It is shaping up to be a landmark year for Czechia’s culinary scene. After the country earned its first-ever double-Michelin win in December last year, another prestigious French gastronomic guide has now revealed its selection of the country’s top dining destinations—and it is available in English both online and in print.

Following its inaugural Czech edition last year, Gault&Millau has more than doubled its recognition of Czech establishments, awarding its coveted chef’s hat symbol, or toque, to 334 restaurants nationwide, up from 165 in 2025.

Unlike the Michelin Guide, Gault&Millau evaluates restaurants more holistically, taking into account not only culinary execution but also service, atmosphere, and overall value.

This year’s results brought particular excitement at the top tier. Two Prague establishments—La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise and Levitate—joined Restaurant Papilio in the exclusive four-toque category, which represents the guide’s second-highest distinction for “very high-level cuisine.” All restaurants in this elite group already hold Michelin stars, with Papilio having made Czech history as the first to earn two.

The three-toque category expanded to 17 restaurants, welcoming acclaimed names such as Taro, Salabka, and Zlatá Praha. Meanwhile, 82 restaurants received two toques for “signature cuisine,” and 232 earned a single toque.

Beyond restaurant ratings, the guide also recognized individual excellence across the industry. Oldřich Sahajdák of La Degustation was named Chef of the Year, while Khanh Ta of Taro received the Chef of Tomorrow award. The Pastry Chef of the Year title went to Sabina Keltnerová of Štangl, and Vít Eliáš of Zlatá Praha was honored as Sommelier of the Year.

According to Czech Tourism, these accolades signal more than individual achievement—they reflect Czech cuisine’s growing credibility on the international stage, a development tourism officials see as essential to the country’s evolving culinary reputation.

The timing could not be better. Czechia recently confirmed continued funding for Michelin’s presence in the country after earlier uncertainty, ensuring that both global guides will continue to spotlight Czech dining for years to come.