The story
Parkhotel Golf in Mariánské Lázně prepares Czech cuisine that honors local ingredients while maintaining a standard awarded 11 points by Gault & Millau in 2026. The dining room has operated continuously since the property opened as Café Meteor in 1911, later expanding into a full restaurant after the 1931 rebuild designed specifically for visiting golfers. Current offerings balance familiar comfort with careful technique, guided by a kitchen that prioritizes seasonal produce and straightforward preparation methods.
The menu features young bull tartare dressed with pickled cucumber, marinated onion, and mustard seeds for a clean finish. Slow-braised beef cheeks rest on delicate mashed potatoes alongside tart cranberries, while pork tenderloin carries a roasted flavor from its sage and bacon crust. Guests often return for the potato turnovers filled with plum jam, finished with poppy seeds, sugar, melted butter, and whipped cream. House-made pastries like pear strudel and nut rolls complete the meal without unnecessary complexity.
Set on a quiet hill overlooking the spa town, the property sits inside a protected landscape of mature trees and manicured lawns. The original English castle-style architecture from the interwar period still frames the dining terrace and main corridors. Families and wellness visitors share the space comfortably, enjoying direct access to the nine-hole pitch and putt course and the surrounding forest trails. The wine cellar stocks domestic selections alongside Italian, Chilean, French, and German bottles at accessible price points.
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