The Best Restaurants in Prešovský kraj

Gašperov mlyn with chef Jozef Breza and sommelier Slavomíra Raškovič is among the top of the Slovak fine dining scene. The tasting menu is based on seasonal ingredients from the restaurant's own garden and the Tatra region, with an emphasis on creativity and respect for the ingredients. Despite the high level of cuisine, the restaurant maintains a relaxed, friendly and homely atmosphere.

The à la carte restaurant of the Hotel Lomnica in the Tatra Mountains combines the historical legacy of the region with modern gastronomy. Under the leadership of chef Patrik Pokrývek, a seasonal menu is created here based on high-quality local ingredients and traditional recipes from the Austro-Hungarian era, which are processed using modern techniques. The result is top-notch cuisine for demanding guests with an emphasis on regional flavors in an innovative presentation.

At home in Spišská Sobota is the Erika Volka restaurant, which offers experiential gastronomy in a beautifully renovated historic building. The tasting multi-course menu is imaginative, seasonal and based on local ingredients. The overall experience is complemented by the possibility of accommodation in historic rooms and private wellness.

Grand Restaurant in Štrbské pleso offers first-class cuisine by chef Miroslav Zamiška in a historic grand hotel setting. Its concept combines Tatra traditions with modern European trends and is based on seasonal ingredients and precise technique. The menu is complemented by a selection of Slovak and international wines and professional service in an elegant interior.

Grandhotel Praha in Tatranská Lomnica is a historic Art Nouveau hotel with a rich tradition, offering elegant accommodation, wellness and representative event spaces. The restaurant, led by chef Gabriel Piešťanský, serves cuisine with a Tatra character, based on high-quality Slovak ingredients and balanced flavors.

Zwicker in Prešov is one of the most popular restaurants in the region, situated in the surroundings of an equestrian area and furnished in a combination of wood and modern elements. The cuisine is in the spirit of traditional dishes in a modern way and is complemented by attentive and friendly service. The restaurant is also known for organizing weddings and celebrations, with a distinctive experience being the Chef’s Table concept with tasting dinners prepared by chefs. The area also includes a guesthouse with accommodation.

The Slowenská restaurant in the Tatras is built on a combination of tradition and modern gastronomic processing, offering regional specialties in a tastier form. The interior inspired by the work of architect Gedeon Majunke complements the concept of honest cuisine without semi-finished products, based on homemade pies, šúľančs or fresh pastries. Also interesting is its own "pantry" of local products and an original pine bar, which completes the unique Tatra character of the restaurant.

PaB Kuszmann's Bazaar in Tatranská Lomnica combines craft beer from Pálffy Brauerei with seasonal cuisine inspired by Austro-Hungarian tradition. Chef Jaroslav Bachleda works with classic dishes in a modern way, from stews to beer goulash made from pork cheeks. The concept is complemented by an informal atmosphere and a strong emphasis on combining honest cuisine and beer.

Spitz restaurant & bar was created in 2020 as a project by Adam Žampa and brings the concept of mountain gastronomy with an emphasis on local ingredients from the Tatra region. Chef Stanislav Samko collaborates with regional farms and the menu is smaller, but focused on high-quality prepared specialties. In addition to regional dishes, it also surprises with international elements, such as Thai curry. The overall atmosphere is completed by the combination of mountains, energy and friendly service.

Preshow in the center of Prešov brings the concept of an American steakhouse with a focus on high-quality, dry-aged beef prepared on the grill according to the preferences of guests. The menu includes steaks with homemade sauces, side dishes and burgers, with an emphasis on ingredients and precise preparation. The darker, stylish interior and professional service complete the authentic meat gastronomic experience, which is complemented by a selection of wines and draft beer.

The Poézia restaurant in the Hviezdoslav Hotel in Kežmarok combines the historic atmosphere of the city with an elegant gastronomic experience. The cuisine is based on fresh and seasonal ingredients, offering a combination of regional specialties and international dishes served with an emphasis on aesthetics and elegance. The overall concept creates a peaceful environment where culture, history and honest gastronomy come together.

If you want to go for a real steak in Tatranská Lomnica, definitely go to Ponderossa. This steakhouse offers quality steaks from around the world and the biggest tricks like T-bone, Tomahawk, Rib-eye prepared on a large grill. But you can also get bryndza pies with bacon and other Slovak specialties.

The original hotel from 1970 underwent a sensitive and extensive reconstruction, thanks to which it was transformed into the stylish Hotel Panorama Resort. This modern apartment complex, however, has elegantly preserved a retro touch, evoking the atmosphere of the seventies. The hotel's restaurant offers traditional Slovak cuisine in its à la carte menu in a modern form.