77 Best Restaurants in Prague, Czech Republic

Aromi

$$$ Fodor's choice

Gracious, gregarious, and extremely confident, Aromi is easily among the top tier of Italian restaurants in the city and proud of it. Classic pastas made in-house and fresh seafood shown off tableside are two of the crowd favorites, as are the superb salads and well-chosen Italian wines. With airy modernist interiors and alfresco dining in summer, the restaurant imparts a continental feel without being kitschy. Leave room for a post-dessert treat: Aromi stocks an exclusive list of rare grappas. The price of dishes reflects the high quality; come during the week for a better value lunch menu.

Benjamin

$$$$ Fodor's choice

Since opening in 2017, Benjamin has consistently been one of Prague's most sought-after fine-dining experiences. Well, with just 10 seats set around a horseshoe-shaped table, it's a very exclusive ticket—so make sure you book far in advance. Each boldly flavored dish on the eight-course tasting menu exhibits oodles of imagination, innovation, and inspirationand when combined with the unique communal setup, makes for a one-of-a-kind meal. Look out for seasonal dishes inspired by hidden corners of Czech culinary history, from once-common but long-forgotten ingredients like sturgeon to classic curd desserts that hark back to communist-era kindergartens. There are also cooking classes available for couples (9,000 ) and larger groups. 

Norská 14, 101 00, Czech Republic
774–141–432
Known For
  • beautifully presented and flavorful dishes
  • interactive and communal dining experience
  • booking up months in advance
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch.

Bílá Kráva

$$$ Fodor's choice

Meat lovers will be in their element at this French countryside-inspired steak restaurant, situated just behind the National Museum. Take a seat beneath the wood-beamed ceiling and choose from a menu dominated by dishes of expertly aged Charolais beef, from steak tartare and tenderloin carpaccio to juicy rump steaks and hearty beef bourguignon. There are other dishes on offer, too, from frogs' legs and roast pigeon to a smattering of vegetarian and vegan options, but make no mistake: cow is king here. Go all in with a selection of steaks for two, including rare Czech wagyu beef, served with your choice of sides and sauces. Save room for a theatrical dessert in the form of curd ice cream that's frozen at the table with liquid nitrogen, as well as a taster of traditional Czech fruit spirits from Palírna Radlík distillery.

Rubešova 10, 120 00, Czech Republic
603–397–367
Known For
  • delicious aged beef dishes
  • charming countryside-style setting
  • good value for such high quality
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.

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Kantýna

$ Fodor's choice

With a grand setting in a gorgeous former bank, you can bank on this cool butcher-shop-meets-meat-market-and-bar being packed when you arrive. There's a butcher's counter at the front where you can select the exact meat you want. The attendant will cut it, weigh it, cook it perfectly to your specifications, and then serve it hot off the skillet. Load up a tray with meat and sides, and grab a seat at a communal table or a spot at the bar and wash it all down with great beer. Keep track of what you eat and drink on a menu card (bread is free). The modern canteen feel and reasonable prices all contribute to the incredible popularity of this place.

Kuchyň

$$ Fodor's choice

It may no longer be the novel, menu-less restaurant of old—the COVID pandemic put an end to the concept of people choosing their meals from communal potsbut this castle-side restaurant still serves up great, traditional Czech cuisine. Take a seat and order from a small menu of dishes ranging from fresh cow's cheese with pickled vegetables to duck leg with rustic bread dumplings and red cabbage. Although most of the mains are meaty, there's always at least one vegetarian option. While the interior is perfectly lovely—all copper pots, aquamarine tiles, and pine-wood tables—the terrace, with its stunning city views, is the best place to dine.

Hradčanské nám. 1, 118 00, Czech Republic
736--152–891
Known For
  • soft sourdough bread to dip in soups
  • wonderful location by the castle
  • drinks including unfiltered dark beer

La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

$$$$ Fodor's choice

One of Prague's two Michelin star holders is this elegant tasting room, where diners are taken on a superlative culinary adventure via a Czech-inspired tasting menu over an extended evening. The menu roves around Czech and European cuisine playfully and stylishly, including classic local specialties with a twist, like pork belly, cabbage, and mustard or a dessert of cream, blueberry, and basil. You'll need a full appetite to last the multiple, delicious courses, so you'll want to come hungry. One word of caution: the tasting menu is 2,450 Kč before drinks are even considered, and dinner for two, with wine and tip, can climb into the 10,000 Kč territory. But for many, the experience is worth every koruna. Book in advance.

Haštalská 18, 110 00, Czech Republic
222–311–234
Known For
  • probably Prague's best food and service
  • playful and inventive takes on classic dishes
  • wine-paired tasting menu
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential

La Finestra in Cucina

$$$ Fodor's choice

One of Prague's hottest tables, La Finestra is the meaty counterpart to its sister restaurant, Aromi, right down to the wooden tables and brick walls. Catering to local gourmands and boldface names, this restaurant lives up to the hype. As at Aromi, waiters display an array of freshly caught fish that comprise the day's specials, but here they also do the same with meat, including cuts flown in from Italy.

Platnéřská 13, 110 00, Czech Republic
222–325–325
Known For
  • organic dry-aged meats, foccacia and fried chickpeas to nibble on, and expert al dente pastas like spaghetti with sea urchin
  • extensive Italian wine selection
  • cooking classes
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential

La Veranda

$$$ Fodor's choice

Despite the quality of the cooking, La Veranda remains somewhat overlooked by visitors (though popular with locals), making a visit to this stylish, softly lighted room feel like you've been let in on a wonderful secret. The food is top-notch, with seasonal specials and a not outrageously priced six-course tasting menu showcasing the restaurant's greatest hits, like an incredibly rich beef tartare with egg yolk and black truffle. The à la carte options are equally inventive and deliver on flavor, too, from beef steak, beluga lentils, and zucchini to rabbit leg confit. Wine pairings are available.

Elišky Krásnohorské 2, 110 00, Czech Republic
224–814–733
Known For
  • delicious, seasonal food
  • non-touristy vibe
  • not crazily priced six-course tasting menu
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential

Lokál Dlouhááá

$$ Fodor's choice

Sleek and relatively sophisticated, Lokál Dlouhááá takes the Czech pub concept to a new level with fresh local ingredients, perfectly poured beers, and friendly, efficient service. It makes for an idealized version of a corner restaurant out of another era, right down to the stark white walls, waiters in vests, and bathrooms wallpapered with old pinups and airplane posters. Many of the dishes have a modern twist: schnitzel is made from pork neck and served atop buttery whipped potatoes, while the Czech classic of svíčková (beef tenderloin in cream sauce) is tangy and fresh (not often the case at most pubs). Lokál also has pub-restaurants in Malá Strana, Karlín, and Vinohrady.

Na Kopci

$$$ Fodor's choice

Although a little out of the way, this lovely restaurant overlooking Smíchov (the name means "On the Hill") serves exceptional, high-end Czech and international cuisine within a comfortable and casual setting. The menu is completely overhauled every three months, making the best use of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients—from rabbit and wild boar to porcini mushrooms—to create surprising and satisfying dishes. Yet for all the fine-dining credentials, there's not an ounce of pretentiousness, thanks to the unstuffy decor (including walls plastered in family photos), the friendly and informal service, and the reasonable prices.

The restaurant is about the same walking distance (15 minutes) from Radlická and Smíchovské nádraží Metro stops (both Line B), but you can save a walk uphill by arriving at Radlická and leaving from Smíchovské nádraží.

Sansho

$$$$ Fodor's choice

When Sansho opened just over a decade ago, it radically redefined the local dining scene. Head chef Paul Day introduced many novel concepts to Prague's foodies, like pairing a simple, unadorned interior with highly intricate Asian-fusion cuisine, leaving the full focus on the plate. The public was initially skeptical but once they gathered around the long, communal tables, they were won over by the quality of the cooking (not surprising, as Day learned his craft at London's Michelin-starred Nobu). Dinner is a very reasonably priced tasting menu, featuring items such as Moravian lamb betel leaves roll and soft-shell crab, among other delicacies, while lunch is served à la carte.

Petrská 25, 110 00, Czech Republic
739--592--336
Known For
  • a nose-to-tail philosophy
  • impeccable unstuffy service
  • best quality-to-value ratio in Prague
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential

Taro

$$ Fodor's choice

This extraordinary Asian fusion restaurant, which consists of just 17 bar stalls arranged around an open kitchen, offers an interactive dining experience combining traditional Vietnamese cuisine with European techniques and flavors. It's a combination inspired by owners Khanh's and Giang's personal experiences as Vietnamese men growing up in Prague. Watch in awe as the international kitchen team painstakingly puts together each course—it's not uncommon to see four of them huddled over a single dish—before presenting and explaining it to you. There are weekly a la carte lunch menus available, but come in the evening for the exceptional eight-course tasting menu (1,790 ). It changes with the seasons, but typical dishes might include summer rolls with chicken and tamarind sauce, sea bass with Thai basil and fermented radish, or pork consommé with bonito and pork dumplings. Wine pairings are also available.

Unsurprisingly, the restaurant is very popular, so book ahead.

Nádražní 100, 150 00, Czech Republic
777–446–007
Known For
  • kitchen spectacle with chef interaction
  • flavor-packed seasonal dishes
  • great quality-to-value ratio
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

Terasa U Zlaté studně

$$$$ Fodor's choice

On top of the boutique Golden Well Hotel, lunch or dinner, either inside or on the terrace of this Michelin-rated restaurant overlooking the city's rooftops, is a delicious experience that more than lives up to the views and prices. The menu runs the gamut from the full degustation (3,400 Kč) to more reasonably priced à la carte lunch options.

Terasa U Zlaté studně

$$$$ Fodor's choice

This fine-dining establishment is widely considered to be one of the country's best restaurants—and for good reason. First and foremost, the food is superb; expect mouthwatering Czech classics and lesser-spotted seafood dishes, including scallops, lobster, and sea bream ceviche, all cooked to perfection by head chef Pavel Sapík. Second, the setting is gorgeous, from the elegant mirrored dining room (which has been in almost constant use since the 16th century) to the relaxing rooftop terrace. And third, the view over Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter), with its sea of burnt-orange rooftops, is simply unbeatable. Come for a delicious à la carte lunch any day of the week, or spoil yourself rotten with the evening tasting menu and wine pairing.

The Eatery

$$ Fodor's choice

This fantastic destination restaurant, with thoughtful, delicate twists on modern Czech food in a shiny-steel-and-concrete industrial setting, is certainly the district's best and even holds its own against the rest of the city. Run by the former Michelin-starred chef at Alcron, in the center of town, the Eatery is a more informal but no less delicious venture, with all the extras you'd expect from an establishment of this quality, from a chef's table to delicious wines and an open kitchen.

U Uranie 18, 170 00, Czech Republic
603--945--236
Known For
  • Czech and European food, with fresh, local ingredients
  • theatrical cooking in the open kitchen
  • regularly buzzing
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat., Reservations recommended

The Tavern

$$ Fodor's choice

A hopping burger bar on the fringe of Riegrovy Park in Vinohrady, the Tavern arguably serves the city's best hamburgers and cheeseburgers. The restaurant began as the dream of an American couple to use classic U.S. combinations, like bacon-cheddar or blue cheese and caramelized onion, and then re-create them with locally sourced beef and toppings. The result? It's been packed since the 2012 opening and shows no signs of slowing down. They also do veggie and vegan burgers, along with other American-style diner food, plus cocktails and craft beers.

There's limited seating, so make a reservation for dinner online (there's no phone).

U Modré kachničky

$$$ Fodor's choice

This old-fashioned tavern puts on airs, but if you're looking for the perfect Czech venue for a special occasion, it's hard to beat the "Blue Duckling." Dusty portraits hanging on the walls and lavish curtains and table settings impart a certain slightly frilly 19th-century look. The menu, filled with succulent duck and game choices, brings things down to earth a notch. There's dining on two levels, but the upper floor's intimacy—with secluded tables in each nook and cranny and soft piano music wafting through the air—is preferable. There's now a second, smaller restaurant (unimaginatively named U Modré kachničky II) near Old Town Square.

U Slovanské Lípy

$$ Fodor's choice

One of the oldest pubs in Žižkov, this classic Czech pub offers a warm and inviting setting, great beers, and authentic Czech food. The name means “At the Linden Trees,” a Czech and Slovak emblem, and while there are tourists here, it’s also a meeting place for locals.

500 Restaurant

$$ | Dejvice

Near the Hradčanská Metro station, this restaurant is a hit with families, and it's easy to see why. The menu covers comfort-food classics—like excellent burgers and some of the city's best pizza—an easy sell for kids, but parents in the mood for something more refined can order entrées like duck risotto. Plus, 500 has a surprisingly good wine list, including decent vintages available by the glass (still a rarity in Prague). The daily luncheon specials are popular and reasonably priced. The final winning touch? In summer, an expansive terrace opens into one of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods.

Angelato

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Across from the Újezd tram stop, this gelato gem offers delicious, homemade ice cream and gelato almost all year.

Atelier Red&Wine

$$$

Don't let the slightly weird name and offbeat location fool you: this is a gem. Great seafood, service, and wine at this hidden-away restaurant on the edge of the Mala Strana district, serving choice meals from all over the world.

Big Smokers

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This recently opened joint brings modern barbecue to the Czech capital, in a big way. The meats are glorious, the vibe is industrial-cool, and the welcome is friendly.

Dělnická 40, 170 00, Czech Republic
737--070--373
Known For
  • trays of perfectly flamed meat
  • piquant accompaniments
  • cheap sandwich-based lunch menu
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Bistro 8

$$

Located on what is among Prague's coolest streets, this hip little spot combines a retro aesthetic—black walls, a mix of chairs, and lots of plants—with tasty international food and unique touches. 

Veverkova 8, 170 00, Czech Republic
730--511--973
Known For
  • fun design, such as bright monster sculptures and cracked pots in the window
  • great brunch
  • huge sandwiches

Blue Wagon

$$$

This appealing Vinohrady restaurant serves up innovative, high-quality, and beautifully presented cuisine in a soothing and unstuffy setting. The à la carte menu is all about fresh and flavorful Czech dishes with occasional French, Italian, or Asian twists (and added seafood): think duck breast with parsnip and cranberries, shrimp and carrot cream soup with yellow curry, and pan-fried sea bass with fregola and bok choy. For the best-quality dining experience, opt for the seasonal, five-course Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairing. The service is impeccable and the staff are unfailingly friendly.

Uruguayská 19, 120 00, Czech Republic
222–561–378
Known For
  • outdoor seating in summer
  • phenomenal chocolate fondant dessert
  • piped-in pop music that adds little to the atmosphere
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

Bockem

$$$$

It may not look too salubrious from outside, but this tucked-away fine-dining restaurant has a wonderfully warm and welcoming interior, all roughly plastered walls, sturdy wooden furniture, soft golden lighting, and autumnal wall hangings. What's more, the food is great: the seasonal, five-course degustation menu (1,590 ) has a mix of influences but really comes to life with main courses built around classic Czech ingredients like rabbit, pork, dumplings, and cabbage. Note that the portions are small, courses are quite spread out, and there are few extras (including no bread), so you may leave feeling not entirely full. Opt for a wine pairing (955 Kč) with dinner or add something a little different to your dining experience with a non-alcoholic pairing (480 Kč) of kombucha-like fermented lemonades. They vary in level of acidity; some are pleasantly subtle, others are more of an acquired taste. As well as dinner, the restaurant serves three-course prix fixe breakfasts (480 Kč).

Elišky Peškové 5, 150 00, Czech Republic
770--101–223
Known For
  • seasonal menu of delicious and inventive dishes
  • distinctive non-alcoholic pairing option
  • beautiful interior with limited seating
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Wed. and Sun.

Bruxx

$$

For an alternative to pilsner in the Czech capital, this superb Belgian brasserie offers a choice of half a dozen Belgian beers on draft, and more than 60 others in bottles. The beers, which are often tinged with fruit or nut flavors, are served alongside kettles of mussels (cooked in wine or beer), golden frites with mayo sauce, and ridiculously tasty waffles. It's a large and grand-looking place, with high ceilings and dark paneling, but the service is friendly and it's a big hit with families, who come for the large kids corner with ball pool.

For traditional Czech fare from the same team, head next door to Vinohradský Parlament.

Budvarka

$$ | Dejvice

Owned by Czech brewer Budvar, Budvarka is a pumped-up pub. From the selection of beers to the rough-hewn wood tables, everything here is larger than life. The samples of rare Budvar brews (including a dark and a yeast beer) are worth the trip to this neighborhood alone. The food is upscale Czech grub, including an entire section of the menu meant to pair with beer, which covers potatoes cooked in lard and pickled hermelín cheese. The Flinstonian ribs are so huge that they require special presentation on a raised metal tray. Bring an appetite or a hungry friend.

Burrito Loco

$$

While Prague isn't famous for its Mexican food, Burrito Loco is a notable exception: fresh, spicy takeout burritos and nachos, at affordable prices, right by Old Town Square. There are a few branches around the city.

Café de Paris

$$$

The twin stars of the show at this Gallic import are beef entrecote and French fries. Café de Paris even makes its own "special sauce" (béarnaise with a hint of mustard). The look is classic French bistro, down to the old photographs and red banquettes lining the walls, which makes sense considering its location near the French Embassy. There are a few other things on the menu, classics like Caesar salad and a rotating option of soups, but there's little reason to stray from house specialties.

Velkopřevorské nám. 4, 118 00, Czech Republic
603–160–718
Known For
  • warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • house specials
  • waiters serving the steak frites at the table from laden trays
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential

Café Pavlač

$$

This lovely little sit-down spot on a sloping street serves excellent coffee, tasty homemade soups, and an impressive choice of vegan dishes. In the summer months, there's a pleasantly green courtyard garden.

V. Nejedlého 23, Czech Republic
702–124–556
Known For
  • good-value lunch menu
  • quiet spot away from the crowds
  • regular themed food and drink events