Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, renowned for its stunning medieval architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and well-preserved Old Town that has earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. The city straddles the Vltava River and boasts a rich history spanning over a thousand years, from Gothic cathedrals to Baroque palaces and Art Nouveau masterpieces. Prague offers an exceptional blend of history, culture, gastronomy, and nightlife that makes it one of Europe's most beloved destinations.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise
La Degustation is Prague's most celebrated fine dining restaurant and holds a Michelin star. Chef Oldřich Sahajdák serves innovative tasting menus that reinterpret historical Czech cuisine through a modern lens, drawing on recipes from 19th-century Czech cookbooks. The restaurant offers 7 or 11-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings. Intimate setting with outstanding service.
Haštalská 18, 110 00 Prague 1
Field Restaurant
Field holds a Michelin star and showcases the finest Czech and European ingredients in creative, beautifully presented dishes. The restaurant champions local producers and seasonal ingredients, with menus that change regularly to reflect what is freshest and best. The elegant, light-filled dining room and attentive service make for an exceptional dining experience.
U Milosrdných 12, 110 00 Prague 1
Alcron Restaurant
Alcron is an intimate, award-winning restaurant in the Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, famous for its exceptional seafood and French-inspired cuisine. The Art Deco dining room, seating only 40 guests, creates an exclusive atmosphere. The tasting menus feature the finest seasonal ingredients and the wine list is outstanding.
Štěpánská 40, 110 00 Prague 1
SaSaZu
SaSaZu is Prague's premier pan-Asian restaurant and one of the city's most celebrated dining destinations. Set in a dramatic converted warehouse in Holešovice, the restaurant serves sophisticated Asian fusion cuisine inspired by Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and China. The menu features fresh seafood and premium ingredients. The attached club is one of Prague's best nightlife venues.
Bubenské nábřeží 306, 170 04 Prague 7
Eska
Eska is a celebrated bakery-restaurant in Karlín that has helped define Prague's modern dining scene. The restaurant occupies a beautifully converted historic bakery building, retaining the original industrial character. The menu focuses on wood-fired cooking, fermentation, and locally-sourced ingredients with Czech and Scandinavian influences. The in-house bakery produces exceptional breads and pastries.
Pernerova 49, 186 00 Prague 8
Lokál
Lokál is Prague's most beloved traditional Czech pub restaurant, always buzzing with a mix of locals and savvy visitors. The long, vaulted space on Dlouhá Street is famous for serving perfectly conditioned tankové (tank) Pilsner Urquell, considered among the best pints in the Czech Republic. The menu covers classic Czech pub food including svíčková, goulash, schnitzel, and excellent Czech snacks.
Dlouhá 33, 110 00 Prague 1
U Fleků
U Fleků is Prague's oldest brewery pub, established in 1499 and continuously brewing ever since. The brewery produces only one beer - Flekovský Tmavý ležák, a rich dark lager served only here. The sprawling beer hall complex includes multiple rooms and a large courtyard. A quintessential Prague experience, though tourists predominate. Beware of unsolicited shots brought to your table.
Křemencova 11, 110 00 Prague 1
Kolkovna
Kolkovna is a popular and reliable Czech restaurant in Josefov serving classic Czech dishes in a traditional beer-hall setting. Part of the Pilsner Urquell Original Restaurant network, it serves perfectly conditioned tank beer alongside hearty Czech cuisine. The menu includes roast duck, goulash, svíčková, and other Czech classics. Very popular with both locals and visitors.
V Kolkovně 8, 110 00 Prague 1
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Czech
Pivovarský klub
Pivovarský klub is a legendary pub and bottle shop in Karlín near Žižkov, offering one of the widest selections of Czech craft beers in Prague. The pub serves rotating Czech microbrewery beers on tap alongside quality Czech food. The bottle shop allows you to take away hundreds of different Czech beers. A pilgrimage destination for Czech beer lovers.
Křižíkova 17, 186 00 Prague 8
U Medvídků
U Medvídků is one of the oldest pubs in Prague, dating to the mid-15th century and now housing both a traditional Czech restaurant and a microbrewery. The pub is famous for brewing X Beer 33, the strongest beer produced in the Czech Republic at 12.6% ABV. Classic Czech dishes served in a historic setting with Gothic cellars.
Na Perštýně 7, 110 00 Prague 1
Naplavka Farmers Market
The Naplavka Farmers Market is Prague's best and most popular outdoor market, held on the Vltava embankment (náplavka) every Saturday morning. Local farmers, artisan food producers, bakers, and street food vendors gather along the riverbank creating a lively and very local atmosphere. A perfect Saturday morning activity - buy fresh produce, artisan cheeses, breads, and have breakfast by the river.
Rašínovo nábřeží, 120 00 Prague 2
Jiřák Farmers Market
The Jiřák market on Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad in Vinohrady is a beloved neighbourhood farmers' market held twice weekly. The market attracts local residents from the upscale surrounding neighbourhoods for quality Czech and international produce, organic vegetables, artisan products, and street food. The square's church provides a beautiful backdrop.
Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, 130 00 Prague 3
Vinohradský pivovar
Vinohradský pivovar is Vinohrady's neighbourhood craft brewery and restaurant, occupying a beautiful restored building on náměstí Míru. The brewery produces its own unfiltered Czech lager and various seasonal beers, served alongside quality Czech pub food. A great spot to experience genuine local neighbourhood pub culture away from the tourist crowds.
náměstí Míru 9, 120 00 Prague 2
Cukrkávalimonáda
Cukrkávalimonáda (Sugar-Coffee-Lemonade) is a charming, whimsical café in Malá Strana beloved for its exceptional homemade cakes, quiches, soups, and light lunches. The café has a cozy, creative atmosphere decorated with eclectic furnishings. It is a perfect spot for a cake and coffee break while exploring Malá Strana.
Lázeňská 7, 118 00 Prague 1
Restaurace Na Příkopě
A reliable, traditional Czech restaurant on the busy shopping street Na Příkopě, offering hearty Czech classics at fair prices. Good for those wanting authentic Czech comfort food - svíčková, roast pork with dumplings, and Prague ham - in a central location without venturing off the tourist trail.
Na Příkopě 23, 110 00 Prague 1
Lokál Hamburk
A second location of the beloved Lokál brand, Lokál Hamburk is situated on charming Franz Kafka Square in Old Town near the Jewish Quarter. Like the original Lokál, it serves perfectly conditioned tank Pilsner Urquell and classic Czech pub food. A slightly smaller and sometimes easier to get into than the Dlouhá Street original.
Náměstí Franze Kafky 3, 110 00 Prague 1
Potrefená Husa
Potrefená Husa (The Wounded Goose) is a popular Czech gastropub chain serving Staropramen beer and quality Czech food in a relaxed, modern pub setting. One of the best options in the chain is in Smíchov near Anděl. The menu includes excellent ribs, burgers, steaks, and Czech classics alongside a solid beer selection.
Štefánikova 24, 150 00 Prague 5
Restaurace U Provaznice
U Provaznice is a traditional Czech pub restaurant near Wenceslas Square serving reliable, well-priced Czech classics. The rustic interior, friendly service, and consistent food quality make it a dependable option for traditional Czech cuisine near the city center without tourist-trap pricing.
Provaznická 3, 110 00 Prague 1
European
Café Savoy
Café Savoy is perhaps the most beautiful café in Prague, housed in a stunning late 19th-century Neo-Renaissance building with a magnificent high ceiling, elaborate stucco work, and Art Nouveau elements. The café is famous for its exceptional breakfast and brunch, fresh pastries baked in-house, and classic Czech and European dishes. A true grand café experience.
Vítězná 5, 150 00 Prague 5
Café Louvre
Café Louvre is a legendary Viennese-style grand café that first opened in 1902 and was a regular haunt of Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka during their Prague years. The café retains its beautiful Belle Époque interior with wood panelling, mirrors, and classic café furnishings. The menu covers all-day breakfasts, Czech and European lunches and dinners, and exceptional pastries.
Národní 22, 110 00 Prague 1
Grand Café Orient
Grand Café Orient is the world's only Cubist café, located on the second floor of the remarkable House of the Black Madonna. The café was originally open from 1912 to 1920 and was restored and reopened in 2005, meticulously recreating the original Cubist design. The menu is classic Czech café fare - excellent coffee, pastries, and light meals.
Ovocný trh 19, 110 00 Prague 1
Kavárna Slávia
Kavárna Slávia is Prague's most famous literary café, a beloved institution opposite the National Theatre on the Vltava embankment. Since 1884, it has been a meeting place for Czech writers, poets, and artists including Rainer Maria Rilke and Václav Havel. The Art Deco interior features original chandeliers and the iconic painting 'The Absinthe Drinker'. Excellent views of Malá Strana across the river.
Smetanovo nábřeží 2, 110 00 Prague 1
Krystal Bistro
Krystal Bistro is a stylish neighbourhood restaurant in Žižkov that draws a local food-savvy crowd with its seasonal menu of modern European dishes, excellent natural wines, and relaxed atmosphere. The kitchen focuses on quality ingredients from small Czech producers, prepared with French-influenced technique. One of the best spots for a more genuine local dining experience.
Seifertova 31, 130 00 Prague 3
Cobra
Cobra is one of Prague's best all-day dining spots in Vinohrady, beloved for its excellent brunch, creative sandwiches and toasts, quality coffee, and relaxed but stylish atmosphere. The restaurant uses quality local ingredients and has a smart approach to simple but delicious food. Very popular with the local Vinohrady crowd.
Náměstí Míru 9, 120 00 Prague 2
Café Imperial
Café Imperial is a spectacular Art Deco restaurant and café opened in 1914, entirely covered in original hand-painted majolica ceramic tiles, making it one of the most dramatic café interiors in Central Europe. The breakfast and brunch are particularly popular. The café was comprehensively restored in 2007 and is now managed by the five-star hotel Art Nouveau Hotel Imperial next door.
Na Poříčí 15, 110 00 Prague 1
V Zátiší
V Zátiší is one of Prague's oldest fine dining restaurants, opened in 1991 and a pioneer of the city's modern restaurant scene. The restaurant serves sophisticated Modern European cuisine with Czech influences in an elegant Old Town setting. Consistently ranked among Prague's best restaurants, it is particularly popular for business lunches and special occasion dinners.
Liliová 1, 110 00 Prague 1
Terasa U Zlaté studně
Terasa U Zlaté studně is one of Prague's most romantic dining destinations, a rooftop terrace restaurant with arguably the best views of any restaurant in the city - overlooking Prague's red rooftops toward the city below. The modern European cuisine is excellent and the setting for a special dinner is unmatched. The hotel terrace is open in warmer months only.
U Zlaté studně 166/4, 118 00 Prague 1
Augustine Restaurant
The restaurant of the Augustine Hotel Prague, set in the historic monastery building of Malá Strana. Serves modern European cuisine with Czech influences in a beautifully atmospheric setting with original architectural elements. The Monastery Bar adjacent to the restaurant is one of Prague's finest bars.
Letenská 12/33, 118 00 Prague 1
American
The Tavern
The Tavern is widely considered to serve the best burgers in Prague, made with premium American-style beef patties, quality buns baked in-house, and creative toppings. The casual, neighbourhood bar atmosphere in Vinohrady makes it a favourite with expats and locals. The smash burger and truffle burger are particularly recommended.
Chopinova 26, 120 00 Prague 2
Belgian
Bruxx Belgian Restaurant
Bruxx is Prague's best Belgian restaurant, specializing in authentic moules-frites (mussels and fries), Belgian craft beers, waffles, and Belgian cuisine. Located near Náměstí Republiky, the restaurant has a lively atmosphere and offers one of the widest Belgian beer selections in the city.
Náměstí Republiky 4, 110 00 Prague 1
Czech Butcher
Nase Maso
Nase Maso ('Our Meat') is a beloved butcher-café hybrid on Dlouhá Street that has become famous for its exceptional quality meat sandwiches, steak tartare, and quick lunch dishes. Everything is made with premium locally-sourced Czech meat. The small standing space at the front is always busy at lunchtime with locals who know it serves some of the best steak tartare in Prague at very reasonable prices.
Dlouhá 39, 110 00 Prague 1
Fusion
Kro Kitchen
Kro Kitchen is a popular neighbourhood restaurant in Vinohrady serving creative modern cuisine inspired by global flavours with a focus on quality seasonal ingredients. The relaxed atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and consistently good food make it a favourite with the local Vinohrady community. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
Mánesova 78, 120 00 Prague 2
International Street Food
Manifesto Market
Manifesto Market is Prague's coolest pop-up container market, with multiple locations across the city including Náměstí Míru and Holešovice. The market brings together a rotating selection of small food vendors, craft beer bars, and coffee stands in an outdoor, social setting. Perfect for a casual lunch or evening hangout with a wide variety of cuisines.
Náměstí Míru, 120 00 Prague 2 (various locations)
Italian
Ambiente Pasta Fresca
Part of the well-respected Ambiente group, Pasta Fresca serves excellent Italian cuisine with fresh pasta made daily on the premises. Located in a beautiful Gothic space on Celetná Street, the restaurant offers reliable, quality Italian dishes in a central location. A good option for those seeking non-Czech cuisine in the heart of Old Town.
Celetná 11, 110 00 Prague 1
Mexican
Las Adelitas
Las Adelitas is Prague's best Mexican restaurant, serving authentic Mexican cuisine and an exceptional selection of over 200 tequilas and mezcals. The restaurant has a warm, colourful atmosphere and uses quality ingredients to produce dishes that go far beyond the standard European approximation of Mexican food. The cocktail menu is outstanding.
Mánesova 13, 120 00 Prague 2
Modern Czech
Restaurace Mlynec
Mlynec is a refined restaurant with stunning views of Charles Bridge from its position on the Vltava embankment. The menu presents modern Czech cuisine with seasonal ingredients and creative technique. The riverside terrace is one of the most coveted dining spots in Prague, especially for a romantic dinner with bridge views.
Novotného lávka 9, 110 00 Prague 1
Pan
Sansho
Sansho is a groundbreaking farm-to-table restaurant in Prague that pioneered the marriage of Czech local ingredients with Pan-Asian cooking techniques. Chef Paul Day works directly with Czech farmers to source exceptional produce, which is then transformed into creative dishes inspired by Southeast and East Asian cuisines. The daily-changing menu is based on what arrives that morning from farms.
Petrská 25, 110 00 Prague 1
Seafood
Zdenek's Oyster Bar
Zdenek's Oyster Bar is Prague's premier seafood restaurant, specialising in fresh oysters flown in daily from France and other premium seafood. The intimate, elegant bar near Old Town Square offers some of the finest and freshest seafood in Central Europe. The menu changes daily based on what has arrived that morning.
Malá Štupartská 5, 110 00 Prague 1
Vegetarian
Lehká Hlava (Clear Head)
Lehká Hlava (meaning 'Clear Head') is Prague's most beloved vegetarian and vegan restaurant, tucked in a romantic cellar near the Vltava in Old Town. The restaurant has been serving creative, flavourful plant-based cuisine since 2002 and is consistently rated as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Central Europe. The eclectic, dimly lit interior with its global decor creates a warm and unique atmosphere.
Boršov 2, 110 00 Prague 1
Vietnamese
Pho Vietnam Tuan & Lan
Prague has an unusually large and established Vietnamese community (one of the largest in Central Europe), and Pho Vietnam Tuan & Lan is considered one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the city. The restaurant is a simple, no-frills spot serving outstanding pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese classics at very low prices. Beloved by locals and the Vietnamese community.
Slavíkova 1, 130 00 Prague 3
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Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |