Nine stars the Czech Republic: Where to experience Michelin-level dining

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Across the Czech Republic, ten red stars and four green ones now shine on the gastronomic map—awarded for skill, dedication and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. Eighteen restaurants have also earned the Bib Gourmand award. Together, these accolades signal a growing confidence in Czech cuisine—an essential ingredient on the road to mastery and continuous improvement. After all, every restaurant featured in the guide commits to excellence, especially those rewarded with a star. So where should you go?

Casa de Carli

Prague’s Casa de Carli has joined the one-star club. Led since 2012 by chef Matteo De Carli and his wife Lenka Hermanová, the restaurant channels the spirit of Italian cuisine while respecting both Italian and Czech seasonality. A significant share of ingredients comes from local farmers, and most vegetables are grown in the restaurant’s own garden near Mělník. The star reflects years of consistent work and refined cooking, offered through à la carte, daily menus and tasting experiences.

📍Vězeňská 116/5, Prague 1, Old Town

Entrée

The Olomouc-based restaurant headed by chef Přemek Forejt celebrates ten years on the scene with a Michelin star. Entrée earned recognition for its fearless experimentation with nature, Moravian tradition and an expansive palette of flavours and ingredients. The concept revolves around four tasting menus of varying lengths, including a lunch option. Regional references—such as tvarůžky-infused sauces or pork belly with Bystročice cabbage—anchor the cuisine firmly in place, reimagined through a modern lens.

📍Ostravská 975, Olomouc

Essens

“We cook what we enjoy. What matters is that the food is clear, delicious and free of unnecessary fuss,” says chef Otto Vašák. Together with his team, he builds menus around ingredients sourced from farmers, foragers and the restaurant’s own garden, infusing each dish with personal experience and a distinctly Czech sensibility. A six-course tasting menu might feature fish spread, traditional offal dishes or beef tartare with Moravian mandarins. This year, Essens also appeared in La Liste and The Best Chef Awards, further strengthening Czechia’s culinary reputation.

📍K zámečku 16, Hlohovec-Sedlec u Mikulova

La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

The grande dame of Czech gastronomy has once again defended its Michelin star—first awarded in 2012 as a historic recognition of Czech cuisine. At La Degustation, tradition remains carefully nurtured, while the restaurant continues to educate new generations of chefs and service professionals. Patron chef Oldřich Sahajdák and head chef Marco Christov remain faithful to the philosophy born on Haštalská Street nearly two decades ago: cooking Czech food from Czech ingredients, with deep respect for culinary heritage. The multi-course tasting menu celebrates simplicity and seasonality, cementing La Degustation’s status as a true institution.

📍Haštalská 18, Prague 1, Old Town

A book on La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

Explore the story of a restaurant that, nearly twenty years ago, set out to restore both domestic and international recognition to Czech cuisine—and succeeded. In 2012, La Degustation earned a Michelin star, proving that traditional dishes such as dill sauce, svíčková and Spanish bird roulade can stand proudly on the world stage. The book captures the atmosphere of the restaurant as well as the stories of the people who helped shape it—and who continue to do so today.

The book is available for purchase here.

La Villa

Zlín’s La Villa has also entered the culinary elite, focusing on experiential dining rooted in French cuisine. Head chef Július Löffler, who has led the kitchen since 2018, works with local, seasonal ingredients. During the day, the restaurant feels like a relaxed French bistro; in the evening, it transforms into a fine dining destination. “It may sound like a cliché, but working with high-quality fresh ingredients is a joy. It allows me to experiment and create harmony between elements that come together as a whole,” says the chef.

📍Stráže 3661, Zlín

Levitate

This Prague restaurant explores experiential and molecular gastronomy, blending Nordic restraint with the vibrant aromas, colours and flavours of Asia. Chef Christian Chu emphasises engaging all the senses, offering twelve- or eighteen-course tasting menus featuring Japanese and Vietnamese influences and seafood. The menu remains a surprise until it reaches the table.

📍Vinohradská 1128/47, Prague 2, Vinohrady

Field

Chef Radek Kašpárek’s Field earned its Michelin star in 2016 and has held onto it ever since. As the name suggests, the menu returns to the roots—fields and produce take centre stage. Kašpárek’s modern approach favours bold, direct flavours and an honest presentation of ingredients. Exceptional hospitality completes the experience: Miroslav Nosek received the Michelin Service Award for outstanding service.

📍U Milosrdných 12, Prague 1, Old Town

Papilio

The only restaurant in Czechia boasting two Michelin stars, Papilio welcomes guests to Vysoký Újezd and, according to Michelin, “demonstrates the potential of the Czech culinary scene.” Head chef Jan Knedla leads the kitchen under the symbol of a butterfly—representing evolution and a contemporary take on Czech cuisine. Precision, technique and ambition define the six-, eight- or ten-course menus that have propelled Papilio to the very top and signalled to the world that something remarkable is happening in the heart of Europe.

📍Tyršova náves 1, Vysoký Újezd u Berouna

Štangl

At Štangl, the kitchen draws directly from the Czech landscape. Chef Martin Štangl builds on the philosophy he helped establish at Prague’s Eska, presenting a manifesto for modern Czech cuisine that honours both tradition and the present. The three- or five-course menus combine local, familiar and forgotten ingredients with international techniques, bringing guests closer to nature through wild herbs and foraged produce. The restaurant also earned a Green Star for its commitment to sustainability in both cooking and hospitality.

📍Pernerova 49, Prague 4, Karlín