Bohemia
Regarded as one of the best fish restaurants in southern Bohemia (even the menu is bound in fish skin), many people come to Třeboň just to eat here. There…
Must-see restaurants in Bohemia
Bohemia
This tiny hideaway, in the middle of the woods about 7km north of the spa area, serves arguably the very best food in all of West Bohemia. The menu is…
České Budějovice
The name of this restaurant (Our Farm) is a statement of its priorities – serving fresh local produce (mainly pork and beef) raised on organic farms in…
Bohemia
The philosophy at this tiny bistro and wine bar, just off the main square, is local sourcing. The small menu rotates daily to feature traditional dishes…
Karlovy Vary
The best lunch or dinner option in town, Tusculum features organic, locally sourced ingredients. The small menu focuses on traditional favourites like…
Bohemia
The in-house restaurant of the nicest hotel in town also happens to be head and shoulders above everything else around. Head chef Martin Svatek has built…
Český Krumlov
This medieval barbecue cellar is hugely popular with visitors and your tablemates are much more likely to be from Austria or China than from the town…
Plzeň
Tuck into some of the best burgers around at this American-style diner, with cool timber decor the colour of a well-done steak. Everything is freshly made…
Český Krumlov
Classical decor provides a formal setting for classic South Bohemian dishes such as kulajda (dill soup with mushrooms and a poached egg), rabbit with…
Český Krumlov
Authentic Italian flavours from the Massaro family feature at this long-established pizzeria, where the quality of food and service knocks the socks off…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
České Budějovice
Oddly for a city of its size, České Budějovice has two very good Indian restaurants. We prefer this smaller, more intimate place close to the train…
Plzeň
Arguably the region's best Indian restaurant offers a spicy alternative to pork and dumplings. All of the standard chicken and lamb dishes, plus many…
České Budějovice
No visit to České Budějovice would be complete without stopping at this local institution (open since 1954), a renovated 16th-century meat market serving…
Bohemia
One of the better dining choices around town is the restaurant in the courtyard of the Hotel Dvořák, which takes its food seriously indeed. The menu is…
Plzeň
The Pilsner Urquell Brewery tour often ends with a meal (and several more beers, naturally) at this pub, situated within the confines of the brewery…
Bohemia
Czech owner David Böhm has transformed this unassuming spot into the region's best tapas restaurant. Choose from a small menu of hot and cold tapas dishes…
Bohemia
Unashamedly old-fashioned Czech restaurant set in a character-filled, 19th-century gamekeeper's lodge adorned with hunting trophies, ranging from…
Plzeň
Don't overlook this pleasant pub-restaurant, attached to the Brewery Museum. It may look a bit touristy, but the traditional Czech food is top-rate, and…
Český Krumlov
Nothing's changed in this wood-panelled pivo (beer) parlour for almost a century. Locals and tourists pack Na Louži for huge plates of Czech staples such…
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary, alas, is not a food paradise, but this 1920s-themed restaurant in the modern town is one of the best of the lot. In addition to stalwarts…
České Budějovice
This eclectic restaurant traditionally scores high on user-generated websites, but more for the cosy atmosphere and friendly staff than the quality of the…
Karlovy Vary
This rustic hunting lodge is a wonderful choice for lunch if you're hiking up on the hill. The menu is strong on Czech classics like pork and chicken,…
České Budějovice
Climb the stairs and follow the tempting aromas wafting from the city centre branch of České Budějovice's popular Indian restaurant. A menu of…
Český Krumlov
The 'Two Marys' medieval tavern recreates old Bohemian recipes and presents an opportunity to try dishes made with buckwheat and millet (all tastier than…
České Budějovice
Although the interior is lacking in historic atmosphere, the menu hasn't changed much at 'The Three Farmers' since its opening in 1897 and the traditional…
Bohemia
A stunning cocktail of five-star class and cosy informality, the swish 'Golden Globe' features creaking wooden beams, crisp table linen, sparkling…
Karlovy Vary
Located right in the heart of the spa centre, this is a great choice for lunch or dinner. Though the presentation borders on kitsch, the food is actually…
Plzeň
If you've come to Plzeň on a beer pilgrimage, then another essential port of call is a beer garden lunch at this spiffy microbrewery. Meals include well…
Karlovy Vary
Ideal spot for a quick breakfast, a lunch of soup and sandwich, or simply a coffee or cold drink. The terrace is great for people-watching, and the 1950s…
