Searching for “gluten free near me” in Slovenia is easier than it used to be, but for people with celiac disease, a gluten-free label is only the beginning. A restaurant may offer gluten-free bread or pizza while still using shared fryers, preparation surfaces or utensils. The safest choices are dedicated gluten-free kitchens, followed by restaurants that clearly understand cross-contact and can explain their procedures.
This guide brings together some of Slovenia’s best-known gluten-free restaurants, from Ljubljana and Lake Bled to Celje, Maribor, Podčetrtek, Mislinja and Novo mesto. We have placed dedicated venues first and clearly identified mixed kitchens where guests should speak to staff before ordering.
| Important for celiac travellers: Menus, ingredients and kitchen procedures can change. Always state that you have celiac disease, not simply a preference, and confirm preparation methods when booking and again on arrival. |
100% gluten-free and dedicated venues
1. Dežela okusov, Ljubljana
Dežela okusov deserves the first place on any list of celiac-safe restaurants in Slovenia. Located on Eipprova Street in Ljubljana’s Trnovo district, it operates as a 100% gluten-free restaurant and B&B. The extensive menu goes far beyond salad: expect homemade bread, soups, gnocchi, pasta, risotto, grilled and smoked meats, fish and desserts. Because the whole food offer is gluten-free, diners can enjoy a full restaurant experience without having to decode every line of the menu.
2. Cojzla, Ljubljana
Cojzla is a fully gluten-free boutique deli in Ljubljana’s BTC area. The story began after celiac disease affected the chef’s family, so cross-contact is central to the concept rather than an afterthought. The menu includes buckwheat noodles and pancakes, burgers, falafel, chicken fingers, soups, salads and house-made bread. It is especially useful for a safe lunch, takeaway meal or shopping-day stop.
3. Restaurant Lipa, Podčetrtek
Restaurant Lipa at Terme Olimia combines a café, pub and restaurant with a 100% gluten-free offer. Its broad menu covers pizzas, burgers, pasta, salads, seafood, meat dishes, ice cream and desserts, making it one of the easiest choices for families in eastern Slovenia. A children’s playroom adds to its appeal for a relaxed holiday meal.
4. Hiša Fink, Novo mesto
Hiša Fink is an important address for gluten-free dining in south-eastern Slovenia. The restaurant presents itself as 100% gluten-free and pairs its approach with local ingredients, a strong wine selection, tasting menus and a terrace beside the Krka River. It works equally well for an unhurried lunch, dinner or a more refined celebration.
5. Slovenka, Maribor
Slovenka is a small 100% gluten-free vegetarian café with daily lunches, snacks, baked goods and desserts. Seating is limited and the concept leans toward daytime dining and takeaway, but it remains one of Maribor’s most useful addresses for travellers who want a simple meal without navigating a mixed menu.
Celiac-aware restaurants with strong gluten-free options
The restaurants below are valuable choices, but they should not automatically be treated as dedicated kitchens. Contact them in advance, explain the medical requirement and ask about shared fryers, utensils, cooking water and preparation surfaces.
6. Gostilna Stara Brajda, Celje
Gostilna Stara Brajda focuses on gluten-free daily lunches and traditional home cooking. Current Gluten-Free Hub information states that the food is gluten-free while bread containing gluten is kept strictly separated. That distinction matters: tell the team you have celiac disease so the current setup can be confirmed before your meal.
7. Gostilna Repolusk, Mislinja
Gostilna Repolusk is a century-old family restaurant known for regional cooking and carefully prepared gluten-free dishes. First-hand family experience with celiac disease gives the team a practical understanding of cross-contact. It is a strong choice for traditional Slovenian flavours in the Koroška region, although guests should still identify themselves as celiac when reserving.
8. Restavracija Center, Lesce near Bled
Restavracija Center offers a dedicated gluten-free selection that includes house-made pizza bases, burgers with gluten-free buns and usually a dessert. It is a practical stop when visiting Bled, Radovljica or the Gorenjska region. Because the wider restaurant also serves gluten, ask how your chosen dish is prepared and whether the fryer and work surfaces are separate.
9. Hiša Linhart, Radovljica
Hiša Linhart is the fine-dining option on this list. The Michelin-starred restaurant has extensive experience with gluten-free menus and states that gluten is limited mainly to bread and pasta. Dietary needs should be communicated when booking so the kitchen can prepare the tasting experience appropriately.
How to order gluten-free food safely in Slovenia
Say “Imam celiakijo” (I have celiac disease), rather than only “brez glutena” (gluten-free). Ask whether food is fried in shared oil and whether sauces contain flour, stock cubes or breadcrumbs. Traditional dishes such as štruklji, potica, kremšnita and gibanica normally contain wheat unless specially adapted, while even naturally gluten-free buckwheat and polenta can be contaminated during processing or preparation.
For more inspiration, see The Slovenia’s guide to the best gluten-free restaurants in Ljubljana and its overview of traditional Slovenian dishes. Before travelling, check current listings on Gluten-Free Hub EU and the Slovenian Coeliac Society, and always verify opening times directly with the venue.
Source check
Dežela okusov – official restaurant website
Cojzla – official story and gluten-free concept
Terme Olimia – Restaurant Lipa
Gluten-Free Hub EU – current Slovenian providers
Legal Nomads – A Celiac’s Gluten Free Guide to Slovenia, updated 8 August 2026
