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Restaurant Kolony in Devínska Nová Ves has become po-
pular and popular not only because of its excellent do- When and why did you decide to open the Kolony re-
mestic cuisine, but also because of its pleasant interior staurant in Devinska Nova Ves?
evoking the atmosphere of ancient “colonial” times, when I opened the restaurant in 2012 in Bratislava Devinska
the world has not been so hasty. At first glance, the mo- Nova Ves, because I saw the potential for a restaurant bu-
dern-looking facade of the plant does not reveal what siness and family character.
is hidden inside, but as soon as you find yourself there,
you will be relieved of stress and willingly leave your usu- What are you trying to attract your customers?
al worries in front of the entrance. When we realize that We try to impress our guests with a professional approach and
once there was a grocery store, there is nothing else to quality of meals, which we achieve by choosing homemade
do but to appreciate the interplay of the architects and ingredients, especially meat and vegetables from small private
the team of workers who have been able to transform this farms from Slovakia.We do not use any semi-finished products.
business plan into today‘s attractive form. Many guests
like to come here not only to eat well and at affordable Which food from your menu is the most popular among
prices, but also to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Simply, customers?
this place has its genius loci. The most important experience in running our family restau-
We, too, succumbed to the charm of this place, and on rant is that only with high-quality staff can you progress in the
that occasion we could not ask a few questions to the re- long term.
staurant owner:
Thank you for the interview and we wish great and sa-
How did you get into the gastronomy business? tisfied customers.
Doing business in gastronomy and opening my own restaurant
was a natural result of many years of work in the industry, since Dishes that are definitely worth a taste include duck bre-
I have worked in almost all positions in bars, pubs and restau- asts with black plum beer, served with pancakes and bun
rants since I finished high school. dumplings.

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