase of Slovenia's growing year, factor that into your timing rather than treating the date as interchangeable.
Book this if you are planning a special occasion dinner in the Upper Carniola region and want a Michelin-credentialed kitchen at the €€€ price point. Hiša Linhart has held its Michelin star in both 2024 and 2025, which makes it the most straightforwardly credible fine-dining option in Radovljica itself. Chef Marco Renzetti leads a contemporary kitchen that positions the restaurant comfortably above casual dining without pushing into the four-tier pricing of Slovenia's most ambitious tasting-menu destinations. For the occasion diner who wants serious cooking without the full commitment of a €€€€ blow-out, this is a more sensible choice than driving to Hiša Franko in Kobarid or Milka in Kranjska Gora.
Hiša Linhart sits on Linhartov trg, the main square of Radovljica's medieval old town, which frames the experience before you walk through the door. The setting reads as a special occasion venue by default: the architecture, the address, and the Michelin recognition combine to signal that this is not a casual stop. The room's ambient register tends toward composed and quiet rather than loud and social, which suits a celebration dinner or a serious date more than a group gathering that wants to run long and loud into the evening. If noise level is a concern, this works in your favour — the atmosphere holds enough formality to keep the energy measured.
The contemporary cuisine format means the cooking draws on technique and seasonal produce rather than anchoring itself to a single national tradition. For diners flying into Ljubljana and making a day trip north to Radovljica, that positions Hiša Linhart as a useful complement to the broader Slovenian fine-dining circuit rather than a repetition of it. It offers a different register from the hyperlocal farm-to-table intensity you find at Grič or the modernist ambition of Restavracija Strelec in Ljubljana.
A kitchen working in contemporary mode in this part of Slovenia will move through four meaningfully distinct phases across the year. Spring brings the first tender shoots — asparagus, wild garlic, young herbs from the Alpine foothills. Summer opens access to local berries, stone fruits, and the fuller vegetable palette of the Gorenjska region. Autumn shifts the menu toward game, mushrooms, and root vegetables, which many regular visitors to Slovenia's fine-dining circuit consider the most rewarding season for this style of cooking. Winter menus lean into preservation techniques, cured proteins, and denser, more structured dishes.
The practical implication: if you are visiting Radovljica specifically for the food, an autumn booking , roughly October through November , tends to align leading with the regional produce at its peak. That said, Hiša Linhart's 4.6 Google rating across 317 reviews suggests consistent execution year-round, so the question of season is about optimising an already reliable experience rather than avoiding a bad one. Check what the current menu emphasis is before you arrive, and if you are travelling in spring, the lighter courses will suit a long lunch format better than a heavy evening meal.
For a broader picture of dining options in the area, our full Radovljica restaurants guide covers the range from casual to fine dining, and our Radovljica hotels guide has options if you want to stay overnight rather than drive back to Ljubljana after dinner.
Hiša Linhart is the most accessible price entry point among Slovenia's Michelin-starred restaurants if you are routing through the Gorenjska region. Hiša Franko sits at €€€€ and requires considerably more travel time from Radovljica, while Milka is also €€€€ and positioned further into the mountains. Gostilna Pri Lojzetu in Vipava offers a strong comparison at €€€€ but requires a different routing entirely if you are based in Upper Carniola. Within the region, Vila Podvin is the closest comparable modern Slovenian kitchen if Hiša Linhart is fully booked. Internationally, the contemporary fine-dining format positions Hiša Linhart in the same general register as Jungsik in Seoul or César in New York , technically serious, seasonally driven, and priced for the occasion rather than the everyday.
Other Slovenian Michelin-starred kitchens worth tracking for a broader trip include Pavus in Lasko, Hiša Denk in Zgornja Kungota, and Gostilna Skaručna in Vodice. For planning purposes, our Radovljica bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide can help build a fuller itinerary around your dinner reservation.
Reservations: Hard to secure , book as early as possible, especially for weekend evenings and peak autumn season. Dress: Smart casual at minimum; the setting and Michelin status suggest erring toward smart. Budget: €€€ , a step below the top tier of Slovenian fine dining but a meaningful spend, appropriate for special occasions. Location: Linhartov trg 17, Radovljica , the main square of the old town, easily walkable if you are staying centrally. Google Rating: 4.6 across 317 reviews. Awards: Michelin 1 Star (2024 and 2025).
Yes , this is one of the stronger special occasion choices in the Upper Carniola region. The Michelin star (held in both 2024 and 2025), the old-town setting on Linhartov trg, and the composed atmosphere all suit a celebration or significant dinner. At €€€, it delivers genuine fine-dining credentials without the full financial commitment of a €€€€ kitchen like Hiša Franko. The 4.6 Google rating across 317 reviews gives reasonable confidence in consistency. Book well in advance and aim for autumn if you want the seasonal menu at its richest.
Hiša Linhart can work for solo dining if you are comfortable at a fine-dining pace without company. The contemporary format and composed atmosphere are not hostile to solo guests, but without confirmed counter or bar seating data, you will want to flag your solo status when booking and ask about seating options. If solo dining with a lively bar atmosphere matters to you, the restaurant's quieter register may not be the right fit , but for a solo celebration or a solo traveller taking a serious meal seriously, the quality-to-price ratio at €€€ makes it a reasonable choice in Radovljica.
Smart casual is the practical floor. Given the Michelin recognition, the address on Radovljica's main historic square, and the €€€ pricing, the room will skew toward dressed-up rather than casual. You will not be underdressed in a clean blazer and trousers or a smart dress, but jeans and trainers may feel out of place. There is no confirmed dress code in the available data, so when in doubt, dress as you would for a serious dinner in a European fine-dining room.
There is no confirmed bar seating or walk-in bar option in the available data for Hiša Linhart. The booking difficulty is rated as hard, which suggests the main dining room is the primary format. If walk-in or bar access is important to your plan, contact the restaurant directly before your visit rather than assuming availability. For more informal dining with a bar culture, our Radovljica bars guide covers alternatives in the area.
Vila Podvin is the closest like-for-like alternative if Hiša Linhart is fully booked , modern Slovenian cooking in a setting that also suits special occasions. If you are willing to travel within the region, Hiša Franko is the higher-ambition choice at €€€€. For a broader set of options, our full Radovljica restaurants guide lists the range, and the Grič farm-to-table approach offers a meaningfully different style if the contemporary fine-dining format is not what you want.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiša Linhart | Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star (2025); Michelin 1 Star (2024) | Hard | — |
| Dam | Mediterranean, Modern Cuisine | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Hiša Franko | Modern European, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Milka | Creative | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Gostilna Pri Lojzetu | Modern Cuisine | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Grič | Farm to table | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
How Hiša Linhart stacks up against the competition.
Yes — it is one of the stronger cases for a special occasion dinner in the Gorenjska region. Two consecutive Michelin stars (2024 and 2025) confirm the kitchen's consistency, and the setting on Radovljica's medieval main square adds context before you sit down. At the €€€ price point, it is more accessible than most comparably credentialed Slovenian restaurants, which makes the occasion feel considered rather than extravagant. Book a weekend evening well in advance, as those slots fill fastest.
Possibly, but the format needs checking before you book. Contemporary tasting-menu kitchens in this category often seat solo diners at a counter or smaller table, but Hiša Linhart's specific solo policy is not documented in available venue data. Contact them directly to confirm. If solo dining flexibility is your priority, Hiša Franko in Kobarid is worth comparing, as it has a more established international profile and may have more structured solo options.
Smart casual is the practical floor. A Michelin-starred contemporary restaurant on a historic town square in Slovenia will expect guests to dress with some intention — jeans and trainers would read as underdressed. There is no tuxedo expectation, but treat it closer to a city fine-dining standard than a relaxed bistro. When in doubt, err toward a jacket or smart dress.
Bar seating is not confirmed in the venue data, so assume a full table reservation is required. Hiša Linhart's reservation calendar runs tight — particularly at weekends and during autumn — so a walk-in or bar-counter strategy carries real risk of leaving you without a seat. Book ahead through the venue directly.
Within Radovljica itself, the direct Michelin-starred alternative pool is thin — Hiša Linhart is the standout credentialed option in the town. For a broader comparison in the Gorenjska and wider Slovenian fine dining circuit, Milka in Bled is the closest geographically and operates at a comparable level. Hiša Franko in Kobarid carries more international recognition but requires a longer drive. Gostilna Pri Lojzetu in Zemono offers a different setting entirely, with a strong regional identity.
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