HITRA ŽLICA

Nazorjeva ulica 4a, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 64 177 055
$$$ Cafeteria
(264 Reviews)
Price Range €5–10

Welcome to HITRA ŽLICA, a beloved cafeteria tucked away at Nazorjeva ulica 4a, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. This hidden gem invites you to enjoy hearty, traditional Slovenian cuisine that emphasizes quality and flavor over pretension.

At HITRA ŽLICA, you’ll find yourself enchanted by a menu that celebrates the simplicity and richness of old-fashioned spoon dishes. With rotating specialties each day, you can expect to indulge in comforting classics like savory goulash and rich, mushroom-filled soups that warm the soul. Diners rave about the generous portions, ensuring that even the most robust of appetites will be satisfied.

The cafeteria’s atmosphere is refreshingly casual, making it the perfect stop for locals and visitors alike looking for a laid-back dining experience. The inviting space is filled with the comforting aroma of home-cooked meals, and the cheerful staff are quick to assist, ensuring prompt service in a self-service setting. As noted by George Kalentzis, it's “a great spot for a simple and tasty meal” where “the food is straightforward, without unnecessary frills, but full of flavor.”

Customer reviews consistently highlight not just the quality of the food but also the welcoming vibe. Damjan Murko calls it a “spoon dishes paradise” while Branko Simeunovic praises the “super friendly” staff and the affordability of the meals, saying, “for normal price I ate home-cooked meal and the portion was big.” Even Margherita Camporese enjoyed the good variety offered, emphasizing the value with large portions at exceptional prices. This is the place where delicious food meets incredible value.

Whether you choose to dine in and soak up the local atmosphere or grab a quick lunch on the go, HITRA ŽLICA promises a delightful experience. If you’re in Ljubljana and craving authentic Slovenian comfort food, this café provides a genuine taste of local culture without the tourist trappings—just straightforward, delicious dishes that will keep you coming back for more.

Give in to your cravings and stop by HITRA ŽLICA for a truly special dining experience that will feel like a home-cooked meal from a friend. Don’t miss out on this local favorite that encapsulates the heart of Slovenian culinary tradition!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

264 Reviews
George Kalentzis

26 Aug 2025

A great spot for a simple and tasty meal. The food is straightforward, without unnecessary frills, but full of flavor and served in either small or generous portions. Prices are very fair – definitely value for money. Service is quick since it’s self-service, and the staff are cheerful and helpful. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious. It seems to be popular with locals for lunch. If I’m not mistaken, it’s open from 10 AM to 3 PM on weekdays and closed on weekends. Overall, a very good choice for an affordable and satisfying meal.

Damjan Murko

05 Aug 2025

Spoon dishes paradise in city centre! Six oldfashioned spoon dishes every day. With this kind of fast food option you just cant miss.

Branko Simeunovic

03 Aug 2025

Went to town and stop by at Hitra žlica for lunch and it was great! For normal price i ate home cooked meal and the portion was big so even i who eat’s a lot was full at the end. If i lived in center i would be there ever day! And the staff is super friendly! Have a stop and eat home made cooking

Margherita Camporese

29 Jul 2025

From the outside it seems to be nothing special, but they have a good variety of soups and other dishes. We took goulash, mashroom's soup, barley with beans soup and mashed potatoes. Big portions and really cheap

Adam Nelson

18 Jun 2025

Great, traditional Slovenian food. The menu was handwritten in Slovenian, but the employees were extremely helpful translating into English for us. It was nice to find a place without tourists.

Jurij Butina

18 Jun 2025

This is a small restaurant for quick cheap meals during the day. Speciality of this restaurant are casseroles or "enolončnica" as we call it in our language. These are hot meals made in advance usually eaten with a spoon. The most famous among these are: Obara, Ričet, Golaž, Pasulj, Bograč, mushroom soup and more.

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