Here are recommendations for good restaurants in Prague. These restaurants are accustomed to tourists and have English menus.
The food comes with our highest recommendation, if you don't agree let us know about it. If you're adventurous and want to explore non-touristy restaurants, there are a few things worth knowing:
1. A common impression : among visitors to the Czech Republic is that table service seems less friendly, or attentive than what they're used to. Please don't take it to heart, Czechs are friendly people, but it is considered professional and respectful to be slightly impersonal, especially for a waiter.
2. You can expect : the following at a Czech restaurant: after being seated, a waiter takes your order for drink, then food. Silverware and napkins are brought, standing in a cup or plate. There's a basket of bread, for which you might be charged, unless you don't touch it. Even then, it may appear on the bill, but the charge is usually not more than 20 CZK. You may need to ask for what seem like basic items, such as ice in your drink, butter for bread, or ketchup and mustard for fries. Some restaurants charge for such items - even for salad dressing.
3. Just a warning: fellow diners may be smoking throughout your entire meal. It's not considered particularly rude, so if you are against cigarettes, it would be a good idea to mention it when you are seated. Not many restaurants have designated smoking areas, as smoking is very common and tolerated. If the restaurant has no outdoor tables or well-ventilated areas, perhaps it is not the ideal place to enjoy a meal.
4. Lastly, don't feel overlooked if after your meal you are not given the bill right away. It's acceptable to spend hours talking and drinking at the table, after the dishes are cleared. So if you want to leave, you should ask for the check. "Zaplatime" means "We will pay now" and "Ucet prosim" (oo-chet pro-seem) means "Check, please." The bill is typically given to the man at the table, because it is customary that the man always pays.
5. Tipping: the basic 10-15% is appreciated, but not mandatory. Leave cash on the table if you think the service was good, or say "Dobry" when paying your waiter, it means "Good," as in, keep the change. Or, when handing over the money, just say how much cash you would like back. Some restaurants add a "service fee" to the final amount, so the tip is included. If you are unsure, just ask. Also, if you are unsure about any items on the check, it is wise to ask. It can be hard to figure out exactly what you're being charged for, and "mistakes" are not uncommon.
Restaurant offers International Cuisine and 60 seats.
One of the nicest view at the glorious Prague Castle and Petřín can be seen from all windows of the restaurant Parnas, which is situated in the basement of the Lažanský palace and has been built 140 years ago by Earl Prokops.
Interier of the restaurant from the thirteen of the last century with chandeliers and wall-intarsia made of teak wood, are in the Art Deco style, is really exciting.
The visit of our restaurant is a pleasure not only for guest´s eyes but also for the possibility of choice from the Czech/international menu and wine card.
Restaurant is fully air-conditioned.
Restaurant BELLEVUE
Smetanovo náb. 18, Praha 1
Opening hours: daily 11:00 – 24:00
Restaurant offers Czech and International cuisine, has summer terrace as well.
Beautifull view of Prague castle, Charles bridge & Vltava river.
Sunday dinner with live jazz. / 19:00-23:00
Restaurant CARTOUCHE
Bílkova 14, Praha 1
Opening hours: Mo - Fri 11:00 – 23:00, Sat – Sun 13:00 – 23:00
Czech and International cuisine
Unic atmosphere of XVI. Century.. Mediaeval restaurant Cartouche will take you some centuries back. Restaurant offers french cuisine of the old country side, open fireplace, where are done most of the dishes. Ducks, chickens, turkeys and other meats are grilled there.
Restaurant FLAMBEE
Husova 5, Prague 1 – Old Town
Opening hours: daily 12:00 – 24:00
Restaurant Flambée is known among business people, government cabinets, royal courts worldwide and Hollywood VIP lounges. Baron Rothschild, H.D. Gentscher, Madeleine Albright, Michael Jackson, Meryl Streep, Ornela Mutti, Tom Cruise, Chuck Norris, Nicole Kidman, the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd represent just a few of a large number of outstanding personalities and VIPs throughout the world who have taken the opportunity to enjoy pleasant moments at Flambée when visiting the Czech Republic.
In the culinary gem's elegant and exclusive atmosphere, a cellar dating back to the 11th century, you can expect culinary art that reaches high standards in every respect. The ordinary creations and exquisite combinations, delicious wines and impeccable service will turn your visit into a gourmet experience.
Underneath a vault that is almost 12 centuries old, you can take your time in choosing from our extraordinary wine selection from various wine regions worldwide including the best vintage years of this and the previous century. The almost ideal humidity and temperature in the cellars provide excellent conditions for storing the most precious wines and champagnes. You can single out a choice for the night from a varied selection of champagne, a complete collection of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild or a famous Romaine Conti. When ordering your drinks, you will always be assisted by an experienced sommeliér, who shall help you make the right choice. The wine cellar occupies about 30% of the restaurant's premises and there are about 600 types of wine in our renowned wine selection.
Restaurant U FLEKU
Křemencova 11, Praha 1
Opening hours: daily 9:00 – 23:00
It is not really necessary to introduce the “U Fleků” brewery and restaurant. Perhaps everybody who has walked down the Křemencová street has kept in mind a richly decorated clock on the brewery’s facade that asks everybody to visit any of the several rooms of the restaurant. And everybody who has come in has kept in mind, or better on the tongue, a delicious and unique taste of “U Fleků” 13° lager. Up to now the lager has been brewed according to old recipes, but in a newly furnished setting with the same care as in the time of our great grandfathers. The “U Fleků” brewery celebrates its 500th anniversary since it was founded in 1499.
The atmosphere of the old “U Fleků” building is emphasized in the individual rooms and halls of the restaurant by the interior decoration and stylish furnishings. Starting with the most famous and most original one, called “Akademie” (Academy), where in the last century famous figures of Czech history used to meet, through “Václavka” with its stained glass, to “Jitrnice” (Sausage) with a Gothic vault and to “Rytířský sál” (Knights’ Hall) furnished in romantic style. In its eight rooms and halls the “U Fleků” brewery restaurant can serve more than 1200 guests at once, either in the intimate setting of the “Kufr” (Suitcase) or “Akademie” or in the “Kabaret” (Cabaret) hall with 200 seats, where the “U Fleků” cabaret takes place.
The history and modern times of the “U Fleků” building is diverse. For one it represents a pilgrim place of Prague and Czech beer drinkers, for another it represents an interesting historic sight from a tourist point of view - one of the most visited within the country. “U Fleků” is without a doubt the most famous Prague pub. Today it is a place of culinary experiences. Our staff in our newly equipped kitchen can satisfy the requirements of even the pickiest gourmets with their offer of traditional old Czech dishes.
Restaurant LA PERLE
Dancing House - Tančící dům, Rašínovo nábřeží 80, Praha 2
Opening hours: 12.00 - 14.00 (kitchen) and 19.00 - 22.30 (kitchen), except Sundays and Mondays mornigns
La Perle de Prague is a restaurant located in exquisite spaces on the 7th floor of The Dancing House. From the air-conditioned restaurant a fantastic view can be had of Prague´s skyline including St. Vitus´s Cathedral and the presidential palace. During the summer months guests can take their lunch, dinner or just have a drink with friends.
Apart from the beautiful view, the French restaurant is known for its excellent cuisine.
Restaurant U MARCANU
Veleslavínská 14, Prague 6
Opening hours: Mo - Fri 11:00 – 15:30, Folklor show daily 19:30 – 23:00
We offer the specialities of czech national kitchen, moravian wine of high quality and pilsner beer.
This restaurant is situated not far from the Prague Castle.The visitors can taste typical czech meals and czech drinks (wine,beer ) and they can listen to folk music from different parts of the country.After main course comes "show" -it mens the programme of Bohemian, Moravian and Slowakian folk songs and dances, the gipsy songs and dance too. The musicians play typical folk-instruments, such as hammerdulcimer, fujara and bag-pipe. This part of the evening takes about 1 hour. Then after a break the music comes again and play according to the wish and spirit of the guests. At the very end, around 10:15 p.m. the visitors can listen to famous compositions of classical music, which were inspirated by folk music ( Smetana, Dvořák, Brahms, Sarasate, Monti etc.), if they are interested. The party starts at around 7:30 p.m. and ends around 10:30 p.m. The restaurant has 180 seats and is open almost daily in the season.
During the summer-season you can use our garden-restaurant, which is open from 11:00 a.m. till 9:30 p.m.
Restaurant KOLIBA PASTYRKA
Bělehradská 15, Praha 4
Opening hours: daily 18:00 – 01:00, garden restaurant Mond-Fri 11:30 - 01:00, Sat-Sund 15:00 - 01:00, Gypsy music is performed each evening from 7:30pm until midnight
A fascinating dining experience at a typical Czechoslovak mountain cottage where the food is prepared on an open stake at the centre of the restaurant and where you can hear the folklore Gypsy dulcimer music of Michal Taragoš.
The rustic quality of the cabin structure makes for an oasis in the midst of a busy city environment. Contributing to the stylish atmosphere is a wooden interior, chairs covered with sheep's hide, a fireplace, and the permeating aroma of roasted meat.
The Shepherdess's Cottage can take up to 350 guests, and both smaller and larger salons may be made available for private groups. Our facilities are especially attractive for excursion groups but we will gladly invite individual guests. The capacity of the individual salons is 12, 25, 40, 50, and 80 persons.
Restaurant U GLABICU
Malostranské náměstí 266/5, Praha 1
Opening hours: daily 10:30 – 23:00
Restaurant U Glaubiců - rooms with character, a 700 years old cellar, traditional tavern, painted salon and street cafe, for every guest the right place. Visit and try our specials from traditional Czech and international kitchen, or drink a coffee outside, but don‘t leave without trying Czech famous beer Pilsner Urquell. Restaurant U Glaubiců is an ideal place for all events. Czech cooking has a centuries-old tradition.
Thebasis is old popular cooking and home-grown ingredients. Imaginative meals are produced from seemingly simple ingredients, and these dishes can only be found in Czech cuisine.
There are relatively few Czech restaurants in the rest of the world because the food preparation is often demanding, but the ones there are are very popular and frequently visited. We welcome you to enjoy in an incomparable surrounding our very special attraction - "Knight's meal". A Medieval way of dinning and a party against the same table rules as in the 15th century! You can "swallow" from our delicious food as much as you like until you are completely done.
Restaurant BRASILEIRO
U Radnice 8/13, 110 00 Praha 1
Opening hours: daily 11:00 – 24:00
Churrasco is a method of cooking meat, especially beef, on a skewer in a special grill. Large and small pieces alike can be cooked in this way. Gauchos, South American cowboys, used to prepare meat in this manner on the pampas.
Rodizio is the way in which Churrasco meat is served. „Churasqueros“ are both your waiters and your cooks. They walk among the tables offering cuts of meat which they have prepared themselves. Every customer will find a paper circle on their table. Turn the green side up to send a signal to the „churasqueros“ to fill your plate. Red side up means enough „I´m full“. Eat as much as you wish. All starters, salads and side orders are also included in the price. Turn the circle and let the culinary show begin.
The majority of people subconsciously connect Brazil with the carnival, samba and mixed drinks. However, this view is starting to take turn towards wine, which popularity is on rise in this country. Consequently, Brazil is becoming a wine destination and is gaining on the world around it with mile steps.
At the present time more than 78 000 hectares of vineyards are planted and the planted areas are spreading due to planned planting in new regions. A vast majority of all Brazilian vineyards lie in the South in the country of Rio Grande Sul, where there are four out of the five most important areas - Vale dos Vinhedos, Serra Gaúcha, Campos de Cima da Serra and Campanha. To visit the fifth region of Vale do S?o Francisco we would have to get relocated as far as to the Equator, into a tropical climate of the northern country of Bahia.
We are now offering you a unique journey across Brazilian vineyard regions with the opportunity to taste wonderful Brazilian wines with an expert presentation of our sommeliers in relation to the best of Brazilian cuisine.
Restaurant NEBOZIZEK
PETŘÍNSKÉ SADY 411, Praha 1
Opening hours: daily 11:00 – 23:00
We offer you a wide selection of varied specialities from traditional Czech and old Bohemian cuisine, wild game and international cuisine. You can enjoy your meal on the covered, glassed-in terrace seating 65 with a magnificent view of the historical part of Prague. Another 55 guests can be accommodated in the second section of the restaurant situated in the stylishly furnished ground floor of the original building where you can also find the works of the famous painter Reon Argondian exhibited.
Restaurant RYBI TRH
Týnský dvůr 5, Praha 1
Opening hours: daily 11:00 – 24:00
Here, in a place where the atmosphere of old Prague meets the exceptional dishes prepared by our chefs, you have the unique chance to try our fresh-water and sea fish, lobsters and oysters. Everything is prepared according to recipes from all around the world. Absolute freshness of the fish challenges you to taste our Suschi and Sachimi. You can choose fish either from the ice drift or straight out of the sea aquarium.
Under direction of chef Pavel Mareš, long-standing member of The Association of Chefs and Confectioners of Czech Republic and holder of many awards from the most prestigious world gastronomy competitions, your visit will turn into unique culinary experience. Fish market is the most searched fish restaurant in Prague.
In our wine cellar with unusually huge selection of wines you will always find the suitable wine to your dish.
Restaurant U KALICHA
Na Bojišti 12-14, Praha 2
Opening hours: daily 11:00 – 23:00
Whoever wants to get to know the originality of the Bohemian kitchen and to taste the well-tempered beer has to find their way here. The whole thing is here, on the grounds of "The Goblet", where "The Good Soldier Švejk" (Strašlipka) found their beginning.
Every evening there is a folklor live music – accordionist.
The czech cuisine is heavy, fat and unhealthly - but very nice.
Restaurant BELLEVUE
Restaurant U FLEKU
Restaurant LA PERLE
Restaurant U MARCANU
Restaurant NEBOZIZEK