Sola Switzerland at the Gault&Millau 2026 Gala in Bratislava
The event not only featured the awards ceremony but also the introduction of the new online hotel guide Stay&Dine 2026, which connects quality gastronomy with accommodation. The evening's atmosphere confirmed the rising standard of Slovak gastronomy and its ambitions to succeed on an international level.
Sola Switzerland as part of an exceptional evening
One of the evening's highlights was the Gault&Millau Awards ceremony. Gourmet Hotel of the Year is a prestigious award for the hotel with the best restaurant and gastronomic services, which was won by Hotel Lomnica.
The Service of the Year award, which we had the honor to personally present, went to ECK Restaurant. It thus followed up on its success from last year and confirmed the exceptional level of its service.
The Sommelier of the Year award went to Jakub Doktorík from Irin restaurant, POP of the Year belongs to Beňovský Bistro&Market, Young Talent of the Year became chef Roman Borovský from Semillon restaurant, and Chef of Tomorrow is chef Peter Bracho from Klára at GOYA vitality hotel.
Being part of an evening where the best of the best are honored means for us not only prestige but also a commitment to continue supporting gastronomic concepts that push the boundaries of quality.
Gault&Millau as the engine of gastronomy
Gault&Millau has long provided an objective view of gastronomy and supports diversity, creativity, and new talents. The evaluation is not just about the food, but also about the overall experience – from ingredients through service to the atmosphere.
This year's edition also showed that Slovak gastronomy has strong foundations and many exceptional personalities. Awards across categories, from young talents to established restaurants, are proof that quality and innovation go hand in hand.
Photo: Gault&Millau
Gault&Millau is a French gastronomic guide founded by two journalists and critics, Henri Gault and Christian Millau, in 1969. It currently operates in 20 countries worldwide.