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Cucina jídlo & víno Poděbrady | Italian Cuisine & Gault & Millau Recognition

The Kitchen and Its Origins

Cucina jídlo & víno in Poděbrady opened its doors in late 2015 before undergoing a comprehensive overhaul in early 2019. Their approach to Italian cuisine relies heavily on a dedicated Josper grill for handling whole fish and thick cuts of beef over direct heat. Weekend specials rotate around whatever arrives fresh from local suppliers. This steady rotation of regional ingredients keeps the menu anchored to actual produce rather than static traditions.

Dishes and Seasonal Focus

The menu highlights include vitello tonnato dressed with capers and anchovies alongside a bone-in aged pork chop finished with demi-glace. Guests often order burrata paired with grilled peaches or truffle pecorino spaghetti when they want something richer. The Gault & Millau guide awarded the spot 11.5 points last year specifically praising those well-seasoned plates and the accompanying dessert of nut brittle with grilled pineapple. Tasting evenings pair these items with an extended lineup of European bottles.

Space and Cellar Selection

The dining room sits directly inside the Poděbrady colonnade, giving the space a light architectural frame. An open kitchen lets visitors watch cooks manage the Josper flames while a glass-fronted cooler displays hanging cuts of maturing meat. Summer brings guests to the covered terrace where the Italian kitchen shines alongside crisp white wines. Staff members walk diners through the cellar list to match those flights with the savory courses.