St. Martin’s Day is just around the corner! Where to go for a traditional St. Martin’s Day menu?

Jitka Schneiderová

23.10.2025

St. Martin’s Day, which falls on November 11th, is just around the corner. It is associated with a rich history and a number of traditions that date back to the Middle Ages. One of the most famous symbols of this holiday is the roast goose. We have great tips for you on where to go to celebrate St. Martin’s Day this year with a traditional St. Martin’s menu!

First, let’s talk about St. Martin…

Legend has it that Saint Martin was originally a Roman soldier. He later converted to Christianity and became a missionary and then bishop of Tours. But this was preceded by this incident: Martin, in his modesty, did not want to accept the episcopal rank and hid from the envoys in a goose barn among a flock of geese. However, they betrayed him with their loud cawing. In return, geese became a traditional dish served in his honor.

Another legend says that one cold night he met a poor beggar and shared his cloak with him – an act of compassion and help that symbolizes the values that Saint Martin represents. When Martin died, his reputation as a saint spread, and so the tradition of celebration began on the day of his funeral.

St. Martin is also associated with the proverb “Saint Martin comes on a white horse”, which is well known in the Czech lands and refers to the expectation of the first snow. Although not every year Martin really “comes on a white horse,” the saying retains its charm and reminds us of the magic of the arrival of winter. The feast of St. Martin and this proverb thus tune us into the winter atmosphere, the expectation of the first snow and the excitement of the Advent season every year.

And where to go for a traditional St. Martin’s Day menu?

In the Czech lands, the feast of St. Martin is associated not only with humility and charity, but also with exuberant feasts. On the festive table we will find roasted goose, dumplings, cabbage and other specialties prepared exactly according to tradition. And not only that! The St. Martin’s menu is often accompanied by a tasting of young wine, which symbolizes the fruits of the winemakers’ work after a year’s effort. The first bottles of young wine are traditionally opened on St. Martin’s Day, when the wine is ready for consumption.

So don’t hesitate and come celebrate St. Martin’s Day in a pleasant environment with a traditional St. Martin’s menu. Reserve a table and enjoy an experience full of traditional flavors.

Resort Mezná

They have lovingly prepared a fine St. Martin’s menu for you at Mezná. Goose liver on onion, goose broth and roasted leg of lamb with caramelized apple, red cabbage and Karlovy Vary dumplings, and at the end there will be no shortage of sweet treats. Panna cotta with blueberry topping. Menu from November 7th to 16th.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Pizzerie & Steakhouse Lužan

What’s more, we have so many great places where you can enjoy a goose menu. Dozens of places and dozens of variations on St. Martin’s food. Definitely include Pizzeria & Steakhouse Lužan in Rumburk. Here you can choose between excellent classics or alternative goose delicacies. You can enjoy it here from November 7th to 11th.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Hotel Ostrov

Chef Renda Tichý has once again created a menu that will make your jaw drop with complete ease – baked goods on crispy toast, traditional caldoun, a quarter goose or pulled goose confit, and for dessert, baked bread ice cream! Every year, all the seats at the restaurant at the end of the world in Ostrov are booked out within a few minutes. The menu is served from November 8th.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Hotel Kortus

The Kortus Hotel and Restaurant near the Šaunštejn rock castle has also prepared a proper feast. You can enjoy the traditional goose menu with St. Martin’s rolls here from November 7th to 16th, after prior reservation by calling 604 604 777. Add a glass of first-class wine from the Sedlák winery and a pleasant evening is here.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Lípa Resort

The St. Martin’s table will also be set for you at the Lípa Restaurant, from November 7th to 15th. This year they are tempting you with a tartlet with goose pate, a traditional caldoun and three variants of the main course with goose. The sweet ending is in the form of a pear cake with vanilla sauce. It is a good idea to reserve a large roast goose in advance by November 6th.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Pension Na Stodolci

And how about a combination of goose and fox? Don’t worry, it’s not a hunting catch, but a combination of excellent baked goose with honest Stodolecký lišák beer, which is only available here. The “wine” team will also find a classic combination here. We recommend taking advantage of the discounted menu package with accommodation and enjoying the feast to the last sip. Martin’s goose is served here from November 11th to 23rd.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Falkenštejn Brewery

Chef René Vokurka has prepared a fine goose menu for this year. Soup and several other goose specialties as main courses, combined with craft beer, always guarantee a great gastronomic experience. Reserve your place between November 7th and 11th.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Resort Vysoká Lípa

A St. Martin’s menu has also been prepared at the new Vysoká Lípa Resort. Here you can look forward to pâté, kaldoun or pumpkin soup with chili, goose with raspberry cabbage and a hearty poppy seed cake with crumb and pumpkin macaroons. We recommend making a reservation at 732 688 656, the menu is served from November 7 to 16.

St. Martin’s Day menu

Kocour Brewery

Go on a gourmet experience at the Kocour Brewery! From November 8th to 11th, you can enjoy delicious goose specialties and honest craft beer. Come and taste the delicacies that are worth it!

St. Martin’s Day menu

Restaurant Kocanda

During the St. Martin’s Day celebrations, women in traditional costumes will welcome you at the Kocanda Restaurant in Děčín. Come and enjoy the atmosphere that combines tradition with taste from November 7th to 11th.