Prague Michelin Restaurants — Fine Dining Guide 2026

Twenty years ago, the idea of Prague having Michelin-starred restaurants would have drawn blank stares from the European food establishment. Czech cuisine meant pork, dumplings, and beer — honest fuel, not fine dining. Then a generation of Czech chefs decided to take their own culinary traditions seriously, apply world-class technique, and prove that Bohemian ingredients could compete at the highest level.

They succeeded. Prague now has a small but remarkable collection of Michelin-recognized restaurants, and the broader fine-dining scene extends well beyond those with stars. For visitors who care about food as a travel experience — not just sustenance between sightseeing stops — Prague offers some of the most interesting and affordable high-end dining in Europe.

La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

Haštalská 18, Prague 1 (Old Town)

La Degustation is the restaurant that changed Prague's culinary reputation. It has held Michelin recognition continuously since 2012, making it the longest-standing Michelin-recognized restaurant in the Czech Republic.

Chef Oldřich Sahajdák's approach is radical in its simplicity: take forgotten Czech and Bohemian recipes — some dating back to the 19th century and earlier — and reinterpret them with modern technique and precision. The result is a tasting menu that feels like a journey through Bohemian food history.

A typical meal might include:

Smoked carp with horseradish cream — a reinvention of the traditional Christmas Eve dish
Fermented cabbage preparations that elevate everyday zelí (sauerkraut) to fine-dining level
Venison with root vegetables and forest-mushroom jus — ingredients sourced from Bohemian forests
Dill and cucumber compositions that play on kulajda (the classic Czech potato-dill soup)

The dining room seats about 28 guests. The space is intimate — exposed brick, warm lighting, no pretension despite the ambition on the plate. Service is knowledgeable and warm, not stiff.

Practical details: The tasting menu runs approximately 4,500–5,500 CZK. Wine pairing adds 3,000–4,000 CZK. Book at least two weeks in advance — three weeks for Friday or Saturday (as of 2026). The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Insider detail: La Degustation's kitchen sometimes runs special menus around traditional Czech holidays — Easter, St. Martin's Day (November 11, when young wine and goose are traditionally served), and Christmas. These seasonal menus are worth seeking out if your visit coincides. Ask when booking whether a special menu is planned.

Field

U Milosrdných 12, Prague 1 (Old Town)

Field holds Michelin recognition and represents a different philosophy from La Degustation. Where La Degustation looks backward through Czech culinary history, Field looks outward — combining Czech and European ingredients with techniques drawn from Scandinavian and French traditions.

Chef Radek Kašpárek — also known from Czech television — runs a kitchen focused on precision, seasonality, and visual elegance. The plates are meticulous. Every element serves a purpose.

The menu changes with the seasons, but expect:

Foie gras with Czech fruit preserves
Dry-aged Czech beef with variations on root vegetables
Fish courses sourced from both Bohemian ponds and European coasts
Desserts that often incorporate Czech herbs and berries

The dining room is modern, clean-lined, and intimate. The atmosphere is sophisticated without being intimidating.

Practical details: Tasting menus range 3,500–4,800 CZK. Wine pairing 2,500–3,500 CZK. Book at least a week in advance. Located near the river in Old Town — easy walking distance from the Josefov (Jewish Quarter).

Insider detail: Field's lunch menu — when available — offers a shorter, more affordable version of the dinner experience. It is one of the best fine-dining values in Prague. Check the website for lunch availability, as it varies by season.

Alcron

Štěpánská 40, Prague 1 (New Town, inside the Alcron Hotel)

Alcron has been part of Prague's culinary landscape since the 1930s, when the hotel first opened as one of Central Europe's most glamorous addresses. The restaurant has received Michelin attention over the years and remains one of Prague's premier fine-dining destinations.

The focus is on seafood — unusual for a landlocked country, but Alcron pulls it off with sourcing that brings the freshest fish from European markets. The oyster selection is outstanding. The tasting menus balance seafood with Central European flavors.

Practical details: Tasting menus 3,000–4,500 CZK. The Art Deco interior is worth seeing even if you only stop for a cocktail at the adjacent Alcron Bar. Dress code is smart-casual to formal. Book ahead for weekend dinners.

Michelin Bib Gourmand and Recommended

Beyond the starred restaurants, the Michelin Guide recognizes several Prague restaurants with Bib Gourmand (excellent value) and Recommended designations. These are often more accessible both in price and atmosphere.

Eska

Pernerova 49, Prague 8 (Karlín)

A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant and one of Prague's most exciting dining experiences. The focus is on fermentation, slow processes, and Czech ingredients. The sourdough bakery, the smoked and cured preparations, and the seasonal tasting menus are all exceptional. See our full restaurant guide for more detail.

Lunch mains 250–350 CZK. Tasting menu around 1,800 CZK.

Sansho

Petrská 25, Prague 1 (New Town)

Chef Paul Day's no-menu concept — choose the number of courses and let the kitchen decide — has earned consistent Michelin recognition. The fusion of Asian technique with Czech market ingredients produces dishes that are impossible to predict and consistently memorable.

Three courses around 950 CZK, seven courses around 1,600 CZK.

Divinis

Týnská 21, Prague 1 (Old Town)

A tiny Italian-Czech restaurant with Michelin recognition. Handmade pasta, seasonal Czech ingredients, and an exceptional Moravian-Italian wine list in a 25-seat dining room that feels like a private dinner party.

Main courses 350–500 CZK.

Kantýna

Politických vězňů 5, Prague 1 (New Town)

Half butcher shop, half grill restaurant — a concept that Michelin has recognized for its quality and originality. The dry-aged Czech beef is the star. See our restaurant guide for a full description.

Steaks 300–550 CZK by weight.

How Prague Compares to Other European Capitals

Prague's Michelin scene is smaller than Paris, London, or Copenhagen — but it has two advantages that make it worth paying attention to.

First, the prices. A Michelin-starred tasting menu in Prague costs 3,500–5,500 CZK (roughly 140–220 EUR). The equivalent experience in Paris starts at 250 EUR and easily reaches 400+. In Copenhagen, 350 EUR is the entry point. Prague delivers comparable technique and creativity at a fraction of the cost.

Second, the Czech angle. Prague's best restaurants are not imitating French or Scandinavian cuisine — they are building something distinct from Czech ingredients and traditions. La Degustation's historical Bohemian menu has no equivalent in any other European capital. The fermentation-focused approach at Eska draws from Central European preservation traditions that go back centuries.

Insider detail: Wine pairing at Prague's fine-dining restaurants often includes Moravian wines — and this is where value becomes extraordinary. Southern Moravia produces Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and the unique Pálava grape variety at quality levels that compete with Austrian estates but cost a third as much. Sommeliers at La Degustation and Field are passionate about showcasing Czech wines — let them guide you.

Planning a Fine-Dining Evening in Prague

When to go: Dinner service at most fine-dining restaurants starts at 18:00 or 18:30. Allow 2.5–3 hours for a full tasting menu with wine pairing. Weekday evenings (Tuesday through Thursday) are easier to book and often have a calmer atmosphere than weekends.

What to wear: Prague's fine dining is less formal than Paris or London. Smart-casual is appropriate at all listed restaurants — no jacket or tie required, but clean jeans and sneakers may feel underdressed at La Degustation or Alcron.

Reservations: Essential at all restaurants above. Book online through their websites — most use Restu or a direct booking system. For La Degustation and Field, two weeks ahead is the minimum; three weeks for prime weekend slots.

Budget: Expect 2,500–4,000 CZK per person for a tasting menu without wine, 4,000–7,000 CZK with wine pairing. That is 100–280 EUR — genuinely affordable for Michelin-level dining by European standards.

Experience Czech Cuisine at Every Level

Fine dining is one way to experience Czech food culture. For the full spectrum, combine a Michelin dinner with a day of exploring Prague's markets, beer halls, and traditional restaurants. Our All Prague in One Day private walking tour covers the neighborhoods where many of Prague's best restaurants cluster — and we are always happy to recommend the right place for your taste and budget.

For a completely different kind of dining experience, the Medieval Dinner Show at U Pavouka takes you back to the 15th century — a five-course feast in a candlelit cellar with live sword-fighting and period music. Not Michelin, but unforgettable.

The Kozel Brewery day trip shows another side of Czech food culture — hop into the Bohemian countryside and see where Czech beer is made. Good food and good beer have always gone together here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Prague? Prague has a small but growing number of Michelin-starred and Michelin-recognized restaurants. La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise and Field are the most prominent starred establishments. Several more hold Bib Gourmand or Recommended designations.

Is fine dining expensive in Prague? By European standards, it is remarkably affordable. Tasting menus at starred restaurants run 3,500–5,500 CZK (140–220 EUR) — roughly half what you would pay in Paris, London, or Copenhagen for comparable quality.

Which Prague Michelin restaurant should I visit first? La Degustation for its unique Bohemian-historical concept — there is nothing like it anywhere else. Field for a more cosmopolitan, precision-focused experience. If budget matters, Eska or Sansho deliver near-Michelin quality at significantly lower prices.

Do I need to dress up for Prague fine dining? Smart-casual is the standard — no jacket or tie required. Prague's fine-dining culture is less formal than Western European capitals. Clean, presentable clothing is sufficient at all listed restaurants.

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