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Over the past decade there have been ugly rumors spread about the gastronomic reputation of this city in the heart of the Old continent. And truly there was nothing to remember about Prague's restaurants, unless you were a hot dog connoisseur searching for new presentations or flavors, or perhaps the never- ending tables of dumplings drowning in thick brown stew. The motherland of ‘goulash s knedlíky’ eventually became populated with a more sophisticated crowd and the outbreak of the nouveau cuisine was ready to begin. Nowadays you can find some of the most progressive restaurants in this melting pot of the latest fusion trends and traditional recipes. Progressive as these restaurants may be, though, Prague is still maturing in terms of ‘fine dining’ and many restaurants still serve bowls of thick goulash waiting to be devoured. While you take an evening stroll through the magnificent Old Town on its cobblestone lanes, you can easily pop into a traditional Italian trattoria without any worries, or spoil yourself in an exclusive French restaurant serving absolutely scrumptious foie Gras, almost rivaling high-class restaurants in France. Ranging in variety from traditional Asian eateries, Southeast Asian fusion restaurants, traditional Greek gyros stands, to Japanese and Korean sushi houses, you can try a large choice of international cuisines and spoil yourself with the newest trends in modern gourmet dining. The interiors of the majority of restaurants have been renovated mostly in the Baroque and Art Nouveau styles, but many newcomers are following the latest trends in interior design. You can even try an Icelandic or Gothic restaurant in this newly established Mecca of true gourmets. And let us not forget Czech food, the finest establishments update basics and draw on worldly flavors to create a special kind of continental fusion cuisine with fine ingredients from all over Europe, while finding bohemian inspiration in classic recipes to prove the beauty of centuries old Czech fare. The renowned Italian restaurant Allegro in Prague's Four Seasons Hotel was recently awarded the first Michelin star in Eastern Europe, proving that Prague is making all the right moves towards the exceptional European standard of fine dining... Our Apartments in Prague in the Old Town and Malá Strana.

 
Fine Dining in Prague

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Flambee | Sea Bass

Flambée

Once inside Flambée, a popular restaurant among international VIPs and a holder of the prestigious Moet Chandon Dom Perignon award, you are gently embraced by the exposed stonewalls of the dining area as the smartly dressed waiters guide you to your table. The dining area is situated in an impressive Romanesque and Late Gothic vault dating back to the 11th century that has been meticulously renovated and richly decorated and even...

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V Zatisi | Prague | Old Town

V Zatisi

The V Zatisi restaurant is a refreshing and contemporary alternative to the predominantly classical settings of fine dining establishments in Prague. A famous Czech designer combined this traditional location with a variety of contemporary forms to create a pleasant atmosphere. The interior features bold use of shape and color and is complete with plaster flowers, flying candles, gradient illumination and still pictures;...

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Coda | Prague Fine Dining | Fresh Fish

Coda

Coda restaurant in the Aria Hotel is an excellent option for those unwilling to make a compromise when it comes to dining. David Sasek, the Chef of Coda, is not willing to make a compromise either. He commonly uses the Sous Vide method of preparing meat under a vacuum which lets the meat retain its original flavors and gives it a unique tenderness; this is attained by warming the meat for a long time (sometimes for more than a day)...

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Essensia Restaurant | Fine Cuisine

Essensia Restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental infused fresh culinary ideas and has spiced up fine dining in Prague. Essensia is located on the ground level of the Mandarin Hotel in Prague. The whole complex is a restored medieval monastery; henceforth it breathes as a historical spirit while impeccably combining far eastern elements for an exquisite setting. The service is as good as one can expect; the staff is friendly and pays great attention to details...

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U Maliru | Prague Fine Dining

U Maliru

Located in picturesque Mala Strana, not five minutes from the famous Charles Bridge, on an equally picturesque and tranquil square is the U Maliru Restaurant. Serving fine French cuisine, U Maliru was one of the first fine dining establishments to open in Prague and has kept the reputation of being one of the best. U Maliru is the perfect place to take your loved one for a romantic candlelit meal they will never forget. The interior...

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Mlynec | Prague | Fine Cuisine

Mlynec

Classical elegance combined with a breathtaking view of Charles Bridge and its Old Town Tower makes for an unforgettable dining experience in Prague. Mlynec has the first and only Chef in the Czech Republic with the Michelin Bibendum award. Did we mention he received it three times? The menu ranges from Japanese and Indian to French and Italian with several Czech favorites as well. The menu is an innovative twist on traditional...

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Shiso | Prague Fine Dining

Restaurant Shiso at LS Members' Club

The stylish Restaurant Shiso, situated in Prague’s first members‘ only club, (the LS Club-the embodiment of luxury and class), is located off a cobblestone lane in the middle of picturesque Old Town. The LS Club is the new select design location for Prague’s business and entertainment elite to relax, dine and talk business if they wish. LS Club is to be more than a club; it wishes to be a space, a lifestyle, and...

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Palffy Palac | Prague Fine Dining

Palffy Palac

An intimate and secluded restaurant located in an 18th century Baroque palace. This restaurant is located on the first floor and cannot be seen from outside giving it a very cozy and private atmosphere. The experience begins even before you enter the restaurant as you stroll down the little cobblestone street with Prague Castle overshadowing the entire area; notice the majestic complex, you are truly miniature next to such grandeur....

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Le Grill Restaurant | Prague

Le Grill Restaurant at Kempinski Hybernska Prague Hotel

One reason to think that Prague is gaining back its reputation as the European capital of culture, the reputation that was unfortunately lost during the five decades of totalitarian governments, is that a new luxurious hotel of the legendary Kempinski hotel chain was opened in Prague in October 2008. The other reason to think that those dark ages are finally over and forgotten is that part of this hotel is a brand new restaurant led...

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Sasazu | Photo by Dolce Vita

SaSaZu Restaurant

The SaSaZu restaurant is a new discovery in the gastronomical scene of the golden city of Prague. And it must be said that this discovery is quite extraordinary, since this restaurant serves South-East Asian cuisine and therefore gives you the opportunity to taste the authentic and exotic flavors of Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and other countries from that region in the stylish and genuine environment of this Prague restaurant. The...

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Celeste | Dolce Vita Photo | Praha

Celeste Restaurant & Bar

Located in the famous Dancing House-also known as the Fred and Ginger House, on the top two floors is the Celeste Restaurant & Bar. Celeste Restaurant & Bar, sister restaurant of Celeste Bistro, offers fine French cuisine on the top two floors of an unrivalled modern building;...

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Aromi | Prague Fine Dining

Aromi - Enoteca Con Cucina

Riccardo Lucque, an Italian chef with rich international experience in Manhattan and London, opened the Aromi Enoteca Con Cucina restaurant in 2005. In accordance with its motto "simplicity, tradition and passion" this restaurant offers to the inhabitants of Prague as well as the visitors, a unique opportunity to taste authentic and delicious Italian cuisine with emphasis on seafood. The interior also respects the above-mentioned...

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La Finestra in Cucina

The recently opened La Finestra in Cucina restaurant is a younger sibling of the popular Aromi-Enoteca Con Cucina restaurant and the Aromi-la Bottega shop. These two fine establishments are the masterminds of Riccardo Lucque, an Italian chef with extensive international experience...

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CzecHouse | Prague Fine Dining

CzecHouse Grill & Rotisserie

"Tradition today" is the motto of CzecHouse Grill & Rotisserie, a dynamic non-smoking eatery set in the Prague Hilton Hotel but open to any one keen on exceptional food. To keep tradition alive it is necessary to find the right balance between innovative approaches and traditional recipes and cooking methods, the Chef of CzecHouse Peter De Smedt seems to be fully aware of this uneasy task and manages to deliver with...

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Villa Richter | Prague Fine Dining

Villa Richter

Located on an ancient mass of bedrock close to the grand Prague Castle is the lovely Neo Classicist Villa Richter, which features three restaurants. Built in the 1930s by architect Josef Peschka, the villa overlooks the city of Prague and St. Wenceslas Vineyard and provides incomparable views of Lesser Town, Old Town, New Town and the winding snake like Vltava River. St. Wenceslas Vineyard dates back to the 10th century A.D. and has...

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Sarah Bernhardt | Prague Fine Dining | Interior

Sarah Bernhardt Restaurant

Sarah Bernhardt was a popular French actress and singer whose fame peaked in the last third of the nineteenth century and consequently made Alfons Mucha, the talented Czech artist, famous. The atmosphere of this time period is skillfully resembled by the interior of this restaurant bearing the beautiful actress's name. The restaurant is situated in the...

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Le Terroir | Prague

Le Terroir

Wine production has a tradition almost as long as is the history of our civilization. The first evidence of it goes back to 4000 BC in ancient Egypt. Since then, however, human experience, wisdom and developing technologies have greatly refined and perfected the resulting product. Some of the finest samples of this drink of gods can be ordered in Le Terroir, a unique restaurant in the Old Town of Prague created by true wine lovers,...

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La Rotonde | Prague Fine Dining | Interior

La Rotonde in Hotel Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel

The Alcron hotel is considered to be a synonym for excellent food by many Czechs. This is clearly no coincidence. Located in the near vicinity of Wenceslas Square right in the center of Prague, this legendary hotel hosts a few restaurants, one of them being an Art Deco gem, La Rotonde. Its unique circular design (yes, resembling a rotunda), stylish interior as well as a varied menu, might be the reasons why this restaurant has repeatedly...

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Buddha-Bar | Prague | Fine Dining and Bar

Buddha-Bar

Located in Old Town, a legendary Buddha-Bar now graces the cobblestone streets, bringing to Prague an attractive combination of exotic and mysterious atmosphere of Asia, French colonialism and modern technologies. The mystical bi-level restaurant and bar adorned in rich reds and golds, gorgeous fabrics, dimly lit chandeliers and a giant resin Buddha overlooking it all, is the perfect place to escape from the norm and try tempting...

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Allegro | Prague | Old Town

Allegro Restaurant at the Four Seasons

Named the best restaurant in the Czech Republic by several sources two years in a row and the only recipient of a Michelin Star in the Czech Republic, Allegro Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel is an exquisite eatery that features a traditional setting with windows overlooking Lesser Town and Prague Castle. The wooden interior with its superb furniture is reminiscent of old days. The atmosphere during lunchtime is quite formal while...

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Hilton Prague Old Town | Dining

Zinc Restaurant

Zinc Restaurant, located in the Hilton Old Prague Hotel in the immediate vicinity of Namesti Republiky, will impress you by its minimalist interior inspired by the fascinating works of Czech Cubist architects. The elegant simplicity of the design will let you focus on the most powerful weapon from the arsenal of this restaurant: the varied selection of delicious meals prepared by a highly professional team of cooks under Executive...

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Le Papillon | Prague | Fine Cuisine

Le Papillon at Le Palais Hotel Praha

Situated in an impressive Belle Epoque building is the award winning five star Le Palais Hotel and restaurant located in the whimsical Prague quarter of Zvonarka. Le Papillon restaurant offers the highest quality international and Czech cuisine in a stylish interior. The creative mind behind this culinary oasis belongs to a man with plenty of international experience and a great love of cooking, Chef Radek Subrt. Under the leadership...

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Gourmet Club | Prague Fine Dining

Gourmet Club at Palace Hotel

The beautiful Art Nouveau Palace Hotel, one of the first 5 star hotels in Prague, is located just a few steps from Wenceslas square. The hotel has been offering high quality services to customers like Josephine Baker, Ema Destinova, Enrico Caruso, Louis Armstrong and Bob Dylan for more than a hundred years. Gourmet Club, an award-winning restaurant located in this hotel has certainly been responsible for at least part of the reputation...

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La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise

La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise

La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise is one of the newest restaurants belonging to the Ambiente chain. This gourmet restaurant serves 7 courses in one delicious extravagant feast, selected from a choice of three possible menus. Go Boheme Traditionelle and try old style Czech classics refined and renewed by modern techniques, or try the Continental menu. Or perhaps the Boheme Bourgeoisie menu, which consists of Czech inspired...

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Hegetova Cihelna | Prague Fine Dining | Prague's Finest View

Hergetova Cihelna

Fine dining with some of the best views in Prague, this restaurant is located in Lesser Town right on the riverbank. It offers breathtaking views of Charles Bridge and Old Town. The terrace is a real treat during spring and summer; dining under the stars with Charles Bridge embracing and connecting the two riverbanks is simply unforgettable. The interior is a subtle blend of traditional architecture with contemporary fittings. Designer...

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La Provence | Prague Fine Dining

La Provence

No lover of French cuisine should miss La Provence, a fine dining establishment located next to St. Jacob's church, just a few steps from Old Town Square in the heart of Prague's Old Town. Take a step from the cobblestone street and discover the rich interior of the ground floor of La Provence, which will remind you of a traditional Parisian Brasserie with the impressive wood paneling with lyrical French-style decorative paintings,...

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Kampa Park | Prague FIne Dining

Kampa Park

On a small peninsula jutting over the Vltava River, one of the most amazing locations in Prague, sits the famous Kampa Park restaurant. Hollywood actors, world-famous musicians and personalities have been blown away by the creative fusion and the extravagant menu with its impressive selection of international dishes. The Olive Oil Poached Halibut served with black truffles, crispy bacon, and mashed potatoes with French mustard and...

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Barock | Prague Fine Dining

Barock

Located on fashionable Pařížská Street is Barock, a famous Prague restaurant and lounge. Long been considered one of the best establishments in Prague, Barock is the culinary place to be seen. Adorning the walls are massive photographs of gorgeous supermodels, although some will tell you that these beautiful creatures are often seen socializing at Barock - you never know who will be sitting next to you. The bright...

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Brasserie Pravda | Interior

Brasserie Pravda

Situated on elegant Pařížská Street close to the world famous Old Town Square and located in a gorgeously renovated Art Nouveau building, is the equally elegant Brasserie Pravda. This well-known, cosmopolitan Prague establishment features a sleek, attractive interior and is famous for offering delicate international culinary specialties served by a professional, friendly staff. Brasserie Pravda attracts celebrities from all around...

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Bellevue | Prague Fine Dining | Interior

Bellevue

As the sun sets and the sky turns a fiery red, the view through the front windows of Bellevue restaurant displays a masterful composition; the glimmering Vltava river flowing gently under the astonishing Charles Bridge, crowned above by the majestic Prague Castle. The glass enclosed terrace, overlooking the small garden is also a special delight. The inside is glamorously designed by Bara Hamplova and Rony Plesl. The service is discreet,...

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Divinis | Prague Fine Dining

Divinis

Divinis is a cozy intimate restaurant serving excellent Northern Italian cuisine and top-notch wines. The menu is small, but prominent Czech Chef Zdeněk Pohlreich, who uses only fresh imported ingredients from the sun-drenched Mediterranean, makes the dishes expertly and with love. Aside from the seasonal main menu, which features among other delicious delicacies Grilled Venison with squash Caponata, Braised Veal with Marsala wine...

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Svata Klara Restaurant | Prague

Svata Klara Restaurant

Svata Klara Restaurant, or Saint Klara restaurant is located in the pretty residential and leafy area of Troja, home to Troja Chateau, Prague Zoo and the Botanic Gardens. Although it is situated outside of the tourist center, Saint Klara restaurant is worth visiting for many reasons, the first of these reasons being that the restaurant is in a cave! And if that isn’t exciting enough, then think of the tasty traditional Czech...

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Amici Miei | Prague Fine Dining

Amici Miei

Located in the heart of Old Town in the gorgeous Jewish Quarter is Amici Miei, a warm and inviting establishment that beckons you to enjoy fine and authentic Italian food and fine wine. Amici Miei uses only the highest quality, freshest ingredients, promising healthy, light cuisine. The staff at Amici Miei takes special care to ensure that every small detail of your dining experience is perfect, so you will return time and time again...

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Celeste Bistro | Fine Dining

Celeste Bistro

Celeste Bistro is a newly opened restaurant located in the gorgeous setting of the Jewish Quarter in Prague’s Old Town. Sister restaurant to Celeste Restaurant & Bar situated in New Town in the famous Dancing House, Celeste Bistro features the same quality and French cuisine concept. The interior boasts a minimalistic design, earthy tones and...

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La Veranda | Prague Fine Dining

La Veranda

La Veranda is a restaurant fully aware of its responsibilities. Apart from being responsible for providing its customers with excellent service and food that is not only delicious but also healthy, La Veranda, as any 21st century restaurant should, clearly feels responsible for supporting quality suppliers. Therefore most of the products used to prepare food are bought directly from small (some of them organic farms) Czech farms in...

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Casa Andina | Prague | Interior

Casa Andina

Although foreign visitors sometimes complain that dining options in Prague are not sufficiently varied, this problem seems to be luckily becoming more and more a thing of the past. One of the new restaurants highlighting the variety of dining options in Prague is the scrumptious Casa Andina. This eatery is located right in heart of Old Town and offers good quality Peruvian meals at reasonable prices. Of course, with exotic style restaurants,...

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Belcredi | Exterior at Night

Letenský zámeček

In 1715, count Frantisek von Valdstejn loved the views of the glorious center of Prague from the fields of Letna Park so much that he decided to have there built the Belvedere folly. Unfortunately, only 30 years later the building was blown up by the French invaders and then rebuilt elsewhere. Nowadays, you can enjoy the same fascinating views from the windows of the Letensky zamecek. Letensky zamecek, or The Letna chateau features...

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Parnas | Prague Fine Dining in Old Town

Parnas

Dine in candlelight with the majestic Prague Castle, the flowing, winding Vltava River and the mesmerizing Gothic Charles Bridge as the romantic backdrop to your fine dinner. Parnas Restaurant is part of the Café Slavia complex and is located in the magical Old Town quarter of Prague. Parnas restaurant offers tasty Czech and international cuisine as well as flambéed...

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La Vita e Bella | Prague

La Vita e Bella

If the name of this restaurant is true, life is beautiful. You will certainly feel this way when the staff of this restaurant takes you on a culinary expedition across different regions of Italy and will show you that what is hidden under the term Italian cuisine, it is much more varied than you had expected. What is more, all this exciting exploration will be possible without leaving the streets of the Old town of Prague. The extensive...

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Pod Kridlem Noci | The Dark Floor

Pod Kridlem Noci

A unique experience awaits in the heart of Prague. The restaurant Pod Kridlem Noci (loosely translated to under the wings of night) specializes in a new type of dining. First designed to employ blind people and others with slight handicaps, the idea blossomed in Zurich in 1999. A novel idea, dining in the dark, how would you see to eat your dinner? This idea grew and now dining in absolute darkness has captured the heart of many Europeans...

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Francouzska Restaurace at the Municipal House

Obecni dum (Municipal House), which is soon to celebrate 100 years from its opening, is an Art Nouveau building of fascinating beauty which can be found on the corner of the U Obecniho domu street and the Na Prikope Boulevard and which often hosts concerts, exhibitions, congresses and other social events. The ground floor of this beautiful building hosts...

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Fluidum | Vinohrady Fine Dining

Fluidum

It is often emphasized that Mediterranean cuisine is both delicious and good for you since it is not too rich or heavy. Since 2005 it has been possible to experience this combination right in the heart of the beautiful Prague quarter of Vinohrady. In the vicinity of the architectural masterpiece of Joze Plecnik, the Church of the Most...

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The Sushi Bar | Prague Fine Dining

The Sushi Bar

The best sushi restaurant in the Czech Republic! Located next door to a seafood shop, this small restaurant has been serving freshly prepared sushi of all varieties since 1999. The interior is simple and carefully designed. A wooden floor and pale green walls give the small room a feeling of spaciousness complemented by light. The sushi selection is first-rate by Central European and includes Nigiri, Maki, Temaki and Sashimi sushi,...

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Rybi Trh | Seafood

Rybi Trh

The interior of this prestigious seafood restaurant is stylish and modern. The aquatic theme extends throughout the interior with an introduction of several large aquarium tanks full of exotic tropical fish. All the colorful treasures of the deep are impressively presented before your eyes as you enter. They are gathered from the four corners of the world by innumerable fisherman, brought to shore, painstakingly packed and flown in...

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Ada | Prague Fine Dining

ADA Restaurant in Hotel Hoffmeister

Located directly under the majestic Prague Castle among the historical palaces of Mala Strana (The Lesser Town), it is no coincidence that ADA Restaurant has had the honor to host many monarchs and presidents from all around the world including Queen Elizabeth II, Boris Jelcin and Vaclav Havel, to name a few. The team of cooks under the leadership of chef Miroslav Kalina prepares top quality international cuisine and has lately been...

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Sahara Cafe | Prague Fine Dining | Table Setting

Sahara Café

Further away from the buzzing city center, in the classical residential quarter of Vinohrady, you can find tranquility, excellent service and a sophisticated twist on the Middle Eastern style. Sahara cafe is an upscale establishment with huge windows and a wealth of natural light. The furniture is sleek yet comfortable with the occasional use of potted plants, pillows and sculptures. Sahara Cafe plays dreamy melodic music for a truly...

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Ristorante Pagana | Prague Fine Dining

Ristorante Pagana

One of the things that might strike you about Prague is how popular Italian food is; there is quite literally, a pizzeria on almost every corner. Unfortunately, the quality is often quite poor and in nine out of ten cases the food offered should really be called Czech-Italian instead of traditional Italian. It is therefore always a pleasant surprise to discover a true original in a deep sea of bad replicas, a real Italian restaurant...

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Le Saint Jacques

Located a few steps from lovely Old Town Square, le Saint Jacques is an intimate candlelit restaurant with a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Opened 10 years ago, the restaurant is a family run establishment with a reputation for serving fresh food with an innovative and diverse menu. The cuisine served is inspired by the scents and flavors of the French countryside, some offerings include, pates, filet Mignon, Chateaubriand, Coquilles...

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