PaB Kuszmann's Bazaar

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VIAJUR viticulture and winemaking

www.viajur.sk

Apartments Kuszmannov bazaar

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At Restaurant Sissi, he leads the kitchen with vision, passion and international outlook.

His way

Patrik Pokrývka grew up with determination and discipline, originally pursuing hockey and dreaming of the NHL. He later traded his hockey jersey for a chef's jersey and embarked on a journey that led him to the front counters of the high-end restaurant industry.

He boldly entered the world of Nordic restaurants, working in sought-after establishments such as Noma and Maemo, where he picked up technique, access to ingredients and a philosophy of gastronomy. Today, he runs the kitchen of Restaurant Sissi in Hotel Lomnica, where he combines local Tatra ingredients, modern techniques and serving aesthetics to make every plate an experience.

Cooking philosophy and style

Patrik believes that "a chef is only as good as his team". Clean flavours, seasonality, precision technique and visually striking plating play a major role in his kitchen. On the question of ingredients, he says: "When bear garlic grows in the west, we still have snow in the Tatras" and he adapts his cuisine accordingly.

Under Patrik's leadership, Restaurant Sissi has become a place where traditional mountain ingredients meet innovative processing. For example, collaborations with Farná Farm, wines from the VIAJUR production portfolio or beers from Pálffy Brauerei are proof of his approach.

Awards that
say it all

Bocuse d'Or Slovakia
National Winner 2025

The most prestigious gastronomic competition in the world, often referred to as the "Culinary Olympics". Patrik Pokrývka and his team from Hotel Lomnica won the Slovak national round in 2025 and won the right to represent Slovakia in the European final. The victory confirms the technical excellence, creativity and teamwork of the Sissi kitchen.

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Gault & Millau
14.5 out of 20 points

One of Europe's most influential gastronomic bedeckers, renowned for its rigour and independence of assessment.
Receiving 14.5 points out of 20 means that Sissi restaurant is among the top of Slovak gastronomy, valued for its high technical level, consistency, seasonality and exceptional execution of flavours under the leadership of chef Patrik Pokrývka.

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Falstaff
Best hotel restaurant

Falstaff is a renowned international gastronomic guide that rates restaurants according to the quality of food, service, wine and atmosphere.
Restaurant Sissi was awarded the Best Hotel Restaurant in Slovakia, which confirms its exceptional place in the Slovak fine dining scene and underlines the work of Patrik Pokrývka and his team.

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What it means for you, the guests

Whether you choose to have dinner or a full stay, you will soon taste the creations of one of Slovakia's most talented chefs. At Restaurant Sissi you can be sure that every course is created with flair, technique and passion.

Overlooking the Tatra Mountains, with perfectly tuned gastronomy and service, which belongs among the elite destinations. Hotel Lomnica and Patrik Pokrývka invite you to experience culinary excellence.

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