Pavus
Slovenia
Pavus gives a meal in Laško a castle setting. Located at Grad Tabor above the town, the restaurant combines the character of a historic building with chef Marko Pavčnik’s seasonal approach to local ingredients. The castle dates to the thirteenth century, and its architecture remains an important part of the experience. In summer, guests can dine in the panoramic courtyard; in colder weather, the tower provides a more enclosed and intimate setting. Pavčnik’s cooking is personal and contemporary, using the surrounding region as its starting point. The appeal is the meeting of a distinctive chef’s perspective with a place that already carries a strong identity. Pavus is well suited to a planned dining excursion rather than a hurried stop. Allow time for the approach to the castle and the outlook from it, then give the meal the same attention. Reserving ahead is sensible for this destination restaurant.