Brno
High-end dining in an elegant, airy space that recalls the city's heritage in functionalist architecture. The menu changes with the season, but usually…
Must-see restaurants in Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary
This upscale take on a traditional Czech pub goes beyond staples like roast pork and wienerschnitzel to delicacies like baked goose and roast boar served…
Prague
Located opposite the Church of Sts Peter & Paul, this is an attractive modern restaurant set in an ancient building. There’s an elegant indoor dining room…
Prague
Cap a visit to historic Vyšehrad Citadel with a hearty meal at this traditional pub that delivers not just excellent beer but very good food as well…
Long Story Short Eatery & Bakery
Olomouc
The folks at the Long Story Short hostel opened this ambitious restaurant at the end of 2019. The idea is locally sourced, Czech dishes given a minimalist…
Olomouc
This homey, low-key bistro puts the emphasis on organic, locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes. The daily lunch specials served during the…
Brno
Colourfully retro Bistro Franz is one of a newer generation of restaurants that focuses on locally sourced, organic ingredients. The philosophy extends to…
Prague
This lovingly restored, traditional Czech pub is part of the Lokál chain, which has a commitment to high-quality ingredients and, naturally, perfectly…
Prague
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…
České Budějovice
Hospůdka means 'little pub' in Czech, but this refined restaurant is much more than that. The highlight here is fish, sourced locally and served fresh,…
Bohemia
A cosy Czech pub with a wood-burning fire and excellent, inventive local cooking is just the ticket for an enjoyable evening meal. Opt for something…
Moravia
Excellent, high-end burgers, tortillas and salads in the most unlikely of all locales: a sleepy tourist town best known for a neo-Gothic chateau. There's…
Bohemia
While the dining area may lack for dramatic pond-side views, this small restaurant tucked into an inn of the same name turns out exquisitely prepared…
Prague
The city's best Korean might very well be this neighbourhood favourite, tucked away on the quiet residential streets of Dejvice. The house speciality is…
Prague
Kantýna is both a meat-heavy restaurant and a butcher's specialising in locally sourced meat. Set in a former bank, the interior is unique. It's not a…
Moravia
Some of the best food in this part of Moravia is served at this microbrewery on the main square. Choose from appetisers such as duck crackling and liver…
Olomouc
This warm and inviting pub makes its own beer and serves plate-loads of Czech specialities such as duck confit and beer-infused guláš (goulash). Stop by…
Moravia
The in-house restaurant of the Hotel Lahofer is a real treat. The chef is talented at turning out great regional cooking with an international twist, such…
Moravia
A leading contender for the best restaurant in town features an appetising mix of duck, beef and fish dishes, plus a fine wine list specialising in local…
Prague
This sleek, modern Italian bistro is a welcome addition to scruffy, working-class Holešovice. Designer touches such as iron shelves and wooden benches…
Bohemia
This traditional pub on the square at the eastern end of the village main street is decorated with old bric-a-brac and ice hockey memorabilia, and serves…
Karlovy Vary
The in-house restaurant of the Embassy Hotel is a destination in its own right, often patronised by big-name stars attending the film festival. The dining…
Plzeň
One of the best steakhouses in Czechia. The meats hail from a nearby farm, where the livestock is raised organically. There are several cuts and sizes on…
Český Krumlov
This pub with a big summer terrace is far enough away from the busy centre (though only 150m walk north) to feel like something of an oasis. The menu is…
Plzeň
The Plzeň branch of an excellent Czech chain that styles itself as a cheap communist-era canteen. The difference, though, is that the local cooking is…
Prague
The setting – a scatter of plastic tables and chairs on a 1st-floor balcony hidden up a passage beside a department store – looks none too promising, but…
Prague
First opened in 1914, and given a complete facelift in 2007, the Imperial is a tour de force of art-nouveau tiling – the walls and ceiling are covered in…
Prague
Got a soft spot for choo-choos, or have the kids had enough of Charles IV and Jan Hus? Then head for this gimmicky restaurant concept right on Wenceslas…
Prague
It might not impress a Parisian, but La Gare is a passable imitation of a bustling French brasserie, offering classics such as fish soup, frog legs, coq…
Prague
White walls, lattice screens, paper lanterns and polished granite tables create a relaxed and informal setting where a mixed crowd of businesspeople,…
Prague
Cool, angular and precise in shades of grey, black and avocado green, Room provides the perfect setting for some of Prague's most carefully crafted…
Staré Město
Prague’s first-ever health-food shop opened in 1991, and is now an all-vegan, self-service cafeteria and sandwich bar offering inexpensive salads,…
Prague
The cafe in the famous Palác Akropolis club is a Žižkov institution, with its eccentric combination of marble panels, quirky metalwork light fittings and…
Prague
Opened in 2017, this pioneer in Vietnamese coffee in Prague is clearly leading the trend of modern Vietnamese gastronomy. You’ll find rich noodle bowls,…
Prague
The Gambrinus brewery purchased and renovated this long-time traditional pub on a corner of náměstí Míru, giving it a fresh coat of paint, a swanky modern…
Prague
This popular, smart cafe-bar is emblematic of the gentrification creeping into some parts of Žižkov, with spit-and-sawdust earthiness replaced by designer…
Prague
A popular halt at any time of day, 'My Cup of Coffee' uses Direct Trade coffee prepared by expert baristas, and serves what is Karlín's best bean brews…
Prague
This small, informal restaurant run by a group of friends from Mexico offers the closest thing to authentic Tex-Mex you’re likely to find in Prague…
Prague
The burger wars are heating up, but Dish has emerged as the city's favourite. The 'Dish' burger is a classic bacon and cheese, but other varieties feature…
Prague
The flagship bakery of a small chain founded by a local business man, who simply craved proper bread. The bakery has become a favourite spot for locals,…
