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Ljubljana | Restaurants & Cafés | Italian

Located in the food court of City Park, this spaghetti and pizza cafeteria does its best to affect a rustic feel with brick walls and rustic "aged" chairs, but if you're there for ambience you'll be sorely disappointed. This should only be considered  for the quick and greasy family lunch. [...]



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Šmartinska 152b, Citypark, BTC City

tel. (+386) 1541 00 61

fax. (+386) 1585 22 04

Open 09:00-22:00,
Sat 08:00-22:00,
Sun 09:00-15:00.
A veritable corner of Tuscany in Slovenia, Allegria promises to bring the scent of the Tuscan hills and the atmosphere of the stark landscapes across the Alps - and admirably succeeds. With a menu longer than Alitalia's creditor list, there's plenty to choose from, be it delicate ravioli and lasagn [...]



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Nazorjeva 8

tel. (+386) 1426 74 02

Open 11:00-23:00,
Sat 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun 12:00 - 17:00.
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A bright orange beacon in the middle of nondescript suburbs, walk right in and past the freaky statue (which appears to be a homeless person begging for change) and into this wide open and friendly pizza and risotteria. The menu is full of various types of pizza and while they give their risottos top billling, they actually have more pasta offerings. It is clear from the familiar air that this place is full of regular repeat customers and it is certainly family friendly and even tourist-friendly despite its distance from the center. If you're headed back from the zoo, this could be a good lunch or dinner stop for you. [...]



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Cesta Na Brdo 33

tel. (+386) 1423 24 23

Open 10:00-22:00,
Sat 12:00-22:00,
Sun 12:00-22:00.
Squeezed between the casino and the bowling alley and across from the mega movieplex you'll find this little Italian restaurant with a pleasant, though slightly noisy, atmosphere and speedy service. While they are located in such a family-oriented zone, they are curiously short on kid-oriented options, but with a menu full of pizza and pasta, everyone should be able to find something they'll like. [...]



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Šmartinska 152 (BTC, Arena))

tel. (+386) 1520 56 38

fax. (+386) 1585 22 04

Open 10:00-24:00,
Fri 10:00-01:00,
Sat 10:00-01:00.
Favola has a wide range of pasta and risotto dishes as well as fish and meat options, but overall, pizza seems to be the go here. There are over 25 varieties to agonize over and once you’ve made your choice you can then deliberate whether to go large or small. Add in soups and an excellent salad range, plus hot and cold appetizers, and top it all off with a warm and friendly atmosphere made even more so by the big wood-fired pizza oven going non-stop, and you have a great place for pizza and pasta at very reasonable prices.  [...]



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Dunajska 129

tel. (+386) 1566 20 94

Open 10:00-22:00,
Sat 12:00-22:00,
Sun 12:00-22:00.
Hidden in a sloping cobblestone alleyway between Trubarjeva and the river, this quaint Italian restaurant specializes in Tuscan food. The first thing you see upon entering is a tasteful dining area with an indoor tree in the corner that rises up to a skylight. Further back there's a smaller dining area under a vaulted brick ceiling, and upstairs is a café. The service might not be the friendliest, but at least it’s efficient, and the varied and tasty lunch specials are downright cheap. Definitely worth finding.
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Trubarjeva 52

tel. (+386) 1232 09 90

Open 09:00-22:00,
Fri 09:00-23:00,
Sat 09:00-23:00,
Sun Closed.
This large and lovely trattoria sits inside a bustling but decaying old shopping center not far from the center, and caters to a daily horde of office workers and students with its authentic pizza and pasta offerings. While other restaurants serve pasta and Italian dishes as an afterthought, true Italian food is the focus here, and the ample staff will make sure you get yours fast and hot.
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Linhartova 3

tel. (+386) 12 34 45 92

Open 11:00-21:00,
Sat 12:00-17:00,
Sun Closed.
Italy is only a few hours drive away from Slovenia but if you think you'll never make it there to try their famous trattorias and you'd rather get the quick amusement park version, then you can head up to this tiny restaurant. It is nestled into a corner between the kitschy Mexican restaurant and the over the top Chinese place and features a wide range of pastas as well as regular daily specials. [...]



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Šmartinska 152 (BTC, CityPark))

tel. (+386) 1541 00 63

fax. (+386) 1585 22 04

Open 09:00-22:00,
Sat 08:00-22:00,
Sun 09:00-15:00.
Scrubbed pine tables and an air of casual sophistication await those looking for one of the finest lunch spots in town. Drop by this magnificent little eatery for big plates of steaming pasta, wonderful sauces, some great salads and, best of all, a dustbin-sized help-yourself barrel of couscous. Tu [...]



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Gosposvetska 2

tel. (+386) 1438 24 24

Open 08:00-17:00,
Sat Closed,
Sun Closed.
A shockingly good looking restaurant on the edge of the sprawling BTC Center. The restaurant has a hip and stylish staff, two terraces for outside eating, a large dining room, and a white leather sofa'd room in the middle for relaxing and sipping on coffee or wine. Oh and the food? Italian trattoria pastas and pizzas. If you're in the mall and absolutely famished, escape the food courts and come directly here for a proper meal. [...]



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BTC City, Mercurius

tel. (+386) 1585 22 70

fax. (+386) 1585 22 04

Open 07:00-22:00,
Sun Closed.
Tucked away up a small alleyway, Tartuf offers a couple of sparsely decorated yellow rooms and a summer courtyard to the usual collection of students and local office workers. The menu is far from revolutionary, featuring such well-known dishes as pizza, lasagne, and that well-known Italian favouri [...]



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Trubarjeva 5

tel. (+386) 1431 01 81

Open 09:00-20:00,
Sat 12:00-20:00,
Sun Closed.
Found in one of the nicest areas in town, Via Bona is a goregous trattoria with a somewhat unfortunate industrial park location, but if you can ignore all that you'll find something great in the offing. Pizzas, salads, and pastas served on the terrace or inside in the beautiful and tree-filled interior. A special, and easy to find, treat if you find yourself in that part of town. [...]



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Tbilisijska 59

tel. (+386) 1200 50 80

Open 07:00-24:00,
Sat 09:00-24:00,
Sun 09:00-22:00.