ESSENS Restaurant
Restaurant ESSENS
A hideaway in the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, a small border castle that earned a Michelin star in 2025.
Located on Hlohovec Pond, this classical "border castle" (Hraniční zámeček) was once the summer residence of the Liechtenstein family. Chef Otto Vašák builds the menus around seasonal local ingredients, and some vegetables are grown on site. In 2025 the restaurant won a Michelin star and three toques from Gault&Millau. The high-vaulted hall overlooks the garden, and the wine list focuses on Moravian wineries. Only evening tasting menus are served, and reservations must be made in advance by phone or email. Prices are the highest in the region. It is about 3 km from Valtice, so drive or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00; closed Sun–Tue (check the official listing)
Nearby sights
- Border Chateau (Hraniční zámeček)
- Pond Chateau (Rybniční zámeček)
- Temple of the Three Graces
- Valtice Underground
- Valtice Chateau & National Wine Salon
- Rendez-vous (Temple of Diana)
- Colonnade on Reistna
- Lednice Chateau & Park