Must-see restaurants in Czechia

  • Drápal

    Olomouc

    It’s hard to go wrong with this big historic pub on a busy corner near the centre. The unpasteurised 12° Pilsner Urquell might actually be better than the…

  • Baráčnická rychta

    Malá Strana

    An oasis of wood-panelled Czech-ness in a quiet part of Malá Strana, the proudly traditional rychta (tavern) serves the most classic of Bohemian fare …

  • Las Adelitas

    Prague

    Pretty much the best Mexican food you'll find between Munich and Vladivostok is served in this stylishly tiled and wooden-floored restaurant in a quiet…

  • Vegan's Prague

    Malá Strana

    For vegans visiting the castle or Malá Strana, this clean-cut, 1st-floor restaurant is a godsend. Under heavy Renaissance beams, enjoy curries, veggie…

  • Tràng An Restaurace

    Prague

    Holešovice's Prague Market is in a dreary state, but this low-key Vietnamese restaurant is a solid reason to turn up. Queue with everyone else at the…

  • U Modré Kachničky

    Malá Strana

    A plush 1930s-style hunting lodge hidden away on a quiet side street, 'At the Blue Duckling' is a pleasantly old-fashioned place with quiet, candlelit…

  • Everest Restaurant

    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…

  • Pastař

    Malá Strana

    This Italian cafe offers a combination of freshly made pasta and intense Mediterranean flavours in dishes such as cannelloni filled with beetroot,…

  • Pizza Nuova

    Staré Město

    This cool 1st-floor space filled with big tables and banquettes with picture windows overlooking náměstí Republiky is a lot classier than it looks from…

  • Kulat’ák

    Prague

    The local branch of a Pilsner Urquell–run chain does not disappoint, offering decent Czech cooking in an authentic but spiffed-up pub atmosphere. This is…

  • Host

    Prague

    Tucked away down a flight of steps between Úvoz and Loretánská, Host impresses with its sleekly styled dining room, decorated with old monochrome photos,…

  • Globe Bookstore & Café

    Prague

    This appealing expat bookshop-cafe serves nachos, burgers, chicken wings and salads until 11pm (to 10pm Sunday), and also offers an excellent brunch menu …

  • Ginger & Fred

    Prague

    Located on the 7th floor of the spectacular Dancing House, Ginger & Fred’s dining room and outdoor terrace offer stunning views across the river to Malá…

  • Indian Jewel

    Staré Město

    A long, vaulted room in a medieval building makes an elegant setting for an award-winning Indian restaurant, resplendent with marble floors, chunky wooden…

  • The Bowls

    Prague

    The style here is Asian-influenced, poke-styled rice bowls, built around mains of tuna, salmon or vegetable combinations. It also serves excellent salad…

  • U Zlaté Hrušky

    Prague

    'At the Golden Pear' is a cosy, wood-panelled gourmets’ corner, serving Bohemian fish, fowl and game dishes and frequented by locals and visiting…

  • Café Záhorský

    Prague

    This airy, modern-minimalist space is more than just a place to grab a quick cup. There's a big French-inspired bakery on the premises, and the menu is…

  • Café Lounge

    Malá Strana

    Cosy and welcoming, Café Lounge sports an art-deco atmosphere, superb coffee, exquisite pastries and an extensive wine list. The all-day cafe menu offers…

  • Štramberk Municipal Brewery

    Moravia

    The Štramberk Municipal Brewery is the real centre of activity, offering its own light and dark beers as well as bar snacks and full meals. Be sure to try…

  • Arepas de Lyna

    Prague

    Friendly owner Lyna sells an ever-changing variety of arepas, or Venezuelan cornmeal patties filled with ingredients to create hearty sandwiches. Typical…

  • La Cave

    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…

  • Na Spilce

    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…

  • Medité

    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…

  • Červený Jelen

    Prague

    Occupying a former bank, the cavernous new Red Stag claims to have over 700 seats, so if full, flustered Czech service might be a downside. Hopefully you…

  • Luka Lu

    Malá Strana

    Possibly Prague's most colourful restaurant is this south Slav affair specialising in Balkan grilled meat and other dishes from Serbia and the former…

  • Svatováclavská Cukrárna

    Prague

    Join Czech grannies taking the cake at this oh-so-typical Czech cukrárna (cafe bakery), a little piece of the countryside in central Prague. The tables…

  • Moravia

    Moravia

    This restaurant, part of a hotel complex, is arguably Lednice’s best for Czech food (out of a meagre bunch). You’ll find nicely done local specialities,…

  • Divinis

    Staré Město

    This restaurant has a playful decor in shades of cream enlivened with feature mirrors and splashes of cerise, and a homely clutter of shelves stacked with…

  • Bad Jeff's

    Prague

    Owner and head chef Jeff Cohen vowed to bring American-style barbecue to Prague and has largely succeeded. Diners enjoy relative rarities like buffalo…

  • Nahoře a Dole

    Prague

    Walk down a flight of stairs to find this handsome, contemporary space serving a welcome mix of Czech and international dishes, such as leg of rabbit pâté…

  • Pohostinec Monarch

    Staré Město

    The Monarch is one of the best wine restaurants in town, with the combination of Prague's most extensive wine range and top-quality cuts of meat a sure…

  • Stará Myslivna

    Bohemia

    Unashamedly old-fashioned Czech restaurant set in a character-filled, 19th-century gamekeeper's lodge adorned with hunting trophies, ranging from…

  • Villa Richter

    Prague

    Housed in a restored 18th-century villa in the middle of a replanted medieval vineyard, this place is something quite special and not really for the…

  • Malý Buddha

    Prague

    Candlelight, incense and a Buddhist shrine characterise this intimate, rather incongruous oriental tearoom opposite the Swedish embassy. The menu is a…

  • Vozovna Stromovka

    Prague

    This garden restaurant in the middle of Stromovka park is often standing-room-only with mums and dads, while kids play in the adjacent playground. The…

  • Lobkowicz Palace Café

    Prague

    This cafe, housed in the 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace, is the best eatery in the castle complex by an imperial mile. Try to grab one of the tables on the…

  • Bistro à Table

    Prague

    As the name implies, this is traditional French bistro food – think soups, salads and steak frites – served in a bright, upbeat setting of big wooden…

  • V Kolkovně

    Staré Město

    Operated by the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, V Kolkovně is a stylish, modern take on the traditional Prague pub, with decor by Czech designers, and fancier…

  • Na Parkánu

    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…

  • Hospoda Na Louži

    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…

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