Eating & dining out in Prague

A guide to the best restaurants in the capital

It’s always great to have a medieval banquet, when staying in a capital with such an amazing old town. Two popular medieval restaurants are U Cisaru and U Sadlu. U Cisaru translates ‘At the Emperors’ and here you’ll find a very authentic venue, perfect for a festive occasion. The decor is composed of old tableware, hunting weapons and dominated by original blacksmith’s bellows, evoking the feeling of ages long past. It’s certainly a unique place to try on your short break stay in Prague and the dishes will certainly not disappoint. Famous people to have dined here include, Margaret Thatcher.

Italian food is one of the most loved cuisines in the world and is well represented. Don Giovanni is a high quality restaurant, where you will find genuine traditional dishes from various regions of Italy. Situated in the Old Town, only 50 metres from the Charles Bridge, the restaurant features a spectacular view of the Vltava River. On weekends, the traditional romantic atmosphere is enhanced by live piano music. The foundation of the restaurants success is the special care they have taken in selecting ingredients and the special attention they have paid to the best Italian culinary traditions. Sean Connery has dined here, so if it’s good enough for ‘James Bond’ it should fit the bill for your city breaks holidays in Prague. We also highly recommend, Divinis on Tynska street in the old town. This restaurant is a real gem, where every customer is treated like an old friend. The interior is warm and friendly, the service is excellent and the food is outsatnding. In short other Italian restaurants to try are, Trattoria Cicala, Corleone, Corte di Angelo and lastly Kogo in the Old town. Kogo is crowned by many as one of the best restaurants in the capital, so why not be your own judge and find out.

As one would expect on a holiday here, there are many fantastic traditional Czech restaurants to be found. Kamenny Most is not only a culinary delight, it is also a cosy place full of an entertainment and well-being. Kamenny Most is a uniquely decorated Renaissance cellar restaurant in the historic Centre, under Charles Bridge. Connected to the restaurant is a lively music bar, where visitors can watch the bartenders doing fire displays, dance to the live DJs and for the stag nights, there’s even go go dancers. Another very popular Czech restaurant to try is the Kolkovna in the Old town. The portions are generous to say the least, the atmosphere is friendly and the service is very attentive but not over bearing. If you want to try this restaurant, then we advise you to make reservations. The U modre ruze is situated within many gothic cellars, all blessed with a rich history full of legends and romance. It’s a romantic Prague city break restaurant and serves refined traditional Czech cuisine. In the Little Quarter is U Vladare and serves some divine Czech specilaities, vegetarian meals and many international dishes. Stoleti is another traditional restaurant, serving smoked meats, dumplings, cabbage and all of the other national specialities. It is a small place with a lively atmosphere and fantastic service.

One of our favourite Japanese restaurants is Miyabi on Navratilova street. The décor is traditional & authentic and captures a Zen atmosphere, which really adds to the dining experience. The chefs are incredible, serving some of the best sushi in Eastern Europe. It’s a great place for a romantic meal or for a large party of friends, with different areas available to various sized groups. ‘Made in Japan’ is a great Sushi restaurant- bar to relax and experience some great Japanese delights. Thirdly, Nagoya restaurant was the first of its kind in the capital and offers the whole range of traditional Japanese meals. They serve sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles and much more. Experience quality Sushi delights on your Prague Holidays, there’s great deals to be had. Lovers of Chinese food are in for a treat in Prague, with many quality establishments to choose from. Huang He has built a strong reputation for itself, based on good food and excellent service. Also Macao is a very good option whilst dining out on holiday in the Czech Republic. In short, other Chinese restaurants worth finding; Fu Hao, U Draka and Neptun. If you want Thai food, then try Arzenal. It is located in the centre, on the historical crossroads of Jewish, Old and New Towns, it is a junction of cultures, where East and West, architecture and design, fashion and styles meet. Orange Moon restaurant has an excellent reputation for authentic Thai cuisine. The interior is well designed and the service and food is of a very high standard. Siam Orchid restaurant has developed its own unique and delicious Thai cuisine dishes, all influenced from Chinese, Indian and European cuisines. Like the Orange Moon & Arzenal, it has a very popular following and is a must for good Thai food.

To experience the best of the Indian Culinary in the heart of Europe, visit the Restaurant Rasoi & Bombay Cocktail Bar. On the Ground Level is the Bombay Cocktail Bar with a very wide selection of Cocktails & Beverages and in the Cellar is the elegant Restaurant Rasoi, where you are introduced to one of the finest Indian cooking. Upon entering the restaurant you immediately feel part of India with spectacular interiors, courteous waiters dressed in Traditional Indian Costumes and soothing Indian Music. It’s not like your typical local Indian back at home, so you’ll be happy to know there won’t be a drunken Prague stag weekend party making a noisy ruckus. In short Rasoi is Indian food at its very best and a top city break table to spice up your evening. Another well respected Indian restaurant is Haveli. Not bound by any particular tradition, the chefs at Haveli have picked dishes from diverse sources, from wholesome villages to indulgent aristocratic favourites, from the ancient and elaborate to the practical and modern. The chefs have then honed these dishes to perfection, blending their original flavours with a contemporary approach to nutrition. This has resulted in a style unique to the Haveli, a culinary evolution, reinterpreted to suit 21st century palates. For those travelling in larger groups or on a stag do in Prague, we highly suggest contacting the management in advance.

Vegetarian’s won’t be disappointed with Prague’s dining scene. Some of the best dedicated vegetarian restaurants we have discovered are: Country Life, Tulip Café, Beas and Zahrada v Opere. First to mention is Country Life, a grocery store & cafeteria-style restaurant. In the centre of town is the Tulip Café, next to the state opera house is Zahrada v Opere and Beas is an Indian restaurant specializing in vegetarian dishes only. Albio is a very good organic restaurant in the Czech Republic. We recommend the summer vegetables sautéed with oyster mushroom or whole wheat penne with goat cheese sauce. Everything is prepared from fresh organic raw materials produced by Czech organic farmers. For healthy eating on your Prague holidays, you won’t go far wrong with these delicious restaurants.

T.G.I. Friday`s restaurants have led the world in casual dining since its earliest days at First Avenue and 63rd Street in New York City. Its red-and-white stripes and bold blue exteriors are a beacon for diners who identify Friday’s restaurants with seven-days-a-week fun. It might not be the most original choice on your city break holiday, but at least you’ll know what you’re in for. If you’re looking to escape the noise, many tourists and boisterous stag do’s, this might not be the place to come. Restaurant Jama offers delicious American and Tex-Mex specialties inside a fast-paced atmosphere where cool tunes and friendly service are on tap every day. Jama has become synonymous with great burger and good times. It’s a jovial place, normally frequented by many tourists and seems to be popular amongst sports tours & lads dos. But don’t let the words Prague stag nights put you off, it’s a great place, serving great food and there’s always a happy hour there.

An authentic French eatery in Letna district is La Creperie. This place has an unpretentious and easy atmosphere that reminds you of being in the middle of French Brittany. French and Hungarian wines along with apple cider complement the various sweet and savory offerings. C’est La Vie restaurant serves excellent French & international cuisine and its terrace overlooks the river & Charles Bridge, making it the ideal setting for a romantic meal for two. Restaurant U Patrona, situated in Drazického Square close to Charles Bridge, offers an intimate atmosphere, where one can relish both French and Czech cuisine. Dining guests can relax on the ground floor pre-mises or the first-floor lounge with a window leading into the kitchen where the chefs are preparing their choice dishes. In the summer, there are tables in the garden and for the romantically minded, there is a fabulous balcony for an intimate dinner, with a breathtaking view of the Charles Bridge. All of these French cuisine restaurants are ideal choices for romantic breaks in Prague.

Allegro restaurant is located within the world renowned ‘Four Seasons hotel’ and offers not only one of the best menus, but also its views of the Vlatava river and castle are magnificent. It’s an elegant and upmarket restaurant, and the prices reflect the supreme quality of the service, interior and food. Add some genuine class to your Prague short breaks holiday and allow Vamos Travel to reserve a table for you. At the forefront of contempoaray cuisine in the Czech capital is Bellevue restaurant. Offering top international and traditional Czech cuisine and a peerless view of the Castle and Charles Bridge. For those who are looking for a more extravagant restaurant for that luxury break experience, Café La Veranda in the Old Town is a must-dine. The restaurant is stylish and modern and the chef Radek David keenly mixes east and west cuisines. We advise our guests to make reservations to avoid disappointment. This is one of the best dining experiences you’ll have, whatever you get on your plate; it will truly delight the eye, as well as your palate. Contact the Czech Republic holiday tour specialist about dining in Prague and about our exciting city break packages to exciting European short break capitals.

Like all top cosmopolitan cities, there are many places open around the clock to eat. Although for the majority of city break travellers this is of no importance, it is an essential requirement for those city break revelers that like to party into the early hours of the morning. So for those men seeing off their last nights of freedom, enjoying a few too many beers on their stag nights, make note of the best late night eats in the Czech Republic capital. Akropolis venue serves till about 00.30am. Banditos, the popular Tex mex restaurant has its kitchen open till about midnight. Kozicka feeds till 1.45am a very good late night option to compliment those stag do weekend liquid diets. The Louis Armstrong also has a very late closing time for food, around 1.30am. 24 hour options are Picante fresh-mex, Roma for great pizzas and Zlaty Strom. Two other pub-restaurants that serve till 5.00am are Vysmaty zajic and Solidni nejistota.