Long Story Short | Eatery & Bakery

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Long Story Short Eatery & Bakery: Contemporary Czech Cuisine in Olomouc

A fortress reborn as a kitchen

At Long Story Short Eatery & Bakery in Olomouc, the kitchen delivers contemporary Czech cuisine rooted in local history. The team prepares every dish inside a restored 1700s military bakery, earning recognition from Michelin and Gault & Millau for its creative approach. Their signature smoked consommé arrives with delicate gyoza and crispy fried pearl barley, while robust mains like rabbit slow cooked with barley and hay prove that tradition and experimentation share the same pass.

Seasonal plates and house baking

The kitchen maintains a consistent focus on modern Czech cooking, ensuring every plate reflects seasonal availability. Starters like beef tartare dressed in smoked oil and lovage lead into entrees such as zander simmered in a tomato fennel bouillabaisse. Sweet finishes feature unexpected pairings, including apricots served with smoked almonds and sharp Gorgonzola, while daily baked wheat rye sourdough complements the rich sauces throughout the meal.

Stone walls and curated light

Dining takes place in the ground floor courtyard surrounded by original masonry from the former Locatelli bastion. Design choices blend raw wood and stone with delicate vintage furniture softened by carefully placed scenography lighting. Large windows open onto a shaded garden terrace where guests can enjoy meals under the canopy of mature trees, creating a relaxed environment for both casual lunches and evening dinners.