The Michelin Guide has finally come to Slovenia and has awarded Vila Podvin with a star! For full coverage of the festivities as well as a complete rundown of all the other winners and awards doled out (there were lots!), we recommend checking out the extensive Slovenia Gourmet coverage on The Slovenia.

Vila Podvin is one  the top three absolute winners of the 2020 national competition for Slovenia’s best restaurant, The Slovenia Restaurant Awards. Check all the winners and the best restaurants in Slovenia here. Check all the winners and the best restaurants in Slovenia here.

Vila Podvin is set in a beautifully restored 14th-century castle some 2km east of Radovljica, and just a short drive from Bled. There are seven comfortable guests rooms and suites available, but the real highlight here is in the kitchen, which is run by one of Slovenia’s top chefs, Uroš Štefelin. Renowned for transforming traditional Slovene cuisine using modern culinary techniques, Štefelin prepares his own unique dishes with local ingredients and ample creativity. Already a popular venue for weddings, the Podvin estate also hosts other private events, offers horseback riding and cooking workshops, and even has a selection of souvenirs representing Slovenia’s rich cultural heritage.