STŮL is a unique gastronomic concept hidden away in the sister restaurant U Matěje. This intimate fine dining space offers just three tables for four guests, creating a truly personal atmosphere. The menu consists of nine to ten courses, which vary each day depending on the ingredients purchased and the Chef’s ideas. The menu is not written anywhere, guests come “blind” and everything is presented on the spot. Chef Jan Punčochář and his team present a real game of flavors, textures, and aromas – whether it is meat, fish, vegetables, mushrooms, fresh herbs, or other ingredients typical of Czech cuisine, which they combine with French elegance. Proof of this is, for example, the appetizer of roasted tomatoes with tomato granita, transparent juice, and zucchini blossoms with shrimp foam. The intense sweet and sour taste of the tomatoes was multiplied by various techniques, which had a fabulous effect in the mouth. This dish is proof of what incredible things can be created with just one ingredient. The combination of shrimp mousse in a zucchini flower enhanced the experience even further. The seared sea bass with dill beurre blanc, roasted chanterelles, and pickled sour chanterelles showed what Jan Punčochář likes – mushrooms, dill, and Czech cuisine in general. The sea bass was perfectly roasted, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The dish was complemented by warm sautéed as well as cold chanterelles and topped with dill beurre blanc sauce, simply perfectly balanced flavors. The banana crème brûlée, served warm – baked bananas on top, underneath a thin layer of crunchy caramel that crackled splendidly, sprinkled with soft chocolate “cookies” – was a wonderfully creative dessert. Also worth mentioning is the wine list, which has 26 pages and contains an incredible selection of wines from around the world. Wine can be paired with the menu in the form of a tasting set, or guests can choose by the glass according to their preferences. STŮL is definitely a place that will delight every gourmet and offers a unique gastronomic experience.
