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Restavracija Calypso serves classic cuisine at 7 Kidričeva ulica in Nova Gorica, and Gault&Millau awarded it 15 points for 2026. The restaurant sits inside a casino and hotel complex, and its Mediterranean-inspired menu changes with the seasons.
Seafood leads the menu, and the roasted scallop is the dish most often singled out. It arrives with a silky beurre blanc and a fine grating of smoked egg yolk. The sauce is light enough that the scallop's own flavour stays in front.
The paccheri come with a ragù of mixed tomatoes, chili and creamy stracciatella, finished with basil espuma. Braised venison is the main-course counterpart, served with beetroot confit, pickled rhubarb and beetroot relish. The earthy sweetness of the beetroot sits against the sharper rhubarb, which keeps the game dish from feeling heavy.
The wine list focuses on Slovenian bottles from Goriška Brda and the Vipava Valley, alongside selected international labels. Trained sommeliers and attentive service guide the pairings. The Michelin Guide lists the restaurant as Recommended for 2026, and the meal can close with the chef's dessert.
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