Must-see restaurants in Czech Republic

  • Albero

    Moravia

    This lively Czech restaurant and pub, with a raucous terrace in summer, is the place to enjoy grilled meats and local favourites, washed down with wine or…

  • Restaurant Goethe

    Bohemia

    An attractive traditional restaurant offering well-prepared international dishes served by waiters decked out in period-piece garb.

  • Pho Vietnam Tuan & Luan exterior.

    Pho Vietnam Tuan & Lan

    Prague

    This standing-only Vietnamese joint gets jammed at lunchtime for arguably the best pho in the immediate vicinity, and at reasonable prices. The menu…

  • Madame Lyn interior

    Madame Lyn

    Prague

    Very good Vietnamese and Thai restaurant. The daily luncheon specials offer good value, as do the hearty pho bo (beef noodle) and pho ga (chicken noodle)…

  • Black Dog exterior.

    Black Dog Cantina

    Prague

    Black Dog's super-tasty and fiery-hot Tex-Mex food blew a few minds (and taste buds) when it first opened in the provincial town of Beroun in 2010. The…

  • Mozaika interior.

    Mozaika Burger & Co

    Prague

    Artisanal burgers ground on the premises from Uruguayan beef. The house 'Mozaika' comes topped with cheese, mushrooms and homemade mayo, while the 'Hell'…

  • Hlučná Samota exterior

    Hlučná Samota

    Prague

    The name of this restaurant refers to a famous Czech writer of the 20th century, Bohumil Hrabal, and his novel “Too Loud a Solitude”. The restaurant…

  • Grosseto exterior.

    Pizzeria Grosseto

    Prague

    This bustling Vinohrady pizzeria serves very good pizzas, with inventive toppings such as asparagus and ricotta cheese, as well as homemade pasta as mains…

  • Motoburger interior

    Motoburger

    Prague

    This slightly below-ground restaurant is packed at lunchtime, a testament to the excellent, towering-high burgers, as well as decent soups and quesadillas…

  • Corleone exterior

    Pizzeria Corleone

    Prague

    This lively neighbourhood restaurant is arguably the best pizza option in Smíchov, though not always as good as other pizza places around town. The wood…

  • U Rozvařilů

    Prague

    Leave Prague's overpriced foodie scene behind and experience the world of institutional fare that most Czechs eat every day of the week. Sitting atop the…

  • Aroma

    Olomouc

    This popular Indian restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (105Kč), making it the go-to spot for Olomouc's large student crowd. Choose from a…

  • Al Forno

    Prague

    If you came to Prague to go rustically Italian, this is just about as good a place as you'll find to do it. 'Al forno' means 'cooked in the oven' and this…

  • Noi

    Malá Strana

    A restaurant that feels more like a club, Noi is super-stylish with a chilled-out atmosphere and oriental design. The decor is based around lotus blossoms…

  • Arfrosto

    Prague

    This inviting Italian restaurant is tucked away behind a football pitch in the distant shadow of the Vyšehrad spires. It’s a beacon of good cooking and…

  • Ristorante Sapori

    Prague

    This elegant Italian restaurant is the best in the immediate vicinity for a proper tablecloth dinner with all the trimmings. Local favourites include the…

  • Hanoi

    Prague

    Hanoi was one of the first Vietnamese restaurants to open in Prague and is still one of the best. Decent spring rolls, both fresh and fried, and two types…

  • Lemon Leaf

    Prague

    It’s a bit off the beaten tourist path, but with its high-ceilinged rooms, atmospheric lighting and arty photographs, the Lemon Leaf is certainly making…

  • Rebio

    Brno

    Healthy risottos and veggie pies stand out at this self-service spot that changes its tasty menu every day. Time your arrival outside traditional…

  • Dolcemente

    Prague

    Dolcemente is an Italian family-run cafe and confectioner, unmistakable thanks to big glass displays of desserts and prosciutto hanging from the rafters…

  • U Míkuláše Dačíckého

    Prague

    This old-fashioned pub serves hard-to-find Dačický beer from Kutná Hora. The food is classic Czech, with well-prepared roast pork and duck main courses,…

  • Budvarká

    Prague

    Handsome Czech pub owned and operated by the Budvar brewery. You’ll find the complete ‘Budweiser’ family of beers here, including the hard-to-find yeast…

  • IF Café – Werich Villa

    Malá Strana

    A branch of the uber popular French-inspired local coffee and confectionery chain, this particular location is unique for its charming setting at Werich…

  • Café FX

    Prague

    For more than two decades Café FX has been a vegetarian beacon in the gritty but slowly gentrifying neighbourhood surrounding the IP Pavlova metro station…

  • Garage

    Prague

    Garage is a small deli-bistro specialising in Canadian poutine (French fries, cheese curds and gravy). You can get all sorts, from classic to burger-style…

  • U Prince

    Staré Město

    Guests are offered the standard array of Caesar and chef salads, plus burgers, grilled chicken breast and other ubiquitous mains. Nevertheless, the focus…

  • Restaurace Alfa

    Moravia

    The Alfa's beautifully sgraffitoed Renaissance building, just across the square from the tourist information office, hides what's basically an ordinary…

  • Molo 22

    Prague

    This Staropramen brewery–run restaurant has a clean, modern interior and an upscale international menu of Caesar salads, chicken wraps, pastas and steaks…

  • Lokál U Bílé kuželky

    Malá Strana

    A branch of the popular local Lokál chain, this spot focuses on quality Czech cuisine in a traditional pub-like environment serving Pilsner Urquell. Meat…

  • Pastička

    Prague

    A warm, inviting ground-floor pub with a little garden out the back, Pastička is great for a beer or a meal. The interior design is part 1920s Prague and…

  • Restaurant Nový Svět

    Prague

    A successor to U Zlaté hrušky (By the Golden Pear), Nový Svět is located in a walled courtyard. The menu is relatively small, but features classic Czech…

  • U Zlaté Konve

    Moravia

    Curvaceous vaulting leaps above head as diners recline on Chesterfield-style sofas with views of Znojmo's main square. The menu is pure Czech comfort food…

  • Rebio

    Brno

    This branch of the local Rebio chain of low-cost, high-quality vegetarian food can be found on the upper level of the Velký Špalíček shopping centre. As…

  • Loving Hut

    Prague

    A branch of a vegan chain that serves mainly Asian cuisine, this bistro is especially popular for its pay-per-kilo buffet option. There's an à la carte…

  • Deli 99

    Český Krumlov

    Bagels, sandwiches, good strong espresso, organic juices and wi-fi all tick the box marked 'Slightly Homesick Traveller' at this hostel deli. It's just…

  • Restaurace Atypik

    Bohemia

    Atypik by name, but rather typical by nature, this always busy place offers all the predictable local favourites, like roast pork and various schnitzels,…

  • Green Bar

    Olomouc

    Around 120Kč will get you a feast of salads, couscous and veggie lasagne at this self-service vegetarian cafe. It's popular with a cosmopolitan mix of…

  • Pizzerie Ionia

    Bohemia

    A basic, reasonably priced place that serves decent pizzas and good beer, though the rest of the menu isn't up to much. It's a welcome pit stop for lunch…

  • Green Bar

    Moravia

    Salads and veggie main dishes, vegan entrées and a kids' play area add up to a family-friendly joint.

  • Pizzerie

    Moravia

    Right on the main square and right on the money for better-than-average pizza.

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