Fine Dining in Central Bohemia

Central Bohemia Tourist Board

FINE DINING in Central Bohemia

Pavel Maurer’s selection of

TOP 20 restaurants

On the following pages we’ll introduce the 20 best and most interesting restaurants of the Central Bohemia region according to the XXII independent national poll ‘Maurer’s Selection Grand Restaurant 2018’.

Among the 974 rated establishments nationwide, you’ll find 93 restaurants in Central Bohemia.

The highest placed among them is Chateau Mcely, the Piano Nobile, which secured its place in the top ten best gastronomy venues.

The ranking stems from the recommendations and votes of the public, who are invited to share their tips on interesting new restaurants, while also giving a score from 1st to 5th (like school-marks), to rate the quality of the food, the service and the ambience of the enterprises presented. The marks given are evaluated at intervals, statistically analysed and audited, so as to arrive at what strives to be an objective overview of noteworthy culinary establishments throughout the country.

The entire overview of the results of this year’s poll, which was won outright by the Olomouc restaurant Entrée, is available online at www.grandrestaurant.cz or in the mobile app of the same name.

Pavel Maurer

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Legend Maurer’s recommendation

the restaurant did not get enough reviews in the 2017 polling period to establish a valid score Price

an approximate main course price-range

Agarden restaurant 4 Babiččina zahrada 5 Blackdog Bar&Grill 6 Dvůr Hoffmeister 7 Family Hotel Okoř 8 Farm Table 9 Genius Loci 10 Chateau Kotěra 11 Chateau Mcely, Piano Nobile 12 Jureček 13 MG restaurace 14 Na Pekárně 15 Restaurace U Sapíků 16 Rezidence Liběchov 17 Sotto Ponte 18 Thessaloniki 19 U Rejnoka 20 V Polích 21 Ve Století 22 Zámek Liblice 23 Restaurant Map and Directory 24

AGARDEN RESTAURANT Boseň 7, 295 01 Boseň 10.30am-11pm, daily +420 725 900 155 www.agardenrestaurant.cz

Reviews GR2018

300-500 CZK

Price:

In the heart of the small village of Boseň, neighbouring the ‘Czech Paradise’ region, you’ll find a fully renovated rustic-style period house with a cosy interior, a wine cellar and a summer terrace, and a beautiful relaxing garden – complete with a delightful gazebo for weddings and other celebrations.

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(‘GRANNY’S GARDEN’)

Tovární 536, 252 43 Průhonice noon-11pm, daily +420 272 690 865 www.babiccinazahrada.cz

Reviews GR2018

Maurer’s recommendation

BABIČČINA ZAHRADA

Food: 1.3

1.7

Service:

Interior: 1.6

Price: 300-500 CZK

Granny always knew best – and if she didn’t, she was good at pretending. Stop by her unassuming farm, with its beautiful garden, and order a hearty soup, some home-made jelly with bread, and other freshmade goodies. Enjoy the scent of herbs and the calm, relaxing atmosphere.

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BLACKDOG BAR&GRILL

DVŮR HOFFMEISTER

Česká 140, 266 01 Beroun Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm +420 773 380 280 www.blackdogs.cz

Velké Číčovice 45, 252 68 Číčovice noon-10pm, daily +420 604 142 438 www.dvur-hoffmeister.cz

Reviews GR2018

Reviews GR2018

Food: 1.5

1.9

Service:

Interior: 2.0

Price: 300-400 CZK

The menu of this stylish restaurant in downtown Beroun is all about North-American and Latin-American cuisine. Only fine fresh ingredients from carefully selected and preferably local suppliers are used.

There, beef burgers are a gourmet treat. Sample the seasonal choice of tapas, steaks, salads and home-made desserts. You can also enjoy the mood on the peaceful terrace, or the porch.

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(THE HOFFMEISTER HOMESTEAD)

Food: 1.6

1.6

Service:

Interior: 1.6

Price: 200-400 CZK

A family-owned restaurant offering an artistic ambience and culinary experience. The interior is decorated with paintings and drawings by the renowned artist Adolf Hoffmeister, the grandfather of the family. On the terrace with its outdoor grill, you’ll appreciate the tranquillity of the surrounding countryside and enjoy some charcoal-grilled prime steak. The homestead also offers a riding area, complete with magnificent horses.

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FAMILY HOTEL OKOŘ

FARM TABLE

Okoř 23, 252 64 Praha-západ noon-11pm, daily +420 233 901 031 www.hotelokor.com

U Kovárny 24, 250 67 Klecany 11am-11pm, daily +420 773 044 411 www.farmtable.cz

Reviews GR2018

Reviews GR2018

Maurer’s recommendation

200 CZK

Price:

A cosy little family hotel with a view of the romantic Okoř Castle ruins. Furnished in French rustic style, this place has all the homeliness of a visit to your granny.

The excellent cuisine, but also a very personal approach and the homely atmosphere are much sought after. And all this, just a few kilometres out of Prague.

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Maurer’s recommendation

Price:

200-300 CZK

This modern-style renovated country home reveals a family restaurant specializing in Belgian cuisine.

The dishes here are all prepared from own-farm ingredients. Don’t be too shy to taste the decorative flower on your plate. The interior is sure to impress, with its airiness and high ceilings. You can also sit down and relax on the cosy terrace, and after your meal, head on down to the music club in the cellars.

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GENIUS LOCI

CHATEAU KOTĚRA

Náměstí 54, 267 53 Žebrák Tue-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm +420 311 510 691 www.genius-loci.cz

Komenského 40, 281 41 Ratboř Mon-Sat 11.30am-10pm, Sun 11.30am-5pm +420 321 613 100 www.hotelkotera.cz

Reviews GR2018

Reviews GR2018

Food: 1.3

1.4

Service:

Interior: 1.5

Price: 200-400 CZK

A rustic gourmet gem on the ground floor of a Renaissance building. Czech history permeates the interior.

The peaceful summer garden will make you dream you’re in Tuscany. Enjoy up-to-date recipes from both international and Czech cuisine, as well as their acclaimed home-made lemonades and ice cream.

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Maurer’s recommendation

200-500 CZK

Price:

A château hotel, by the famous architect Jan Kotěra.

It dates from the early 20th century, in the spirit of Czech Modernism, and is situated in a minimalist park with a beautiful, simple orangery. Just the perfect place for a wedding or other special occasion. The kitchen has a southern touch, devoted to Mediterranean cuisine, fish and seafood, as well as classical French fare.

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CHATEAU MCELY, PIANO NOBILE Mcely 61, 289 36 Mcely 8am-10pm, daily +420 325 600 000 www.chateaumcely.cz

Reviews GR2018 Food: 1.2

1.5

Service:

Ke Koupališti 11, 251 01 Říčany 11am-11pm, daily +420 323 607 186 www.jurecek-ricany.cz

Reviews GR2018 Interior: 1.1

Price: 500-800 CZK

A fairy-tale château, situated in a lovely English park.

The menu includes dishes based on the traditional recipes of the former owners – the Thurn-Taxis Family.

In addition, there are dishes inspired by their Cusumano grandmother, with an Italian touch; the local dishes are masterpieces from the Master chef, Jan Štěrba. If the weather is pleasant, you can sit outside on the château patio, or enjoy a picnic on the grass.

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JUREČEK

Food: 1.7

2.3

Service:

Interior: 2.1

Price: 200-400 CZK

This place is straight out of the novel Rozmarné léto (Summer of Caprice) by the famous Czech author Vladislav Vančura. It has a First Republic ambience, an old-school bathing lido, and a charming waterside view with a woodland backdrop. It was the favourite place of popular Czech actor Oldřich Nový, who starred in First Republic romantic comedies. In the winter, you can appreciate the formidable fireplace, with its reassuring sounds of crackling firewood.

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MG RESTAURACE

NA PEKÁRNĚ (AT THE BAKERY)

Bezděčín 136, 293 01 Mladá Boleslav Tue-Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-4.30pm +420 381 679 955 www.mg-restaurace.com

Kojetická 36, 250 63 Čakovičky Wed-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm +420 315 602 615 www.napekarne.com

Reviews GR2018

Maurer’s recommendation

Reviews GR2018

400-700 CZK

Price:

The esteemed Czech chef Miroslav Grusz opened a new trendy establishment right next door to the small airport of the Aeroklub Mladá Boleslav. You can watch the airport traffic go by through large glass windows while enjoying Mediterranean cuisine, alongside present-day Czech recipes. In the summer you can sit outside, on a lovely garden terrace.

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Maurer’s recommendation

150-400 CZK

Price:

A typical coaching inn offering traditional Czech meals, from Wednesday to Sunday. The menu varies every day, using fresh ingredients, chiefly from local producers. The restaurant is run by charismatic chef Václav Frič, whose kitchen mastery has turned many visitors into regulars. We recommend making a reservation ahead of your visit, due to the popularity and capacity of the restaurant.

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RESTAURACE U SAPÍKŮ

REZIDENCE LIBĚCHOV

Klokočná 8, 251 64 Praha-východ Wed-Sat 11.30am-11pm, Sun 11.30am-9pm +420 323 641 186 www.klokocna.cz

Kokořínská 121, 277 21 Liběchov 11am-10pm, daily +420 315 650 000 www.rezidencelibechov.cz

Reviews GR2018

Reviews GR2018

Food: 1.7

2.0

Service:

Interior: 2.3

Price: 200-400 CZK

At Klokočná, the menu is based on proven family recipes handed down in the Sapík family since the 17th century. At that time, their ancestors worked and cooked for prominent noble families in Bohemia, Moravia, Bavaria and the Tirol. Premium-grade fresh ingredients are de rigeur, together with great cooking skills.

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Maurer’s recommendation

250-400 CZK

Price:

In this beautiful First Republic villa, with its impressive Art Deco furnishings and cosy armchairs, retro-style dishes are served. The romantic cascade garden comes to life in the summer – a favourite place for wedding ceremonies. The adjacent orangery combines comfortable seating with a truly stunning nature vista.

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SOTTO PONTE

THESSALONIKI

Pražská 62, 290 01 Poděbrady Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm +420 777 765 690 www.sottoponte.com

Vltavská 168, 252 06 Davle noon-10pm, daily +420 257 770 225 www.tavernathessaloniki.cz

Reviews GR2018

Reviews GR2018

Maurer’s recommendation

200-300 CZK

Price:

An Italian family restaurant, transformed into a modern bistro and grill, with a stylish industrial interior.

Enjoy their amazing terrace right on the Elbe riverbank, great food straight from an outside grill and the all-pervasive fragrance of the herb garden.

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Maurer’s recommendation

100-300 CZK

Price:

A tavern imbued with the soul of the Greek city of Thessaloniki. A family establishment, with meals cooked from products brought straight from Greece.

A pleasant atmosphere, cosy seating. Fans of Greek food come here to sample authentic high-quality food from afar.

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U REJNOKA

V POLÍCH

Palackého 1121, 289 11 Pečky Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm +420 725 055 500 www.urejnoka.cz

Číčovice 26, 252 68 Malé Číčovice Mon-Thu, Sun noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-11pm +420 733 680 728 www.penzionvpolich.cz

Reviews GR2018

Reviews GR2018

(THE STINGRAY)

Maurer’s recommendation

(IN THE FIELDS)

200-500 CZK

Price:

Follow the sign boards, with a red stingray leading your way. A beautiful newly-built country villa, situated in placid countryside near a park with a pond. On offer are fresh fish, grilled steaks, regular themed tastings of unconventional dishes and drinks. The centrepiece of the restaurant is a large tank, with live stingrays.

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Food: 1.1

1.7

Service:

Interior: 1.3

Price: 200-400 CZK

Don’t even attempt to look for a printed menu here, as it is changed every day, to suit the season, the fresh ingredients, or the chef’s mood – and sometimes even the customers’ preferences! You’ll find the current menu written in chalk on several blackboards.

This modern guest-house with its beautiful terrace is situated in a former Jesuit Estate.

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VE STOLETÍ

ZÁMEK LIBLICE

Husovo náměstí 11, 267 12 Loděnice 11am-10pm, daily +420 311 671 848 www.vestoleti.cz

Liblice 61, 277 32 Byšice 11am-10pm, daily +420 315 632 111 www.zamek-liblice.cz

Reviews GR2018

Reviews GR2018

(IN THE CENTURY)

Food: 2.8

2.6

Service:

(LIBLICE CHATEAU)

Interior: 2.2

Price: 200-300 CZK

This stylish building, a former farmhouse, has undergone extensive refurbishment. It offers a relaxing countryside atmosphere, with modern Czech cuisine. The restaurant building encompasses three lounges: one with an open-fire grill, one in the chapel, and one in a romantic loft space. You can enjoy a cosy summer terrace, with a pond and an outdoor playground for your kids.

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Maurer’s recommendation

Price:

300-500 CZK

This airy Baroque château will make you feel you’re in a fairy tale. Experience high quality modern cuisine, drawing on local ingredients and produce.

If you don’t feel like leaving, you can book a room and stay the night, visit the local spa, or have a stroll around the château garden with its pond and game reserve. You can opt to take a picnic basket with you and enjoy great meals in the open air.

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Restaurant Map and Directory

Fine Dining in Central Bohemia Text: Pavel Maurer Photo: Restaurace U Sapíků © Stylenew: Eva Filipová & Dagmar Hájková © Central Bohemia Tourist Board

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Central Bohemia 1.

Agarden restaurant – Boseň 7, 295 01 Boseň

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Babiččina zahrada – Tovární 536, 252 43 Průhonice

3.

Blackdog Bar&Grill – Česká 140, 266 01 Beroun

4.

Dvůr Hoffmeister – Velké Číčovice 45, 252 68 Číčovice

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Family Hotel Okoř – Okoř 23, 252 64 Praha-západ

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Farm Table – U Kovárny 24, 250 67 Klecany

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Genius Loci – Náměstí 54, 267 53 Žebrák

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Chateau Kotěra – Komenského 40, 281 41 Ratboř

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Chateau Mcely, Piano Nobile – Mcely 61, 289 36 Mcely

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Jureček – Ke Koupališti 11, 251 01 Říčany

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MG restaurace – Bezděčín 136, 293 01 Mladá Boleslav

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Na Pekárně – Kojetická 36, 250 63 Čakovičky

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Restaurace U Sapíků – Klokočná 8, 251 64 Praha-východ

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Rezidence Liběchov – Kokořínská 121, 277 21 Liběchov

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Sotto Ponte – Pražská 62, 290 01 Poděbrady

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Thessaloniki – Vltavská 168, 252 06 Davle

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U Rejnoka – Palackého 1121, 289 11 Pečky

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V Polích – Číčovice 26, 252 68 Malé Číčovice

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Ve Století – Husovo náměstí 11, 267 12 Loděnice

20. Zámek Liblice - Liblice 61, 277 32 Byšice

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