The best restaurants in the world are those such as Hiša Franko, because they have such high ambitions, first-class service, such excellent presentation (the food), such a creative team (in the kitchen), and offer guests an experience full of enjoyment. There are no other restaurants in Slovenia where it is so necessary to just surrender yourself! Just an advance warning, so that you will find it easier to enjoy the experience even more!

Reviewed by: Violeta & Uroš Mencinger, Šola okusov

Nature

There is only moss in a cup next to roses in a vase on a white-covered table.

Hiša Franko 2023, Mah, občutiti naravo

50 Shades Of Life

Menu in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ana Roš and Hiše Franko. And, of course, because: ”It is a celebration time,” wrote the author and birthday girl in the subtitle of her performance.

Reception

But it starts in the parking lot. A friendly reception team is already waiting for us.

Hiša Franko, 2023, ekipa za sprejem

Garden

On the lawn, with a view of Mangart, Jalovec, Škrlatica, Triglav, with the musical background of the stream behind the house, the demolition of stereotypes, vices, boredom and grayness begins, which is then the red thread of the entire menu. Which it’s not at all, because it’s an experience!

Aperitif

Hiša Franko 2023, aperitiv

Dining room

Funky and Juicy

The dishes are accompanied by sips of three types. While Classy is a “calm” wine accompaniment, Funky is wild, as it contains only natural and “different” wines. But still, the most special accompaniment is Juicy, which is not only alcohol-free, but also juice-free.

Hiša Franko 2023, spremljava, šampanjec Romain Henin, Blanc Comme Neige 2017

Sunflower

On the sunflower is a small crispy seed taco filled with black sunchoke puree, topped with black pear and black chickpea, sunflower blossoms and silene vulgaris.

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Klapavica

Mussels, seaweed & lacto fermented tomato water

A mussell glazed with water-fermented tomatoes, placed on a shell, covered with breadcrumbs and parsley, topped with a broth made from mussels and chilies.

Hiša Franko 2023, Klapavica, mlečno fermentirana voda morskih alg in paradižnika

Corn beignet

A HF classic: corn beignet, fermented cottage cheese, smoked trout roe, wild chives.

Potato

A HF classic: potato cooked in a summer hay crust, cultured cream with caviar.

Hiša Franko 2023, HF Klasika, krompir, kuhan v skorji iz poletnega sena, kultivirana smetana s kaviarjem

Plum

Plum, beans, almond milk with bay leaf.

The plum is compressed in lime juice, placed on a bean and sheep cheese puree, all then topped with almond milk infused with bay leaves.

Tomato and Malvasia

 

 

Hiša Franko 2023, spremljava, Paradižnikova voda in briške breskve ter Klabjan, Malvazija, 2021

A summer fairy tale

Summer feast/ a salad of broad beans, roasted yeast cream, nasturtium.

Mountain rabbit

Hand cut tagliolini, mountain rabbit, cacao nibs and black truffle.

Home-made tagliolini, pieces of mountain rabbit from Drežnica, a bouquet of mountain herbs, cocoa beans and grated black truffle on top.

Hiša Franko 2023, Ročno rezani drobni rezanci, gorski zajec, kakavove drobtine in črn tartuf

Tea and Gardelin

Accompanying the rabbit, Funky: Gardelin 2015, Klinec (pinot gris, 14 days of maceration, matured in large barrels); Juicy: Apricot & Milky Oolong tea.

Barley

Barley, cooked al dente, mixed with porcini mushrooms, chanterelles and black trumpets, yeast garum, roasted hazelnuts and finely chopped green beans sprinkled on top.

Hiša Franko 2023, Ješprenj, gobe, tartuf, lešniki

Trout

Two days dry aged trout from the hibachi grill, in a sauce made from a butter emulsion of fish trimmings with lightly smoked roe, with the spiciness of fresh horseradish and the acidity of pickled radish, is the highlight of the dinner even before its finale.

Kombucha and Mezcal

Accompanying Trout, Funky: Mezcal, Sage Mead & Bubbles. As a cocktail with cider, the base is mezcal agave spirit, with spontaneously fermented honey, with an infusion of smoked sage; Juicy: HF kombucha from spruce needles.

Hiša Franko 2023, spremljava, Kombuča iz smrekovih iglic ter Mezcal, Sage Mead in Bubbles

Roebuck

Roebuck, oyster, kiwi & beetroot, greens from mountain farm.

Roebuck grilled and glazed with venison garum, under a leaf of spinach, kiwi and oyster, accompanied by beetroot rehydrated in its own juice.

 

Beetroot and wine

Accompanying the roebuck, lamb and Ana’s pasta, Funky: Kaamen II 2021, magnum, Vinas Mora; Juicy: Beetroot and aronia.

Hiša Franko 2023, spremljava, Rdeča pesa in aronija ter Vinas Mora Kaamen II 2021

Dosa

Fermented lentil pancake(dosa), goat kid, salty yoghurt, curry leaves, wild water cress.

South Indian dosa, a thin pancake, is filled with young lamb from Drežnica, with Mediterranean flavors (olives, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, plums), in the middle there is fresh greens (spices, herbs, wild mint, wild oregano, all from the garden) ), salty yogurt with green curry leaves on the side.

Pasta Ana

The flavors of childhood are captured in a large agnolotto, which could also be a zlikroft. On top is tomato salsa, which is a family tradition and the domain of Bojan’s father. The pasta is filled with cottage cheese and surrounded by an emulsion of tomato water and Istrian belica oil.

Hiša Franko 2023, Pašta Ana

Gravner?

A special pasta is accompanied by a special wine. There is a question mark next to Gravner in the wine accompaniment. Whoever decides, tastes the legend! But which changes all the time, the older it gets, the less young it is. Rebula 2014, Gravner.

Granita

Fig leaf granita, fig jam, sour cream, buckwheat popcorn.

Hiša Franko 2023, Granita iz figovih listov

I love bees

Honey brioche, virgin beeswax fondue, apple and chamomile.

Brioche filled with cheese fondue made from aged cheese and beeswax, apple, roasted hazelnuts, apple gel, chamomile tea on the side.

Blueberries

Blueberries, Zemljanka and malted barley.

Blueberry ice cream, barley crumble and cottage cheese. The main sweet course, a feast of summer blueberries; like ice cream and fermented in honey, with roasted barley crumbs, rose water and cottage cheese.

Hiša Franko 2023, Poletne jagode, zemljanka in ječmen

Cheese

Aged cow’s cheese (aged on the Italian side of Matajur), aged sheep’s cheese for 1 year, Jamar from Zidarič (cow’s cheese aged in a karst cave), red cheese and gorgonzola from Orešnik and White Valley from Golden Ring (young cow’s cheese with white moldy), along with honey and fig chutney (made by Matjaž, who takes care of the breakfasts).

Melon

Melon compressed in mezcal, agave brandy, chili cream, shiso leaf.

Hiša Franko 2023, Siri

Za domov

A buckwheat & cottage cheese candy to take home (or eat it here:)

Breakfast

Also an experience!

Hiša Franko, 2023, karamelni bonbon za domov

Hiša Franko

Hiša Franko is up there among the world-class restaurants
Ana Roš
Chef