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Gostilna Postela - for Traditional Slovenian Fare

  • April 4, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by fizzytom from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Gostilna Postela - for Traditional Slovenian Fare

Gostilna Postela is named for the Illyrian–Celtic settlement on Pohorje, and this restaurant is situated just a short distance from foothills of Pohorje. It’s a fifteen minute drive or bus ride from the city centre and close to the ski centre at Radvanje and well worth the journey to try the delicious food here.

It’s housed in a rather modern building and we had probably passed it a few times while on the bus, not realising it’s a gostilna ( a local restaurant serving mainly traditional fare) until we actually walked past one evening. It is slightly set back from the road in an attractive garden and has a nice terrace, perfect for summer dining. However, we were there in February and so were pleased to make our way inside to get warm and cosy. There are several dining rooms, as is usual in a Slovenian gostilna and the largest was taken up with a private party. We found a table in the room where the bar was. There weren’t many serving staff but, in spite of the presence of a large group, we were never kept waiting.

The restaurant specialises in really traditional Slovenian food such as buckwheat, homemade pork sausages, horsemeat and, for pudding, gibanica – a rich cream cake. I ordered the blood sausages with sauerkraut (6 Euro); the sausages were lovely and juicy and well flavoured and they arrived on my plate atop an enormous pile of warm sauerkraut topped with crispy pieces of pork fat. My companion ordered a steak (8 Euro) which was flavoursome and done just as he asked. A portion of fired potatoes was ordered to accompany it and they were very moreish.

Large (500ml) bottles of Zlatorog cost 2 Euro each but we should really have tried some of the house wine which is made from their own vines, although they do have a good range of wines from all over the country.

So far this rates as one of the best gostilnas we have visited in Slovenia, not least because it focuses on the traditional dishes whereas many places slip in pizza and other international dishes to the menu and end up doing none of it exceptionally well. The service was polite, friendly and prompt, the food was delicious and the price represented excellent value for money with our final bill coming in at 22 Euro for two including drinks.

We look forward to going back soon.

Ulica Roberta Kukovca 22
2000 Maribor

Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 09.00-22.00, Sunday and holidays: 09.00-18.00, Saturday: closed

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