Eating and Shopping in Lesser Town
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Artisan Restaurant & Cafe
Located at the bottom of the leafy, lush Petrin Hill is the brand new establishment, Artisan Restaurant & Café. This little hidden non-smoking gem is an intimate and comfortable place to spend a romantic candlelit evening with a loved one and a perfect place for a 2 or 3-course business lunch starting at only 95 CZK. The location is beneficial as you can sample the delicious varieties of lovingly prepared food and then continue your relaxing evening...
At the Seven Swabians
Located in between the magnificent Prague Castle district and the whimsical district of Lesser Town is the themed restaurant At the Seven Swabians. Enter this magical place and be transported back in time to 1493! It is an intriguing time indeed with the Hussite and the Hungarian wars in the past and a new peaceful time in Bohemia awakening. This little corner of the Bohemian world is of course all merriment and peacefulness for it is a medieval tavern,...
Bar Bar
Located in magical Mala Strana, Bar Bar is a cellar bar serving very affordable food and drinks. The interior features paintings, photography and drawings from local artists that change about every month and permanent shadow boxes made from old TVs, housing strange fantastic creatures eating pasta, watching TV and doing other dinnertime things. Bar Bar's menu ranges from international cuisine to Czech specialties to various types of sweet and savory...
Cafe de Paris
Located in romantic Mala Strana, or the Lesser Quarter, Cafe de Paris is a wonderful find. Cozy and intimate, this family run Parisian brasserie is located on the lovely Maltese Square and features al fresco dining during the mild months. The French interior is simply pleasing with wooden chairs, large windows, plants and French posters depicting the feline (every French establishment must have the famous Tournee de Chat Noir advertisement poster...
Cafe Lounge
In the quiet residential street of Plaska is the newly opened Café Lounge at the Hunger Wall Residence, a warm and lovely café and restaurant where you can easily spend hours sipping gorgeous international and Czech wines and tasting delicious starters and tapas such as the marinated Greek olives and the pretzel sticks served with a spicy garlic foam dip, hot savory soups, fresh crisp salads and hearty sandwiches. Café Lounge features a perfect Caesar...
Cafe Savoy
This stunning cafe is located on the western riverbank, not far from Kampa Island and just across the street from Lesser Town. As a monument to Prague`s rich history, this airy and open cafe is a great place to relax and breathe in the aroma of the past. Situated on the ground floor of a fin de siecle building, this cafe has been around since 1893. Once a decadent coffeehouse, the Savoy was a favorite smoky haunt in the era after the Velvet Revolution,...
Cantina
This is a step south of the border, Mariachi music and Latino classics echo through the reasonably priced, bright yellow space, which caters to a trendy crowd of young professionals and expats craving zesty Mexican cuisine. Brazilian coffee bean sacks cover the ceiling while neon Mexican beer signs, neon cacti, colorful sombreros and pictures of the Mexican rodeo complement the numerous Aztec figures dotted around the place. Usually busy, the combination...
Coda
One of the best Prague fine dining restaurants, Coda restaurant in the Aria Hotel in the heart of Prague in Malá Strana, 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...
Cukr Kava Limonada
This cafe is as interesting as its name (Sugar, Coffee, Lemonade). Nestled in the Baroque Lesser Town, this establishment is an ideal place to wind down after sightseeing or grab a bite to eat on your lunch break. It has a very warm and inviting atmosphere with wooden elements such as the painted wooden ceiling and wooden floors. The interior is a pleasant blend of the traditional with contemporary elements added in, such as modern furniture pieces...
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 Oriental 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 to create...
Gloria Jean's
Following the success of the trendy Starbucks coffeehouses that are springing up all over Prague, an Australian Gloria Jean’s coffeehouse has now moved into the Czech capital. Gloria Jean’s is conveniently located next to the Malostranska Metro and tram stop, perfect for that cup of coffee to go or to sit and relax with a tasty cup of Joe after a long sightseeing adventure. Appealing both to tourists and locals, Gloria Jean’s offers...
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 lamps complement...
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 vegetable foam is...
Konírna Restaurant
Located in the lovely Lesser Town district of Prague and situated on the beautiful Maltézské Square close to world famous Charles Bridge, is the splendid Konírna Restaurant. The restaurant has a long history since it is located in the place of a former inn founded in 1771 while the left side of the building (now the Konirna beer hall) used to be a horse stable. This 240-seat restaurant that consists of a salon, a Medieval cellar, a brasserie...
Malostranská Beseda – Café and Pilsner Urquell Restaurant
Located on the ground floor of the Malostranská Beseda are two fine establishments, the Malostranská Beseda Pilsner Urquell Restaurant and the Malostranská Beseda Café. Malostranská Beseda, an important historic cultural center has been meticulously and sensitively renovated with the old concept of the house in mind and the developers of this new culture house have definitely captured the spirit and atmosphere. The Malostranská Beseda restaurant,...
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. As you enter...
Restaurants in Hotel Hoffmeister
In the Hotel Hoffmeister complex complete with the Lily Wellness & Spa Center, located directly under the majestic Prague Castle among the historical palaces of Mala Strana (The Lesser Town), there are two restaurants – ADA and RIA. It is therefore no coincidence that many monarchs and presidents from all around the world including Queen Elizabeth II, Boris Jelcin and Vaclav Havel, to name a few, dined here. The team of cooks in the ADA...
Sovovy mlýny Restaurant
Sovovy mlýny restaurant is located on Prague's Kampa Island, one of the most beautiful areas in the city on the shore of the Vltava River. You can enjoy not only delicious international cuisine with some Czech dishes on the menu here, but in summer and on warmer days throughout the rest of the year also beautiful views of the river, the Charles Bridge and other architectural gems of the capital city from the restaurant’s terrace. The restaurant...
Starbucks
Prague recently saw the opening of its first Starbucks, the global coffee phenomenon. Starbucks features a wide variety of coffee and treats, standard around the world, ideal for visitors not wanting to experiment and who long for their accustomed taste of Starbucks Coffee. The first Starbucks opened in a beautifully restored building, situated on Lesser Town Square under the Prague Castle. Service is efficient, professional and friendly. With several...
The Monastery Restaurant at the Augustine Hotel
Located in the heart of Prague’s Lesser Town is the Monastery Restaurant, situated in the world-renowned Augustine Hotel. Monastery Restaurant has recently been awarded third top restaurant by Euro’s Top 50 restaurants in Prague 2009. The spacious and elegant restaurant is housed in a glass covered courtyard and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner providing a light and airy space for breakfast and lunch and a romantic quiet location...
U Malého Glena
U Malého Glena is located in the magical area of Lesser Town and is one of the most popular bars in Prague. This establishment which has been in existence since 1995 is very popular for many reasons, the most popular reasons being the different types of beer offered and the jazz and blues music that pumps through the cool underground bar into the early hours of the morning. U Malého Glena features two floors, the first floor opens at 10 a.m. and serves...
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 is gorgeous, complete...
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 been recently...
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