St. Martin's Day in Prague 2026: Goose, Kaldoun and Red Wine at The Piano Bar Prague

Every 11 November, many Czech restaurants put goose on the menu. At The Piano Bar Prague, St. Martin's comes as four dishes: goose liver pâté, kaldoun soup, confit goose leg and a pumpkin tart, with a recommended red wine to go with them.

Looking for St. Martin's goose in Prague? The Piano Bar Prague, in the baroque Savarin Palace on Na Příkopě, serves a four-dish St. Martin's menu from Tuesday 10 to Sunday 15 November 2026: goose liver pâté (290 CZK), goose kaldoun soup (160 CZK), confit goose leg with braised red cabbage and apple (440 CZK) and a pumpkin tart (240 CZK). You do not have to order the whole menu: the St. Martin's dishes can be mixed with the regular à la carte menu. The recommended red wine, Sedlák Modrý Portugal, is available by the glass or by the bottle. Tables can be reserved.

What is St. Martin's Day in Prague?

St. Martin's Day falls on 11 November, and in the Czech Republic it means roast goose, red cabbage and the first wine of the new vintage. In 2026 it falls on a Wednesday. A classic Czech St. Martin's goose comes with red cabbage and dumplings.

The date traditionally marked the end of the farming year and the start of winter, and the old saying is that Martin arrives on a white horse, bringing the first snow. The goose has a legend of its own: Martin of Tours is said to have hidden in a goose pen to avoid being made a bishop, and the honking geese gave him away. That, so the story goes, is why geese end up on the plate every 11 November.

The wine has its own name, svatomartinské víno, St. Martin's wine: the young wine of the new vintage, traditionally released on 11 November at 11 am.

The St. Martin's menu at The Piano Bar Prague

The menu comes from the kitchen of Head Chef Gerardus Ari Munandar, who has worked in Prague since 1997. Three of its four dishes are built on goose.

• Goose liver pâté — 290 CZK. Crispy mushroom, cranberry chutney and toasted brioche.
• Goose kaldoun — 160 CZK. The traditional St. Martin's soup, with liver ravioli and root vegetables.
• Confit goose leg — 440 CZK. Braised red cabbage and apple, stuffing and jus.
• Pumpkin tart — 240 CZK. Glazed pecans, maple syrup and whipped mascarpone.

You do not have to order the whole menu. The St. Martin's dishes can be mixed with the regular à la carte menu, so you can take one dish or all four. The soup, the goose leg and the tart together come to 840 CZK, and all four dishes total 1,130 CZK, before drinks.

The wine: Sedlák Modrý Portugal

The menu recommends Sedlák Modrý Portugal: 150 CZK for a 125 ml glass or 790 CZK for a 750 ml bottle. Modrý Portugal (Blauer Portugieser in German) is a red grape grown across Czech wine country and a familiar name in the St. Martin's season.

A bottle holds six 125 ml glasses. Six glasses cost 900 CZK, so for a table that will keep drinking, the bottle at 790 CZK works out 110 CZK cheaper.

Practical information

• When: St. Martin's Day is Wednesday 11 November 2026. The St. Martin's menu is served from Tuesday 10 to Sunday 15 November, which includes 11 November itself.
• Ordering: the St. Martin's dishes can be mixed with the à la carte menu. You do not need to order the whole special menu.
• Where: Savarin Palace, Na Příkopě 10, Prague 1, between Wenceslas Square and the Powder Tower. Enter through the museum entrance, then go one floor up.
• Reservations: recommended, especially for 11 November itself. Reserve your table at thepianobarprague.com.
• Allergens: allergen numbers are marked next to each dish on the menu.
• Dress code: smart casual.

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FAQ

When is St. Martin's Day in 2026? St. Martin's Day is on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

What is St. Martin's Day in the Czech Republic? It is the feast day of St. Martin of Tours, celebrated on 11 November with roast goose, red cabbage and the first young wine of the vintage, known as svatomartinské víno.

Where can I eat St. Martin's goose in Prague? At The Piano Bar Prague on Na Příkopě, which serves a St. Martin's menu from 10 to 15 November 2026, with goose liver pâté, goose kaldoun, confit goose leg and a pumpkin tart.

What is on the St. Martin's menu, and how much does it cost? Goose liver pâté (290 CZK), goose kaldoun (160 CZK), confit goose leg (440 CZK) and pumpkin tart (240 CZK). All four dishes together come to 1,130 CZK, before drinks.

Do I have to order the whole St. Martin's menu? No. The St. Martin's dishes can be mixed with the regular à la carte menu, so you can order one dish or all four.

What is kaldoun? Kaldoun is the traditional St. Martin's soup. At The Piano Bar Prague it is served with liver ravioli and root vegetables.

Which wine goes with the St. Martin's menu? The menu recommends Sedlák Modrý Portugal, a red wine, at 150 CZK per 125 ml glass or 790 CZK per 750 ml bottle.

Do I need to book a table? Reservations are recommended, especially for 11 November. You can reserve at thepianobarprague.com.