TaBar

On the Grid : TaBar

"TaBar has the best tapas in town. Their dishes are influenced by Slovenia's geographic position, incorporating traditional local, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Their menu changes seasonally, the wine and especialy gin list is long and service is top-notch. Reserve upfront." - Multipraktik

"Situated in the historic centre, this simple, informal restaurant has two separate areas. The first is the bar at the entrance, where guests can enjoy around 15 different hot and cold meat and fish dishes (no difference is made between appetisers and main courses), which can be shared by the whole table. In the small room on the upper floor, which is accessed via a few steps, chef Jakob Pintar serves an original blind tasting menu which focuses on vegetables grown in his own garden, accompanied by particularly original sources of protein such as venison, wild boar and eel. An awareness of the problem of food waste has led the chef to use as much as possible of each and every ingredient in his dishes. The wine list features a good selection of organic, biodynamic and local labels." - Michelin Inspector

MICHELIN Guide Slovenia : TaBar, when fine dining and bistro converge

"Fine dining and bistro spirit converge here, thanks to chef Jakob Pintar joining Jurij Osole in 2017 and shifting the mission from tasty sharing plates to a true fine dining experience whose dishes pair perfectly with an exceptional wine list, all while keeping a laid-back approach. The atmosphere is inviting and lively—simple and friendly, open to all—with a long counter, deep benches, and a room full of communal and bar tables that naturally encourage sharing. Only local and seasonal produce is used: most fruit and vegetables come from Jakob’s garden in Šentjošt nad Horjulom (about 20 km from Ljubljana), he forages mushrooms in autumn, and he shops almost every morning at Ljubljana market for fruit and vegetables, meat, cereals and flours, and fresh fish from the Adriatic. The cuisine shows remarkable composition—haute gastronomie meeting bistro generosity—with original flavors driven by plants: rare vegetables, dozens of tomato varieties in summer, and herbs and flowers used for the palate more than the eye. Dishes might feature chervil, kale, and bitterleaf salad playing support to an exceptional cheese, or bacon from a Krškopolje pig enlivened with flowers, herbs, and spices; some plates are provocatively memorable, like the homemade beetroot-infused head cheese shaped like a pig’s snout. Portions are relatively small so you can sample widely, and the food—young, innovative, and edgy—has made this a hub for Slovenia’s new generation of chefs and foodies. Jurij’s meticulously curated wine list favors producers working in harmony with nature, with orange wines (macerated whites) especially well represented; the selection balances easy-drinking bottles with more original finds and resists adding champagnes or prestigious foreign wines to showcase the country’s countless gems." - Le Guide MICHELIN

"TaBar, Ljubljana by Multipraktik. TaBar has the best tapas in town. Their dishes are influenced by Slovenia's geographic position, incorporating traditional local, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Their menu changes seasonally, the wine and especialy gin list is long and service is top-notch. Reserve upfront."

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"One of the most creative restaurants in the city is TaBar, which serves tapas and natural wine."