I’m always delighted when a new establishment opens in my native Wallachia that stands out in some way, especially when that place is a restaurant within a sports and hotel complex just outside Vsetín.
Kapka Resort is a multifunctional hotel and sports-relaxation complex located in Lhota u Vsetína. The resort also features an excellent, publicly accessible restaurant, led by the experienced head chef Jaroslav Orság.
I headed to Kapka with my sister and her family without a reservation for a Saturday lunch, right in the middle of heavy rain. Because of the need for quick parking, we entered the building from the opposite side of the resort, but the staff were happy to guide us past the ice rink right to the restaurant. It was almost completely full. Even so, there was a table for us, but next time I wouldn’t go to Kapka without a reservation.
We combined the tempting weekend lunch menu with a few dishes from the regular menu. The goulash soup was rich and honest, with a generous amount of ground beef for 69 CZK (2.80 EUR). The star of the lunch was the slow-roasted beef ribs with apple horseradish and mashed potatoes for 289 CZK (11.60 EUR), and the pike-perch with tarragon sauce, asparagus, and very good mashed potatoes for 339 CZK (13.60 EUR) was also excellent. It was a bit of a shame that the pike-perch had been steamed in advance; preparing it just before serving would have suited it better.
From the regular menu, we tried perfect tiger prawns with garlic and chili, a beautifully seasoned leafy salad, and a crispy baguette for 229 CZK (9.20 EUR).
Dessert was one of the reasons we had come to Kapka; potato dumplings with poppy seed sauce, strawberries, and basil for 169 CZK (6.80 EUR) didn’t quite suit our taste in the end, as the saltiness of one of the ingredients was just too strong.
The interior is cozy and pleasantly lit; I can easily imagine a snowstorm raging outside (which, unfortunately, are rare even in Wallachia these days), while I sit in the warmth of the restaurant, just watching.
The restaurant’s kitchen is partially open, so you can watch the well-coordinated team at work.
The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. For me, it was the best service I experienced in the entire first half of 2025.
A pleasant bonus is that from part of the restaurant you can see directly onto the ice rink.
In 2025, Kapka Resort was included in the Gault&Millau guide, and I’m very glad it was. I would love to see more tips for similar regional places in the Czech Michelin Guide as well.
Bon appétit!
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