Špajza

Špajza

Ljubljana

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Špajza

Špajza is the Slovene word for a small, often dark pantry. Despite its name, Špajza restaurant is anything but dark. Set in an atrium house in the old city centre, the restaurant serves a wide range of dishes in a cosy atmosphere. Their seafood and venison specialities are particularly delicious.

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addressGornji trg 28, Ljubljana
phone+386 1 425 30 94
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facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Spajzarestaurant/

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