We finally made it back across to Italy after 4 nights in Slovenia (no yelp in Slovenia!). This…read moreplace is in the border town and is only open from the morning through lunch. We called ahead for a reservation, and they couldn't accommodate us until 2pm on a random Monday. Parking is easy on the street (free 13:00-15:00, then €0.10 for every 10 min after). They didn't have a written menu, but the server was able to explain the menu to us in English. - White bean soup with fermented cabbage and ham. It sounds odd to have sauerkraut in a white bean soup, but it worked really well! - Gnocchi with goulash: pillowy gnocchi with goulash - a true mix of Italy and Slovenia - Amatriciana: the pasta was a little softer than I expected, but the flavors were good The soup was the highlight for me. House wine by the carafe wasn't bad (€5 for 500 ml), and we finished with espressos. Staff were so gracious and welcoming, and it was great to eat among locals in a small town. Bonus: the bill was only €37!

We were in Gorizia for the day and wanted to try the famous Ljubljanska- a typical dish of this…read morearea which is a type of cordon bleu. We inquired at a restaurant which did not carry it on they menu and he recommended this place (nice gesture among restaurateurs!). When we arrived the restaurant was full which was a great sign. The hostess was able to seat us after a very short wait. We had their risotto con verze and sausage (Savoy Cabbage Risotto with sausage), the gnocchi and the Ljubljanska and all had a bite because we wanted to try everything. The food was simply fantastic and the prices were really fair. The service was also impeccable. I wish I lived in the area so I could visit more often.