MAK

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MAK Maribor: Modern Cuisine by Chef David Vračko, Slovenia

MAK is a modern cuisine restaurant at Osojnikova ulica 20 in Maribor, Slovenia, where Gault&Millau awarded the kitchen 17 points in 2026.

Chef David Vračko's cooking

Chef David Vračko cooks without a fixed script, according to Gault&Millau. He improvises, adds and removes elements as the evening unfolds. The meal opens with a run of amuse-bouches, some delicate and others playful enough to prompt curiosity.

Contrasts on the plate

The guide points to contrast and unexpected combination as the kitchen's strongest ground. Its examples include cucumber paired with gin, and the sea meeting the garden. Textures are chosen to surprise, and the courses share a thread even when each has its own character. The restaurant's awards page also lists Best Restaurant in Maribor for 2022.