Our chef Miroslav Doležal
The heart and soul of our kitchen is Head Chef Miroslav Doležal, for whom gastronomy is both a lifelong calling and his greatest passion. He has been with Restaurant U Malířů 1543 for over 11 years and is the driving force behind our culinary success.
Miroslav hails from Zlín, where he completed his studies and honed his initial culinary skills. Crucial practical experience at the local Zámecká Restaurant solidified his decision to pursue a professional career in gastronomy. From there, it was a natural step to working at the renowned Augustiánský dům wellness hotel and restaurant in Luhačovice.
He subsequently broadened his professional horizons abroad, exploring diverse global cultures and approaches to ingredients. He looks back with pride on his time in Singapore, where he had the unique opportunity to cook for the local embassy and the ambassador himself. Moreover, he continually refines his culinary signature in the very cradle of world-class cuisine; he regularly participates in prestigious summer internships at renowned restaurants in the Bordeaux region, bringing back fresh inspiration and cutting-edge French techniques.
However, his greatest passion remains traditional Czech cuisine, which he delights in combining—with great finesse—with French elegance and lightness. It is precisely this sophisticated fusion that gives our menu its unique character and harmonizes perfectly with the restaurant’s historic concept. Thanks to Miroslav’s precision, talent, and uncompromising commitment to quality, our restaurant is included annually in the prestigious Best Restaurants guide, where it consistently retains the highest possible rating of three Golden Lions.
„I simply love French cuisine with all its sophistication. I try to implement those procedures into a modern Czech cuisine as well. My greatest inspiration is fresh and top quality ingredient, which I care with respect to perfection. The balanced meal with its natural taste and eye-catching artwork on a plate is essential for me. I am glad that more and more guests enjoy culinary art as a cultural experience."
