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The selected restaurants have been divided into five categories: Gastronomic, Business, Trendy, Budget and Personal Recommendations. The restaurants are listed alphabetically within these different categories, which serve as guidelines rather than absolute definitions of the establishments.
All restaurant prices in Prague usually include 19% VAT. If a service charge (usually 10-12.5%) has been added to the bill, it is customary to round the bill up to the nearest Kč10. However, where a service charge has not been included, diners should leave 10% of the bill.
The prices quoted below are for an average three-course meal for one person and for a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent; they include VAT but not service charge or tip.
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All restaurant prices in Prague usually include 19% VAT. If a service charge (usually 10-12.5%) has been added to the bill, it is customary to round the bill up to the nearest Kč10. However, where a service charge has not been included, diners should leave 10% of the bill.
The prices quoted below are for an average three-course meal for one person and for a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent; they include VAT but not service charge or tip.
$$$$ (over Kč1,500)
$$$ (Kč1,000 to Kč1,500)
$$ (Kč500 to Kč1,000)
$ (under Kč500)
Gastronomic
Alcron
Prague's finest restaurant for fresh seafood, the Alcron is a discreet semi-circular room in the Radisson Hotel, with a back wall consisting of a restored floor-to-ceiling art deco mural. The seasonal menu, conjured up by head chef Jiří Štift, includes dishes like roasted turbot, lobster (Canadian or Breton) with beurre noisette, or mushroom cordonetti with black truffles and grilled scallops. Reservations recommended as there are only 24 covers. No lunch. Closed Sunday. They now also do cookery courses, which have proved very popular.
Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel, Štepánská 40, Prague 1
Tel: 2228 20038.
Website: www.radisson.com
Price: $$$$
Prague's finest restaurant for fresh seafood, the Alcron is a discreet semi-circular room in the Radisson Hotel, with a back wall consisting of a restored floor-to-ceiling art deco mural. The seasonal menu, conjured up by head chef Jiří Štift, includes dishes like roasted turbot, lobster (Canadian or Breton) with beurre noisette, or mushroom cordonetti with black truffles and grilled scallops. Reservations recommended as there are only 24 covers. No lunch. Closed Sunday. They now also do cookery courses, which have proved very popular.
Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel, Štepánská 40, Prague 1
Tel: 2228 20038.
Website: www.radisson.com
Price: $$$$
Francouzská a Plzeñská Restaurace (French Restaurant in the Obecní Dům)
The Obecní Dům (Municipal House) is Prague's greatest art nouveau treasure. Situated in Staré Město, the building was constructed between 1905 and 1910, with contributions from all the major Czech artists and architects of the time, and has recently been restored to its original glory. The French Restaurant, designed by Osvald Polívka (who also created the façade and the café), mixes the new baroque and Renaissance styles, Western and Oriental influences with Czech art nouveau - cylindrical glass and gold chandeliers oversee this wonderful setting. Seasonal dishes can include grilled Breton lobster with herb butter, or artichokes filled with roasted vegetables and potato-fennel purée, or coq au vin or grilled turbot. Reservations essential. For a real gastronomic treat, the ‘Degustation Menu' is excellent.
Obecní Dům, Náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1
Tel: 2220 02770.
Website: www.frenchrest.obecnidum.cz
Price: $$$$
The Obecní Dům (Municipal House) is Prague's greatest art nouveau treasure. Situated in Staré Město, the building was constructed between 1905 and 1910, with contributions from all the major Czech artists and architects of the time, and has recently been restored to its original glory. The French Restaurant, designed by Osvald Polívka (who also created the façade and the café), mixes the new baroque and Renaissance styles, Western and Oriental influences with Czech art nouveau - cylindrical glass and gold chandeliers oversee this wonderful setting. Seasonal dishes can include grilled Breton lobster with herb butter, or artichokes filled with roasted vegetables and potato-fennel purée, or coq au vin or grilled turbot. Reservations essential. For a real gastronomic treat, the ‘Degustation Menu' is excellent.
Obecní Dům, Náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1
Tel: 2220 02770.
Website: www.frenchrest.obecnidum.cz
Price: $$$$
Pálffy Palác Club
Situated in Malá Strana, the Pálffy Palace was built by the Lamintger family in the 17th century and is one of Prague's best-kept secrets. Acquired by the State in 1895, it housed archives of valuable manuscripts and then, during the Communist period, became a centre for propaganda. After the 1989 Velvet Revolution, the palace was transferred to the Prague Conservatoire and, in 1994, the restaurant on the top floor was opened. The baroque atmosphere is maintained with period antiques, prints of composers on the walls and fresh flower arrangements. The restaurant holds 60 but this is doubled in the summer when the terrace with its superb views is open. The excellent dishes include starters such as goat's cheese rolled with apricot, crusted with walnuts, and served with endive leaves or for a main course of French baby chicken stuffed with pecan nuts and served with cranberry apple. Sunday brunch and weekday lunch specials are recommended. Reservations advisable.
Valdštejnská 14, Prague 1
Tel: 2575 30522.
Website: www.palffy.cz
Price: $$$
Situated in Malá Strana, the Pálffy Palace was built by the Lamintger family in the 17th century and is one of Prague's best-kept secrets. Acquired by the State in 1895, it housed archives of valuable manuscripts and then, during the Communist period, became a centre for propaganda. After the 1989 Velvet Revolution, the palace was transferred to the Prague Conservatoire and, in 1994, the restaurant on the top floor was opened. The baroque atmosphere is maintained with period antiques, prints of composers on the walls and fresh flower arrangements. The restaurant holds 60 but this is doubled in the summer when the terrace with its superb views is open. The excellent dishes include starters such as goat's cheese rolled with apricot, crusted with walnuts, and served with endive leaves or for a main course of French baby chicken stuffed with pecan nuts and served with cranberry apple. Sunday brunch and weekday lunch specials are recommended. Reservations advisable.
Valdštejnská 14, Prague 1
Tel: 2575 30522.
Website: www.palffy.cz
Price: $$$
Trendy
120 Days
Right at the heart of the shopping district 120 Days is as modern and chic as any eatery in Prague, which was recently opened on a prime site that had lain dormant for far too long. The minimalist style is currently warmed up with splashes of greens and reds. Not for long though as the décor is slated to change every (you guessed it) 120 days. The menu features a collage of international fusion dishes.
Na Prikope, Prague 1
Tel: 2222 12712.
Website: www.restaurantbazaar.cz
Price: $$
Right at the heart of the shopping district 120 Days is as modern and chic as any eatery in Prague, which was recently opened on a prime site that had lain dormant for far too long. The minimalist style is currently warmed up with splashes of greens and reds. Not for long though as the décor is slated to change every (you guessed it) 120 days. The menu features a collage of international fusion dishes.
Na Prikope, Prague 1
Tel: 2222 12712.
Website: www.restaurantbazaar.cz
Price: $$
Restaurace Jama
It may not offer a culinary experience, but if you want to check out an eatery where the local younger crowd likes to go for an informal bite to eat, this is a good choice. Bright and breezy service comes along with what many locals and expats consider to be the best burgers in Prague, perhaps telling given that, just over a decade ago, many people fought against the establishment of the first multinational burger joint in the Czech capital. Jama shows how much the city has changed with free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff to go along with your burger and fries.
Jama 7, Prague 1
Tel: 2242 22383.
Website: www.jamapub.cz
Price: $
It may not offer a culinary experience, but if you want to check out an eatery where the local younger crowd likes to go for an informal bite to eat, this is a good choice. Bright and breezy service comes along with what many locals and expats consider to be the best burgers in Prague, perhaps telling given that, just over a decade ago, many people fought against the establishment of the first multinational burger joint in the Czech capital. Jama shows how much the city has changed with free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff to go along with your burger and fries.
Jama 7, Prague 1
Tel: 2242 22383.
Website: www.jamapub.cz
Price: $
Budget
Ambiente Living
This very popular chain of restaurants offers inexpensive fresh food, and this branch has the likes of corn on the cob and a variety of salads. The eclectic international menu also covers Mexican fajitas and a massive range of Italian pasta and gnocchi dishes. More substantial main dishes include a variety of generous steaks, which are cooked to perfection. The chocolate brownies stake a fair claim to being the best in the city and the tiramisu is not far behind. One of the few restaurants in Prague that can genuinely say that if offers something for everyone.
Mánesova 59, Prague 2
Tel: 2227 27851.
Price: $
This very popular chain of restaurants offers inexpensive fresh food, and this branch has the likes of corn on the cob and a variety of salads. The eclectic international menu also covers Mexican fajitas and a massive range of Italian pasta and gnocchi dishes. More substantial main dishes include a variety of generous steaks, which are cooked to perfection. The chocolate brownies stake a fair claim to being the best in the city and the tiramisu is not far behind. One of the few restaurants in Prague that can genuinely say that if offers something for everyone.
Mánesova 59, Prague 2
Tel: 2227 27851.
Price: $
Příčný Rez (Cross-Cut)
A restaurant in the New Town with a loyal following, Příčný Rez is situated on a corner site, with a balcony area and large windows. The atmosphere is contemporary but cosy. The basement becomes a dance club most nights. Good dishes include steaks, chicken roll stuffed with ham and cheese served with a light basil sauce, breast of duck in a tarragon lime sauce or salmon on a bed of fettuccine with gorgonzola sauce and capers. Service is excellent and the Sunday brunch is well worth a visit.
Příčná 3, at Reznická, Prague 1
Tel: 2222 33283.
Website: www.pricnyrez.cz
Price: $
A restaurant in the New Town with a loyal following, Příčný Rez is situated on a corner site, with a balcony area and large windows. The atmosphere is contemporary but cosy. The basement becomes a dance club most nights. Good dishes include steaks, chicken roll stuffed with ham and cheese served with a light basil sauce, breast of duck in a tarragon lime sauce or salmon on a bed of fettuccine with gorgonzola sauce and capers. Service is excellent and the Sunday brunch is well worth a visit.
Příčná 3, at Reznická, Prague 1
Tel: 2222 33283.
Website: www.pricnyrez.cz
Price: $
Sama
Situated in the New Town, this is possibly the best Tex-Mex restaurant in Prague, with a Southwest American/Mexican decor that matches the food without allowing the restaurant to become a theme restaurant. The menu includes burritos, quesadillos, enchiladas and huevos rancheros, as well as a few Czech dishes like roast pork filet in a potato pancake. The Czech fritters with plum sauce and whipped cream are an extremely good dessert choice. No credit cards.
Vladislavova 18, Prague 1
Tel: 2249 49305.
Price: $
Situated in the New Town, this is possibly the best Tex-Mex restaurant in Prague, with a Southwest American/Mexican decor that matches the food without allowing the restaurant to become a theme restaurant. The menu includes burritos, quesadillos, enchiladas and huevos rancheros, as well as a few Czech dishes like roast pork filet in a potato pancake. The Czech fritters with plum sauce and whipped cream are an extremely good dessert choice. No credit cards.
Vladislavova 18, Prague 1
Tel: 2249 49305.
Price: $
Sate
Just up the hill from Malý Buddha and near to Prague Castle, Sate is an excellent Indonesian-inspired restaurant. The basic, slightly Eastern decor is dominated by a large aquarium. Signature dishes include nasi goreng (fried rice with meat and prawns) and opor ayam (chicken in coconut milk). Look out for the eminently quaffable Bintang Indonesian beer too, a refreshing change from Czech beer.
Pohořelec 3, Prague 1
Tel: 2205 14552.
Price: $
Just up the hill from Malý Buddha and near to Prague Castle, Sate is an excellent Indonesian-inspired restaurant. The basic, slightly Eastern decor is dominated by a large aquarium. Signature dishes include nasi goreng (fried rice with meat and prawns) and opor ayam (chicken in coconut milk). Look out for the eminently quaffable Bintang Indonesian beer too, a refreshing change from Czech beer.
Pohořelec 3, Prague 1
Tel: 2205 14552.
Price: $
Thrakia
A budget basement Bulgarian restaurant with decorated wooden plates on the light ochre walls, Thrakia is an excellent venue for an inexpensive meal in the city centre. Kebabs, homemade sausages, srmy (stuffed cabbage), moussaka, cold cucumber soup and Mešena skara (four types of meat roasted on a lava grate) are all good options on a limited menu. No credit cards.
Rubešova 12, Prague 2 (behind the National Museum)
Tel: 6033 88860.
Price: $
A budget basement Bulgarian restaurant with decorated wooden plates on the light ochre walls, Thrakia is an excellent venue for an inexpensive meal in the city centre. Kebabs, homemade sausages, srmy (stuffed cabbage), moussaka, cold cucumber soup and Mešena skara (four types of meat roasted on a lava grate) are all good options on a limited menu. No credit cards.
Rubešova 12, Prague 2 (behind the National Museum)
Tel: 6033 88860.
Price: $
Personal Recommendations
Kampa Park
To the right of the Malá Strana end of the Charles Bridge, Kampa Park is an excellent choice, especially in the summer when diners can eat beside the Vltava River. The restaurant is primarily painted in dark ochre with lights and chandeliers in holders with glass wings. Signature dishes include butter poached lobster served with creamy carrot purée, green peas and Jerusalem artichoke foam, the seared venison with parsnip fondant, figs, peach, foie gras and venison reduction, and the pepper steak with crispy potato cake, onions, courgettes and cognac sauce. Famous guests have included Michael Douglas, Lou Reed, Hillary Clinton and Johnny Depp. Reservations recommended. Cigars and pipes are not allowed indoors before 2200.
Na Kampe 8b, Prague 1
Tel: 2968 26102 or 8001 52672/KAMPA.
Website: www.kampagroup.com
Price: $$$$
To the right of the Malá Strana end of the Charles Bridge, Kampa Park is an excellent choice, especially in the summer when diners can eat beside the Vltava River. The restaurant is primarily painted in dark ochre with lights and chandeliers in holders with glass wings. Signature dishes include butter poached lobster served with creamy carrot purée, green peas and Jerusalem artichoke foam, the seared venison with parsnip fondant, figs, peach, foie gras and venison reduction, and the pepper steak with crispy potato cake, onions, courgettes and cognac sauce. Famous guests have included Michael Douglas, Lou Reed, Hillary Clinton and Johnny Depp. Reservations recommended. Cigars and pipes are not allowed indoors before 2200.
Na Kampe 8b, Prague 1
Tel: 2968 26102 or 8001 52672/KAMPA.
Website: www.kampagroup.com
Price: $$$$
Restaurace U Supa
Yes it is unashamedly geared towards tourists with hearty Czech dishes and photo menus, but Restaurace U Supa's location is superb just off the Old Town Square, the draught Budvar is excellent, the cooking is above par and they have wonderful large yellow lampshades festooned around the grand dining space. Highlights include the spicy traditional sausages to start and then the goulash with a generous amount of beef and dumplings. Skip dessert and pick up an ice cream from the stand outside as you leave, which is run by the people behind the best ice cream parlour in the city, Cream and Dream.
Celetna 22, Prague 1
Tel: 2242 27800.
Price: $$
Yes it is unashamedly geared towards tourists with hearty Czech dishes and photo menus, but Restaurace U Supa's location is superb just off the Old Town Square, the draught Budvar is excellent, the cooking is above par and they have wonderful large yellow lampshades festooned around the grand dining space. Highlights include the spicy traditional sausages to start and then the goulash with a generous amount of beef and dumplings. Skip dessert and pick up an ice cream from the stand outside as you leave, which is run by the people behind the best ice cream parlour in the city, Cream and Dream.
Celetna 22, Prague 1
Tel: 2242 27800.
Price: $$
Restaurant Sarah Bernhardt
Around the corner from the Francouzská a Plzeñská Restaurace in the Obecní Dům is Prague's great art nouveau restaurant of the Hotel Paříž in Staré Město. The decor is far less ornate that the Obecní Dům but still a classic example of this style, with original prints and adverts from the early 20th century. Dishes include duck breast marinated in fresh ginger, honey and lemon grass with Masala sauce, brewery goulash, or barracuda fillets with strong fish velouté. The monkfish ragout with roast and dried tomatoes, whole mussels and wild rice is divine. There is a pianist in the evenings and the Sunday brunch is good value.
Hotel Paříž, U Obecního Domu 1, Prague 1
Tel: 2221 95195 or 2221 95666.
Website: www.hotel-pariz.cz
Price: $$$$
Around the corner from the Francouzská a Plzeñská Restaurace in the Obecní Dům is Prague's great art nouveau restaurant of the Hotel Paříž in Staré Město. The decor is far less ornate that the Obecní Dům but still a classic example of this style, with original prints and adverts from the early 20th century. Dishes include duck breast marinated in fresh ginger, honey and lemon grass with Masala sauce, brewery goulash, or barracuda fillets with strong fish velouté. The monkfish ragout with roast and dried tomatoes, whole mussels and wild rice is divine. There is a pianist in the evenings and the Sunday brunch is good value.
Hotel Paříž, U Obecního Domu 1, Prague 1
Tel: 2221 95195 or 2221 95666.
Website: www.hotel-pariz.cz
Price: $$$$
U Modré kachničky (At the Blue Duckling)
This intimate and esteemed restaurant in Staré Město is one of Prague's best for game. The candlelit dining room, set in a Renaissance-era home with vaulted ceilings and murals painted by the restaurant's artistic owners, is relaxing and appropriate for the quality of the dishes. The seasonal menu can include leg of boar, fallow deer medallions with juniper berries flambéed in borovicka (a gin-like spirit), and leg of rabbit in garlic with spinach and potato dumplings. The saddle of venison with rose-hip sauce and potato pancakes is another highlight and to finish there is the exceptional dessert here - pancakes with raspberries and strawberries flambéed in Armagnac.
Michalská 16, Prague 1
Tel: 2573 20308 or 316745.
Website: www.umodrekachnicky.cz
Price: $$
This intimate and esteemed restaurant in Staré Město is one of Prague's best for game. The candlelit dining room, set in a Renaissance-era home with vaulted ceilings and murals painted by the restaurant's artistic owners, is relaxing and appropriate for the quality of the dishes. The seasonal menu can include leg of boar, fallow deer medallions with juniper berries flambéed in borovicka (a gin-like spirit), and leg of rabbit in garlic with spinach and potato dumplings. The saddle of venison with rose-hip sauce and potato pancakes is another highlight and to finish there is the exceptional dessert here - pancakes with raspberries and strawberries flambéed in Armagnac.
Michalská 16, Prague 1
Tel: 2573 20308 or 316745.
Website: www.umodrekachnicky.cz
Price: $$
U Zlatých Andělů (At the Golden Angel)
U Zlatých Andělů is one of the old-style restaurants with well-spaced tables sitting under chandeliers. There have been restaurants on this site since the 18th century, with diners including Mozart, the Queen of Denmark and even the Russian anarchist Bakunin. Old-style Czech dishes include the roast beef with cream sauce, the venison steak with cranberries and the breast of chicken with peaches. However, the exceptional dish here is the half duck, roasted with sauerkraut, bacon and bread dumplings.
Celetná 29, Prague 1
Tel: 2223 28237.
Price: $
U Zlatých Andělů is one of the old-style restaurants with well-spaced tables sitting under chandeliers. There have been restaurants on this site since the 18th century, with diners including Mozart, the Queen of Denmark and even the Russian anarchist Bakunin. Old-style Czech dishes include the roast beef with cream sauce, the venison steak with cranberries and the breast of chicken with peaches. However, the exceptional dish here is the half duck, roasted with sauerkraut, bacon and bread dumplings.
Celetná 29, Prague 1
Tel: 2223 28237.
Price: $
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