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Restaurace André in Velké Pavlovice grounds its Moravian cuisine in straightforward technique and seasonal produce. Chef Andrei Balan steers the kitchen toward clear flavors rather than heavy decoration. The weekly menu rotates familiar regional staples alongside carefully considered preparations, ensuring every service feels current.
Appetizers set the tone with a rich chicken broth carrying tender meat and thin noodles, or a smooth blend of roasted peppers and tomatoes finished with grated Parmesan. Main courses balance heartier proteins with lighter seafood options typical of this Moravian cooking. Weekend rotations frequently feature slow-cooked beef in cream sauce with cooked bread dumpling and lingonberries. Sweet finishes lean practical, offering homemade tiramisu or plump apricot dumplings.
Dining extends onto a sloping garden arranged in stone terraces, where a dedicated rose bed softens the landscape. An indoor room and covered patio provide reliable seating while the adjacent Šlechtitelská stanice vineyards remain visible. House wines drawn exclusively from these estate plots accompany every course. This direct link between soil and glass earned the venue a Gault&Millau score of eleven for 2026.
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