Must-see restaurants in Czech Republic

  • U Ferdinanda exterior

    U Ferdinanda

    Prague

    Welcome to a thoroughly modern spin on a classic Czech pub with beer courtesy of the Lobkowicz brewery. Quirky gardening implements in corrugated iron…

  • Kogo exterior

    Kogo

    Prague

    Chic and businesslike, but also relaxed and family-friendly (high chairs provided), Kogo is a stylish restaurant within the stiffly upmarket Slovanský dům…

  • IF Café exterior

    IF Café

    Prague

    One of the highest rated Czech confectioners Iveta Fabešová left a corporate career to pursue her life passion. This IF Café is her second location and by…

  • U Bílého lva exterior

    U Bílého lva

    Prague

    There's been a pub here since 1883, and everything at the ‘White Lion’ certainly feels authentic, down to the hardwood bench seating and shiny taps at the…

  • U Emy Destinnové exterior

    U Emy Destinnové

    Prague

    Run by an American expat chef, this restaurant pays homage to the late Czech opera singer Ema Destinnová, who was born in the building. The menu features…

  • Aromi exterior

    Aromi

    Prague

    High ceilings, polished parquet floors and stylish, contemporary decor make this one of the city's prime venues to see and be seen. Aromi has a well…

  • Kofein exterior.

    Kofein

    Prague

    One of the hottest restaurants in town is this tapas place not far from the Jiřího z Poděbrad metro station. Descend into a lively space to see a red…

  • Restaurace U Bulínů exterior

    U Bulínů

    Prague

    Delicious traditional Czech cooking served in an old-fashioned, warm setting. This is the place to try goulash with potato pancakes, strapačky (small…

  • Sweet & Pepper Days exterior

    Sweet & Pepper Days

    Prague

    This family-run bistro has no fixed menu; instead, each week is inspired by a different cuisine. While the menu changes frequently, you are always sure to…

  • Zelená Zahrada exterior

    Zelená Zahrada

    Prague

    This secluded, upscale restaurant draws a star-studded crowd, including on at least one occasion – judging by the photos on the wall – crooner Karel Gott…

  • U Bile Kravy exterior

    U Bilé Krávy

    Prague

    This French-run, Lyonnais-styled bistro has some of the best steaks at the best prices in town. The name ‘White Cow’ refers to the Charolais breed of…

  • Marthy's Kitchen exterior

    Marthy's Kitchen

    Prague

    This tiny French-themed bistro is usually packed, especially for weekend brunches. The large menu features crêpes, both the sweet and savoury kind, and…

  • Oh Deer Bakery exterior

    Oh Deer Bakery

    Prague

    The trendy New York sweet staple has its Czech remake. Cronut, called 'Crobliha' in Czech, is essentially a donut made out of croissant dough over the…

  • Cacao exterior

    Cacao Prague

    Prague

    Sit in the large, stylish room with historical arched ceilings or soak up the sun on the terrace if you can find a seat. Cacao serves quality coffee,…

  • Plevel exterior

    Plevel

    Prague

    This warm, rustic spot with big wooden tables and exposed beams opened in 2013 to cement the Krymská corridor as the centre of Prague hipsterdom. It has…

  • Outside Javánka at daytime

    Javánka & Co

    Prague

    Simple, good-value Indonesian food, such as fragrant rendang (slow-cooked beef), served in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. There are lots of options…

  • Phill's Corner exterior

    Phill's Corner

    Prague

    This bright, modern corner restaurant draws design inspiration from Holešovice's industrial past and its culinary cues from kitchens around the world,…

  • Momoichi exterior

    Momoichi

    Prague

    Momoichi is a peaceful piece of Japan nestled in Prague’s Vinohrady district. Curry, ramen and small pan-Asian sharing plates make for an eclectic menu…

  • Sasazu

    Prague

    Don't let the desolate display of Holešovice's Prague Market fool you – this upmarket Asian restaurant has by many accounts the best high-end Asian-fusion…

  • Terasa U Zlaté Studně

    Malá Strana

    Perched atop a Renaissance mansion within a champagne cork’s pop of the castle, ‘At the Golden Well’ combines some of Prague's haughtiest dining with one…

  • Havelská Koruna

    Staré Město

    For a taste of Slavic school-canteen fare that most Czechs eat on a daily basis, head to this self-service canteen north of Můstek. Pick up a konzumační…

  • Cukrkávalimonáda

    Malá Strana

    A cute little cafe-cum-bistro that combines minimalist 21st-century styling with impressive Renaissance-era painted timber roof beams, CKL offers fresh,…

  • Lehká Hlava

    Staré Město

    Tucked away down a narrow cul-de-sac, the ‘clear head’ exists in a little world of its own. There are two exotically decorated dining rooms, both with a…

  • Rafariz

    Bohemia

    Central Tábor is home to one of only a handful of Uyghur restaurants in Central Europe and offers the chance to sample Turkic-influenced Central Asian…

  • Restaurant Nebozízek

    Malá Strana

    This 17th-century conservatory restaurant partway up Petřín has a designer interior with lots of pale Nordic furniture and Singapore orchids, as well as a…

  • Klub Cestovatelů

    Prague

    Run by travel enthusiasts, this Lebanese restaurant and tearoom cultivates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with its wicker chairs, oriental knick…

  • Restaurace Pod Dračí Skálou

    Bohemia

    Get away from the hordes milling up and down the main route to the castle at this appealing country inn with outdoor tables and a barbecue grill, where a…

  • Hostinec U Tunelu

    Prague

    At the mouth of the pedestrian tunnel linking Žižkov with Karlín, this weekday-only, retro-styled 1920s tavern serves lunch specials containing exotic…

  • Art Restaurant Mánes

    Prague

    Hidden around the back of the striking late-1920s functionalist facade of the Mánes Gallery, this gorgeous restaurant manages to be both welcoming and…

  • Indian by Nature

    Prague

    Hidden away in a less-frequented corner of Karlín, near Florenc bus station, is one of the best Indian restaurants in Prague. Classic curry dishes are…

  • Avocado Gang

    Prague

    That symbol of urbano-hipster, 21st-century 'cuisine', the avocado, takes centre stage at this cool caf. Bare LED light bulbs illuminate an aggressively…

  • Francouzská Restaurace

    Staré Město

    The French Restaurant in the Municipal House distracts diners from their gourmet dishes with its pure art-nouveau dining room, worth seeing even without…

  • Café de Paris

    Malá Strana

    A little corner of France tucked away on a quiet square, the Café de Paris is straightforward and unpretentious. So is the menu – onion soup or foie gras…

  • Proti Proudu

    Prague

    One of Karlín's most established bistros and cafés, 'Against the Flow' has a vague electricity theme ('proud' can also mean 'electrical power' and Karlín…

  • Na Verandách

    Prague

    This pub and restaurant, managed by the Potrefená husa chain, is situated within the Staropramen Brewery complex, and while lots of people come here to…

  • Krystal Bistro

    Prague

    This bistro is the place to sample unpretentious Austro-Bohemian food with a touch of Gallic sophistication, using quality local produce. The menu…

  • Kafka Snob Food

    Staré Město

    A favourite hang-out for fashion-conscious employees of the Old Town's many designer boutiques, this smoky bistro models a self-consciously hip look that…

  • Hergetova Cihelna

    Malá Strana

    Housed in a converted 18th-century cihelna (brickworks), this long-established restaurant enjoys one of Prague’s hottest locations, with a riverside…

  • Letenský Zámeček

    Prague

    An upscale brasserie occupying the ground floor of a 19th-century chateau next to the Letná Beer Garden. It's open year-round but comes into its own from…

  • Cukrárna Myšák

    Prague

    Opened by confectioner František Myšák in 1911 and redesigned by artist Josef Čapek (brother of Karel) in 1922, the Myšák has had a long and turbulent…

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