Where to Celebrate St. Martin’s Day: Four Spots for Goose and Wine

With November here, it’s time for St. Martin’s Day, a celebration filled with traditional roast goose and young wine.

If you’re looking to enjoy this festive meal without cooking, we’ve compiled a list of top spots in Prague where you can find a St. Martin’s feast that won’t disappoint.

1. Výčep

In Vinohrady, Výčep features a St. Martin’s feast as one of its marquee events. Celebrations start on Friday, November 8, and run through the weekend. Their menu includes kaldoun soup (a thick soup) and starters like goose liver with garlic or wine-infused goose sausage.

The main attraction is the confit goose leg, served with trampled red and white cabbage, dumplings, and semolina gnocchi. For dessert, indulge in a slice of Wallachian frgál (a special kind of kolach, made from thinly rolled out yeasted dough filled with sweet fillings).

Address: Korunní 92, Prague

2. Červený Jelen

For a family-friendly experience or group outing, Červený Jelen offers a whole goose with dumplings, gnocchi, red cabbage, and confit vegetables. Designed to serve four to five people, this meal must be ordered in advance. Diners can also opt for an individual goose leg with similar sides. The St. Martin’s menu runs from Friday, November 8, to Monday, November 11, and includes kaldoun soup, goose pâté, and rum sauce buns for dessert.

Address: Hybernská 1034/5, Prague 1
Price: Whole goose with sides CZK 2,500, goose leg with sides CZK 595

3. Café Imperial and Next Door

Visit Zdeněk Pohlreich’s establishments for a well-rounded three-course menu. Café Imperial and Next Door both serve kaldoun soup, an appetizer, and roast goose from November 8 to 17. For traditionalists, Café Imperial pairs the goose with bread dumplings and white cabbage, while Next Door offers potato dumplings and red cabbage, accompanied by a goose liver parfait with quince and brioche.

Address: Na Poříčí 15, Prague 1 (Café Imperial) | Zlatnická 3, Prague 1 (Next Door)
Price: Portion of roast goose with sides CZK 595

4. Lokál

Starting Saturday, November 9, enjoy Czech free-range goose at any of the seven Lokál restaurants in Prague. Here, roast goose is served with red cabbage and apple and accompanied by bread or potato dumplings, or lokše. This traditional meal is available until Monday, November 11.

Each Lokál location under the Ambiente brand provides a cozy atmosphere and high-quality Czech cuisine, making it a great choice for St. Martin’s Day festivities.

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