Restaurant in Šentjošt nad Horjulom, Slovenia
One Michelin star, 30 minutes from Ljubljana.
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, and flag dietary needs at least three days ahead.
Getting a table at Grič is genuinely difficult, and the 30-minute drive from Ljubljana along winding roads through meadows and forest adds another layer of commitment. Both are worth it. Chef Luka Košir holds a Michelin star (2024 and 2025) and a La Liste score of 84.5 points in 2025, and the farm-to-table format here is grounded in the surrounding landscape rather than used as a marketing label. If you are planning a special occasion dinner or a deliberate food-focused trip to Slovenia, Grič belongs on your shortlist. If you want something easier to reach and slightly less priced, look at Hiša Linhart in Radovljica first.
Grič sits at Šentjošt nad Horjulom 24d, outside the village of Horjul, in the hills west of Ljubljana. Košir built this from a family restaurant into a Michelin-recognised fine-dining destination, a transition that took genuine risk. The menu draws directly from the agricultural landscape around the property: the forest, the meadows, the seasons. At the €€€€ price tier, you are paying for tasting-menu-level precision in a setting that feels genuinely rural rather than designed to look rural. Google reviewers rate it 4.8 across 518 reviews, which is a high-confidence signal at that volume.
The atmosphere here is important to understand before you book. This is not a city restaurant that happens to serve local produce. The energy is quieter, more intentional, shaped by the physical remoteness. Evenings at Grič feel considered rather than buzzing, which makes it well-suited to celebrations and serious meals but a poor choice if you want a lively room. If the ambient feel of a countryside fine-dining experience appeals, the drive out is part of the experience. If you need Ljubljana's energy, stay in the city and book Restavracija Strelec instead.
The awards data and available record do not detail a specific cocktail program, so claims about specific drinks or wine pairings would go beyond what Pearl can verify here. What the farm-to-table format and the Slovenia Green positioning do suggest is a strong emphasis on local and regional producers in the drinks selection. Slovenia has a serious natural wine culture, particularly in the Vipava Valley and Karst regions, and a Michelin-starred restaurant at this price tier operating with this philosophy would typically carry a cellar that reflects that. If the drinks program matters significantly to your decision, contact the restaurant directly before booking to ask about pairing options and wine list depth. For a confirmed standout drinks experience alongside comparable Slovenian fine dining, Hiša Franko in Kobarid has a documented reputation for its wine program.
Grič works leading for: a special occasion dinner for two where the journey itself adds meaning, a food-focused trip to Slovenia where you want one Michelin-starred meal outside Ljubljana, or a group of serious eaters willing to coordinate transport. It is a harder sell for solo diners given the price tier and the logistics of reaching a remote location. If you are solo and want a Michelin experience closer to the capital, Gostilna Skaručna in Vodice is worth considering.
One practical constraint to know in advance: vegetarian and plant-based guests must notify the restaurant at least three days ahead. Košir's menu centres on meat and produce from the surrounding land, and plant-based adaptation is not built into the standard menu structure. This is a real limitation if your group has dietary requirements and you are booking close to the date.
Booking difficulty is rated hard. This is a small, destination restaurant with a Michelin star, a loyal following, and limited covers. Book as far in advance as possible, particularly for weekend evenings and during summer when Ljubljana sees the most visitor traffic. Check our full Šentjošt nad Horjulom restaurants guide for context on the area, and our Šentjošt nad Horjulom hotels guide if you are considering staying nearby rather than driving back to Ljubljana after dinner.
Grič is the kind of restaurant that justifies a trip rather than just a reservation. The Michelin star, the La Liste recognition, and the 4.8 Google rating across over 500 reviews all point in the same direction: the quality here is consistent and the experience is not easily replicated elsewhere in Slovenia. The remoteness is not a drawback for the right diner; it is the point. Plan around the three-day dietary notice window, arrange transport in advance, and treat the evening as the centrepiece of a day in the Ljubljana hills. For more options in the region, browse our Šentjošt nad Horjulom experiences guide and bars guide to build a full visit.
Yes, for the right occasion. At €€€€, Grič sits at the leading of Slovenia's fine-dining price tier, but a Michelin star held across 2024 and 2025 and a La Liste score of 84.5 points in 2025 confirm the quality is there. Compare it to Gostilna Pri Lojzetu, which is also €€€€ but more accessible from western Slovenia. If budget is a concern, Hiša Linhart at €€€ delivers a strong contemporary meal at a lower price point.
It is one of the better special-occasion choices in Slovenia. The remote rural setting, the Michelin-starred tasting menu format, and the considered atmosphere all suit a celebration. The drive from Ljubljana adds a sense of occasion rather than detracting from it. Book well in advance and notify the restaurant of any dietary needs at least three days ahead.
With advance notice, yes, but the window matters. Vegetarian or plant-based guests must notify the restaurant at least three days before their reservation. The standard menu is built around meat and local produce, so last-minute requests are not accommodated. If your group has multiple dietary requirements, contact the restaurant as early as possible when booking.
It is a 30-minute drive from Ljubljana on winding country roads, so plan your transport before you go, not after. The format is tasting-menu-focused at the €€€€ price tier. Reservations are hard to get, especially on weekends. The atmosphere is quiet and intentional, not a loud or social room. Notify the restaurant of any dietary restrictions at least three days ahead. See our Šentjošt nad Horjulom restaurants guide for broader context.
It is possible but not the optimal format. The price tier and the logistics of a remote location with no obvious public transport make solo visits harder to justify compared to Ljubljana-based alternatives. Restavracija Strelec in Ljubljana offers a Michelin-level experience without the transport challenge for solo diners.
Based on the available evidence, yes. The Michelin star (held two consecutive years), the La Liste recognition, and the 4.8 Google rating across 518 reviews all support the value of the tasting menu format here. Chef Luka Košir's farm-to-table approach is directly tied to the land surrounding the restaurant, which gives the menu a specificity that justifies the price tier. For comparison, Hiša Franko offers a similarly ambitious tasting menu at €€€€ in a different part of Slovenia.
There are no direct fine-dining alternatives within the immediate village. The nearest comparable options require travel: Restavracija Strelec and Gostilna Skaručna are both accessible from Ljubljana. Further afield, Hiša Franko, Milka in Kranjska Gora, and Gostilna Pri Lojzetu represent the wider Slovenian fine-dining tier at a similar price level. See our full restaurant guide for more options.
The menu at Grič is tasting-menu format built around seasonal, local produce from the surrounding land, so there is no à la carte ordering in the traditional sense. The kitchen drives the menu based on what the season and the local landscape offer. Trust the format, but communicate any dietary requirements at least three days in advance, as the standard menu is built around meat and local produce and plant-based substitutions need preparation time.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Grič | €€€€ | — |
| Dam | €€€ | — |
| Hiša Franko | €€€€ | — |
| Milka | €€€€ | — |
| Gostilna Pri Lojzetu | €€€€ | — |
| Hiša Linhart | €€€ | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
At €€€€, Grič holds a Michelin star (2024 and 2025) and an 82-point La Liste ranking for 2026, which puts it in credible company for the price. The farm-to-table format means the cooking is grounded in what the land around Šentjošt nad Horjulom produces, and that specificity is what justifies the spend. If you want a city-centre tasting menu with more convenience, Hiša Franko in Kobarid is the stronger peer comparison, but Grič offers something more intimate and rural for a similar commitment.
Yes, and it's one of the better setups for it in Slovenia. The drive through meadows and forest west of Ljubljana adds to the occasion rather than detracting from it, and a Michelin-starred meal in a converted family restaurant carries more personal weight than a hotel dining room. Book well in advance and, if you have dietary requirements, flag them at the time of reservation.
Vegetarian and plant-based guests need to give at least three days' notice in advance. Grič does not offer a standard vegetarian menu alongside its regular programme, which is a genuine limitation given chef Luka Košir's stated commitment to the natural environment around him. If a plant-based option is central to your meal rather than an accommodation, factor that lead time into your planning.
The address is Šentjošt nad Horjulom 24d, 1354 Horjul, roughly 30 minutes from Ljubljana by car on winding rural roads. There is no public transport option worth considering. This is a fine-dining destination, not a casual stop, so treat it like a tasting-menu booking: arrive on time, expect a longer meal, and if you have dietary needs, communicate them several days ahead.
It is not the obvious choice for solo dining. The format is a structured tasting experience in a rural setting, and the journey from Ljubljana requires a car. Solo diners are not excluded, but the experience is calibrated for couples or small groups marking an occasion. If solo fine dining in Slovenia is the goal, a city-based option in Ljubljana would offer more flexibility around seating and timing.
The tasting menu is the format here, and the Michelin star backs up the kitchen's ability to execute it. Chef Luka Košir's approach draws directly from the landscape around the restaurant, which gives the menu a coherence that generic tasting formats often lack. At €€€€, the price is serious, but the La Liste recognition (84.5 points in 2025, 82 in 2026) confirms Grič is operating at a level that earns that spend.
There are no comparable fine-dining venues in Šentjošt nad Horjulom itself. The practical alternatives are within Slovenia more broadly: Hiša Franko in Kobarid is the highest-profile comparison, with an international reputation that exceeds Grič's current footprint. Gostilna Pri Lojzetu and Hiša Linhart offer strong regional cooking in more traditional formats. Milka and Dam are Ljubljana-based options if proximity to the city matters more than the rural experience.
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