Italian tradition infused with local ingredients
Bistro Marof in Novo mesto is a modern and vibrant culinary venue that delights both locals and visitors with its distinctive blend of traditional flavours and contemporary approaches. The menu is rooted in Italian culinary tradition, interwoven with local, seasonal ingredients and a Mediterranean touch, creating rich and expressive flavours that connect with authentic Slovenian elements and an intuitive, heartfelt approach to cooking. The offer focuses on à la carte dishes that follow the rhythm of the seasons, maximising the quality of each ingredient, and is complemented by a carefully selected range of premium wines from various Slovenian wine-growing regions, with an emphasis on harmony between food and wine.
The bistro is located next to the Marof Sports Hall, on the edge of the city’s lively atmosphere and at the foot of Marof Hill, which gives it a distinctive setting and a strong connection to the area’s recreational and social pulse. In addition to its daily restaurant offer, the venue also provides catering for special occasions such as birthdays, picnics and weddings, where the team’s creativity and professional execution ensure a memorable culinary experience. Bistro Marof is known for its pleasant ambience, enhanced by a terrace for relaxed socialising, and for its respect for local traditions presented in a contemporary context.
Its identity is built on respect for culinary heritage, a modern interpretation of flavours and close ties with the local environment, establishing Bistro Marof as an important part of the hospitality offering of the City Municipality of Novo mesto.







