The dining hall of Restavracija Mara with Plečnik's chandeliers lit, guests at the tables and the bar

Miklošičeva 19 · Ljubljana

Mediterranean cooking
in the heart of Ljubljana

In the elegant rooms of Restavracija Mara, chef Mark Laibuta prepares homemade pasta, risotto, fish, meat and other dishes — a true pleasure for every guest.

One-off event · this Saturday

Mara × Klet Vica

A standing event at Restavracija Mara — Klet Vica natural wines and Mara snacks.

  • Saturday, 25 July, 2 p.m.
  • Miklošičeva 19, Ljubljana
  • €45 per person
Mara × Klet Vica event flyer: natural wines and Mara snacks, Saturday 25 July at 2 p.m., Miklošičeva 19, €45 per person
Chef Mark Laibuta plating dishes in the kitchen of Restavracija Mara

Head chef

Behind every plate stands Mark

A restaurant is only as good as its head chef. Mark Laibuta is a cook at heart — he gathered his skills in many kitchens, most recently at the legendary Ljubljana restaurant JB of chef Janez Bratovž, in whose rooms Restavracija Mara now resides.

Mark takes traditional dishes further and turns them into works of art, helped by a close-knit young team. The relaxed atmosphere is in the hands of the bar manager, with signature cocktails and a carefully chosen wine list.

Mark and the kitchen team preparing dishes in Mara's kitchen
The kitchen during service
Serving guests at their table in the dining hall of Restavracija Mara
Service in the hall

Our space

One of the most beautiful dining halls in town

Mara resides in a palace by architect Jože Plečnik at Miklošičeva 19 — an elegant hall of green marble and crystal chandeliers seating forty guests; with the open summer garden and a standing buffet it hosts a hundred or more.

The brick palace at Miklošičeva 19 in Ljubljana, home of Restavracija Mara
Plečnik's palace at Miklošičeva 19
Dinner in Mara's hall under crystal chandeliers designed by Jože Plečnik
Plečnik's chandeliers at Restavracija Mara

Mon–Fri · 11.00–16.00 · no reservation needed

Lunch — 3 courses for €23

Put together your lunch from a starter, a main and a dessert. Eat with us or order it to go.

Lunch order — €23

In your message, tell us: your chosen dishes (starter, main, dessert) · pickup time · contact name · phone

Your order goes straight to the restaurant; we confirm it by phone.

Tasting menu

€80 per person

Six courses, a greeting from the kitchen and a petit four — a small dessert to see the evening off. Wine pairing.

Mara for two

€100 for two

A shorter tasting in three courses — cold starter, main and dessert. Wine pairing.

A laid table with starters: salmon carpaccio, pâté and hummus
Chicken pâté with toasted bread and crisps on an evening table

Dinner reservation

In your message, tell us: date · time · number of guests · wishes · contact name · phone

Your reservation goes straight to the restaurant; we confirm it by phone.

Gallery

From our kitchen

Chef Mark's plates — seasonal dishes, behind the scenes and weekly lunch menus at @restavracijamara.

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Contact & opening hours

Opening hours
Lunch (Mon–Fri)11.00–16.00
Dinner (Mon–Sat)18.00–23.00 · reservation only
Sundays and holidaysclosed
Miklošičeva street: the entrance to Restavracija Mara on the left, KFC on the right