Michelin Restaurants Czech Republic (Prague): Complete Guide, Contacts (2026)

A Michelin Star. For many chefs, the highest award for their work. The Michelin Guide contains the best restaurants you can stumble upon. When a restaurant receives a Michelin star, it is not just an award for exceptional cuisine, but also a recognition of the chef's dedication, the team's effort, and the interesting experience offered to guests.

Who Has a Michelin Star in the Czech Republic?

In the Czech Republic, only one restaurant has two Michelin stars in 2026 - Papilio. Eight other restaurants have one Michelin star. These are the establishments La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, Field, Entrée, Casa de Carli, Essens, La Villa, Levitate, and Štangl. But Michelin is not just about stars. Another eighteen restaurants have the Bib Gourmand award, and another 52 restaurants are on the Czech Michelin list with the Selected recommendation.

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Michelin Restaurant with Two Stars

Papilio ⭐⭐ (Vysoký Újezd)

The first restaurant to receive two stars in the Czech Republic. Chef Jan Knedla at Papilio connects French technical precision with Asian sophistication and respect for local ingredients. The tasting menu can be complemented not only with wine but also with non-traditional tea pairing.
Chef: Jan Knedla.
Offer: tasting menu, wine pairing, tea pairing.
Visit: December 10, 2025

Michelin Restaurants with One Star

La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise ⭐ (Pragu)

La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise specializes in a modern interpretation of traditional Czech cuisine. The establishment is part of the Ambiente gastronomic group, with Oldřich Sahajdák being a key figure. The restaurant's philosophy is based on the cookbook by Marie B. Svobodová from 1894, emphasizing the locality and seasonality of ingredients. In 2012, it became the first restaurant focused on Czech cuisine to receive a Michelin star, an award it defends every year.
Chef: Marco Christov.
Offer: tasting menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.
Visit: November 6, 2025

Field ⭐ (Prague)

Field is focused on modern cuisine. The establishment was opened in 2014 by chef Radek Kašpárek and manager Miroslav Nosek. The cuisine is characterized by bold and often unexpected flavor combinations, the use of local ingredients in non-traditional preparations, and an emphasis on strong sauces. In 2016, Field Restaurant received one Michelin star, which it successfully defends repeatedly.
Chef: Radek Kašpárek.
Offer: tasting menu, lunch menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.
Visit: November 28, 2025, June 8, 2020

Entrée ⭐ (Olomouc)

The Olomouc restaurant Entrée, under the leadership of chef Přemek Forejt, proves that high-level gastronomy can flourish in the regions as well. The interior is inspired by a living garden, and the cuisine builds on fresh ingredients, novel combinations, and playful presentation (I still remember their Asian dumpling filled with salami and coriander even after years).
Chef: Přemek Forejt.
Offer: tasting menu, lunch menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.
Visit: December 22, 2021

Casa de Carli ⭐ (Prague)

Chef: Matteo de Carli.
Offer: à la carte.

Essens ⭐ (Hlohovec)

Chef: Otto Vašák.
Offer: tasting menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.

La Villa ⭐ (Zlín)

Chef: Július Löffler.
Offer: à la carte, lunch menu, tasting menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.

Levitate ⭐ (Prague)

Chef: Christian Chu.
Offer: tasting menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.

Štangl ⭐ (Prague)

Chef: Martin Štangl.
Offer: tasting menu, breakfast menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.

Four other restaurants received a Green Star: Dvůr Perlová voda (Budyně nad Ohří, chef: Ondřej Hutnik),  Leaf (Prague, chef: Barbora Šimůnková), Sůl a Řepa (Strakonice, chef: Pavel Drdel), and the already mentioned Štangl.

Restaurants with Bib Gourmand Award

Restaurants awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand offer an exceptionally favorable price/performance ratio.

Výčep (Prague)

The Prague's restaurant Výčep is a nice example of how traditional Czech cuisine can be recast into a modern form. The cuisine draws inspiration from my native Wallachia, which is reflected in the frequent use of fermentation, smoking, fire, and local ingredients prepared by old methods in a new coat. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively, far from classic fine dining.
Chef: Jiří Hrachový.
Offer: à la carte, lunch menu, tasting menu, wine pairing, beer pairing.
Visit: June 8, 2023, April 7, 2023

The Bib Gourmand award was received by 17 other restaurants: Alma, Atelier Bar&Bistro, Bohém, Dvůr Perlová voda, Dejvická 34, Goldie, Long Story Short Eatery & Bakery, Miura, Na Kopci, Perk restaurant, Šatlava, Štipec, Šupina a Šupinka, The Eatery, U Kalendů, U Matěje, and Valoria.

Restaurants with Selected Award

Pot-au-feu (Prague)

On Rybná Street, just steps from Náměstí Republiky, Jan Kracík cooks honest French classics. Pot-au-feu is all about sauces, often offal, and time - sweetbreads with morels or calf's head with Gribiche sauce are a rare find on Prague's dining scene. Three toques from Gault&Millau and the title of best service in Czechia. No trends, no shortcuts, just craft taken to perfection.
Chef: Jan Kracík.
Offer: à la carte.
Visit: April 8, 2026

420 (Prague)

Directly opposite the Old Town Astronomical Clock, in the historic house U Červené lišky, is the 420 Restaurant. Behind the project stands the well-known Radek Kašpárek, who presents Czech cuisine in its contemporary form here. The name of the establishment refers to the Czech telephone prefix. If Michelin took into account the price micro-region of Old Town Square, then 420 has a clear "Bib"; within the surrounding establishments, the "420" has an exceptionally good price/performance ratio.
Chef: Marek Kominek.
Offer: à la carte, lunch menu.
Visit: February 28, 2026, October 24, 2025

Marie B (Prague)

Sister restaurant of the Michelin-starred La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise ⭐. In Prague (and probably in the Czech Republic too), a completely unique carte blanche concept. The guest does not know what will be on the menu and does not even know it at the moment the food is already in front of them. They find out only after finishing eating. Does it sound crazy? Maybe, but if you love food, then it is an exceptionally fun game.
Chef: Jiří Šoura.
Offer: tasting menu, wine pairing, non-alcoholic pairing.
Visit: November 23, 2025

Vallmo (Prague)

The Prague's restaurant Vallmo is a place that gourmets should talk about more. Chef Dan Kukačka proves here that Czech cuisine can be modern, light, and world-class. Typical for Vallmo is the use of poppy seeds. Their current poppy seed dessert, a variation on the Czech potato dumpling with poppy seeds, plums, and hot butter, is perfected. A simple combination that will absolutely amaze you with its taste and release a lot of happiness.
Chef: Dan Kukačka.
Offer: lunch menu, tasting menu, wine pairing, beer pairing.
Visit: December 8, 2025, June 18, 2022

The Michelin Selected award was received by 49 other restaurants: Amano, Antricote Steakhouse, Apelace21, Aromi, ARRIGŌ, Babiččina zahrada, Benjamin, Bockem, Borgo Agnese, Café Imperial, Cattaleya, Chapelle, Coda, CottoCrudo, Divinis, Dergi Praha, Element, Grand Cru, Grandrestaurant Pupp, Kohout na víně, La Finestra in Cucina, La Veranda, Leaf, Le Marché, Malá Dvorana, Mlýnec, Monarch, Na Spilce, Next Door by Imperial, Parzival, Pavillon Steak House, Piano Nobile, Portfolio, Pot au Feu, Prime Steak, QQ Asian Kitchen, STeaK Restaurant, Salabka, Sansho, Savoya, Soyka, Stůl JP, Sůl a Řepa, Taro, Tlustá Kachna, U Štěpána, V Bezovém Údolí, V Zátiší, and Yamato.

Types of Awards in the Michelin Guide

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

• Three stars: "Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." (157 restaurants worldwide, 0 in the Czech Republic)
• Two stars: "Excellent cuisine, worth a detour." (507 restaurants worldwide, 1 in the Czech Republic)
• One star: "High quality cooking, worth a stop." (3,038 restaurants worldwide, 8 in the Czech Republic)
• Bib Gourmand: "Exceptionally good food at moderate prices." (3,379 restaurants worldwide, 18 in the Czech Republic)
• Mere listing in the guide even without any star or Bib indicates an extraordinary restaurant. Such restaurants are the most numerous in the guide.

In 2020, Michelin introduced the Green Star award, which indicates a restaurant that exceptionally respects sustainable gastronomy. The Green Star is "additional", so you can encounter three-star restaurants that have a fourth green star (there are 33 of this specific combination worldwide, with a total of 578 restaurants worldwide having a green star). On my travels, I most often head to restaurants marked Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Who Awards Michelin Stars?

The inclusion in the list and the awarding of a Michelin star are decided by Michelin inspectors who visit restaurants anonymously and pay for everything themselves. The award cannot be "bought"; the restaurant must earn it. On the other hand, currently, the governments of many countries subsidize the Michelin Guide. The work of inspectors is financially demanding, and revenues from sales of the printed version no longer cover the costs today. However, it is such a prestigious rating that being in the guide simply pays off. This has also been shown by studies commissioned by some neighboring states. Michelin restaurants classify the country into the developed world and bring additional funds associated with gastro-tourism.

How Much Does a Meal Cost in a Czech Michelin Restaurant?

The system of one to three stars and the Bib Gourmand award also divide restaurants by price. For example, a four-course tasting menu can be purchased at the Na Kopci restaurant (awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand) for 1,100 CZK (44 EUR). A three-course lunch menu at the V Zátiší restaurant costs 695 CZK (27.80 EUR). For this money, the guest gets perfect food and quality service. Is it too much or too little? Everyone has to form their own opinion on that. Compared to foreign countries, these prices are still lower than in "non-Michelin" restaurants in Western Europe.

However, prices in star-studded restaurants are higher. A ten-course tasting menu at the Field ⭐ restaurant costs 5,400 CZK (216 EUR), a ten-course tasting menu at the Papilio restaurant costs 5,500 CZK (220 EUR), and a five-course tasting menu at the La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise ⭐ restaurant costs 3,500 CZK (140 EUR, Field counts amuse bouche and petit four as courses; in LDBB and Papilio, these two courses are "extra"). It is not a small amount. But for this money, the guest also buys a multi-hour experience. Chefs awarded with stars are immensely creative, and the dishes are often small works of art or are connected with some form of experience.

The entire price spectrum is also covered abroad. Already in nearby Italian Naples, you can enjoy a perfect pizza from L'antica Pizzeria da Michele listed in the Michelin list for an incredible 6 EUR, which is a price for which you cannot buy it in such quality even in the Czech Republic. In the already mentioned Italy, the price for a tasting menu in a "one-star" starts at approximately 100 EUR. In France, due to high competition, a three-course evening menu in restaurants awarded Bib Gourmand can cost approx. 45 EUR, which is again a price you would often pay for a meal in a "regular" restaurant a block away.

In a Michelin restaurant, a reservation in advance is essential both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Sometimes it is possible to try to go blindly without a reservation for lunch (especially at the beginning of opening hours in countries where it is customary to have lunch later), but success will be rather exceptional. A visit to a Michelin establishment therefore requires a little planning.

Czech Candidates for Michelin 2026/2027

The Zlatá Praha Restaurant may have ambitions for a star rating in the next edition of the Michelin ranking. The Parzival Restaurant, whose chef Gal Ben Moshe already had one star in the past (in Berlin), will probably also want to attack for a star.

The Óda Restaurant could also get on the Selected list. I could also imagine Kamin on it (but the Macháč brothers' lease at the old location ended at the end of 2025, and they are moving the restaurant elsewhere). I was also very satisfied in the KK Káva a kuchyně establishment. Tāst or Ūvoz are great. And hopefully, El Camino tapas will finally see it too.

These are just my private tips; there are many more quality establishments not included in the guide.

Michelin Questions and Answers

What is a Michelin star?
A Michelin star is the most prestigious award in the gastronomic world. It is awarded by the French company Michelin (yes, the tire manufacturer) in its Michelin Guide (Red Guide).

What does a Michelin star look like?
A Michelin star looks like a six-pointed flower with round petals. You can find the original look directly on the Michelin Guide website.

What is Michelin Bib?
Michelin Bib Gourmand is an award given to establishments with an exceptionally good price/performance ratio. The award logo features the Michelin man Bibendum. A star is a higher award than a Bib.

Why does a tire manufacturer rate food?
It all started in 1900. Brothers André and Édouard Michelin wanted to support the sale of cars (and thus tires). Therefore, they created a small red guide for drivers with maps, instructions for changing wheels, and a list of places to eat and sleep. The logic was simple: the more people travel for good food, the sooner they will wear out their tires 😁 The star system as we know it today was created only in 1931.

Does the chef or the restaurant get the star?
The restaurant always gets the star, not the chef. If the chef leaves, the stars remain with the establishment. The term "Michelin chef" is therefore technically incorrect, although it is commonly used for chefs who have led an awarded kitchen.

How does a restaurant find out that an inspector visited it?
It doesn't find out. The Michelin inspector is completely anonymous. They behave like a regular customer, book a table under a fake name, eat the meal, and pay the full price. Only after paying can they (but don't have to) identify themselves if they need to obtain technical information about the kitchen operation. The restaurant learns about the award only on the day of the official announcement. However, based on whether it received an invitation to the gala ceremony, it can deduce whether it will be on the list.

What are the criteria for obtaining a star?
Michelin lists 5 immutable criteria:

1. Quality of the ingredients used.
2. Mastery of flavor and cooking techniques.
3. The personality of the chef in their cuisine (the so-called "signature" on the plate).
4. Value for money.
5. Consistency (stability of quality) - between individual visits and across the entire menu.

Do the interior, service, and crystal chandeliers matter?
For awarding stars, NO. Stars are purely about food. You can get a star even with a street food stall (it happened in Singapore and Bangkok).

What is Bib Gourmand?
It is an award symbolized by the head of the Bibendum figure (Michelin Man) licking his lips. It means "exceptional food at a good price". My most popular category on travels.

Is there a mandatory dress code in a Michelin restaurant?
Previously it was strict (jackets, ties), today the situation is relaxing. In three-star restaurants in Paris, a jacket is still expected, but in modern "bistronomies" with one star in Berlin or Copenhagen, you can often come in jeans and sneakers. It is always best to check the restaurant's website or call. The "smart casual" rule (casual elegance) is a safe bet.

Do I have to book a table in advance?
Yes, almost always. For 1 star, a week or two in advance is often enough. For legendary 3-star establishments (e.g., Osteria Francescana, Noma), waiting lists are 3 to 6 months long, and places disappear within minutes of opening reservations.

Can I go to a Michelin restaurant with children?
It depends on the restaurant. Dinner, which lasts 3 - 4 hours, is usually not suitable for small children. Always inform yourself in advance.

Do I have to have a tasting menu, or can I eat "à la carte"?
Most Michelin restaurants require a tasting menu (a set of 5 - 12 courses). However, some restaurants still offer a choice from the menu (à la carte). In the Czech Republic, some restaurants with one ⭐ have only a tasting menu, and some also have à la carte. The only Czech ⭐⭐ restaurant, Papilio, has only a tasting menu.

Can a restaurant return a star?
Officially no. The star is awarded for the readers of the guide, not for the restaurant. If a restaurant does not want to be in the guide, it can ask for removal, but Michelin has the final word. However, some chefs (e.g., Sébastien Bras or Marco Pierre White) publicly "returned" stars due to the enormous pressure and stress that maintaining the award brings. Michelin subsequently removed them from the guide.

Which country has the most Michelin stars?
France has long been in the lead, followed by Japan. Tokyo is the city with the largest number of stars in the world; it has more than Paris.

Who has the most Michelin stars?
French chef Joël Robuchon (more precisely his restaurants) received a total of 31 Michelin stars. Some sources incorrectly state that there were 32. Joël Robuchon died in 2018, so unfortunately, it is no longer possible to taste his dishes.

Who has 3 Michelin stars?
There are 157 restaurants with three Michelin stars worldwide. Unfortunately, none in the Czech Republic yet. Three-star cuisine can thus be tasted closest, for example, in Austria (restaurants Amador and Steirereck im Stadtpark) or in Germany (a total of 12 restaurants). France has 31 restaurants with three stars, Italy 14.

Why does the Czech Republic have so few stars compared to Austria or Germany?
It is a combination of factors: history (interruption of gastronomic tradition by communism) and the purchasing power of the population.

Who is the best chef in the Czech Republic?
According to the professional poll Golden Chef 2024, the best chef in the Czech Republic is Tomáš Černý (Dejvická 34 Restaurant), second is Jan Punčochář (U Matěje Restaurant), third is Jan Knedla (Papilio Restaurant). The Michelin Guide awards restaurants, not directly chefs. According to the Gault&Millau 2025 poll, the best chef is Jan Knedla (Papilio Restaurant).

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

Where does Radek Kašpárek cook?
Radek Kašpárek cooks in the Prague's restaurant Field awarded with one Michelin star. At the end of 2023, Radek Kašpárek opened his second restaurant called 420. Radek Kašpárek has been acting as the main judge in the culinary competition MasterChef Česko since 2019.

Where does Přemek Forejt cook?
Přemek Forejt cooks in the Olomouc restaurant Entrée. Přemek Forejt has been acting as a judge in the culinary competition MasterChef Česko since 2019. He also has a small fashion brand P48.

Where does Jan Punčochář cook?
Jan Punčochář cooks in the Prague's restaurant U Matěje, which specializes in Czech cuisine. In 2025, Jan Punčochář opened his second restaurant called Šnycl. Jan Punčochář has been acting as a judge in the culinary competition MasterChef Česko since 2019.

Where does Jan Knedla cook?
Jan Knedla cooks in the Papilio Restaurant in Vysoký Újezd.

What is your opinion on Czech Michelin restaurants? Which establishment would you wish the award for?

Sources:
1) Michelin Guide
2) websites of individual restaurants

Updated: April 8, 2026 (first published September 19, 2023).

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