Our Philosophy

At Hiša Franko, every ingredient has a name, a face, a place. Our pantry consists of wild herbs, forest mushrooms, and mountain plants that are collected morning by morning by our foragers who knows the terrain by heart.

Trout comes from a local fishing family who tend the same waters where the endangered marble trout, Slovenia's native species, was once nearly lost. They found it again, hidden deep in the gorges of the Soča Valley, and now help protect it.

Seafood, once more present, is becoming rare on our menu. The health of the seas no longer allows for certainty, and so, like the tides, we adapt. The land offers its own abundance. We work with high-mountain dairies and farmers who raise the protected Drežnica goat, and when that is not possible, we source lamb from the same small community.

We source vegetables and herbs from Orto Felice, a vibrant garden just across the border, because nature doesn't know borders, only rhythms and seasons. We also work closely with farmers from our valley, whose produce reflects the character of the land and the generosity of the soil. Just behind Hiša Franko, a small garden blooms with herbs and edible flowers that bring color, texture, and beauty to our plates. Together, these elements shape a menu that is increasingly plant-led, rooted in nature, community, and tradition.