Culinary offer in Žalec
Pamper yourself
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Spend a nice day in Žalec! Indulge in the culinary delights offered at our tourist farms and inns and then spend the night in a hotel, guesthouse, hostel or at one of the tourist farms.
The valley of the Savinja river, surrounded by hops
Galerija okusov
Nature, the environment and tradition express a story that intertwines us. We return to the basics that are neglected in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Individual elements of the environment and gratitude for everyday life are the inspiration that provide us with strength to explore.
Our story is one of ambition, which brings together objects and cultural heritage. The dairy farm, park and the Novo Celje Manor are monuments of the past seen through the eyes of the present. We protect our heritage with care and build on it through our work. Our reward for this is that we spend our working days in these mystical environments.
We build our creations responsibly. We are motivated by our development. Our team consists of individuals whose qualities and values are the quality of our service. Friendship is what enriches our lives.
À la carte restaurant beside the baroque castle Novo Celje from the 18th century, surrounded by a beautiful park. Inspired by nature, surrounded by friends.
Our story is one of ambition, which brings together objects and cultural heritage. The dairy farm, park and the Novo Celje Manor are monuments of the past seen through the eyes of the present. We protect our heritage with care and build on it through our work. Our reward for this is that we spend our working days in these mystical environments.
We build our creations responsibly. We are motivated by our development. Our team consists of individuals whose qualities and values are the quality of our service. Friendship is what enriches our lives.
À la carte restaurant beside the baroque castle Novo Celje from the 18th century, surrounded by a beautiful park. Inspired by nature, surrounded by friends.
You are invited to a culinary experience for everyone!
Restavracija Camino
You can find us directly next to the Arja vas road -Exit Žalec highway and only a few minutes away from the town of Celje.
We have provided free parking and charging stations for electric vehicles.
We have provided free parking and charging stations for electric vehicles.
Excellent and Homely
Tourist Farm Pri Mlinarju
At this excursion farm, live accordion music frequently adds a lively spirit to the meals. They offer excellent dried meat items, meat dishes from pork and beef, mushroom soup and buckwheat žganci (groats), various types of štruklji, dishes made from sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, potica, and wine.
Clef Brewery
In the heart of the valley of green gold, on a century-old homestead with a long tradition of hop cultivation, stands the craft brewery Clef Brewery, where we create unique harmonies of flavors with a passion for music and mastery of brewing.
SUMMER EVENINGS
Every year, from May to October, on Thursday and Friday evenings, we organize culinary experiences that combine excellent food from selected chefs, a variety of beers, and great music.
SUMMER EVENINGS
Every year, from May to October, on Thursday and Friday evenings, we organize culinary experiences that combine excellent food from selected chefs, a variety of beers, and great music.
Homemade cheeses, cottage cheese, yogurts, and other delicacies from the Podpečan Farm are renowned far and wide.
Podpečan Farm
The house on the Podpečan Farm is approximately 120 years old, and the Podpečan surname first appeared in this region in 1831. Today, three generations live and work on the farm, cultivating 33 hectares of land. In the barn, they keep 85 head of cattle, including 45 dairy cows—mostly of the Brown breed, known for its excellent milk quality, especially its high protein content.
To give your taste buds a true delight, we serve freshly baked homemade bread—baked every Saturday—and a glass of white or red wine. For children or adults who are driving, we also offer excellent homemade juices.
In the farm shop at Podpečan Farm, alongside our homemade cheeses, cottage cheese, yogurts, spreads, cheese platters, and grill cheese, you can also purchase other farm products such as homemade apple juice, local wine, handmade crafts, vegetables, fruits, honey, and more.
At Podpečan Farm, we are happy to welcome tourists or bus groups who wish to tour the farm, see how the cheese is made, and most importantly—enjoy a cheese tasting. Our tasting room, which offers a view into the cheese production area, can accommodate up to 60 guests.
To give your taste buds a true delight, we serve freshly baked homemade bread—baked every Saturday—and a glass of white or red wine. For children or adults who are driving, we also offer excellent homemade juices.
In the farm shop at Podpečan Farm, alongside our homemade cheeses, cottage cheese, yogurts, spreads, cheese platters, and grill cheese, you can also purchase other farm products such as homemade apple juice, local wine, handmade crafts, vegetables, fruits, honey, and more.
At Podpečan Farm, we are happy to welcome tourists or bus groups who wish to tour the farm, see how the cheese is made, and most importantly—enjoy a cheese tasting. Our tasting room, which offers a view into the cheese production area, can accommodate up to 60 guests.
Where Your Chocolate Dreams Come True
Dobnik Chocolate Atelier
Dobnik Chocolate Atelier is a family-owned business and chocolaterie with a long-standing tradition of crafting fine chocolate products, which you can also enjoy in their café, patisserie, and shop in Žalec.
Their principles are simple: handmade from the finest ingredients, without preservatives, and always fresh. Visit them and see for yourself!
Purchase of mugs for the Green Gold Beer Fountain
Green Gold Shop
The shop offers a wide selection of souvenirs and a diverse range of beers from Slovenian microbreweries featured at the fountain.
The shop operates only during the Green Gold Beer Fountain season.
The shop operates only during the Green Gold Beer Fountain season.
Gostilna Privošnik proudly bears the "Gostilna Slovenija" designation
Gostilna Privošnik
Gostilna Privošnik is a historic coachmen’s inn with over 130 years of tradition. Today, the fourth and fifth generations of the Privošnik family continue to serve guests. The inn is especially known for its naturally chilled beer, cooled in a special cold room at seven degrees Celsius for two to three days before a minimal amount of CO₂ is added. This is one of the last remaining cold rooms of its kind in Slovenia.
They are also well known for their seasonal homemade meat delicacies, their signature Savinjski želodec (a traditional Slovenian meat specialty), juicy fried chicken, and the authentic, homemade taste found in every dish.
In 2011, they were awarded the official "GOSTILNA SLOVENIJA" trademark and designation.
At Gostilna Privošnik, you'll feel right at home while enjoying delicious food and carefully selected drinks.
ADDRESS: Rimska cesta 150, Šempeter v Savinjski dolini
OPENING HOURS:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 12:00–22:00
Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
Sunday: 11:00–20:00
They are also well known for their seasonal homemade meat delicacies, their signature Savinjski želodec (a traditional Slovenian meat specialty), juicy fried chicken, and the authentic, homemade taste found in every dish.
In 2011, they were awarded the official "GOSTILNA SLOVENIJA" trademark and designation.
At Gostilna Privošnik, you'll feel right at home while enjoying delicious food and carefully selected drinks.
ADDRESS: Rimska cesta 150, Šempeter v Savinjski dolini
OPENING HOURS:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 12:00–22:00
Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
Sunday: 11:00–20:00
Located on the edge of the picturesque Ponikva Plateau, it is known for serving excellent fish dishes.
Tourist Farm Cokan – Steska Pond
Tourist Farm Cokan – Steska Pond is nestled in the idyllic surroundings of the Ponikva Plateau and offers exceptionally good fish dishes made from fish caught in their own pond. Of course, you can catch your own fish too, as they also offer recreational and sport fishing.
The Steska Pond Restaurant is open from April 26, 2025, to October 19, 2025, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Advance reservations are required for the restaurant.
The Steska Pond Restaurant is open from April 26, 2025, to October 19, 2025, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Advance reservations are required for the restaurant.
MC Café
Welcome to MC Café, a cozy spot in the heart of Žalec where you can relax, enjoy premium coffee, and savor delicious light meals. Our café blends a modern design with a homely atmosphere, perfect for a quick break or a longer hangout.
We offer both indoor seating and a sunny terrace, equipped with soft blankets on colder days for extra comfort. Every weekday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we serve freshly prepared lunches. After that, you can choose from warm sandwiches, pizzas, and a wide selection of drinks – from aromatic teas and fine wines to fragrant coffee and refreshing beverages.
We also regularly host various events, such as Friday karaoke and live music nights, turning the café into a lively social hub. For private groups, we offer space rental and flexible opening hours.
Visit us and make MC Café your new favorite place to relax and connect.
We offer both indoor seating and a sunny terrace, equipped with soft blankets on colder days for extra comfort. Every weekday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we serve freshly prepared lunches. After that, you can choose from warm sandwiches, pizzas, and a wide selection of drinks – from aromatic teas and fine wines to fragrant coffee and refreshing beverages.
We also regularly host various events, such as Friday karaoke and live music nights, turning the café into a lively social hub. For private groups, we offer space rental and flexible opening hours.
Visit us and make MC Café your new favorite place to relax and connect.
For everyone, for every occasion, for every day!
Štorman
Štorman is a welcoming inn located in the heart of the Savinja Valley — the valley of green gold, hops — situated along the old main road and just 2 km from the highway exit. Our hospitality journey began here 40 years ago in what was then “Bistro Štorman.”
Our offer ranges from warm morning meals, daily lunches, à la carte dishes, and seasonal specialties to special celebratory menus — a culinary experience for every occasion, tailored to your personal taste.
We are here for you:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Our offer ranges from warm morning meals, daily lunches, à la carte dishes, and seasonal specialties to special celebratory menus — a culinary experience for every occasion, tailored to your personal taste.
We are here for you:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tradition and Local Identity
Green Gold Brewing
From the very beginning, green gold has been the connecting thread of the Green Gold Brewing brewery. Located in the heart of the Lower Savinja Valley, in Spodnje Grušovlje, the brewery has been closely tied to hop growing for decades. It was the ancestors of the Rojnik family who planted the first hops more than 120 years ago, starting a story that lives on in every Green Gold Brewing beer.
Their ancestors would be proud to see the Rojnik family continuing this important Slovenian tradition — hop cultivation — and using this key ingredient to craft exceptional beers. Each brew reflects an unforgettable blend of tradition, local pride, and deep respect for green gold.
Their ancestors would be proud to see the Rojnik family continuing this important Slovenian tradition — hop cultivation — and using this key ingredient to craft exceptional beers. Each brew reflects an unforgettable blend of tradition, local pride, and deep respect for green gold.
From green gold wide and open plains to FLAJS Beer and Ale
Tourist Farm and Craft-Brewery Flajs
In the FLAJS Brewery, the landlord Aleksander Flajs is in charge of brewing. In managing the estate for a number of years, he had gained the required knowledge and experience within the vocational training provided by the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing of
Žalec, and had been awarded the NPQ Brewer’s Certificate (National Vocational Qualification for Brewers). In his great devoted passion for brewing, he began brewing his first beers at home, constantly perfecting his expertise. In arranging meetings with friends and relatives, he provided for serious tasting, analysing and improving beer flavours to perfection, all enveloped in an easy and agreeable atmosphere.
The son Jan is Aleksander’s right hand by serving beers in their home beer pub and guiding guests. Urška, the wife of Aleksander, and Jernej and Žan, their sons, take care of all the other numerous chores, thus facilitating a harmonious and smooth operation of the estate.
Therefore, you are all most welcome to come and take a tour of the Flajs estate, and to experience a real beer brewing adventure.
The tour will take you from the incoming female cone-shaped fruits (cones) of Humulus lupulus, and all up to a swing of real beer in the Flajs Brewery!
Žalec, and had been awarded the NPQ Brewer’s Certificate (National Vocational Qualification for Brewers). In his great devoted passion for brewing, he began brewing his first beers at home, constantly perfecting his expertise. In arranging meetings with friends and relatives, he provided for serious tasting, analysing and improving beer flavours to perfection, all enveloped in an easy and agreeable atmosphere.
The son Jan is Aleksander’s right hand by serving beers in their home beer pub and guiding guests. Urška, the wife of Aleksander, and Jernej and Žan, their sons, take care of all the other numerous chores, thus facilitating a harmonious and smooth operation of the estate.
Therefore, you are all most welcome to come and take a tour of the Flajs estate, and to experience a real beer brewing adventure.
The tour will take you from the incoming female cone-shaped fruits (cones) of Humulus lupulus, and all up to a swing of real beer in the Flajs Brewery!
Delicious food in the heart of the town.
Zanzibar Restaurant
Located in the center of Žalec, specifically on Filip Square and near the world’s first Beer Fountain, Zanzibar Restaurant and Catering has been welcoming guests since 2007. Here, every guest receives personal attention — whether stopping by for a quick lunch, enjoying a meal from the à la carte menu, or celebrating a special occasion like a confirmation, communion, or birthday in style.
The restaurant features a spacious dining room that accommodates up to 80 guests. It is also accessible for people with disabilities. Adjacent to the venue is a large private parking area suitable for multiple cars, motorhomes, or even a bus. During the summer season, the terrace offers additional seating for about 60 guests.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
The restaurant features a spacious dining room that accommodates up to 80 guests. It is also accessible for people with disabilities. Adjacent to the venue is a large private parking area suitable for multiple cars, motorhomes, or even a bus. During the summer season, the terrace offers additional seating for about 60 guests.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Kovačija Pub is located in a building dating back to 1580.
Kovačija Pub
Situated just a few steps away from the unique Beer Fountain Green Gold, Kovačija Pub offers daily snacks, cold cuts, soups, and excellent beers.
Excellent coffee in a cozy atmosphere
Café Korona
Café Korona, located in the heart of the city, offers excellent coffee and unforgettable brunches in addition to its prime location. Friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere are two more reasons why this café is worth a visit.
Good food, beautiful surroundings, and a view of Hom embellish the farm.
Kotar Tourist Farm
At the Kotar tourist farm, located in an idyllic rural setting just a stone's throw from Hom, you will be treated to excellent homemade food and drinks.
The charming space under the hayrack further enhances their offer.
The charming space under the hayrack further enhances their offer.
There are few pizzerias that attract guests with their offerings for more than 30 years
Pizzeria Mamma Mia
One of these rarities is Pizzeria Mamma Mia from Žalec, where pizza lovers and fans of other delights come for excellent and high-quality food, tasting like something your mom or grandma would make – a taste of home.
The team, with their knowledge, motivation, and plenty of fresh enthusiasm, set out on the journey of preparing delicious food and ensuring fast delivery.
The team, with their knowledge, motivation, and plenty of fresh enthusiasm, set out on the journey of preparing delicious food and ensuring fast delivery.
You can find Guesthouse Marjola in the center of Žalec, at Šlander Square.
Marjola
Marjola is a well-known guesthouse in Žalec, owned by the Premik family since 1968. It offers a wide variety of snacks and light meals in an excellent central location.
When you're craving pizza or great grilled food
Pizza & Grill Verde Petrovče
Pizza & Grill Verde in Petrovče has been delighting visitors from near and far for years — and they keep coming back.
High-quality food, wood-fired pizzas, and a selection of local craft beers are just a few reasons why guests return. Come and see for yourself!
High-quality food, wood-fired pizzas, and a selection of local craft beers are just a few reasons why guests return. Come and see for yourself!
An excellent restaurant known for its seafood
House A - Levec
An excellent restaurant, known for its seafood, fulfills the wishes of even the most demanding guests.