Slovenia

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Central European vegetable dishes, markets, vegetarian restaurants
Challenging Because: Dairy, meat, and eggs are common in traditional cuisine

🥗 What to Eat

• Potato dumplings (ajdovi njoki) – confirm no butter or cheese
• Štruklji – rolled dough with vegetable fillings (ask for vegan version)
• Vegetable soups (mineštra)
• Seasonal fresh produce from markets
• Polenta (cornmeal) with vegetable toppings

🚫 Watch Out For

• Butter and cream in sauces
• Meat or bacon added to soups and stews
• Cheese in dumplings or pastries
• Eggs in baked goods

🗣️ Survival Phrases (Slovenian)

• I am vegetarian: Sem vegetarijanec / vegetarijanka
  (sem veh-geh-tah-ree-YA-nets / yan-kah)
• I am vegan: Sem vegan / veganka
  (sem VEH-gahn / kahn-kah)
• No meat: Brez mesa
  (brez MEH-sah)
• No dairy: Brez mleka
  (brez MLEH-kah)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Slovenia has growing vegetarian and vegan options in Ljubljana and larger towns, but always ask about butter, cream, and eggs in traditional dishes.