The Alcron (Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, Stepanska 40, Prague) – this is one of the best seafood restaurants in the city (receiving the coveted Five Star Diamond Award at least four times). With interior décor and artwork reminiscent of the Art Deco era, the dishes served there range from red prawn with japanese bouillabaisse, to […]
Siddharta Café (Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague, Jakubská 649/8, Prague) – this classy restaurant serves a variety of European and Asian dishes, greeting diners (and hotel guests) with brightly colored Buddhas and cheerful décor (which the hotel describes as “Pop Art Eatmosphere”). Recommended dishes there include the white radish and mango salad with honey dressing & nuts; […]
Restaurant Pod Slavinem (Svobodova 144/4, Prague 2) – this restaurant is off the beaten tourist path and offers genuine Czech cuisine (with lunch for as little as CZK 89), along with tasty Czech beer, and plenty of indoor & outdoor seating. There’s free WiFi, and sports programming on big screen TVs.
Pizza Nuova (Revoluční 1, Prague 1) – pizza, a fail-safe meal that’s stomach-pleasing for both tourists and locals, is what’s served here. This pizza is top-quality — baked in a traditional domed oven using a beech wood fire. A dark crust, thick on the edge and thin in the body, is typical for Naples-style pizzas. […]
Noi (Újezd 19, Malá Strana, Prague) – despite its Italian-sounding name, this is actually a Thai restaurant (with a loungy bar). Dishes served here include Kang Phed Kai (chicken fillet cooked in red curry broth with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, carrot, fresh pepper, chillies and fresh basil leaves); Kang Knew Wan Ped (duck fillet cooked […]
Lokál (Dlouhá 33, Staré Město, Prague) – this restaurant prides itself in serving local Czech dishes with a modern twist. Meals served here include Pork braised in paprika; Boiled beef neck with mushroom sauce; Fried pork and beef schnitzel; as well as desserts like Caramel glazed profiterole with caramel and vanilla cream; and Coconut meringue […]
Las Adelitas (Americká 8, Vinohrady, Prague) – a true rarity in this country is a Mexican restaurant, in this case serving crispy- or soft-shell tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tostadas – all at reasonable prices. Managed and owned by Mexicans, it’s devoted to serve some of the most emblematic dishes of the Mexican cuisine, with the […]
La Finestra (Platnérská 90/13, Prague) – located not far from Old Town Square in central Prague, this is another popular (high-end) Italian restaurant, especially for the business crowd. Opened in 2009, La Finestra is reputed to have the largest selection of Italian wines in the country. For its well-received meals, it uses top grade meat […]
Fish & Chips 21 Dlouha Street (21 Dlouha Street, Prague) – this is the sister restaurant to another seafood eatery in Prague (Zdenek’s Oyster Bar). As the name implies, its signature dish is British-style fish & chips. There are several different types of fish on the menu, as well as some interesting side dishes, including […]
Cotto Crudo (Four Seasons Hotel Prague, Veleslavínova 2a/1098, Prague) – the first (and perhaps only) Michelin-starred restaurant in Prague happens to be this high-end Italian restaurant, serving dishes ranging from risotto with mushrooms, jamón joselito, impepato del mugellano; to ravioli di ricotta, piedmont back truffle and violet artichokes; and involtino di pollo, gnocchetti, chanterelles, plums […]