In Parnas different worlds have always come together; artists met intellectuals, bohemians rubbed shoulders with those from the world of politics while the establishment caught up with the underground. Czech bohemians have shaken hands here ever since the year 1902, when Parnas was a part of the Velka Slavie cafe. It has, since becoming a restaurant in 1932, hosted numerous receptions for governments across Europe.
After the war Parnas’ guests included many of the world’s foremost filmmakers who came to Prague to study or lecture at FAMU which has it premises in the same building. In 1977 Parnas became the only professional jazz club in Prague, the leading socialists were then replaced by Prague’s intellectual underground.
We, the Kincl family began coming here in the 1990’s when Parnas was still legendary. We celebrated our birthdays here, asked for our wives hands in marriage as well as conducting business. When we learnt that Parnas, no longer prospering, was to be turned into a bistro by its operator, we made the decision to return Parnas where we felt it belongs, Since October 2019, Parnas has been a family restaurant according to our concept. Gastronomic excellence and a first-class service are provided by professionals who share our enthusiasm for the vision we have set out. Without them, it would be impossible.
It will make us very happy when you visit us. For an unforgettable dinner, a business meeting or a family lunch or to celebrate one of the important milestones in your lives. We look forward to welcoming you.