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Otočec Castle provides a historic backdrop for the restaurant. Diners can choose between the elegant main dining room, the cosy Hunting Room with a crackling fireplace, the panoramic café, or a terrace within the castle walls. The recommended dress code is casual chic, adding to the refined yet welcoming atmosphere.
The kitchen’s philosophy centres on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Many vegetables and herbs come from the castle’s own organic garden; the rest are sourced from nearby farms committed to certified organic and sustainable practices. Nature serves as the greatest inspiration, and dishes are crafted to reflect its harmony and beauty. The restaurant is a proud member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, underscoring its dedication to quality.
The restaurant’s commitment to natural, local, and flavourful cuisine has earned it a place in the Michelin Guide as a Recommended restaurant. Inspectors were impressed by the freshness of the ingredients, the local specialties, and the restaurant’s charming appeal. The hotel itself also received a Michelin Key award, one of only five in Slovenia.
The heart of the offering is the seasonal tasting menu, available in four-course (72 EUR) or six-course (92 EUR) versions. Recent menus have included dishes such as red beet carpaccio, risotto with smoked trout and pumpkin, pulled duck leg, and white chocolate mousse. The six-course menu adds tuna tartare and grilled sea bass. Wine pairings are available with four or six glasses (30 or 40 EUR). An à la carte selection is also offered, featuring the same local produce in hot and cold starters, main courses, and desserts.
The castle’s private rooms provide an elegant setting for business lunches and dinners. For a more casual visit, the panoramic café, with its atrium, is a beloved retreat for coffee, drinks, and desserts, with an outdoor terrace open during summer.
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Amid the rolling hills of Dolenjska, on the banks of the Krka River, stands the magnificent Otočec Castle. Behind its imposing walls lies a boutique hotel and a refined culinary destination where history and gastronomy meet in elegant harmony. The experience may begin with a generous beef tartare for two or an elegant tuna tartare enriched with quail egg, peanuts, citrus notes, and soy sauce. For admirers of French cuisine, the castle-style foie gras is a particular highlight. Accompanied by sweet onion jam and pickled shallots, it transforms a classic delicacy into a dish worthy of its noble surroundings. Equally tempting is the onion tart with foie gras, young goat cheese, and hollandaise sauce. Meat lovers will appreciate the beautifully balanced duck terrine or the slow-cooked pulled duck leg served alongside Jerusalem artichoke purée, a rich port wine sauce, sour cherry gel, and buttered polenta made from Bohinj heritage corn. Desserts are no afterthought. One memorable creation arrives as an elegant white individual pastry concealing a delicate combination of white chocolate and pear beneath its pristine exterior. The romantic setting of Otočec Castle makes it a popular venue for weddings, celebrations, and special events. Because of this, the restaurant is occasionally reserved exclusively for private functions, so advance reservations are highly recommended for anyone planning a culinary visit.
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