Few European cities preserve their past quite like Prague. Walking through Staré Město, surrounded by medieval streets, Gothic architecture and centuries of history, it is easy to feel immersed in a city that proudly celebrates its traditions. That is why La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise feels so intriguing.
Just a short walk from the Old Town Square, La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise approaches Czech culinary heritage with a distinctly contemporary perspective.
Seasonal produce, familiar flavours and recipes drawn from the past provide the starting point for a menu shaped by Chef Patron Oldřich Sahajdák and Head Chef Marco Christov.
Their work is closely tied to the region and to the people who produce its ingredients.
La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise has held a Michelin star since 2012, with local sourcing and seasonality at the heart of its kitchen.
Almost every ingredient comes from producers located within 250 kilometres of Prague.
The nineteenth-century cookbook written by Marie B. Svobodová also remains an important source of inspiration for the menu.
From the dining room, the kitchen immediately draws your attention; it remains fully open throughout the service, allowing guests to watch every stage of the preparation.
There is something captivating about observing such a calm and carefully choreographed environment.
Vegetables are trimmed with absolute precision, sauces are finished moments before service and every plate leaves the pass only after one final inspection.
Watching the brigade at work soon becomes part of the evening. The open kitchen gives guests a close-up view of the skill behind each course, from the handling of fresh ingredients to the finishing touches before service.
The same attention extends to the interior. Natural materials dominate the space and the custom-made wooden tables, resting on a single central base, subtly resemble mushrooms emerging from the forest floor.
It is a small detail, yet one that quietly reinforces the connection between the restaurant and the landscape from which its ingredients originate.
The service brings an equally personal dimension to the evening. The team takes time to introduce each course and remains available throughout dinner to explain ingredients, preparation techniques or simply satisfy a guest’s curiosity.
The non-alcoholic pairing deserves a special mention.
Conceived as an integral part of the tasting experience, each house-made drink evolves alongside the menu, beginning with lighter, fresher notes before gradually becoming richer and more complex as the flavours on the plate intensify.
The five-course menu unfolds at a carefully considered pace, giving each dish its own space and allowing guests to enjoy the experience without ever feeling rushed.
Dinner at La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise brings together everything experienced throughout the evening: carefully executed cuisine, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Set among the historic streets of Staré Město, it offers a distinctive way to discover Czech gastronomy from the very heart of Prague.
Photocredit: Honza Zima | La Degustation Bourgeoise
di Martina Mauro 
di Justine D'Angelo