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To sit at a table and eat and drink something good, to exchange some scintillating thoughts in a pleasant company, this is simply what a man deserves. And the richness of the table is not just what is on the table, above all it is in the people who sit around it.

D. Medved

City park with its ponds and Restaurant by the three ponds

The ponds used to be owned by the castle in the 13th century and they filled the moats around the town walls with water. Embellishment Society in Maribor planted the first trees in the park in the years 1869 and 1872. In the year 1927, the town community replaced the ramshackle, wooden boathouse with a beautiful pavilion with cloakrooms and a terrace. With a restaurant nearby (since 1825) the tourist offer for visitors increased. In the year 1952, the Society established an aquarium in the building which used to house the Park Café.  In the year 1952, a promenade was also opened and it ends at the former boathouse and the Restaurant by the Three Ponds. Today there are about 130 species of native and foreign deciduous and many coniferous trees in the City Park. Almost a quarter of the trees originate from the time of the first planting in the year 1869. In the year 1998, on the occasion of the 100th birthday of Maribor's Olympic champion Leon Štukelj, one hundred new trees were planted in the park.

The restaurant was already mentioned in 1825. In the early 20th century a summer garden was created where the contours have been preserved until today. There used to be a stable near the restaurant, the evidence is the horseshoe built into the ground at the entrance. Wine cellar has been at its current location and is beautifully preserved. Bread oven provides the smell of freshly baked bread, warmth and a sense of familiarity. It is still so today. The restaurant was also called “Kliček” after the last owner. This name has been preserved until today.
 

SOMETHING THAT DOES NOT NEED COOKING

HISTORICAL STEAK TARTARE

Aged and uniquely seasoned filet mignon ǀ butter ǀ toast ǀ pickled vegetables

20,00€ / for two

FROM UNDER THE HAY RACK

Salami from the Savinja valley ǀ Pohorje prosciutto ǀ dried salami ǀ Styrian ham

Čuš’s cheese ǀ Homemade Pâté ǀ pickled vegetables

9,50€

FROM OUR MOUNTAINS

Goat cheese with pumpkin oil from Meranovo ǀ fried »mlinci« ǀ pumpkin

Celery puree ǀ black walnut ǀ beetroot

8,50€

A SOUP TO MAKE US WARM

Beef soup

3,50€

Mushroom soup/ With or without »ajdovi žganci«                                                                                                                

4,00€  + 3,50€

Soup of the day

3,50€

One blade of straw and another

Each in its small hollow

Always rising up

Filling us with joy

Bringing us good tidings,

Because we always have enough fresh bread to go around.

WARM DISHES FOR WARM PLACES

POTATO WIENERS

Hand-rolled potato gnocchi ǀ hazelnut breadcrumbs ǀ porcini

Sage chips ǀ creamy pumpkin

11,00€

UNUSUALLY STYRIAN

Roasted octopus tentacles ǀ pumpkin oil ǀ ravioli ǀ pickled radish

Corn cracker ǀ Hokkaido pumpkin

15,50€

FROM THE AQUATIC OPULENCE

RIVER KING

Pike perch ǀ cauliflower couscous with spelt ǀ corn cracker

Cauliflower puree ǀ pickled celery ǀ pear

15,50€

SEE CATCH

Sea bass ǀ creamy polenta ǀ bisque sauce ǀ brussels sprouts ǀ beetroot

14,50€

Because we want to amaze our customers, we only serve fresh fish!

 We kindly ask you for your understanding, when we run out of fresh stock.​

NOW THE REAL THING

CHICKEN POETOVIO

Chicken fillet ǀ buckwheat »žganci« ǀ pumpkin puree

Sage chips ǀ radish

11,50€

PIGLET

Slowly roasted pork neck ǀ black pudding with plum chutney

Pan-fried potatoes ǀ compressed turnip

13,90€

»KRAČA« IS BACK

Veal shank ǀ horseradish ǀ »čompe«

(boiled potatoes with herbals and cottage cheese)

Let the tradition take you back to the old days of the restaurant

13,90€

(We serve fresh veal shank every day,

   we kindly ask you for your understanding, when we run out of fresh stock.​)

ORIGINAL CLASSIC

Vienna style fried veal escalope ǀ pan-fried potatoes

Vegetable cubes ǀ cranberries

16,00€

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

Slightly smoked beef filet mignon ǀ veal cheek stew ǀ pumpkin puree

In the salt-baked carrots ǀ Marinka's cranberry strudel

24,90€

Take also foie gras for the perfect taste:  50g/9€ 

CHEF'S SELECTION

Deer saddle ǀ corn »kaiserschmarn« with dark chocolate

Beetroot ǀ celery puree ǀ pear ǀ black walnut

23,90€

VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN PAN

Cauliflower couscous with spelt ǀ In the salt baked carrots

Grilled cheese from Olimje or porcini 

    10,00€

FOR THE YOUNGEST

Vienna style chicken croquets, French fries, sweet surprise

7,50€

FROM THE GREEN GARDEN

Various seasonal salads

2,90 –5,50€

SALAD PLATE:

With chicken fillet 
With cheese from Olimje

8,50€

FOR SPOILING OF THE SOUL

LEGEND FROM THE EIGHTIES

Charlotte ǀ wild berries ǀ crumble

(we started preparing it in 80’s, and the recipe will never be changed)

4,50€

WE DON'T BAKE IT, WE COOK IT

Apple strudel ǀ walnut ice cream

3,50€

HEAT MAKES IT MELT

Chocolate ball ǀ ice cream | hot berries ǀ fresh fruit 

6,50€

THE REAL ONE IS ONLY WITH CRANBERRIES AND CREAM

Pohorje omelette (for 2 people) preparation time: 30 minutes

12,50€

FOR A PLEASANT CHAT BEFORE PARTING

Cheese desert

5,00€