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Kogo Restaurant
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MICHELIN
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A fusion of local (Istrian) and modern dishes, paired with local wines in a hot new environment.
MICHELIN Guide: Good cooking
Situated away from the busy tourist centre yet easily accessible by car, this restaurant is home to an elegant wine bar (on the right when you enter the building) and a modern dining room with a few designer-style features (on the left). Despite the contemporary ambience, the food at Kogo (the name is the Slovenian word for “cook”) is traditional and includes a huge selection of cheese and charcuterie (from Slovenia and further afield), followed by main courses that focus on meat (although fish dishes also feature). There’s also an impressive wine list with detailed descriptions on a tablet.
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Features
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Slovenian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Jazz Bar
Live Music
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Free off-street parking, Parking Available
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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4.7
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Ziva P
7 contributions
Mar 2023 • friends
Kogo is a restaurant on Slovenian coast. Totally different to others, here you will not find any typical sea food like fried calamari. Nooo, Kogo is much more then that! First of all, the place is something special. Bright, open, it gives kinda domestic vibes. And the terrace is great! I have been here for business and pleasure purpose, and I have enjoyed here every time! Where to start; wine card is wide, beside that, within the same building there is also wine cellar Vina Koper, which gives some special vibe. And I do recommend Amaro drink, they serve it in a special way. So, about the food. Starters are amazing, vegan, fish, meat, in a very unique combinations. Main dishes are also from fish to meat to vegies. Total joy for every taste buds :)
If you are looking for something a bit different, very tasty in a lovely place, Kogo is the place! :)
Written March 9, 2023
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Katja
Ljubljana124 contributions
Jun 2021 • friends
Kogo is one of the best Restaurants in Slovenia (yes, Slovenija, not just the coast:)). It has a great atmosphere, friendly staff, I would listen to their recommendations ;), the food is to die for, fresh ingredients, very innovative, and try as much as you can. We visited Kogo on multiple occasions, and they never disappoint :). We had a business event there with the company I work for, and they really went the extra mile. Some nights they even have music playing outside, and their wine bar is impressive. The Restaurant is next to Vina Koper, so there is a possibility to see their wine cellar. This was definitely one of the best experiences I had in Slovenia. I highly recommend.
Written April 13, 2022
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Sabina C
7 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
This might be the best steak you will find at the Slovenian coast.
I had lunch here with my partner twice during our trips from Switzerland to Slovenia - it is always a struggle to choose between seafood & steak. The solution we go for is to order the cold seafood appetizer and a T-bone afterwards. :)
Order a couple of platters and share with your friends so you can try more. I recommend you ask the waiter for the wine or bubbles recommendations.
Written April 29, 2022
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Eija H
1 contribution
May 2024 • couples
Our appetizer, shrimp tartar was very good and so was my husbands venison loin. But my tuna was not medium as I ordered. It was too ripe and far too salty. It was my own misstake that I did not complain at once to get a better portion. Desserts were very good and I got my dessert free of charge because of not good tuna.
Written May 23, 2024
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Valentina
Koper164 contributions
Jan 2023 • friends
The food is great and the the whole atmosphere is very nice. They also have a wide selection of their own wines and the prices are pretty reasonable for what they offer. It's also right next to the road and there's lots of parking space, which is a big plus.
Written April 30, 2023
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Eva S
4 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
Best experience on the Slovenian coast you can get. Stuff and waiters are really nice and knows how to propose you the food combined with the wine. The best one is starter mix - Great seafood and local products.
The ambient is really harmonised with the Istrian cuisine and culture, there is also free parking in the front of the restaurant. I can also say, that the experience was really unique and unforgetable. I will definitely come back ASAP!
Written April 18, 2022
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Eliana
Villa Opicina9 contributions
Sep 2024 • friends
A great surprise this place!
Nice location and good food... only note the pasta with clams, surrounded by numerous pieces of garlic, not mentioned in the menu! It speaks for itself.
Special mention to service, all very kind and professional
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Written September 16, 2024
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Benet H
26 contributions
Sep 2024 • friends
An interesting restaurant with garden, with a very original decor, this adorned pink roses on the ceiling and the bookshelf facing the outside, the matching colors of the armchairs, etc.
The Vina Koper store will surprise you with many original gifts decorated with a touch of "Istria and its golden delights". Various artistically arranged products: from wines, chocolate, honey....
We chose a local Slovene dish to share which was delicious and pasta dishes were al dente and delicious. Very attentive and friendly staff
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Written October 2, 2024
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Matej C
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
The restaurant is located near the main road and highway enterance. The parking space is huge so there is no worry about that which is a big plus.
The restaurant is modern and chic, the food amazing and the staff is fluent in few languages and very friendly!
Will come back for sure!
Written August 5, 2022
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Mitja P
Lucija11 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
I have eaten here a couple of times and have always been pleasently surprised. The food is great, the service is fast and friendly. The restaurant is new and has a great vibe. You can come here for casual occasions or for business launch / dinner, as it is located close to the highways but also not far from the city center.
Written April 14, 2022
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paolo Es
Milan73 contributions
Jan 2025 • couples
Food and Wine was very good,the waiter just brilliant but everything good was spoiled by a constant noise of people drilling on the walls. Customers deserve a little more respect…..
Written January 11, 2025
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eliogo
Blagoevgrad Province36 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
All things there have been perfect ! The interior , service, food were on a high level . Prices are normal for the quality .
Written January 6, 2025
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Marko I
Novo Mesto13 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
This was my first visit to a Michelin-starred restaurant, and I was truly impressed by both the ambiance and the food. The flavors were pure, the ingredients local and fresh. The atmosphere was excellent, though the location could be better.
Written December 17, 2024
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YB
Utrecht38 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Great attentive service and nice atmosphere, the restaurant offers nice selection of local wines from Vinakoper brand. The mixed starter we had was very generous and tasty, but the picanha we had as a main course was quite tough, unfortunately, otherwise the dining experience would have been perfect!
Written October 6, 2024
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Blaž Ulaga
Ljubljana1053 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
+ food was very, very good but there wasn't any wow effect created;
+ extremely polite, friendly, professional and alltogether great staff;
+ modern, minimalistic, a bit industrial ambient makes a cozy atmosphere;
+ prices are normal, tottaly on spot with the whole restaurant level.
All in all, absolutely loved every minute, bite and sip out there in Kogo 😉
Written February 11, 2024
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