"Brno's Michelin-listed kitchen: Tomas Reger's modern-European cooking and Jan Liska's award-winning bar, at prices that flatter the city."
About Element
Element Bar & Restaurant sits at Behounska 108/7 in central Brno and entered the Michelin Guide for the Czech Republic in 2026 as a recommended, or Selected, restaurant, with no star but a place the inspectors single out. It was founded by head chef Tomas Reger and bartender Jan Liska, who pair a modern-European kitchen with one of the country's most decorated cocktail bars.
The result is both a serious restaurant and a destination bar, an unusual double act for Brno, where the cooking and the drinks are given equal billing.
The Kitchen
Reger cooks modern European with Czech accents and a global streak: deer carpaccio, pork belly with crispy skin, and pumpkin gnocchi are the plates reviewers come back for, alongside detours such as arancini and baba ganoush. A-la-carte main courses run roughly 210 to 620 koruna, and a longer tasting menu with wine pairing is offered for a fuller evening.
Alongside the food, the bar by champion bartender Jan Liska is a draw in its own right, and the cocktails are built to match the plates. For the wider field see the Brno dining guide and other modern-European tables.
The Room
The room is contemporary and bar-led, busy and sociable rather than formal and hushed, and the counter is as much a draw as the tables. Central Brno puts it within walking distance of the old town, which makes it an easy choice before or after an evening out. Service is relaxed and informed, equally at home with a tasting menu or a round of cocktails.
What to Order
Start with the deer carpaccio, make the pork belly with crispy skin your main, and take the tasting menu if you want the full range of the kitchen. Pair with one of Jan Liska's cocktails, which are the reason many locals come through the door. For more options, see the fine-dining picks across the city.
Best for a First Date or Celebration
Element suits a first date or a small celebration: a central, lively room where the award-winning bar carries the early conversation and the kitchen holds up the meal. See more first-date tables and the Brno dining guide.
Not for
Not for a traditional Czech-tavern night or a silent tasting temple, Element is a busy, bar-led modern-European room, and the cocktail program is as much the draw as the kitchen.
Frequently Asked
Is Element in Brno worth it?
Yes, on its own terms. Element entered the Michelin Guide for the Czech Republic in 2026 as a Selected restaurant, founded by head chef Tomas Reger and champion bartender Jan Liska. The kitchen cooks modern European, with deer carpaccio and pork belly among the standouts, while the bar is one of the most decorated in the country. Main courses run about 210 to 620 koruna, which is strong value for the quality.
Where is Element in Brno?
Element Bar & Restaurant is at Behounska 108/7 in the centre of Brno, within walking distance of the old town and Freedom Square. The address makes it easy to fold into an evening out, and the room works equally well for dinner or for drinks at the bar. It is the modern-European and cocktail option in a city better known for traditional Czech taverns.
What does it cost to eat at Element?
Element is mid-market by big-city standards: a-la-carte main courses run roughly 210 to 620 koruna, and a longer tasting menu with wine pairing is offered for a fuller evening. One reviewer reported around 100 euros for an anniversary dinner for two with drinks. The cocktail bar adds to the bill but is part of the appeal, and the overall value is high for Michelin-listed cooking.
What should I order at Element?
Order the deer carpaccio to start and the pork belly with crispy skin as a main, the two plates reviewers single out, or take the tasting menu for the full range. Pair with a cocktail from Jan Liska's award-winning bar. For more of the city's tables, see the Brno dining guide.
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Practical Information
AddressBehounska 108/7, Brno
CuisineModern European
SignaturePork belly with crispy skin
PriceMains 210 to 620 koruna
ChefTomas Reger (co-founder)
BarJan Liska (champion bartender)
RecognitionMichelin Guide, Selected, 2026
