Kendov Dvorec Restaurant
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CUISINES
European, Slovenian, Central European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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MICHELIN Guide's Point of View
The history of this magnificent country mansion overlooking the Idrijca river valley dates back to the 14C. Today, the building houses a warm and elega...
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Enjoy an unique dining experience with authentic dishes, prepared by the Kendov Dvorec’s chefs. Our cuisine takes you on a journey through the flavours of the local area with rich culinary tradition, excellent fresh ingredients sourced from local producers and premium wines from nearby wine growing regions.
CUISINES
European, Slovenian, Central European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
105 reviews
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robgray2016
London3 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
I stayed here for a fishing trip. Everything was excellent, the whole team were friendly, professional and really welcoming. The service was attentive and never intrusive. The food was superb, every mouthful savoured and the wine choices were good with the emphasis on local produce. A different menu every day. Really first class experience. I would definitely recommend Kendov Dvorec and I pass on my thanks to the team.
Written 13 June 2022
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sylvia915
Bakersfield1 contribution
Jun 2022 • none
We loved staying at Kendov Dvorec hotel and having a fabulous gourmet tasting menu meal at their restaurant. We loved the delicious courses, each accompanied by local wines. Our breakfast was also outstanding. We would highly recommend this for couples' get away.
Written 27 June 2022
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Chuck G
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
This review is really about the inn. Unfortunately, we were not at the inn in time for dinner, but did have a lovely breakfast the next morning. The staff were warm and welcoming, even though we came in late at night. The property is beautiful. I left an article of clothing behind and they kindly mailed it to me in the States. I feel like they went above and beyond in doing this. I would highly recommend this property.
Written 22 October 2023
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Dajzi13
Ljubljana1163 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
It is a long and curvy road to get to Idrija from - well from virtually anywhere - but you will be rewarded by having an opportunity to dine at a lovely restored mansion in a romantic setting.
While the first reception was outstanding (the lady manager greeted us at the entrance, explained everything about the mansion and its history, and took us to our table. The place was almost empty at the time (only a couple of tables occupied), but they didn't sit us in the old, charming, romantic part of the restaurant. Instead, we (and the other guests) were seated in the breakfast room. Adjacent to the kitchen (so we could hear all the discussions between cooks and clattering of the pots), with the breakfast buffet table sitting empty in the middle of the room, and signs with rooms' names still there from the breakfast.
In a posh restaurant such as Kendov dvorec, one expects the service to be excellent. Well, ours wasn't. The two young waitresses didn't know much about the food they were serving. It is a shame when the chef works hard to revive the traditional dishes from the region, when the waitress only tells you that you got a "married polenta" (a blend of potatoes and flour), confusing even Slovenian guests. Their nervousness could be felt throughout the lunch and they spent more time talking to the cooks about what to do (we could of course hear it thanks to our sitting) than with us.
Their wine knowledge was on a similar level. When we asked what is the difference between Svetlik rebula 2014 and 2016 (they have their own vineyard), we got the answer "well, the 2014 is older".
Only two tasting menus (five courses; no amuse bouche) were available and we tried both. As said, plates are based on local traditional dishes and ingredients. The dish of the day was smoked lamb with marinated vegetables. Juicy pink lamb with a hint of smoke was complemented by "only" celery and potatoes; both humble vegetables were perfectly marinated and a match to the meat. Gnocchi with lamb (again) could be made with some local cheese instead of Parmesan, but they were good. The cottage cheese variation of Slovenian štruklji was a perfect example of how they should look and taste while the buckwheat one with walnuts was on a dry side. The rest was - OK. This, unfortunately, is not enough at a hefty price tag of 60 EUR per person. There should be more imagination on the plates and by far a better service to justify it and the long drive.
Written 15 January 2021
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Igor R
Ptuj270 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We were there for wife's birthday and it was great although it waw a rainy evening and we aerent abble to eat on the garden. Place is perfect, a bit of history in this reataurant. Food is local and great and service is really on high level.
There also made a smal cake for a wifes birthday which was just a cherry on the top.
Written 3 August 2020
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helena_pregelj
Dear Igor R,
Thank you very much for visiting us and surprising your wife with a dinner at Kendov Dvorec. We are very happy to read that your experience at our restaurant was so pleasant and memorable.
Your kind review encourages us and help us improve our services for our lovely guests.
We truly hope to welcoming you and your wife again in the future.
Kindest regards from our entire team,
Helena Pregelj Tušar
Hotel Manager
Written 4 August 2020
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Vicki Q
10 contributions
Jun 2024 • none
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was lovely, the bathroom modern with plenty of room. The location was great for visiting many local attractions. The staff were friendly, attentive and helpful.
Written 12 June 2024
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Reem A
22 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
The food was delicious, local ingredients and from the local cuisine. Well presented and served. The restaurant room is nicely decorated.
Written 3 June 2024
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494pierre
Oxford1 contribution
Oct 2023 • none
Although out of the way the Hotel and restaurant ate certainly worth the detour. Very friendly welcome and excellent dinner and wine
Written 28 October 2023
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boundary
Ontario's Thousand Islands353 contributions
May 2023 • couples
This restaurant is in the country inn of the same name. It feels like a little piece of heaven in the heart of Slovenia.
The dining room in this ancient house is warm and inviting and complete with white linens, silver and crystal. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. We started with their tongue appetizer which was beautifully presented and delicious. We also had the cabbage soup. For the main course we had grilled trout. It comes from a nearby river farm and was obviously very fresh. As with all white fish it was simply prepared, moist and delicate. I had the opportunity to meet with chef Klavdij Pirih. He is a pleasant and engaging man who was happy to answer all my questions about the preparation of the trout. It was accompanied by chopped potatoes and steamed spinach. It was perfect comfort food. We also had the pork back with dumplings. For dessert we had their chocolate soufflé and hazelnut shtrukli. They were both wonderful.
I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough. Eating there was a real pleasure in every way.
Written 11 May 2023
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343brigitte
Vienna1 contribution
Oct 2022 • none
Natural kitchen with local Food. The Cook knows what sie does. Very tasteful, Plates were full. Delicious Desserts.
Written 25 October 2022
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M S K
5 contributions
Aug 2019 • family
Food here is delicous, service was very professsional and friendly. Hotel Kendov Dvorec is great too!
Written 1 August 2020
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helena_pregelj
Dear 35majsk,
Thank you very much for visiting Kendov Dvorec restaurant and recommending us to other guests. We are delighted to read that you've liked our cuisine and service, as well as the atmosphere of our hotel.
You are kindly invited to visit us again anytime!
Kindest regards from our entire team,
Helena Pregelj Tušar
Hotel Manager
Written 2 August 2020
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ZahtevniGost
Ljubljana495 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
One is first charmed by the mansion hosting the restaurant. A great Relais&Chateaux member I described in the hotel section. Parking in front is easy, could be tougher some spring-autumn Saturdays with weddings going on. Two dining halls, one intended mainly for weddings, the other one for hotel guests. Wonderful decoration, antique items abund. A spectacular evening view of their terrace & garden through a large window. Perfect setup for an aristocratic restaurant in Paris…
But this is Idrija, far away even from Ljubljana. And still, service is very good, smiling, eager to please. OK, it happens that nobody is around in the nearly full room and the team is out for a chat by the end of the evening, but we were so relaxed and enjoyed the feeling so much that we did not care at all for waiting a few extra minutes. Winelist going for Primorska region of Slovenia only (some 70 labels) with friendly markups considering the restaurant level. Two set menus only for dinner, both based entirely on local tradition and seasonal local ingredients. Go for either trout or game, both are delicious. Conservative cuisine at its very best, crowned at the end by exquisite Kenda dumpling made from dried fruits. A sound 15 on my 1-20 kitchen scale.
This restaurant is one of the key purposes to visit Idrija and/or the hotel. Sleeping in the manor is the only logical step following an excellent dinner, so book both well in advance. Much cheaper dinner than anything on a similar level in Austria or Italy. Clearly, not for the backpacker or fast food fanatic. And clearly, shorts are not recommended…
Written 29 August 2019
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helena_pregelj
Dear ZahtevniGost,
Many thanks for visiting Kendov Dvorec Restaurant and taking time for a sincere review. We are very happy to hear that the experience of our cuisine and service has been so pleasant.
You are warmly welcome to visit us again anytime. On behalf of our entire team I am sending you our kindest regards,
Helena Pregelj Tušar
Hotel Manager
Written 12 September 2019
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Annette T
10 contributions
Aug 2019 • couples
Idrija is a fascinating place. You get there by a very curvy road with one hairpinbend after another. We visited the mercury mine and the castlemuseum. And then we had the luck to relax under a chestnut tree, having drinks in the orchard, followed by a five course menu outside with lovely wines selected by a connaisseur and then sleeping in a very cosy bedroom in an old chateau. Morningmist as extra. How perfect can a Holiday get?
Written 27 August 2019
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helena_pregelj
Dear Annette T,
Many thanks for visiting Kendov Dvorec and taking time for such a wonderful and sincere review. We are very happy to hear that your visit of the area has been so pleasant. We are also very happy to let you know that the main road to Idrija will be renovated this summer after the closure in August, so Kendov Dvorec will be easier to reach in the future.
You are warmly welcome to visit us again anytime!
On behalf of our entire team I am sending you the most sincere regards,
Helena Pregelj Tušar
Hotel Manager
Written 28 August 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BionicWoman1
Chicago91 contributions
Jul 2019 • couples
They offered a four and five course meals. The homemade bread was so good that I wished I had asked for more. We had a great meal with food that were typical of Slovenia flavors.
Written 2 August 2019
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helena_pregelj
Dear BionicWoman1,
Thank you for visiting Kendov Dvorec and taking your time for writing an excellent review on TripAdvisor. We are very happy to hear that you liked our cuisine so much. We hope to see you again soon!
Kindest regards,
Helena Pregelj Tušar
Hotel Manager
Written 3 August 2019
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Conny
Amsterdam2 contributions
Jul 2019 • none
We unexpected came up in the hotel. We got a warm welcome , delicous lunch en great tour in the beautiful hotel and garden. We had a very good stay.
Written 18 July 2019
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helena_pregelj
Dear JacobaNL,
It was a big pleasure to meet you at Kendov Dvorec. Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending us to other travelers. We are very happy to hear that you had a good time in our company.
Safe travels and welcome to visit us again anytime.
Kindest regards,
Helena Pregelj Tušar
Hotel Manager at Kendov Dvorec Relais & Chateaux
Written 22 July 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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