St. Martin’s Day Celebrations at Certified CzechSpecials Restaurants

The way goose meat is prepared changes depending on the cuisine, and around the globe, goose is often roasted with chestnuts and liver, seasoned with pepper and rosemary. It can also be braised with fruits such as apples, oranges, and cherries. In the Czech Republic, the roast goose dish is considered a classic delicacy, showcasing the true deliciousness and flavors of the goose meat. It is baked and salted, with seasonings like cumin and marjoram, and stuffed with apples. Typical side dishes include stewed cabbage, bread, or potato dumplings; in some regions, you can even find potato pancakes served alongside.

St. Martin’s Feast 2025: Come and enjoy goose specialties across the Czech Republic

Prague: St. Martin’s feast and brunch in beautiful settings

In the heart of Prague, at the Restaurant Sezóna, from November 8th to 11th, you can enjoy a festive menu crafted by chef Martin Tamel. For example, you can try a goose liver terrine with spicy onion and pear chutney, or a quarter of young goose served with apples, thyme, triple cabbage, and three types of dumplings.

If you’re planning a stroll in the city center, consider stopping by the Municipal House Restaurant for a St. Martin’s Day brunch. Here, you can savor traditional dishes like kaldoun and duck roulade with goose liver, along with sweet treats like St. Martin’s rolls or ice cream. At Malostranská beseda in Malostranské náměstí Square, you will find smoked duck breast paired with blackberry reduction, red chard, and cherry tomatoes.

Delicacies throughout the country: Lány, Vysočina and Karlovy Vary

At Restaurant Narpa in Lány, you can enjoy traditional St. Martin’s duck along with wine from Nechory winery. Alternatively, you could visit Inn U Hubálků, where they will host a St. Martin’s Day buffet on November 11th, featuring over 20 kinds of young wines and a complete menu that includes appetizers, soup, and dessert.

If you have a craving for goose specialties, make sure to visit:

In Karlovy Vary, not only can you enjoy the spa comforts, but you can also experience culinary delights at Grandhotel Pupp. They will be offering a foie gras menu paired with wines in Malá dvorana, Grandrestaurant, and Becher’s Bar throughout the month of November.

Local treasures: from Štoky to Vinohrady

In the Highlands, particularly atPivnica na Štokách, you can enjoy dishes like goose kaldoun, confit legs, or lokše stuffed with goose liver.

You can also soak in the authentic St. Martin’s Day atmosphere at Homesteads under Vinohrady from November 8th to 10th. They will serve an exceptional menu that includes roasted goose liver and traditional confit foie gras, along with starters, soups, and desserts.

To elevate the festive mood, there will be musical performances at Restaurant and café on T.G. Masaryk Square in Nový Bohumín, featuring violin and djembe music alongside a selection of wines, beers, and goose specialties.

Gourmet celebrations with a special vibe: Villa Fitz and On the Edge of the Forest

At the elegant Fitz Villas, a variety of St. Martin’s specialties will be available from November 10th to 16th. Expect delicious offerings like duck liver pate, goose kaldoun, confit legs, double cabbage, and for dessert, a pear cake with cloves and meringue.

The same dates apply to Restaurant Na Kraji lesa, where the St. Martin’s feast promises an exquisite culinary experience featuring rillettes, pâtés, challah, confit legs, and plucked foie gras.

Join the St. Martin’s Day celebration!

Whether you enjoy the classic foie gras or are eager to try innovative flavors presented in a modern way, November is the ideal time to indulge in hearty, seasonal cuisine and fine wines. St. Martin’s feasts are more than just meals—they are occasions for gathering, celebrating, and embracing the comforts of autumn.

Check out certified CzechSpecials restaurants for a wide range of options.

What other special dishes are available at CzechSpecials restaurants?

Many enticing side dishes have been discovered, including baked apples and applesauce, as well as fried apples and baked plums to accompany the goose. Instead of just regular cabbage, there’s also stewed cabbage and pumpkin cabbage, always enjoyed with a glass of white wine. People also love potato dumplings, savory potato pancakes cooked until crispy, and thin potato lokše. Mushroom dumplings are also served alongside these dishes.

Edible chestnuts are quite common as well, whether used to stuff the goose or served caramelized on the side. Seasonings like caraway seeds, thyme, and marjoram are traditionally used to enhance the flavors of the goose, as these herbs aid digestion; wormwood is sometimes added to the stuffing for the same reason. There’s a lot to inspire you on St. Martin’s Day! How will the certified restaurants offer their interpretations? Czech Specials?