Restaurants in Prague
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Mozaika
One of the most dependably good restaurants in the neighbourhood. The theme is an updated French bistro, with beef tournedos and boeuf bourguignon sharing the spotlight with international entrees such as stir-fries, BBQ pork ribs and our personal favourite: salmon wrapped in seaweed and served with wasabi mashed potatoes. Advance booking essential.
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U Tučňáků Blazinec
One of the better Czech chain restaurants offers decent pizzas, steaks, sandwiches and salads, and has a nice sidewalk terrace just off the pedestrian zone near the Anděl metro station. It’s not particularly authentic but an acceptable choice if you want something quick and relatively cheap. The ‘penguin’ (tučňák) part of the name refers to the NHL ice hockey team in Pittsburgh, once home to Czech star Jaromír Jágr and still a local favourite.
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Zlatý klas
This very popular pub and restaurant offers well-done Czech grub such as roast pork, goulash and fried chicken breast in a kitsch but comfortable space. Zlatý Klas also offers fresh unpasteurised beer (tankové pivo) from Plzeň, a local badge of honour. The service is fast and friendly, but you’ll have to book in advance in the evening.
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U Maltézských Rytířů
‘At the Maltese Knights’ is a cosy and romantic olde-worlde restaurant, with candlelit tables tucked into niches in the stone-and-brick Gothic vaults downstairs (the ground-floor tables are much less atmospheric). Classic Bohemian offerings include roast wild boar with rosehip sauce, and organic carp stuffed with tomato and mushroom, but there are also international dishes such as steak Chateaubriand, and a couple of vegetarian dishes; it’s a popular spot, so book well ahead.
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Kogo
Chic and businesslike, but also relaxed and family-friendly (highchairs provided), Kogo is a stylish restaurant serving top-notch pizza, pasta, and Italian meat and seafood dishes – the rich, tomatoey zuppa di pesce (fish soup) is delicious, as is the risotto alla pescatora (made with squid, mussels, shrimp and octopus). On summer evenings, candlelit tables filled with conversation spill over into the leafy courtyard.
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La Provence
With its dark-wood beams, cushion-strewn benches, dim yellow lighting and shelves crammed with cooking implements, the basement restaurant at La Provence makes a good fist of passing itself off as a French country kitchen. The menu matches the décor, ranging from terrine of foie gras to rabbit Provençal in a creamy tarragon sauce. In the evening, when candlelight and soft piano music add to the atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot for a romantic tête-à-tête.
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Pizzeria Grosseto
This bustling Vinohrady pizzeria serves very good pizzas, with inventive toppings such as asparagus and ricotta cheese, as well as homemade pastas and original desserts. The garden terrace at the back is a secluded gem and something of a local secret.
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Hanil
White walls, lattice screens, paper lanterns and polished granite tables create a relaxed and informal setting where a mixed crowd of businesspeople, locals and expats enjoys authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine. Tuck into a bowl of bibimbap (rice topped with meat and pickled vegetables spiced with hot pepper paste), or order a sashimi platter – the sushi here is probably the best in town (70Kč to 150Kč per piece).
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Restaurant Peklo
Peklo is an eerily atmospheric restaurant set in a stone-and-brick vaulted wine-cellar beneath the grounds of Strahov Monastery (p000) - it was named Peklo ('Hell') because the gardens above are called 'Paradise'. The menu of Czech and international cuisine is heavy on grilled and roast meat and filled with infernal puns, from filet mignon diavolo (flambéed steak with potato dumplings) to chicken à la Mefisto (roast chicken with caramelised onions and sour cherry sauce).
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Haveli
Indian music and a waft of incense will guide you towards this popular, authentic curry restaurant with tables split between an informal street-level bar and a cosy red-brick and whitewash cellar. The onion bhaji is light and crisp, the naan bread soft and buttery, and the curry dishes nicely spiced; there’s a good selection of vegetarian dishes, including a very tasty channa pindi (chick peas and white cheese in a tangy sauce rich in cumin and fresh coriander).
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Cheers
Cheers is a modern take on the traditional Czech pub, with bright and breezy colours, lots of stainless steel and a splash or two of contemporary art. The theory behind the menu seems to be to include one favourite dish from a dozen or so cuisines around the world, so you can choose nachos or nigiri sushi, carpaccio or cheeseburgers, fresh hummus or fish and chips. There’s a great range of beers available too, including Budvar, Hoegaarden and Guinness on tap.
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Na Urale
A formerly grotty Czech pub that’s greatly cleaned up its act in recent years, adding beautiful crimson walls and stone-tile floors. The kitchen has also had an upgrade, but the prices for well-done Czech dishes such as goulash and roast pork are barely higher than at a typical workers’ pub.
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Cowboys
There's a fine line between chic and kitsch, but this upmarket steakhouse manages to walk it, even in clunky boots and slightly tacky staff outfits. Its Dolce and Gabbana-style cowhide seats and adult-orientated rock soundtrack is offset by soft lighting, exposed brick and a simple but deftly executed menu. There are succulent steaks and tasty fish, plus pasta and Portobello mushroom burger for nonmeat eaters. The outdoor terrace, 70 steps up, overlooks Prague's rooftops.
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Da Emanuel
This small, elegant Italian restaurant, on a quiet residential street, is one of Dejvice’s true destination restaurants. The main dining room, perched romantically below an arched brick ceiling, holds around a dozen tables, each with a vase of fresh flowers and covered in white linens. Since it’s small, you’ll have to book in advance.
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U Zavoje
This wood-panelled gourmet complex, set in a beautiful old passageway between Havelská and Kožná streets, includes a wine bar, restaurant, coffee house and delicatessen, all dedicated to fine food and French and Czech wines. The restaurant menu concentrates on fresh seasonal produce, with dishes such as artichokes stuffed with tartare of wild salmon and scallops, organic Bresse chicken with courgette lasagne, and confit of quail with asparagus purée.
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Loving Hut
Part of a citywide chain of nonsmoking, no-alcohol vegan/vegetarian restaurants. The menu includes items such as curry soup, vegetarian sushi, and other Asian-inspired vegetarian dishes. There's a great-value self-service buffet weekdays from 11am to 4pm.
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Ambiente
‘Ambiente’ means atmosphere, and the warm yellow walls, banquettes, bamboo-and-basketwork chairs and rich mahogany woodwork help create a relaxing one at this flagship of the well-run Ambiente chain. The American-themed menu offers a huge range of salads (including Caesar, goat’s cheese, roast veggies, avocado), tasty pasta dishes, barbecue ribs, fajitas, steaks and chicken wings, and there are excellent house wines for around 90Kč a glass.
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Osteria Da Clara
This minuscule Tuscan-style trattoria offers some of the most authentic and best-value Italian cooking in the city, though it will take a good map to find the place. The menu varies, but expect a handful of creative pasta dishes and main courses built around duck, beef, pork and seafood. Reserve in advance – there are only a few tables.
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Blatouch
When the legendary student café Blatouch shut down a couple of years ago in the Old Town, it was viewed as just another casualty of progress. The good news is that Blatouch has reopened here in Vinohrady, with the same old sign out the front and the same mix of laid-back service and good-natured student clientele. Excellent coffee is served with light eats like salads and sandwiches to go along with the ultra-relaxed vibe. Just what the neighbourhood needed.
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Sakura
This is one of the best sushi places in Prague. It occupies a smart 1930s Functionalist building, and the open interior is a blend of contemporary Japanese and Czech modern. The ‘volcano’ roll features spicy tuna; the ‘crunch’ roll comes lightly fried, with gently cooked salmon tucked inside. There’s a small play area for children.
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U Neklana
U Neklana is a welcoming local pub nestled in the corner of one of Prague’s coolest apartment buildings, a cubist classic dating from 1915. Decked out in cheerful colours, it dishes up hearty Czech fare such as potato and mushroom soup served in a scooped-out loaf of rye bread. The menu is in English and German as well as Czech.
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U Dědka
This pleasantly upmarket pub-restaurant has a quiet, tree-covered terrace out front. The contemporary interior pulls in a mix of Czech professionals, students and the occasional tourist from a nearby pension. The menu is a blend of Czech specialties plus well-done bar food, such as chicken quesadillas and cheeseburgers.
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Kabinet
A retro 1920s-style coffee house, slightly reminiscent of a cabaret, Kabinet is situated in a cool rondocubist building in a pleasantly residential part of Dejvice. Old cameras, posters and photographs emphasise the throwback feel. The name of the café, for Czechs, recalls early school days – a kabinet being a teacher’s office – to add to the nostalgic feel. A perfect spot for a quiet conversation or for relaxing over a coffee and a good book.
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Aromi
Red brick, polished wood and country-style furniture create a rustic atmosphere in this gourmet Italian restaurant. Brisk and businesslike at lunchtime, romantic in the evening, Aromi has a reputation for authentic, excellent Italian cuisine. Advance booking essential.
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U Míkuláše Dačíckého
This is an honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned vinárna (wine bar) – complete with traditional atmosphere and excellent Czech cooking. The owners have gone for the ‘Ye Olde Middle Ages’ look, with dark woods, red tablecloths, and pictures showing the lords enjoying their wine. Reserve in advance.
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