Slovenia Earns 9 Michelin Stars This Year: Hia Franko Retains Three Stars, Milka Receives Two; A New Green Star for Hotel Plesnik; Three New Special Awards Introduced

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slovenian gastronomy has once again achieved exceptional success, which reflects the Slovenian Tourist Boards continued efforts to promote the country as a world-class gastronomic destination. The prestigious MICHELIN Guide, the most influential brand in the culinary world, has for the sixth consecutive year highlighted the best Slovenian restaurants. The 2025 edition includes 72 restaurants, nine more than last year. Twelve Michelin stars shine on the Slovenian map this year. Hia Franko retained the highest distinction of three Michelin stars. Restaurant Milka has also kept two stars, while seven other restaurants each earned one Michelin star. For the first time, the Michelin Guide also awarded three special distinctions in Slovenia: the Young Chef Award, Service Award, and Sommelier Award. Twelve restaurants received the Bib Gourmand designation. The Green Michelin Star was awarded to nine restaurants.

The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia has once again awarded Hia Franko led by Ana Ro with three Michelin stars and a Green Star for sustainability. Ana Ro is the eighth female chef in the world to earn three stars, and one of only two women worldwide to hold this unique combination of accolades.

For the third consecutive year, Restaurant Milka, with chef David efran, retained its two-star status. Seven restaurants earned one Michelin star:

COB Chef Filip Matja
Dam Chef Uro Faku
Gostilna pri Lojzetu Chef Toma Kavi
Gri Chef Luka Koir
Hia Denk Chef Gregor Vrako
Hia Linhart Chef Uro tefelin
Pavus Chef Marko Pavnik

For the first time, the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia introduced three special awards:

• Young Chef Award: Awarded to Filip Matja (COB)
• Sommelier Award: Awarded to Ane Kristan (Gostilna pri Lojzetu)
• Service Award: Awarded to Jan Sini (Salicornia)
  

Nine Slovenian restaurants now proudly hold a Green Michelin Star. Newly awarded this year is the restaurant at Hotel Plesnik.

Other recipients are:

Galerija okusov Chef Marko Magajne
Gostilna Kritof Chef Uro Gorjanc
Gostilna Repov Chef Grega Repov
Gri Chef Luka Koir
Hia Franko Chef Ana Ro
Hia Linhart Chef Uro tefelin
Gostilna Mahori Chef Ksenija Krajek Mahor
pacapanova hia Chef Ago pacapan

For more insights and highlights, read the press release here.

Explore the complete 2025 MICHELIN Guide selection.

Contacts: press@slovenia.info

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