Carnival Menu

January 7 - February 13, 2024

Carnival customs have their origins in pre-Christian Slavic celebrations of the end of winter. In its original sense, it is the "abandonment of meat". The word carnival comes from the Italian carne levare, "to put meat aside". But first it's feasting time, so try our traditional popular 4-course carnival menu by Chef Honza Štěrba.

French black pudding
Horseradish cabbage • Apple brandy sauce

Roasted porcini ice cream
Cream of chestnut soup • Brioche

Veal cheeks and sweetbreads
Caramelized parsley root puree  • Beet marmalade • Estragon jus

"Burnt" sabayon
Poached pears • Crumble • Toasted hazelnuts

Price for 4course menu per person including one glass of wine or a non-alcoholic cocktail "Whimsical Apple" ideal for drivers, whom we also think of and one mineral water 0,33 l:
950 CZK

Learn more about this tradition

Carnival represented a period of feasting and merrymaking between the two fasting periods of Advent and Lent. During the festival, there were dance parties, pig slaughters/roasts, and weddings. It takes place during the Catholic observation of Shrovetide, which culminates on the last Thursday of the season, called Fat Thursday (this year on February 8, 2024), followed by Shrove Sunday (February 11), and Shrove Tuesday (March 13). This is followed by Lent, a 40-day fast that lasts until Easter for the purification of body and soul.

We will be happy to arrange this experience for you by prior reservation at least 48 hours in advance and with 100% prepayment. The carnival menu may not be available on selected dates.  We will be happy to check the dates for you. We look forward to seeing you.

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