Yurij Kolesnik travels around the world to gather culinary inspiration and bring it back to his restaurants – La Veranda, Babiččina zahrada and Casa 71. Each of these establishments boasts unique gastronomic experiences and an atmosphere to captivate every visitor.
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ith his passion for gastronomy, restaurateur Yurij Kolesnik combines global trends with the Czech culinary scene. The distinctive La Veranda, one of 20 restaurants in Czechia listed in the Michelin Guide, focuses on Mediterranean cuisine. Thanks to its new lunch menu, guests can enjoy the best dishes even during a quick lunch break. The interior and service create a space where everyone feels welcome and perfectly complement the dining experience. Every detail, from the selection of ingredients to the presentation, reflects a philosophy of honesty, elegance and attention to detail.
Babiččina zahrada in Průhonice provides a more traditional, cosy atmosphere, combining local cuisine with modern elements. It now also offers a lunch menu, ideal for a quick lunch or a get-together with colleagues. Guests appreciate the excellent cuisine as well as the peaceful setting surrounded by greenery, which encourages relaxation and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Casa 71 restaurant will be appreciated by lovers of Spain and Spanish cuisine. A wide selection of tapas and an intimate atmosphere create the ideal venue for meeting friends or a romantic dinner. Authentic recipes, fresh ingredients and carefully selected wines transport diners directly to the sunny Mediterranean coast, where time passes more slowly and food becomes an experience for all the senses.
Yurij Kolesnik draws inspiration from around the world and shares it with his audience through his restaurants as well as social media, where he posts tips, experiences and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his businesses. Each of his restaurants – La Veranda, Babiččina zahrada and Casa 71 – offers a unique experience. Guests can savour the quality of the food, as well as the atmosphere and personal touch that makes a visit to Kolesnik’s establishments more than a mere lunch or dinner – but truly brings back the joy of eating.
Lake Neusiedl, nicknamed the “Sea of the Viennese”, lies on the border between Austria and Hungary. Its shallow waters, salt pools and reed beds form the heart of the Seewinkel nature reserve – a landscape that has rightly been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is here that the Vila Vita Pannonia resort was built. A place for perfect relaxation.
In the heart of the Austrian Alps, where mountain elegance blends with top-class hospitality, another gastronomic triumph was achieved this year. The gourmet restaurant, La Fenice in the Hotel Arlberg Lech, has been awarded a prestigious star in the 2026 Michelin Guide. This recognition places La Fenice among the culinary giants of the region.