Traditional Czech dish or modern twist?
Christmas Eve dinner is a cherished tradition, bringing family and friends together. However, dining out at restaurants on Christmas Eve is becoming increasingly popular. Options range from classic Czech cuisine to modern gastronomic experiences. And don't forget: if you want to dine in one of the restaurants during Christmas, you need to book a table as soon as possible! Think about it well in advance. So, whether you opt for traditional Czech dish or prefer a modern twist, each selected restaurant promises a dining experience to remember.
A practical tip: In Czechia, we celebrate Christmas Eve with gift-giving around the Christmas tree on 24th December, ahead of the main Christmas holiday on 25th December. Many restaurants also serve festive menus on 25th and 26th December.
Prague Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
In Prague, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to Christmas Eve dinner. Whether you’re after a classic Czech menu or something inspired by international cuisine, there’s something for everyone. The Mlýnec Restaurant, located right in the centre of Prague under the Charles Bridge, offers a Christmas brunch. Available on 20., 21., 25., 27. a 28. December 2025, the menu features festive starters like fish arancini and honey-glazed Prague ham, main courses including poached cod and beef striploin, decadent desserts with rum mousse and chocolate duo, accompanied by white and red wines, and Christmas mulled wine. Delicious!
Another option is the V Zátiší restaurant, one of the most renowned in Prague, offering a unique Christmas menu that masterfully combines traditional Czech cuisine with modern elements. Gourmets looking for elegance and exceptional flavours will find their place there. The Christmas menu will be available on 25 December 2025 and is paired with carefully selected wines for the ultimate experience. The menu features starters like bread & butter, amuse-bouche, stuffed pasta, fried snails, and catfish, main courses including pork belly and veal schnitzel, followed by chocolate espuma, pre-dessert, and petit fours for dessert.
Italian cuisine lovers will appreciate the Christmas menu in the restaurant La Finestra in Cucina, while Kampa Park offers not only delicious food for the holidays, but also a unique view of the Vltava River. In addition to the food, you can also enjoy carefully selected wines.
For those who prefer traditional Czech cuisine but don't want to forgive themselves for a pint of the famous Czech golden beverage, the legendary Restaurant U Fleků is a great choice - and look out - a New Year's Eve menu to celebrate the coming year 2026. If you are tempted by something out of the ordinary, the restaurant Červený Jelen ⬈ prepares not only Christmas Eve menus, but also special dishes for the Christmas holidays and New Year's menu (24. 12. 2025 - 1. 1. 2026). They also offer a shared family-style menu.
At Coda Restaurant in Prague, you can enjoy their Christmas tasting menu on December 24, 2025, featuring fish, foie gras, and veal paired with selected white wines. Coda is also known as a favorite spot of writer Dan Brown, who wrote The Secret of Secrets. They also offer a New Year’s Eve menu for a festive end-of-year celebration.
In Prague, Café Imperial also offers a special Christmas Eve menu.
Where to Go Next in Czechia?
However, the Christmas menu is not the domain of Prague alone. In Pilsen, you can visit the U Zpěváčků restaurant, which serves traditional Czech fish soup, fried carp from Třeboň or steak from pikeperch. You can celebrate the Christmas holidays from Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, December 26, 2025, at Chateau Mcely, a stylish eco‑chic castle hotel located in Mcely, about 50–60 minutes from Prague, enjoying exquisite menus, including a special Christmas Eve menu on December 24, 2025, designed to provide a relaxed, worry-free festive experience, with reservations recommended in advance; the castle offers beautifully decorated rooms, fine‑dining at the Piano Nobile restaurant, and a wellness/spa area for ultimate holiday relaxation.
In the east of Czechia, the festive brunch at the Imperial Hotel Ostrava (25. - 26. 2025, plus 1. 1. 2026) is the perfect opportunity to meet up during the Christmas holidays. At EFI Hostinec Osmec in Brno, with amazing Christmas markets, and you can enjoy their Christmas 2025 menu, which is available in two versions: one with traditional fish soup and carp, and the other with beef broth and schnitzel. The restaurant is located in a historic building in the center of Brno.
Wherever you choose to dine, these restaurants promise a magical atmosphere paired with exceptional gastronomy. Don't forget: Book your table well in advance, as demand for Christmas menus is always high.
