(14 December 2025) – The Michelin Guide has published restaurant ratings for the entire Czech Republic for the first time. The last time awards were given to restaurants in the capital city of Prague was in 2021. According to the Michelin Guide, the new selection for 2025 highlights the diversity of the Czech gastronomic scene. With a total of 79 establishments, this edition reflects the diversity of Czech culinary styles, which are often influenced by the country's history and culture. One restaurant was awarded two stars, eight received one star, fifteen new establishments were honoured with a Bib Gourmand for their excellent value for money, and four received the Green Star.

"With its unique blend of tradition and modernity, Czech gastronomy invites local gourmets and visitors from all over the world to discover new culinary horizons. After Prague, we are delighted to present the gastronomic diversity of the entire country with this new selection and to honour the restaurants of Czechia for their skill, commitment and excellence in the pursuit of quality," said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide.

Two stars

Papilio receives two stars. This elegant restaurant is located in the former stables of a castle in Vysoký Újezd. In the open kitchen with its magnificent vaulted ceiling, Jan Knedla and his team prepare menus with up to ten courses. The chef skilfully and creatively reinterprets his childhood memories, presenting exceptional, mostly regional ingredients.

One star

Eight restaurants receive one star each, six of which are new to the selection: ESSENS in Hlohovec offers modern dishes made from regional and seasonal ingredients in an elegant setting. The Entrée at the Theatre Hotel in Olomouc impresses with its open kitchen, which offers a unique cooking experience, and a menu with a special concept. La Villa in Zlín spoils its guests with classic French cuisine, refined with regional influences. LEVITATE in Prague captivates with its inviting ambience, which harmoniously combines historical and modern elements, and serves original cuisine that combines typical Czech ingredients with Asian spices and Nordic influences. The restaurants Field and La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise in the capital also stand out for their uniqueness.

Bib Gourmand

In this selection of Czech restaurants, 18 have been awarded Bib Gourmand – a distinction for outstanding culinary experiences at affordable prices. The 15 new restaurants include Šupina a Šupinka in Třeboň, located in a magnificent castle and particularly appreciated for its fish dishes, and Bar ATELIER & Bistro in the historic old town of Brno, which offers a concise, modern and seasonal menu in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere. Also worth mentioning is Long Story Short Eatery & Bakery in Olomouc with its trendy bistro concept, creative cuisine and dishes to share. In Čeladná, MIURA impresses with a tasteful combination of local and international specialities, while the pub restaurant Výčep in Prague focuses on modern Czech cuisine. Three other Prague restaurants that have already been awarded Bib Gourmands retain this distinction, which they received in 2021.

In addition to restaurants that have been awarded stars and Bib Gourmands, the selection also includes 52 establishments that impressed the guide's inspectors with their savoir-faire and quality.

The inspection team was particularly impressed by Kohout NA VÍNĚ in Brno, a charming little modern restaurant offering seasonal dishes as set menus and à la carte, and by Tlustá Kachna, ideally located on the market square in Chrudim, which attracts gourmets with its welcoming atmosphere and delicious, homely cuisine. Also recommended is Babiččina zahrada in Průhonice, where guests can enjoy traditional dishes made from regional and seasonal ingredients in a charming country house or, in summer, on the beautiful terrace; and Chapelle in Písek, whose modern concept is reflected not only in its bright, chic interior and open kitchen, but above all in its menu with Czech and international influences.

Special awards

To highlight the skills and professions in the restaurant industry that contribute to unforgettable culinary experiences, this year's MICHELIN Awards recognise several talented professionals and their dedication and excellence. Three winners were honoured this year.

• The Service Award goes to Miroslav Nosek, owner of the Field restaurant in Prague, who welcomes his guests with remarkable courtesy and attention. Eloquent, friendly and always attentive, he provides impeccable service. He and his team demonstrate great professionalism by showcasing the creative, modern cuisine of chef and co-owner Radek Kašpárek, whose excellence enabled the restaurant to defend its Michelin star this year.
• The Young Chef Award goes to Khanh Ta, chef at the Vietnamese restaurant Taro, also in Prague. Despite his young age, he creates authentic dishes that combine complexity and accessibility with sophistication and precision – each one marked by his sensitivity and passion.
• The Sommelier Award goes to Zdeněk Oudes from the Marie B restaurant, also in the capital. With genuine enthusiasm, this talented sommelier recommends wines from his carefully curated list to complement the menu of the head chef, whose cuisine is deeply rooted in Czech tradition despite its modern, creative approaches. He uses his extensive knowledge to advise guests with genuine pleasure.

Green Star

The Green Star is awarded to restaurants that have impressed the inspection team with their inspiring concepts and thus helped shape the future of gastronomy. Four establishments in Czechia were awarded the Green Star for their innovative concepts:

• Dvůr Perlová voda in Budyně nad Ohří
• LEAF in Prague
• Štangl in Prague
• Sůl a Řepa in Strakonice.

These restaurants exemplify the transformation of the culinary landscape, which is driven by authentic ideas and inspiring approaches and is paving new paths for the industry.