Špajza

Špajza is a restaurant at Gornji trg 28 in Ljubljana, on the street below the castle hill in the historic upper part of the Old Town in Slovenia. It is known as a steakhouse and bistro with Slovenian influences, combining grilled meat with seasonal Slovenian dishes. The name refers to the traditional larder or pantry, which signals the focus on regional ingredients and home-style cooking in a more polished setting. Signature dishes centre on steaks, and the menu also includes seasonal Slovenian plates that change through the year. Gornji trg is a quiet cobbled street with old houses, and the location makes the restaurant a natural stop for visitors descending from Ljubljana Castle or walking along the old town's upper quarter. The price level is in the upper bracket for the city, so it suits a dinner out rather than a quick lunch. The dining room has the character of a bistro, with a warm and unhurried mood, and there is no strict dress code, although most diners dress smart casual in the evening. Noise levels are moderate. The restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 5PM to 11PM, on Saturday from 12PM to 11PM and on Sunday from 12PM to 10PM, so weekends offer a lunch option. A wine list with Slovenian bottles is the natural companion to the meat dishes, and visitors who are interested in local wine can ask the staff for recommendations by the glass. Reservations are recommended for dinner, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings and during the summer season when the upper old town is busy with visitors. The restaurant's contact details are not confirmed in the available data, so visitors should check current information locally before travelling and consider booking in person or through an online listing. For travellers staying in the centre, the walk from the main squares takes about ten minutes uphill.