Restaurant
Lokál Dlouhááá
A long, lively Old Town beer hall from the Ambiente group serving tank beer and well-made Czech pub classics such as fried cheese, schnitzel and sausages.
La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise
A Michelin-starred Old Town restaurant serving a multi-course modern Czech tasting menu built almost entirely on ingredients from within 250 kilometres.
At a glance
- Type
- Modern Czech tasting menu
- Area
- Staré Město, Prague, Czech Republic
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- ladegustation.ambi.cz
Good to know
- Michelin star
- Tasting menu
- Reservations
Why we recommend it
La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise is one of the restaurants that put modern Czech cooking on the international map. Run by the Ambiente group, it holds a Michelin star and sits on a quiet corner of Haštalská Street in the north of the Old Town, near the Convent of St Agnes. Oldřich Sahajdák has led the kitchen as chef patron since the restaurant opened, and he is now joined by head chef Marco Christov.
The menu is a single multi-course tasting menu that reinterprets Czech and Bohemian cooking. The restaurant says that about 99 percent of its ingredients come from within 250 kilometres, so dishes follow the seasons closely and regional produce appears in refined, often surprising forms, alongside nods to traditional Czech recipes. Courses are small and numerous, and the evening is paced to last several hours. Ask about drinks pairings when you book or arrive.
The dining room is calm and understated. With a set menu built on regional produce, the meal is also an introduction to Czech ingredients that visitors rarely meet elsewhere. This is a special occasion restaurant suited to couples and food lovers who want to see how far Czech cuisine can go. It is less suited to young children or to anyone who prefers a short meal.
Reservations are essential and are made through the restaurant's own booking page; book well ahead for weekends. The restaurant is open daily for lunch from 11:30 to 15:00 and for dinner from 18:00, and lunch can be a good way to try the cooking. Let the restaurant know about dietary needs when you book, since the menu is set. Smart casual clothing fits the setting. Because the tasting menu is the only option, check the current menu and price on the website before booking, so there are no surprises on the night. The restaurant is a good place to understand how the Czech kitchen has changed in recent years.
Haštalská Street is a short walk from Old Town Square and from Dlouhá třída tram stop. Náměstí Republiky metro station on line B is about ten minutes away. The Convent of St Agnes, home to the National Gallery's medieval art collection, is around the corner and makes a good stop before lunch.
La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise FAQs
Does La Degustation have a Michelin star?
Yes. It holds one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Czech Republic.
What kind of food does La Degustation serve?
A multi-course tasting menu of modern Czech cuisine, with about 99 percent of ingredients from within 250 kilometres.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Reservations are essential and are made through the restaurant's booking page.
When is La Degustation open?
Daily for lunch from 11:30 to 15:00 and for dinner from 18:00.
Who is the chef?
Oldřich Sahajdák is chef patron, with Marco Christov as head chef.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Tell the restaurant when you book, as the tasting menu is set in advance.
How long does dinner take?
Plan for several hours for the full tasting menu.
How do I get there?
It is on Haštalská Street, a short walk from Old Town Square, Dlouhá třída tram stop and Náměstí Republiky metro station.