Oštarija Petrinka

Hidden away in the warren of socialist-era blocks known as Župančičeva Jama just north of the central train station, Petrinka is as local as they come. The family-run restaurant may be decidedly off of the tourist radar, but it's guaranteed to be packed with Slovenes come lunch time - most of whom make the daily pilgrimage here from neighbouring office buildings to tuck into one of a dozen or more mouthwatering lunch specials for as little as €5. The low prices don't come at the expense of quality however, as the same family conveniently runs the butcher shop just across the street.