Grič
Farm to table · Šentjošt nad Horjulom
Restaurant in Šentjošt nad Horjulom, Slovenia
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Price
€€€€
Chef
Luka Košir
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Michelin-starred farm-to-table destination 30 minutes from Ljubljana, Grič is Chef Luka Košir's commitment to the Slovenian countryside on a plate. At €€€€, it earns its price for special occasions and food-focused trips. Book hard in advance, arrange transport, flag dietary needs at least three days ahead.
About Grič
Why use this page
Use this page to decide whether Grič is worth building a meal around. It is a Michelin-starred farm-to-table restaurant in Šentjošt nad Horjulom, about 30 minutes from Ljubljana, with a €€€€ price tier and a quieter, rural setting. The page is most useful for special occasions, food-focused trips, diners comfortable treating the journey as part of the experience.
How to plan
Grič is a destination rather than an easy city booking. The route follows winding roads through meadows and forest, so arrange transport in advance and allow the meal to anchor your plans. Booking difficulty is rated hard; book as far ahead as possible, especially for weekend evenings and summer visits. The dress code is smart casual.
What to verify
Vegetarian and plant-based guests should notify the restaurant at least three days ahead. If drinks or pairings matter to your decision, contact Grič directly to confirm the current options, since the available record does not specify its cocktail or wine programme. Compare the page with Pearl’s Ljubljana options if you want a livelier setting or an easier route.
Planning details
- Location
- Šentjošt nad Horjulom 24d, 1354 Horjul, Slovenia
- Website
- gric.si
- Phone
- +386 1 754 01 28
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Grič presents a calm, refined countryside tone that leans on place rather than performance. Set thirty minutes from Ljubljana amid meadows and the forest edge, the restaurant occupies a farmhouse that feels native to its parcel of land. The writing treats Grič as part of Slovenia’s recent wave of destination fine dining: methodical, measured and quietly confident. The result is charming and classic in spirit, with an intimate scale and sophisticated restraint. The aesthetic reads as lived-in rurality rather than a staged country-house, so the room and the food feel inseparable from the landscape outside.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who plan an outing around the meal: special occasions and dinners where the journey is part of the experience. Grič’s methodology—sourcing what grows, grazes or is foraged within reach—rewards guests who appreciate seasonality and provenance. The setting and the fine-dining positioning make it especially well suited to couples or small groups seeking an intimate, sit-down evening rather than casual drop-ins. Expect a measured, deliberate service rhythm that complements the restaurant’s rural, place-focused cuisine.
Ordering Tips
Look for dishes that highlight the immediate surroundings: the menu is described as changing with the land, so current produce and foraged ingredients inform the offerings. Be sure to try the house signature, the smoked duck breast, which is listed as a signature dish. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on locality and shifting menus, ask your server about what is in season or what elements of the day’s menu draw most directly from nearby growers and fields.
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Cross-shop Grič against Pearl’s other Slovenian restaurants by weighing destination appeal against access, price, atmosphere. Choose Grič when a quiet countryside setting, farm-to-table focus, a Michelin-starred meal justify arranging transport; look elsewhere when you want Ljubljana’s energy, an easier route, or a lower price tier.
Restaurant context
When Grič is the right restaurant choice
Within Slovenia’s fine-dining category, Grič suits diners who want a deliberate, food-focused destination rather than a convenient city meal. Its Michelin-starred record, rural setting, €€€€ price tier, hard booking difficulty make it a strong fit for a special occasion or a planned trip to the Ljubljana hills. It is less suitable if you need a lively room, simple access, or last-minute dietary flexibility.
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Compare Grič
| Option | Best fit | Key planning point | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grič | A destination farm-to-table meal and special occasion | Remote setting, €€€€, hard booking difficulty | Star Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Hiša Linhart | A slightly less priced option that is easier to reach | Named in the page as an alternative to consider first | No published awards |
| Restavracija Strelec | A fine-dining meal with Ljubljana’s city energy | Better suited if you do not want a rural setting | No published awards |
| Hiša Franko | A comparable Slovenian fine-dining option where drinks matter | Named for its documented wine-program reputation | No published awards |
FAQ
Grič FAQ
How far is Grič from Ljubljana?
Grič is described as about 30 minutes from Ljubljana, in Šentjošt nad Horjulom, along winding roads through meadows and forest.
How far ahead should dietary needs be shared?
Vegetarian and plant-based guests should notify the restaurant at least three days ahead.
