Visitors who aren't lured in by the snack stands around Bojnice Castle can enjoy a feast prepared with finesse at Alej. Everything from the chalet-style interior to the duck-egg-blue tableware feels bright and upbeat. Better yet, the chefs really know how to sear a steak and whip up a risotto, and the desserts are miniature works of art.
Alej
Slovakia
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