As you might have noticed, the number of authentic Italian and Czech inspired Italian restaurants in Prague is not exactly small, however, we predict that Aldente Trattoria Italiana with its affordable dishes of simple delicacy presented in a menu that changes every 14 days and its warm and friendly atmosphere will win your heart. Designed in the traditional Italian rural style with checkered table clothes and colorfully decorated dishes, Aldente...
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 breakfast and...
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 to Amici Miei....
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...
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 interior is a pleasant blend of eclectic...
Located in New Town and opened in February 2009, Boem is a wonderful establishment featuring authentic, flavorful Macedonian food. As you make your way past the unassuming façade you will find yourself in a pretty courtyard, perfect for a calm lunch or a romantic dinner during the summer months in Prague. The quiet courtyard is a welcome haven from the bustling city, as is the main indoor room with its simple décor of wood and brick elements and warm...
Located in bustling New Town close to Wenceslas Square, St. Longin Rotunda (one of the oldest buildings in the city of Prague) and the pretty St. Stephan Church is the popular Bresto Wine Bar & Café. Bresto specializes in two things, wine and coffee. The establishment offers a wide assortment of the best international wines including the drink of the gods from France, Italy, Chile, Argentina, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, 13 types of international...
Located in New Town and active with the Czech Republic for over 120 years the French Institute is indeed an institute in its own right with a library, a cinema, a gallery, a café, school and more. The perfect place for a Francophile or a French expat, the French institute feels French, especially the café which features a true Parisian atmosphere and offers coffees, hot chocolate, tea, wine, beer, hot and cold sandwiches and much more including pains...
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...
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...
This grand Art Nouveau establishment has greeted many distinguished figures, Kafka and Einstein among a few. The grand staircase will lead you to the first floor where you will be stunned by the impressive interior with its dominant red color, abundance of open space, large windows and classic setting. Cafe Louvre was closed during the Communist regime as it was perceived as too decadent and free spirited. It reopened after the Velvet Revolution with...
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; the restaurant features luxury modern décor, a summer terrace and wonderful views of Prague Castle, the Vltava River and the red rooftops of the Littler Quarter. The...
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...
The Cowboys restaurant has been stylishly retrofitted in a spacious 17th century cellar in the whimsical historic Mala Strana section of the city. The vaulted ceilings and wooden decor contribute to the elegance of the space, mixing with the fresh and trendy style leaving a sophisticated yet casual impression. Leather and cow pattern upholstery provide very comfortable seating in a modern open environment. Billed as offering the biggest, best and...
Located on a quiet residential street in Prague 6 is Da Emanuel, one of Prague’s hidden gems that serves some of the best Italian cuisine the city has to offer. The nautical interior, inspired by owner Emanuele Ridi’s childhood in Elba, is an intimate space complete with a brick vaulted ceiling, small cozy tables and al fresco seating on the quiet street. Once you sit down at this attractive establishment you will be treated to a bread...
Located in a residential and hilly area in Prague 5 is the Folklore Garden. Situated in a gorgeous renovated brick mansion, the Folklore Garden is the best place to experience a Czech countryside atmosphere all the while never having left the center of Prague. The unforgettable dinner and folklore show is complete with traditional Czech cuisine, talented musicians and dancers wearing colorful costumes. The two and a half hour show will entertain and...
Conveniently located on lively Melantrichova Street, a winding cobblestone way that connects Old Town Square to Wenceslas Square is the attractive pizzeria and restaurant Funiculi Funicula. The intimate pizzeria boasts a lovely interior with antique looking walls, mirrors, black chandeliers, wooden ceiling beams, large open windows and comfortable seats; the decoration of the interior is a pretty combination of rustic and modern. There are also...
One of the best cafes in Prague is located in the Cubist House of the Black Madonna. The Grand Cafe Orient is in sync with the architectural style of the house and showcases the most elegant Cubist interior in the world. The cafe reopened in March 2005 after an extensive renovation based on black and white photographs, trying to reclaim the vibe and atmosphere of the cafe in 1912. The furniture and brass chandeliers are replicas based on the...
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...
If you are searching for a true Parisian brasserie in the heart of Prague, Chez Marcel is it. Operating in Prague since 1995, Chez Marcel has gained a popular reputation due to their efficient and friendly French speaking staff, authentic French fare (classic homemade pate, foie gras, escargot, duck confit with potatoes sarladaises, steak tartar, creme brulee, etc.) and affordable French wine, and a warm inviting atmosphere. The yellow walls showcase...
Located in the center of Prague’s historic Old Town in the charming Tyn courtyard full of bookstores, cafes, restaurants and more is Indian Jewel, the best Indian food establishment in Prague. Indian Jewel is regarded as the best Indian restaurant in Prague as it features an array of Indian delicacies from the mighty colorful subcontinent. India features a vast assortment of dishes and techniques from different regions and Indian Jewel does...
Jama, or The Hollow, opened its doors in 1994 and has been going strong ever since. Located close to Wenceslas Square, Jama is popular with locals and expatriates, but surprisingly not with tourists. This cellar bar is lively and fun with occasional live Jazz and Blues, cool music playing from the speakers, friendly service and an upbeat atmosphere. The walls are decorated with posters featuring Pop culture icons, musicians and famous movies. The...
Jet Set is a sleek city restaurant and bar in the hip city of Prague. Jet Set is located in Prague’s Anděl district close to a large multiplex cinema and shopping mall. Jet Set’s name should be a clear indication of the atmosphere and clientele of this chic bar. Jet Set is simply for the jet set crowd, a crowd of beautiful, youthful and intriguing clubbers who dress to impress and like to wine and dine with delicious food and mouthwatering...
Separated from the mainland of Mala Strana by the Certovka (Devil's Canal), leafy Kampa Island is a lovely place to spend your leisure time. The manmade island was the result of the narrow Certovka stream, dug to power water mills (a few of these mills still exist today). The name of the stream is rumored to be named after a nasty spirited woman who resided in a nearby home titled the Seven Devils and who also washed her dirty laundry in the stream....
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...
Kava Kava Kava operates two friendly neighborhood coffeehouses where comfort, prompt and friendly service and tasty coffee go hand in hand. One of them is in the city center in the quiet Platýz courtyard off of Narodni Street 37 opposite Tesco/My, while the other location is next to the Anděl metro station in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Smichov. Both locations boast outdoor seating and smoking and non-smoking sections. Kava Kava Kava serves...
KOGO has long been considered one of the best restaurants in Prague offering legendary service and delicious food, for these very reasons KOGO has expanded over the years and now features many restaurants including KOGO in Slovansky Dum, complete with a lovely outdoor garden, the KOGO restaurant at Albatross Golf Club, Kogo Kolowrat Palace and KOGO on Havelska Street, the original restaurant. The interiors of all of the KOGO restaurants are pretty...
If it sometimes seems as if all the restaurants and bars located around Old Town Square are extremely tourist-oriented, you should know about Kolkovna. When you happen to be in this area feeling thirsty for a glass of real Pilsner, try Kolkovna restaurant. This restaurant, the holder of the Prague 1 City Hall's award "The Best Pub" and of the title "The Best Czech and Slovak Pub" which was given to Kolkovna by the Prague Post weekly...
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...
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 by Marek Fichtner,...
Just 5 minutes drive from the Old Town, you will find Prague's and one of Europe's most luxurious 5 star experiences. Historical listed building from 1897 of the Hotel Le Palais Prague is decorated by the beautiful frescos of Ludek Marold, famous Bohemian painter. Today the 72 rooms & suites - Boutique hotel offers fine dining in Restaurant Le Papillon, 24 hours Lobby Bar and cozy library with open fireplace, unique holistic Pure Spa with over...
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 three restaurants...
The name of this restaurant means Lu harbor, and its atmosphere, interior and menu really do capture the essence of a lovely Mediterranean harbor. The unusually colorful and cheerful restaurant includes paintings of fishermen's boats on the walls, a friendly and helpful staff that make you feel at home, and a menu that offers mainly traditional Balkan cuisine with some inspiration from the other side of the Adriatic. Most meals in the menu are not...
Mon Ami is a family run restaurant with two locations in Zizkov and Vrsovice that serves delicious and authentic Balkan and Mediterranean cuisine. The interior of the restaurant is simple yet attractive with high ceilings, potted tropical plants and soft colors with the Vrsovice location boasting a large terrarium full of friendly turtles big and small. With an attractive setting, a warm staff and a large menu featuring authentic treats at affordable...
Noi serves authentic Thai food at very affordable prices in an attractive setting located in the very heart of Mala Strana. The Zen interior is pleasant and comfortable complete with leather and wooden furniture and decorated with statues of Buddha, candles and blooming orchids. At the back of the main room there is a big window through which you can observe the skillful hands of the Thai cooks. The washrooms are also original and women will surely...
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...
Pizzeria Grosseto is one of the most popular Italian food chains in Prague. Offering locations in Dejvice (the original location), Vinohrady (The interior is fun with a mural of Sienna on the walls and striped kelly green and navy blue Venetian poles to tie your gondola to), Pruhonice and Brumlovka, Pizzeria Grosseto covers a good amount of ground across the city. These popular restaurants are always packed for lunch and dinner and it is easy to see...
Planet Sushi, part of a large chain of about 50 restaurants in Central and Eastern Europe, runs two restaurants in Prague, one of them located in the bustling Andel district close to the popular shopping center Novy Smichov while the other one can be found in the city center on the popular shopping boulevard of Na Poříčí. Both restaurants serve yummy sushi in a comfortable clean setting complete with Czech servers dressed as Geishas. What's more,...
Located in Prague 6 is the Potrefená Husa-Dejvice. The second of the Potrefená Husa chain to open in Prague, the establishment of the restaurant is proof of the excellence of food, service and ambiance that the Husa name guarantees. The fully air-conditioned restaurant with free Wi-Fi is situated close to the wide avenues of Vítězné Náměstí on the corners of Terronská and Verdunská streets, the restaurant is situated in the same place where the famous...
The Restaurant at Bobsleigh Track - Prague, located on the top of the Bobsleigh Track is a family restaurant with tasty food and an extensive menu including pizzas, salads, grilled specialties, plus vegetarian meals; a friendly atmosphere, wonderful views of Prague, and an attractive natural setting as it is situated between the Machalka Vineyard and surrounding forests. The total capacity of the restaurant is 240, making it a perfect location for...
Ristorante Carmelita is a bustling restaurant located in Mala Strana on the main road, situated in a large building that features a warm and cozy cellar with a large pizza oven and a large fish tank, an airy upper floor with a bar and outdoor seating (weather permitting), making Carmelita a top choice when sightseeing in Lesser Town. The pizzeria is very popular with tourists and locals alike as the prices are quite low for the central area. The huge...
Do you wish to experience true Italian cuisine in the heart of Prague? Then you will certainly find what you are craving at the pizzeria and restaurant Ristorante Italiano Al Minuto. The pizzeria and restaurant is called Italian Restaurant At the Minute as it is situated in a protected house called the House at the Minute, known for its impressive Sgraffito façade and its former inhabitants. The building is located in the world famous Old...
Located in the residential area of Prague 9 is the wonderful Ristorante Prosecco, a brand new establishment where you can sample delicious Italian cuisine from all different regions of Italy under the supervision of executive chef Dušan Jakubec, sous-chef Petr Bednář and their team of collaborators. The interior of the restaurant was inspired by the beauty of the Tuscan countryside in combination with modern architecture, and features contradicting...
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 daily to fulfill...
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 relaxing experience....
Located in the hip residential quarter of Zizkov, just a few tram stops from the city center, is the bustling Sklep Restaurant. Serving traditional Czech food, fresh seafood and international dishes in a cozy setting, the restaurant is immensely popular with locals and expats and is very nearly full for every lunch rush and each happening night of the week. Sklep, which translates to Cellar, offers many different dining settings for you to choose...
The SoKool bar & restaurant is located in the peaceful residential quarter of Vinohrady on the edge of the large Riegrovy sady park in the building of Sokol - the local YMCA. The new elegant interior of the restaurant is a result of a recent meticulous reconstruction of the hideous former Communist-era restaurant. SoKool has a capacity of about 70 people plus opens a pretty terrace in the summer with a view of Art Nouveau Vinohrady. If you happen...
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...
Perched atop the city part of the Strahov Monastery compound and the lush surrounding Petrin Hill, the Stahov Brewery is a delightful find in the bustling city of Prague. Just steps from the massive Prague Castle complex, the microbrewery serves about six variations of St. Norbert beer and the brews are all delicious and fresh with crisp hints of unique flavors. The unfiltered and unfermented brews include a bitter amber blend that is similar to a...
The well-known American chain T.G.I.Friday’s has three locations in Prague. One location is on the busy shopping street of Na Prikope, a perfect spot for tourists, homesick expats and locals to pop in and sample tasty American cuisine; the second location is in the bustling residential and shopping area of Andel; after shopping or catching a flick at Novy Smichov, head over to T.G.I.Friday’s and enjoy a juicy burger or a tempting cocktail!...
Located in Vinohrady on lively Korunni Street, Taverna Kri Kri is a cozy traditional Greek restaurant with the friendliest staff and some of the most affordable Greek food available in Prague. Welcoming, colorful and downright pleasant, this restaurant features a small dining room, a few outdoor sidewalk tables and free Wi-Fi as well. Like most Greek restaurants the menu is quite large and with the affordable prices at Taverna Kri Kri I am guessing...
Located a bit off the tourist map, Taverna Olympos is the best place for authentic Greek food in the beautiful city of Prague. Taverna Olympos is as authentic as authentic can get in central Europe; remember, the restaurant does not have access to all of the fresh scrumptious ingredients they make up the Greek kitchen. Keeping that in mind, Taverna Olympos does a fine job at preparing their delicious Greek specialties. For most, the starters are the...
The Globe, hailed as a Prague institution-a title it surely deserves, is a lovely restaurant, café and bookstore with over 10,000 new and used titles ranging in diversity, located in the New Town section of Prague. The Globe, established in 1993 and famous as the first English bookstore in Prague features some of the best home cooking in the city of Prague and offers juicy burgers, crisp salads, colorful pastas and a full American-style brunch on...
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...
Located in the quiet and charming residential area of Mala Strana and situated on a whimsical cobblestone street, The Wine Bar is an atmospheric cellar bar with a warm, romantic appeal. The Wine Bar offers an extensive variety of wine alongside tapas, coffee drinks and beer. The interior is a lovely blend of dark wood, antique knick-knacks and small tables that are magically illuminated by candlelight in the evening making the Wine Bar a perfect place...
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...
Located in the popular Stromovka park is the Vozovna Stromovka Restaurant. This little food mecca in the middle of the lush greenery is a haven for foodies, families and thirsty guests. Operated by the Prague Belgian restaurant Les Moules, Vozovna Stromovka Restaurant not only boasts a prime location in the middle of one of Prague’s most beloved parks, it also boasts a fine selection of tasty food. The large menu features a variety of appetizers,...
Located in the gorgeous Art Nouveau Vinohrady district of Prague is Zelena Zahrada, or Green Garden in English, a popular and sought after restaurant. Zelena Zahrada is relatively new to the city of Prague and has already earned a good, solid reputation for their mouthwatering food, relaxing atmosphere and setting and great staff members, both friendly and professional. Zelena Zahrada’s interior boasts a spacious winter garden glass structure...
Located on quiet Slovansky Island, Zofin Garden is the perfect place to have a delicious meal at affordable prices all the while relaxing on a tranquil island. Slovansky Island is home to the pretty Zofin palace, wonderful views, gorgeous greenery and also the Functionalist Manes building. From this it shoud be clear that the Zofin Garden restaurant boasts one of the best locations in Prague, especially for a romantic riverside dinner. The handicap-accessible...
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