Michelin Restaurants Czech Republic (Prague): Complete Guide, Contacts (2025)

Michelin Star. For many chefs, the highest recognition of their work. The Michelin Guide features the best restaurants you can find. When a restaurant earns a Michelin star, it is not just an acknowledgment of exceptional cuisine but also recognition of the dedication of the head chef, the effort of their team, and the unique experience it offers to guests.

Types of Awards in the Michelin Guide

Michelin is strongly associated with stars, but there are more types of awards. Restaurants can be recognized with:

• Three stars: “Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.” (157 restaurants worldwide)
• Two stars: “Excellent cooking, worth a detour.” (507 restaurants worldwide)
• One star: “A very good restaurant in its category.” (3,038 restaurants worldwide)
• Bib Gourmand: “Great value for money.” (3,379 restaurants worldwide)
• Even an inclusion in the guide without any stars or Bib denotes an extraordinary restaurant. These are the most numerous in the guide.

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In 2020, Michelin introduced the Green Star award, which denotes restaurants that exceptionally respect sustainable gastronomy. The Green Star is “additional,” so you may encounter three-star restaurants with a fourth green star (there are 33 such combinations worldwide; a total of 578 restaurants worldwide hold a Green Star¹). On my travels, I most often head to restaurants marked as Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Who Has a Michelin Star in the Czech Republic?

In the Czech Republic, as of 2025, two restaurants hold one Michelin star, both located in Prague. These are Field (head chef Radek Kašpárek, also known from the TV show MasterChef Česko) and La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise (head chef Oldřich Sahajdák).

Five more restaurants have received Michelin Bib:

• Dejvická 34 – Italian cuisine, head chef Tomáš Černý, featured in the Czech TV show Pohlreich’s Best Restaurant
• Divinis – an Italian restaurant by the renowned Zdeněk Pohlreich, head chef Miro Čornanin
• Na Kopci – Czech and French cuisine, head chef Tomáš Vlk
• The Eatery – Czech cuisine in a modern style, head chef Pavel Býček

The fifth restaurant holding the Michelin Bib is Eska. However, its premises have recently been divided into the smaller Eska and a new restaurant Štangl. The original rating was thus effectively granted to a different establishment.

Twenty more restaurants are listed in the Czech Michelin guide:

• Aromi – Italian cuisine, head chef Miroslav Grusz
• Benjamin – modern cuisine, head chef Jakub Červenka
• Bockem – Czech cuisine, head chef Ondřej Kynčl
• Café Imperial – Czech cuisine, another restaurant by Zdeněk Pohlreich, head chef Michal Pšenička
• Casa De Carli – Italian cuisine, head chef Matteo de Carli
• CottoCrudo – Italian cuisine, head chef Marco Veneruso
• Grand Cru – modern cuisine, head chef Svatopluk Hemmer
• Kampa Park – modern cuisine, head chef Marek Raditsch
• La Finestra – Italian cuisine, head chef Roman Kintler
• La Veranda – Mediterranean cuisine
• Monarch – steakhouse, head chef Miroslav Vintrich
• Portfolio – modern cuisine, head chef Tomáš Císařovský
• Pot au Feu – French cuisine, head chef Jan Kracík
• QQ Asian Kitchen – Asian cuisine, head chefs Nyoman Purnata and Lee Chang
• Salabka – modern cuisine, winner of the Czech TV show Pohlreich’s Best Restaurant, head chef Petr Kunc
• Taro – Asian cuisine, head chef Khanh Ta
• Výčep – Czech cuisine, head chef Jiří Hrachový
• Yamato – Japanese cuisine, head chef Marek Hora
• V Zátiší – modern cuisine, head chef Marek Šáda

Who Awards Michelin Stars?

Michelin inspectors, who visit restaurants anonymously and pay for everything themselves, decide on inclusion in the guide and the awarding of Michelin stars. Thus, the award cannot be “bought;” restaurants must earn it. On the other hand, many governments today subsidize the Michelin Guide. The work of the inspectors is financially demanding, and the revenue from printed versions no longer covers costs. However, it is such a prestigious recognition that being included in the guide is simply worth it. Studies commissioned by some neighboring countries have also shown this. Michelin-starred restaurants place a country among the developed world and bring additional revenue linked to gastronomic tourism.

How Much Does a Meal in a Michelin Restaurant Cost?

The system of one to three stars and the Bib Gourmand recognition also categorizes restaurants by price. For example, a four-course tasting menu at the restaurant Na Kopci (awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand) can be purchased for 1,050 CZK (42 EUR). A main course during lunch at my favorite restaurant Výčep usually costs 355 CZK (14 EUR). A three-course lunch menu at the restaurant V Zátiší is priced at 795 CZK (32 EUR). For this money, the guest receives perfect food and quality service. Is this too much or too little? Everyone has to form their own opinion. Compared to abroad, these prices are still lower than those in “non-Michelin” restaurants in Western Europe.

Prices in Michelin-starred restaurants, however, are higher. A ten-course tasting menu at the restaurant Field ⭐ costs 4,600 CZK (184 EUR), while a five-course tasting menu at La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise ⭐ is priced at 2,850 CZK (114 EUR)², which is no small amount. However, for this money, the guest is also buying a several-hour-long experience. Michelin-starred chefs are incredibly creative, and their dishes are often small works of art or come with an extraordinary experience (I still remember the dessert “Last Kiss” paired with an audio experience and an unconventional way of consumption at the one-star restaurant Vitantonio Lombardo ⭐ in Italian Matera).

Even abroad, the price range is well covered. Already in nearby Naples, Italy, you can enjoy a perfect pizza from the pizzeria L’antica Pizzeria da Michele, listed in the Michelin guide, for an incredible 5 EUR, which is a price you wouldn’t find for this quality in the Czech Republic. In the aforementioned Italy, the price of a tasting menu at a “one-star” restaurant starts at around 100 EUR. In France, due to high competition, a three-course dinner menu at restaurants awarded Bib Gourmand can cost around 45 EUR, which is again a price you might pay at a “regular” restaurant just a block away.

In a Michelin-starred restaurant, a reservation is essential both in the Czech Republic and abroad. While it might sometimes be possible to try walking in without a reservation for lunch (especially at the beginning of opening hours in countries where it is customary to have lunch later), success is rather an exception. Visiting a Michelin establishment thus requires some planning.

Czech Candidates for Michelin 2025

In 2025, we can hopefully expect significant changes and an expansion of the Czech Michelin guide. Michelin should especially explore the regions, as all currently awarded establishments are located in Prague. And the regions have a lot to offer!

A direct candidate for a star could be the Olomouc restaurant Entrée or the restaurant Papilio in Vysoký Újezd. Another Olomouc restaurant, Long Story Short, also offers exceptional cuisine.

In Prague, a candidate for another Czech Michelin star could be the restaurant Vallmo, or perhaps the restaurant Salabka might be promoted. Ambitions might also belong to the new restaurant by Radek Kašpárek with the original name 420. Time will tell whether completely newly opened Prague restaurants such as Marie B and Štangl (both from the same restaurant group that already includes the one-starred La Degustation) could also aspire to recognition.

It must be noted that these are just my personal tips; there are many more quality establishments.

Michelin Questions and Answers

Who Is the Best Chef in the Czech Republic?

According to the Zlatý kuchař 2023 (Golden Chef) survey, the best chef in the Czech Republic is Tomáš Černý (Dejvická 34 Restaurant), followed by Jan Punčochář (U Matěje Restaurant), and Jan Knedla (Papilio Restaurant). The Michelin Guide awards restaurants, not individual chefs.

Who Is the Best Chef in the World?

According to the 2024 The Best Chef ranking, the best chef in the world is Rasmus Munk (restaurant Alchemist, Denmark), followed by Albert Adrià (restaurant Enigma, Spain), and Eric Vildgaard (restaurant Jordnær, Denmark).

Where Does Radek Kašpárek Cook?

Radek Kašpárek cooks at the Prague restaurant Field, which holds one Michelin star. Field earned its Michelin star in 2016 and has retained it annually since. At the end of 2023, Radek Kašpárek opened his second restaurant named 420. Since 2019, Radek Kašpárek has also been the main judge of the culinary competition MasterChef Česko.

Who Owns Field?

Field is owned by Radek Kašpárek (head chef, 32%), Miroslav Nosek (Field manager), and investors Martin Ducháček, Libor Winkler, and Michal Šaňák (all RSJ a.s.).

Where Does Přemek Forejt Cook?

Přemek Forejt cooks at the Olomouc restaurant Entrée. Entrée is a strong candidate for earning a Michelin star in 2025. Since 2019, Přemek Forejt has also been a judge on the culinary competition MasterChef Česko. He also runs a small fashion brand P48.

Where Does Jan Punčochář Cook?

Jan Punčochář cooks at the Prague restaurant U Matěje, which specializes in Czech cuisine. Since 2019, Jan Punčochář has been a judge on the culinary competition MasterChef Česko.

Why Doesn’t Pohlreich Have a Michelin Star?

A Michelin star is awarded to truly exceptional restaurants. The restaurant Divinis, owned by Zdeněk Pohlreich, has received the Michelin Bib award (for exceptional value for money). His second restaurant, Café Imperial, is also listed in the Czech Michelin guide. Both are recognized by Michelin, but neither has yet reached the star level.

Where Is Michelin From?

The Michelin Guide originates from France and was first published in 1900. Its updated list is published annually.

What Does a Michelin Star Look Like?

A Michelin star resembles a six-pointed flower with rounded petals. The original design can be found directly on the Michelin Guide website.

What Is a Michelin Bib?

The Michelin Bib Gourmand is an award given to establishments offering exceptional value for money. In Prague, five establishments hold this award, such as the restaurant Na Kopci. The Bib logo features the Michelin man Bibendum. For clarity, a star is a higher distinction than the Bib.

Who Has the Most Michelin Stars?

The French chef Joel Robuchon (or more precisely, his restaurants) earned a total of 31 Michelin stars. Some sources incorrectly state 32. Joel Robuchon passed away in 2018, so his dishes are unfortunately no longer available to taste.

Who Has 3 Michelin Stars?

Globally, 157 restaurants hold three Michelin stars. Unfortunately, none are in the Czech Republic. The closest three-star cuisine can be found in Austria (restaurant Amador and Steirereck im Stadtpark) or Germany (a total of 12 restaurants). France boasts 31 restaurants with three stars, and Italy has 14.

What’s your opinion on Czech Michelin-starred restaurants? Which establishment would you like to see awarded?

Sources:
1) Michelin Guide
2) Individual restaurant websites

Updated: October 5, 2025 (first published on September 19, 2023).

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