Where the valley eats

Ana Roš's celebrated tasting kitchen — book three months ahead. Long, slow, foraged.

Inside Hotel Hvala. Soča trout, marinated and grilled.

A village tavern that makes the definitive walnut štruklji.

Microbrewery taproom with eight rotating taps and pretzels worth the detour.

A garden pizzeria with an old plum tree at the centre and surprisingly good wine.

Mountain hut on the way to Krn. Bean soup, sausage, plum brandy. Cash only.