Restaurants in Bohemia
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Rhodos
More 'Alan the Very Good' than Alexander the Great, this spot serves up Greek fare in leafy surroundings with a sunny skylight. The 'assemble yourself' gyros with pita bread is good value and we recommend you finish with a slice of naughtily sweet baklava.
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Dominik Jazz Rock Café
Get lost in the nooks and crannies of this vast student hangout, or take on Plzeň's best at pool or foosball (table soccer). There are cool beats all day, every day, and good-value salads and sandwiches at lunchtime. After dark it gets enjoyably raucous.
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Restaurant Beran
Follow the cast-iron goat's head above the door, into the eclectic interior with a two-metre tall model of the leaning tower of Pisa. Beran is very popular with locals who jam-pack this cellar bar/restaurant for Czech, Italian and Mexican food.
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Krčma v Šatlavské
Nirvana for meat-lovers, this medieval barbecue cellar serves sizzling platters in a funky labyrinth illuminated by candles and the flickering flames of open grills. Booking ahead is essential. Be forewarned: summer months bring tour-bus crowds.
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Pizza/Grill
Just maybe where the phrase 'hole-in-the-wall' came from, pizza/grill fits a wood-fired oven, a vintage espresso machine, and seating for five diners into a tiny space. Grab takeaway pivo 'n' pizza and dine al fresco.
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Galilea
Hookah pipes are optional at this authentic Middle Eastern spot with creamy dips and Arabic bread. Downstairs grab a felafel kebab and relax by the river. Both the restaurant and kebab shop have good vegetarian options.
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U Mansfelda
Sure, it's a pub – remember you're in Plzeň now – but it's also more refined and has more interesting food than many other places. Try Czech cuisine like wild boar gulaš (spicy meat and potato soup). Downstairs from the beer-fuelled terrace is a more relaxed vinárna (wine bar).
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Víno z Panské
If you're feeling all pivo'd out, there's a good selection of wines in this relaxed restaurant in the old town's Gothic section. The best wines are only available by the bottle so bring some friends.
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Laibon
Candles and vaulted ceilings create a great boho ambience in the best little vegetarian teahouse in Bohemia. Just paging through the menu with seldom-seen words like guacamole and hummus can start the mouth watering. The riverside setting's pretty fine as well. Order the blueberry dumplings for dessert.
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U Tři Sedláku
Locals celebrate that nothing much has changed at U Tři Sedláku since its opening in 1897. Tasty meaty dishes go with the Pilsner Urquell that's constantly being shuffled to busy tables.
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Fresh Salad & Pizza
This lunch spot with outdoor tables lives up to its name, serving healthy salads and (slightly) less healthy pizza dished up by a fresh and funky, youthful crew.
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Caffe Pizzeria Venezia
After a few espressos blur your eyes through your designer sunnies, see if you can spot any gondoliers from this pretty-in-pink spot looking out on the Teplá river.
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Indická
From Chennai to the Czech Republic comes respite for travellers wanting something different. Request spicy because they're used to dealing with more timid local palates. Daily lunch specials (85Kč to 100Kč) are good value.
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Diana Restaurant
The garden Diana Restaurant sits at the base of the hilltop viewing tower near Teplá. The view, needless to say, is good enough to eat.
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Cikánská Jizba
At the 'Gypsy Room' there's often live Roma music at the weekends to go with the menu of meaty Czech favourites.
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Denní Bar & Pizzerie
Come for the interesting photographs of old Plzeň and stay for the tasty food in this snug little place.
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Papa's Living Restaurant
Try the hearty steak 'n' ribs in this riverside ode to the Mediterranean with good food and a silly name.
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Kafé Brejk
Trendy spot for takeaway coffees and design-your-own baguettes.
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Caffé Bar Piccolo
Down by the old Mill Race this friendly spot serves up bracing coffee and decadent hot chocolate.
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Nonna Gina
Authentic Italian flavours from the authentic Italian Massaro family feature in this pizzeria down a quiet lane. Grab an outdoor table and pretend you're in Naples.
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Asia Bistro
Mr Han from Hanoi cooks up tasty Vietnamese fare including good spring rolls.
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Juice Bar Kokopelli
For fruit smoothies that are probably healthier than sulphur-laden spa water.
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Slunečnice
For fresh sandwiches, self-service salads and vegetarian dishes. Around 100Kč will buy a plateful.
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Tandoor
Located under a block of flats, Tandoor turns out a winning combo of authentic Indian flavours, Gambrinus beer and smooth, creamy lassis. Vegetarian options abound, or if you're after a serious chilli hit, order the chicken phall.
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Promenáda
The house restaurant of the Hotel Promenáda has appeared in some 'best of' lists for the Czech Republic and is a perennial favourite on online forums. The elegant dining area is conducive to a memorable evening, and the food is very good (though perhaps not always worth the steep prices).
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