Prague Restaurants

  1. Bellevue

    Book a table on the terrace of this formal establishment and enjoy fabulous views of the river and castle, while tucking into gourmet cuisine. Revamped in 2006, Bellevue now offers a Eurasian range of dishes from roasted veal loin in black truffle sauce to infused black cod on wasabi mash. The service, however, doesn't seem 100-percent revamped, so don't come on an evening when the odd blip might upset you.

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  2. Chez Marcel

    There's an authentic French bistro atmosphere at this peaceful back-street café-bar, from the blue haze of cigarette smoke hanging over the dark wood tables to the copies of Le Monde and Le Figaro and the escargots on the menu. Stick to the simple dishes - steak au poivre, grilled chicken, quiche lorraine, the daily specials - and you won't be disappointed.

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  3. La Perle de Prague

    On the 7th floor of the Dancing Building (p00), La Perle de Prague's outdoor terrace offers stunning views across the river to Prague Castle, as does its dining room to a lesser extent (smallish windows). Starchy, formal and very French, it's also very pricey. The two-course business lunch is the cheapest deal. Note to vegetarians: don't bother.

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  4. Pálffy Palác

    Dining by candlelight among the faded grandeur of the dining room, or perched on the 1st-floor terrace overlooking the palace gardens, is a truly memorable experience. Housed in the same neobaroque palace as the Prague Conservatoire, the Pálffy is popular for weekday lunches with staff from the nearby embassies and government offices.

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