Location: Nova Gorica
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Where to Eat in Nova Gorica: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Nova Gorica (pronounced [ˈnɔ̀ːʋa ɡɔˈɾìːtsa] ( listen); population: 13,852 (town); 21,082 (incl. suburbs); 31,000 (municipality)) is a town and a municipality in western Slovenia, on the border with Italy. Nova Gorica is a planned town, built according to the principles of modernist architecture after 1947, when the Paris Peace Treaty established a new border between Yugoslavia and Italy, leaving nearby Gorizia outside the borders of Yugoslavia and thus cutting off the Soča Valley, the Vipava Valley, the Gorizia Hills and the northwestern Karst Plateau from their traditional regional urban centre. Since 1948, Nova Gorica has replaced Gorizia as the principal urban centre of the Goriška or Gorizia region, as the northern part of the Slovenian Littoral has been traditionally called.
Things to do in Nova Gorica
1. Pikol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By LeGenerale - Northeast
Pikol is lovely log cabin on a small lake minutes from Nova Gorica. It's family run and lovingly prepared. We had apperitifs outside and the rest of our meal inside. One of the special treats was the tableside preparation of carpaccio. Fascinating to watch a pro at work. Most satisfying to taste whst he's prepared. The food is superb and it's served well.
One caveat: You will never be rushed, but lots of time may pass while waiting.. We were there for four and a half hours.
2. Trattoria Da Gianni
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By KANewYork - New York
A busy restaurant in Gorizia. We had no Reservations, but got a table immediately. Many were large family groups and friends. Busy Waitstaff, sometimes tough to get attention.. but they are nice without attitude.
The food portions are laaarge.. I mean xtra-large. 2 people can easily share a dish. I had a tagliatelle with goulash style sauce. Quite delicious, but again a large portion. My partner had a cream based sauce with speck. Delicious again.
Reasonably priced. An enjoyable dinner.
3. Alla Luna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Girl019 - Chippenham, United Kingdom
We had an amazing evening at Alla Luna. The food is quirky as is the setting and staff. It is not a quick eat so you need to sit back, relax and take your time but it is worth the wait. The portions are small but great quality and reasonably priced so would recommend having a few courses.
4. Pri Mikiju
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By tamerinho - Muscat
This wonderful restaurant is located right across the border from Italy close to the former solkan/ salcano checkpoint.
They serve all varieties of Italian and Slovenian food.
Their steaks are succulent and their pizzas are a match for Italian ones across the border.
Very highly recommended
Rates are average.
5. Gostilna Zejak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By artur a - Sempeter pri Gorici, Slovenia
Quite place just few km from Nova Gorica . Family owned restaurant the best value for money in the region.
They offer always fresh food , a lot of excellent appetisers , pastas...averything served with good regional wines.
A must if you travel to Nova Gorica.
6. DAM restaurant & wine bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
www.restavracija-dam.si
Reviewed By pbajnoci - Ajdovscina, Slovenia
The food is good, but considering other reviews I expected a more elaborated set of dishes. We got a 7 course menu, starting with a set of amuse bouches with very raw and straight forward tastes. The second course was a set of raw fish, even though the tastes were rather boring. Next was a kind of consommé or fish soup with some scallops, which was a tasty dish. The chef then prepared a combination of mashed potatoes with truffles and egg yolk, which was a really well executed dish, but nothing really new. We continued with a risotto with shrimp and ended with some tuna and lemon mashed potatoes. Before the dessert we got some sorbet which cleansed the mouth really well. The dessert was a combination of panettone, creme anglaise and crumble.
The wine list is ok, even though I didn't get the feeling that the chef was able to recommend the appropriate wine to his dishes. Overall it was a pleasurable experience. I missed more feedback from the chef, who could use a little more imagination. The biggest drawback was definitely the price. There were 4 of us. Each of us had a 7 course menu, we started with a glass of sparkling wine and had two bottles of wine (both from 2014, if I remember well) and the final price was around 280 euros, which in my opinion was just too much for the food we ate and the wine we drank. I would definitely recommend the chef to to get out of his comfort zone and deliver bolder combinations, especially if he wants to charge that amount of money.
7. Ai Tre Soldi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By alanlid - Oxford, United Kingdom
positive TA reports are correct, and corroborated by 'local knowledge'; it's a pleasant restaurant - quite spacious - with friendly and attentive service, a diverse menu and good food, including tasty regional specialities. Decidedly better than Alla Luna, which for some reason is rated rather higher.
8. Hendrick's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By giorgiomarchesan
International dishes? Italian cousine? Meet or fish, raw or cooked both? Cheap or expensive? Tell me wat you need and...Hendrick's will be my answer.
I enjoyed it a lot of time.
It is a tipical place, where a standard menu shouln't be tried. Always taste good well served, from tartare of beef (PERFECT) to Club Sandwich or Parmiggiana of brinjal (fabulose) till spaghetti as well are made and cooked perfect.
Don't forget to try raw fish, but please don't call it "sushi".
You can cook fillet by yourself as well for second dish for example, but many other plates must be discovered when you will get Hendrick's.
About atmosphere and furniture Hendrick's its a good mix between anciant and modern.
Bravi ragazzi continuate così, grazie.
9. Gostilna Metulj
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By JozeSkok
I took my family on dinner after a while we last visited "Metulj" and we were astonished about the changes that were made by the new owner. We were also surprised about their new pizza offer on their menu that are fantastic. Thanks again for your kindnes! See you soon.
10. Gostilnica Mandrija
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By stefano s
We really had a geat filet on yesterday evening! Porcini mushrooms and meat tartare as starters were delicious. Professional service and a rich bottle of sparkling Rebula completed the dinner. Meat is clearly this restaurant' signature. Just avoid staying too close to the horses fence to avoid after smells. Enjoy!
