Pri Škofu

Pri Škofu is a neighbourhood tavern at Rečna ulica 8 in Krakovo, a quiet district just south of the Old Town of Ljubljana, central Slovenia. Krakovo is one of the city's oldest residential quarters, historically home to market gardeners and known for its low houses and narrow streets, and the tavern is favoured by locals rather than tour groups. The menu is traditional Slovenian cooking at modest prices, with mains around €10-20. Traditional meat dishes form the core of the offering, alongside štruklji, the rolled dumplings with sweet or savoury fillings, and jota, the hearty stew of beans, sauerkraut or sour turnip and potato that is a staple of Slovenian home cooking. Portions are generous and the food is meant to be filling rather than refined. Drinks include Slovenian house wines, local beers and spirits, and the wine is typically poured by the glass or in carafes. The dining room is simple and homely, with the noise of a busy local tavern and a sociable, unpretentious atmosphere. Dress is casual. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner according to its listing, so Mondays are generally closed, and hours should be checked before going. Reservations are advised for Friday and Saturday evenings, since locals fill the room, while weekday lunch is typically possible on a walk-in basis. Booking is by phone or through the venue's own website. The location is a ten-minute walk from the centre across the river, making it a reasonable choice for visitors who want a meal away from the busier quays and a look at a part of Ljubljana that tourists often skip. Lunch is the best time to see the tavern at its calmest, and the daily specials are worth asking about.