A family restaurant with a tradition dating back to 1965, where we do our best to cater to our guests’ tastes and wishes

Gostilna & Pizzeria Raj

Grad 181, 9264 Grad
041 705 078

Welcome to Raj!

Gostilna Rajsar is a family restaurant with a tradition dating back to 1965, where we do our best to cater to our guests’ tastes and requirements.

Daughter Lidija and her family lead the third generation. Before her, the restaurant was run by grandfather Alojz and father Herman, a maker of the renowned decorated Easter eggs of Prekmurje.

Prekmurje layer cake with strawberries and a platter of Wiener schnitzels
Bograč stew in a white bowl with bread

Bograč — the name comes from the Hungarian word for a shepherd’s cauldron.

Our delicious Prekmurje specialities

We prepare our house specialities to order for groups booked in advance. Call a few days ahead and we’ll put together a menu with you.

Bograč stew in a bowl
Bograč
Prekmurje’s most popular goulash, simmered slowly as in a shepherd’s cauldron.
Two slices of strudel dusted with icing sugar
Goričko strudels
Prekmurje strudels with fruit, curd cheese, poppy seeds or cabbage — made with stretched or yeast dough.
Blood sausages, pork sausages and roast pork
Traditional pork specialities
Homemade blood sausages, pork sausages and roast pork with bujta repa turnip stew or potatoes.
A slice of Prekmurje layer cake
Prekmurje layer cake
Layers of apple, poppy seeds, curd cheese and walnuts. Once reserved for festive occasions.
Grad 181, 9264 GradToday (monday): 10.00–22.00Closed on WednesdaysGetting here →

A home of delicious dishes and excellent pizzas

Daily lunches at your usual time during the week, Sunday lunch for the whole family, and pizza fresh from the oven in the evening. We prepare traditional Prekmurje dishes for groups booked in advance.

Celebrations and groups

Celebrate at Raj. We’ll take care of everything else.

A birthday, christening, First Communion, anniversary, association gathering or year-end celebration. One person helps you arrange everything — the menu, space and service.

  • Family celebrationsBirthdays, anniversaries, christenings and First Communions.
  • Associations and businessesAnnual gatherings, general meetings and year-end celebrations.
  • Tour groups and coach partiesA menu agreed in advance and service timed to your schedule.
Slices of Prekmurje layer cake with strawberries, ready to serve

The third generation

A family restaurant since 1965

Grandfather Alojz opened the restaurant, followed by father Herman — a well-known maker of Prekmurje’s decorated Easter eggs. Today, his daughter Lidija runs Raj with her family. We cook as we were taught at home and welcome our guests as we would our own family.

“Here, people do more than serve you; they welcome you and make you their guest.”

Ivo Andrić, Nobel laureate, on Slovenian inns, 1961
An aerial view of Grad Castle surrounded by autumn woodland

Lunch on your visit to Goričko

After the castle and Vulkanija — lunch at Raj

You’ll find us in the village of Grad, below Slovenia’s largest castle. Nearby are the Church of the Assumption of Mary, renovated by Plečnik, and Vulkanija Adventure Park. Let us know your arrival time and your table will be ready.

The entrance to Vulkanija Adventure Park with a mole sculpture
Vulkanija — an adventure park exploring the forces deep within the Earth
Goričko’s vineyards and hills at sunrise
The hills and vineyards of Goričko

A gallery of delicious dishes

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Call us to make arrangements

041 705 078

Landline: 02 553 11 48

Where to find us

Gostilna & Pizzeria Raj
Grad 181
9264 Grad

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Opening hours

Mon., Tue., Thu.–Sat.
10.00–22.00
Sunday
7.00–22.00
Wednesday
closed