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Na Čechách Restaurant in Polička | Seasonal Czech Cooking

Roots beside the Svratka

Na Čechách restaurant in Polička serves grounded Czech cooking beside the Svratka river, where the water marks the historic border between Bohemia and Moravia. The family converted a centuries-old agricultural outbuilding into a dining room that keeps its original timber frames and stone walls. Libuše Kučerová manages both the kitchen and guest relations with a focus on seasonal produce from their own farm and neighboring growers. This Czech culinary approach favors honest preparation over theatrical presentation.

Seasonal plates and local wines

The kitchen prepares generous portions that have earned a thirteen-point rating from Gault&Millau for their consistent execution and comforting warmth. Chanterelles simmered in a thick cream sauce arrive alongside freshly grated potato pancakes, a pairing that works well with the estate’s rotating wine selection. Pumpkin cream soup infused with ginger typically opens the meal, while blackcurrant and passion fruit sorbet finishes it with sharp acidity. The menu shifts with the harvest so this Czech culinary tradition reflects what the land actually yields.

Quiet interiors and garden terraces

Simple wooden tables and woven textiles create a space that feels as relaxed as a weekend at a relative’s country house. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the shaded garden where diners can sit when the weather turns mild. A dedicated stone gallery runs parallel to the restaurant, hosting poetry evenings, craft workshops, and quiet debates over coffee. Staff members move through the rooms with steady attention, leaving plenty of room for conversation and unhurried pacing.