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Gostilna Skaručna
Country inn, reinvented
A much-discussed country gostilna north of Ljubljana, reimagining traditional Slovenian cooking.
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About Gostilna Skaručna
The Žagar family began in Ljubljana’s old town before moving to Skaručna, below Šmarna gora between the capital and the airport, and for forty years their focus has stayed the same: their guests’ well-being. The cooking is seasonal and rooted in the Slovenian inn tradition, using ingredients from local farms, fields and forests. Skaručna is known for juicy Florentine steaks grilled over vine and beech wood and its ox shank à la Pulinoga, named after the elder Žagar. Expect quirky décor, music from Slavko Junior’s vinyl and plenty of laughter. Book by phone; closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
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- Roasts, steaks and game
- Herb-infused spirits
- Long, slow evenings
- Address
- Skaručna 20, Vodice
Vodice, the Balkans - Phone
- +386 1 832 30 80
- Website
- skarucna.si
- Our city guide
- On our Ljubljana guide
- Price guide
- €€€ (restaurants price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gostilna Skaručna before you go.
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