ESSENS Restaurant is located in the heart of South Moravia, right in the Chateau de Frontière / Border Chateau building, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lednice-Valtice Complex.
We offer our guests an eight-course tasting menu, which can be ordered in a shortened four or two course version. We are trying to source exclusively Czech and regional raw ingredients, some of which are grown on our premises.
The aim of ESSENS Restaurant is to appeal to those customers who are looking for a gastronomic experience, who want more than just a simple meal, but also to awaken the most delicious taste buds to inspire pleasant feelings. The extraordinary gastronomic experience adds to the picturesque and peaceful environment of the castle.
We focus most on the quality and seasonality of raw ingredients, because without good and high-quality raw ingredients, it is not possible to produce a tasty meal. We regularly search for local farmers and producers so that we can establish cooperation with them.
We are convinced that we are doing our best to serve our diners the best possible ingredients not only sourced locally but also grown within the castle grounds.
ESSENS Restaurant Chef Otto Vašák started his professional career in Prague, where he got a job opportunity straight after school, in the Ambiente restaurant group.
Subsequently, he moved to the position of sous chef working for Riccarda Lucque´s company - La Bottega Bistroteka.
A huge challenge was the opportunity to work at La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise restaurant, awarded with one Michellin star, where he spent almost three years under the direction of Chef Oldrich Sahajdad.
Miroslav Gloz has completed internships in France, Denmark and subsequently worked in Michelin-starred restaurants such as the Alcron Restaurant or La Degustation, where he worked with Otto Vašák - chef of the ESSENS Restaurant.
They worked together for two years and based on this cooperation Otto invited Mirek to join his team to help him develop quality gastronomy in South Moravia.
David Viktorin began working in 1999 at the U Kastelána restaurant in Brno.
Under the guidance of Michal Göth and Jiří Nedorostka, he began to mature professionally and to grow.
The following year he worked as a chef at the Valoria restaurant in Brno.
He then went on to become a chef at the renowned Borgo Agnes restaurant in Brno where he remained for three years.
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Vít Bayer began his work experience in England starting at the Angler Restaurant awarded one Michellin star.
He then accepted the offer to work in a French restaurant Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris, which boasts three Michellin stars. Another foreign experience was in Italy, once again in a Michellin-starred restaurant, La Rucola.
Jiří Nedorostek trained in the cookery skills at Brno Restaurant U Kastelána, where he worked for almost ten years. His journey then took him to
Gordon Ramsay in England and then he moved to Japan for four years.
After his return, he was appointed a sous chef at the Brno restaurant
Koishi, where he worked for five years and where he became a specialist in desserts.
Give someone a romantic and excellent gastronomic experience. You can use our Gift Vouchers from 1 000 CZK to 5 000 CZK. Please, contact us on +420 730 575 555 or info@restaurantessens.com.
Interview in the September Playboy edition: “Otto Vašák and his team. Young rebels berated by Michelin restaurants.“
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Monday: Closed
Tuesday- Sunday:
12:00 - 21:00
Dress code: smart casual
The restaurant is not suitable for children under the age of 6 years.
K Zámečku 16, 691 43
Hlohovec u Břeclavi
Phone: +420 730 575 555
E-mail : info@restaurantessens.com
Dear guests, Restaurant ESSENS is closed during December and January. We look forward to seeing you again from February 2021. Thank you for your understanding.
Dear guests, Restaurant ESSENS is closed during December and January. We look forward to seeing you again from February 2021. Thank you for your understanding.