When Elica and Vinko Bolka bought the old inn in the 1960s, they named it after St. Christopher, the patron saint of pilgrims. Today, helped by mother Elica, one of the most famous inns in this part of Slovenia is run by their two sons, Krištof and Tomaž.
Decades ago, their focus was on international trends and ingredients, but then a turning point happened – they started to look to tradition, working closely with local suppliers. They offer their guests old recipes in a new way and fill their glasses with Slovenian drinks. A new step forward happened a few years ago, when the new chef, Uroš Gorjanc, took the helm.
Gostilna Krištof received a Michelin Green Star and a Michelin recommendation in 2022. The same year, it was awarded three chef’s hats by The Gault & Millau Slovenia 2022 Culinary Guide, and the Krištof team was awarded three forks by the Falstaff restaurant guide.
Krištof is a growing story, as Nežka’s house right next to the restaurant occasionally hosts culinary gatherings. In the garden of Nežka’s house there is a tavern for two, and a new bakery run by young Andraž Bajželj. In cooperation with the Jezeršek family, Krištof’s team organises dinners on “zajla” (steel rope, i.e. in the cable car leading to the nearby ski resort), and Krištof eco glamping resort is already being built at Šmartno pod Krvavcem.
→ Location: Predoslje 22, 4000 Kranj (Google Maps)
→ Opening hours:
Tue.-Fri.: 2pm-10pm
Sat.: 1pm-10pm
Sun., Mon. closed
→ Contact:
00 386 4 234 10 30
kristof@siol.net
gostilnakristof.si
