# Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026: Hiša Franko Wins First 5 Toques, Complete Rankings

> For the first time in Slovenia, Gault&Millau awards 5 toques to Hiša Franko by Ana Roš. Discover the complete 2026 rankings: Chef of the Year, new entries, and the 52 best Slovenian restaurants.

- Author : Patrick Faust — French expat living in Slovenia since 2004, founder of e-Slovenie
- Published : 2026-03-19
- Updated : 2026-07-30
- Language : English
- Canonical : https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/gault-millau-slovenia-2026-complete-rankings/
- French version : https://www.e-slovenie.com/articles/gault-millau-slovenie-2026-palmares-complet/
- Tags : gastronomy, restaurants, gault-millau, guide, slovenia

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![Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026 Ceremony — Ana Roš receives the first 5 toques for Hiša Franko](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/articles/ceremonie-gault-millau-slovenie-2026-hisa-franko-5-toques.jpg)

*Photo credit: Gault&Millau Slovenija*

The **Gault&Millau 2026 Ceremony** marked a historic turning point for Slovenia's gastronomic scene. For the first time, the supreme distinction of **5 toques** has been awarded to a restaurant in the country. A look back at an exceptional evening and the complete rankings.

## Hiša Franko: Slovenia's first restaurant with 5 Gault&Millau toques

It's [Hiša Franko](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-franko), the restaurant of **Ana Roš** in Kobarid, in the Soča Valley, that makes history. Already crowned world's best female chef in 2017, Ana Roš sees her restaurant earn the **5 Gault&Millau toques** — an absolute first in Slovenia. This distinction places Hiša Franko at the pinnacle of European gastronomy, alongside the continent's greatest tables.

## Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026 Special Awards

Beyond the toque rankings, the evening honored the talents shaping Slovenian cuisine today and tomorrow:

- **Chef of the Year**: Jure Tomič — [Ošterija Debeluh](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/osterija-debeluh) (Brežice)
- **Chef of the Future**: Davor Arnautović — Vila Muhr (Radenci)
- **Chef of Modern Tradition**: Martina Breznik — [Hiša Raduha](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-raduha) (Luče)
- **Young Talent**: Jurij Daolio — [Doppler Estate](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/doppler-estate) (Vipava)
- **Best Sommelier**: Simona Česen — Wine bar Šuklje
- **Best Pastry Shop**: Lolita — Ljubljana
- **Best POP (Point of Passion)**: Vinoteka Movia — Ljubljana

## Complete Ranking: 4-Toque Gault&Millau Restaurants in Slovenia

![4-Toque Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026 Winners — the 14 honored chefs on stage](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/articles/laureats-4-toques-gault-millau-slovenie-2026.jpg)

*Photo credit: Gault&Millau Slovenija*

The very exclusive circle of **4 toques** now has 14 establishments, including two new entrants (marked *):

- [Gostilna Pri Lojzetu](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-pri-lojzetu-dvorec-zemono) — Dvorec Zemono, Vipava
- [Grič](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gric) — Šentjošt nad Horjulom
- [Hiša Denk](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-denk) — Zgornja Kungota
- [Ošterija Debeluh](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/osterija-debeluh) — Brežice
- [Restavracija Milka](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-milka) — Bled
- [Restavracija Pavus](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/pavus-grad-lasko) — Laško
- [Restavracija Strelec](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-strelec) — Ljubljana Castle
- [Galerija okusov](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/galerija-okusov) — Šentjanž
- [Gostilna Mahorčič](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-mahorcic) — Dutovlje, Karst
- [Gostilna Repovž](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-repovz) — Šentjanž pri Dravogradu
- [JB Restavracija](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/jb-restavracija) — Ljubljana
- [Restavracija Mak](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-mak) — Ljubljana
- * [DAM Restavracija](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/dam-restavracija) — Nova Gorica (new)
- * Vila Muhr — Radenci (new)

## 3-Toque Gault&Millau Restaurants in Slovenia 2026

![Lauréats 3 toques Gault&Millau Slovénie 2026 — les chefs récompensés lors de la cérémonie Galama](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/articles/laureats-3-toques-gault-millau-slovenie-2026.jpg)

*Photo credit: Gault&Millau Slovenija*

The **3 toques** category grows to 37 outstanding tables. Six new restaurants (marked *) join the list:

### Confirmed tables

- [Hiša Linhart](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-linhart) — Radovljica
- [Hiša Raduha](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-raduha) — Luče
- [Restavracija COB](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/cob) — Ljubljana
- Špacapanova hiša — Štanjel, Karst
- [Danilo – gostilna & vinoteka](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/danilo-gostilna-vinoteka) — Kobarid
- [Gostilna Krištof](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-kristof) — Predoslje
- [Gostilna Rajh](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-rajh) — Murska Sobota
- [Grad Štanjel Restaurant & Lounge](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/grad-stanjel-restaurant) — Štanjel
- [Hiša Fink](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-fink) — Savinja
- [Majerija](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/majerija) — Slap, Vipava
- [Miza za štiri](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/miza-za-stiri) — Brda
- [Pen Klub Restavracija](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/pen-klub-restavracija) — Ljubljana
- [Restavracija Cubo](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-cubo) — Ljubljana
- Restavracija Dveri-Pax — Jarenina
- [Restavracija Harfa](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-harfa) — Maribor
- [Restavracija Mangrt](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-mangrt) — Bovec
- [Restavracija Posestva Gjerkeš](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/posestvo-gjerkes) — Haloze
- [Restavracija Rizibizi](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-rizibizi) — Maribor
- [Bistro Štorja](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/bistro-storja) — [Portorož](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/portoroz-slovenia-guide/)
- [Gostilna As](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-as) — Ljubljana
- [Gostilna Jež](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-jez) — Slovenia
- [Gostilna Rakar](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-rakar) — Brezovica
- [Gostilna Vovko](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-vovko) — Brezovica
- [Hiša Krasna](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-krasna) — Karst
- [Pikol](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/pikol-jezerska-vasica) — Nova Gorica
- [Restavracija Calypso](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-calypso) — Nova Gorica
- [Restavracija Hotela Marina](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hotel-marina) — Portorož
- Restavracija Sophia — Portorož
- [Restavracija Spargus](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/spargus) — Dolenjska
- [Stara gostilna](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/stara-gostilna) — Ljubljana

### New entries 2026

- * [Restavracija Julijana](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-julijana) — Ljubljana
- * [TAbar](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/tabar) — Slovénie
- * [Restavracija Plesnik](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hotel-plesnik) — Logarska dolina
- * [Aftr](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/bistro-bar-aftr) — Ljubljana
- * [Doppler Estate](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/doppler-estate) — Vipava Valley
- * [Gostilna Podfarovž](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-podfarovz) — Slovenia

## Why Slovenia Is an Essential Food Destination

With only 2 million inhabitants, Slovenia boasts a remarkable density of outstanding restaurants. The Gault&Millau 2026 guide now lists **1 five-toque restaurant, 14 four-toque restaurants and 37 three-toque restaurants**. This gastronomic wealth rests on a shared philosophy: local produce, short supply chains and deep respect for the terroirs — from the Julian Alps to the Karst, from the Soča Valley to the Adriatic coast.

Slovenian cuisine draws on Italian, Austrian and Balkan influences to create a unique culinary identity. This year's award-winning chefs embody that diversity: Jure Tomič reinvents Posavje cuisine in Brežice, Martina Breznik elevates alpine tradition in Luče, and Ana Roš keeps pushing the boundaries of creative gastronomy in the Soča Valley.

## Planning a Food Trip to Slovenia

Slovenia lends itself perfectly to a **gastronomic road trip**. In just a few days you can string together award-winning tables in exceptional natural settings. From Ljubljana ([JB Restavracija](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/jb-restavracija), [Restavracija Strelec](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-strelec), [Restavracija Cubo](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/restavracija-cubo), [Gostilna As](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-as), [Restavracija COB](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/cob)) to the Soča Valley ([Hiša Franko](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hisa-franko), [Danilo – gostilna & vinoteka](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/danilo-gostilna-vinoteka)) via the Karst ([Gostilna Mahorčič](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/gostilna-mahorcic)) and the coast ([Bistro Štorja](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/bistro-storja), [Restavracija Hotela Marina](https://www.e-slovenie.com/restaurants/hotel-marina)), each region offers a distinct culinary experience.

To plan your gastronomic stay in Slovenia, see our [Slovenia travel itineraries](https://www.e-slovenie.com/articles/itineraire-10-jours-slovenie) and our [guide to Slovenian gastronomy](https://www.e-slovenie.com/articles/gastronomie-slovene-15-plats).

Source: [Gault&Millau Slovenija](https://si.gaultmillau.com/sl/)

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Source: [https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/gault-millau-slovenia-2026-complete-rankings/](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/gault-millau-slovenia-2026-complete-rankings/) — e-Slovenie, Slovenia travel guide by Patrick Faust. Full index: https://www.e-slovenie.com/llms.txt