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Restavracija Grad Otočec occupies Otočec Castle at Grajska cesta 2 in Otočec na Krki, near Novo Mesto. Its seasonal, French-leaning kitchen is listed as Michelin Recommended for 2026.
Foie gras is the French signature here, served castle-style with sweet onion jam and pickled shallots. An onion tart pairs it with young goat cheese and hollandaise. Starters also include a beef tartare for two and a tuna tartare with quail egg, peanuts, citrus and soy. The pulled duck leg comes with Jerusalem artichoke purée, port wine sauce, sour cherry gel and buttered polenta made from Bohinj heritage corn. For dessert, a white pastry hides white chocolate and pear.
The four-course menu (72 EUR) runs from red beet carpaccio and smoked trout risotto with pumpkin to the duck leg and a white chocolate mousse. The six-course menu (92 EUR) adds tuna tartare and grilled sea bass. Wine pairing costs 30 EUR with four glasses or 40 EUR with six. Gault&Millau scored the restaurant 14.5 in 2026.
Part of the produce comes from the castle's own organic garden, and nearby certified farms supply the rest. Guests can sit in the main dining room, the Hunting Room with its fireplace, the panoramic café or the terrace within the castle walls. Weddings and celebrations are frequent here, and the restaurant is sometimes closed for private functions, so booking ahead is wise.
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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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