They drink it always and everywhere in large quantities - and this is natural, because the beer in local bars is one of the most delicious in the world. As fans of beer have noticed, Czech producers have learned how to prepare it in such a way that even if you drink decently in the evening, your head does not hurt at all in the morning. Millions of tourists from all over the world flock to the capital of the Czech Republic not only to look at the numerous sights, but also to taste this divine drink.
So, which of the many drinking establishments in the Czech capital should be visited first of all when traveling to Prague? We bring to your attention the TOP-5 restaurants in Prague.
Stoker (Výtopna)
Restaurant Kochegarka opened on Wenceslas Square not so long ago, but has already earned the love of not only tourists, but also local residents thanks to unusual way delivery of beer from the bartender to the visitor. This restaurant is completely dedicated to the railway theme, and is a large hall with several dozen tables, in which a huge electric children's railway has been laid. There is everything that is inherent in the railway, only in miniature: stations and substations. Bridges, spans, interchanges and dead ends.
When a visitor orders beer and snacks, the waiter brings him food, but beer and drinks are brought in trailer cars by small steam locomotives and electric locomotives, which soon return to a small half-station at your table for empty glasses. Children are especially delighted with such service.
Address: Vaclavske nam. 56
At Fleck (U Fleku)
True beer connoisseurs simply must visit this restaurant. After all, the institution "At Fleck" is not just a beer restaurant, but a real brewery. The brewery was opened in the 15th century, and it still brews delicious beer. All halls in the restaurant have their original name: "Suitcase", " Liverwurst" etc. original beers will complement the dishes of Czech cuisine offered to visitors of the institution. A special atmosphere is created by an orchestra playing in the garden, as well as an “antique” interior. In general, if you want, for a low price, not only to eat and enjoy the taste of beer, but also to go back a couple of centuries, feel free to go to the restaurant "At Fleck".
At the Chalice (U Kalicha)
The hero of the immortal work of Yaroslav Hasek, the brave soldier Schweik, has long turned from a simple national hero into nonsense. In the historical center of Prague, you will find a dozen restaurants "At Schweik", and the owner of each of them will assure you that this institution is mentioned in the book of Jaroslav Hasek. However, among them, only one was actually mentioned in the novel - the bar "At the Chalice". The phrase from the book "The Adventures of the Good Soldier Schweik" sounds like this: - "Let's meet at six o'clock in the evening after the war in the pub" At the Cup ".
The atmosphere of the restaurant will completely immerse you in the times of the beginning of the last century. Antique furniture, a century-old working jukebox, musicians dressed as World War I soldiers.
The prices in this institution are not small, however, this stops tourists. Toward evening, crowds of guests from around the world gather here.
Address: Praha 2, Na bojisti 14
At the Bears (U Medvídků)
If you are a lover of noisy, where a large number of visitors drink, walk and have fun, then you have a direct path to the restaurant "At the Bears". This is also a pub with history, it was opened back in 1466. In the last century, the institution was converted into a cabaret, by the way, at that time the first in Prague. At that time it was the largest hall in the entire Czech capital. It is difficult to calculate how many visitors and tourists from all over the world have vacationed here since the opening. It is clear that this place is loved not only by visitors, but also by the Czechs themselves, who are happy to come here to relax from daily worries and chat.
Address: Praha 1, Na Perstyne 7
Pub
The Pub is a chain of beer restaurants. Visitors to another great beer attraction. Arriving at this establishment, you will see that each table is equipped with its own stand with an individual tap, from which you can fill your own glass. Residents of Moscow and guests of the Russian capital could observe this in the network of Moscow restaurants "Zapravochnaya". However, the owners did not stop there and went further. There are scoreboards around the perimeter of the hall, which show how many glasses you have drunk, this information is duplicated on all screens located in the hall. Further, statistics are shown for all The Pub bars in the Czech Republic. Competitive excitement is growing, which further increases the fun.
Among the best restaurants in Prague, of course, it is worth noting the oldest local brewery U Fleku in the district of Prague 1 (Křemencova, 11). Here they brew their own beer, the secret of which has been kept in the strictest confidence for many centuries. Prices in this restaurant in Prague are not the most loyal, but this minus is more than compensated by a cheerful atmosphere and songs to the accordion!
Try the real Czech cuisine possible in inexpensive restaurants Prague. Be sure to visit the restaurant (Praga 5, Lidická, 796/20). For the first try the traditional rich soup - potato, garlic, salmon, sauerkraut or with pieces of liver. On the second - meat with a side dish. Czechs are very fond of pork and cook it amazingly. A full meal for two will cost about 300 CZK here.
One of the favorite Russian restaurants in Prague is the restaurant "At the Black Eagle"(Cerny Orel) near the Malostranska metro station (green line). And the point here is not at all in the kitchen, first-class service or low prices. This place was mentioned by Sergei Lukyanenko in his Day Watch. Therefore, every fan of Anton Gorodetsky and his team considers it their duty to come to drink beer here, although the reviews on this restaurant in Prague on tourist forums are very contradictory.
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, a cozy European country with a relatively low price level and a huge number of attractions. It is an amazingly beautiful and elegant city.
Prague is rightfully considered one of the most mystical cities in the world: almost every building, architectural monument or street has its own mysterious and mysterious history, which attracts tourists from all over the world. all year round and in any weather.
While walking along the ancient streets of Prague, you get the feeling that you are in a fairy-tale kingdom. Tourists are no less attracted by local restaurants and cafes, enticing with mouth-watering smells and pleasant prices.
Czech cuisine is known all over the world, so tourists who are going to Prague devote most of their time to the gastronomic program and ask in advance what is a must-try and what can be left for later.
In the article, Kidpassage will tell you about the local culinary attractions, as well as how much groceries cost in Prague.
What to try in Prague from food
Czech cuisine has a very ancient history. It developed under the influence of its closest neighbors and adopted a lot from them. For example, goulash migrated to Czech cuisine from Hungary, schnitzel was borrowed from Austria, and from Germany - stewed cabbage and roast goose with apples.
Since Czech culinary traditions are mostly Slavic, here you can find a lot of soups and meat dishes prepared in the usual way. However, sauces brewed according to traditional recipes, bring their piquancy to the taste of dishes.
Now healthy food is fashionable in the world, but Czech cuisine does not fully correspond to its principles: all traditional food is high-calorie, satisfying and fatty. Dishes are usually served with dumplings and washed down with plenty of beer.
In this region, preference is given to cooking meat dishes: pork, veal, rabbit, turkey. First, the meat is marinated in various sauces with the addition of a large amount of seasonings, and then stewed, boiled, baked or fried.
In a Czech restaurant, there can be a great temptation to try everything at once. Do not rush to order several dishes, because the portions here are so large that one is more than enough for two. The food may not be as refined as in French restaurants, but it is very satisfying.
Polevky (soups) prefer to cook rich, with an abundance of various seasonings. They can be so thick that they can easily be confused with sauces. Be sure to order some soup:
- Koprová polevka- dill soup on yogurt, served with sour cream and herbs.
- Dršková polevka- Pork tripe soup.
- Bramborova polevka - potato soup with smoked meats and mushrooms.
Hlavní chod, or main dishes, are made from meat that has been marinated for a long time. Here are some must-try dishes:
- Pečene vepřove koleno- baked pork knuckle. signature dish traditional cuisine. If you order it, then keep in mind that the portion weight is usually more than 1 kg.
- Pecene kachna- baked duck. The bird is cooked whole and served with sauerkraut.
- Svickova nasmetaně- one of the most famous Czech dishes. This is beef or pork stewed with sauce. The main role in the taste is played by the sauce, which is prepared from stewed vegetables, whipped to a puree state. Then sour cream is added to the sauce, as well as berry sauces. This dish is served with dumplings.
- Hovězí gulaš s knedlíkem - beef goulash with dumplings. The meat is stewed in a very thick gravy. Flour or potato dumplings are served as an addition.
The Czech Republic is world famous for its beer. Here it is boiled old recipes several hundred years. One of the current breweries was founded in the 12th century, it is still functioning, beer is brewed here, which they call Chodovar.
This brewery is located in the famous restaurant in the rock "Chodovar". Walking around Prague, you will meet beer restaurants everywhere, be sure to stop by and try one or more varieties, for example:
- Pilsner Urquell- the most famous beer, it is a light variety of golden color with a rich taste of malt and herbs, it has a slightly bitter aftertaste.
- Budweiser Budvar- beer of deep fermentation, it is brewed from hops and Moravian malt.
- Bernard is a popular beer that has been brewed since the 16th century.
And incredibly tasty and fragrant snacks are served with beer. Here are some of them:
- Tlacenka- This is a brawn made from meat and offal.
- Grilovane klobasky- grilled sausages with fragrant crispy crust.
- Pivni sýr obloženy- beer cheese. Original appetizer from bread, cheese, fish and onions.
How much does it cost to eat in Prague
When planning to travel around this country, most tourists are wondering what to try in Prague and how much it will cost. If we compare prices relative to other European countries, we can say that here they are slightly lower than the average European ones.
But it should be remembered that this is the capital, respectively, and food prices in Prague will be slightly higher than somewhere in remote cities or other Czech resorts.
The highest prices for food can be seen in the restaurants and cafes of the Prague 1 area. The most affordable lunches can be ordered in Prague 7, 9 and 10: in these areas, the main dish will cost an average of 108 crowns.
In the capital of the Czech Republic, you can find relatively inexpensive establishments: it’s worth getting a little away from the tourist routes, taking a walk and at the same time seeing how the native Praguers live. You will be lucky if you find an institution where the locals prefer to eat.
The price difference is very big. For example, if a lunch in the center costs 500 CZK, then somewhere far away from it, a few blocks away, a very hearty lunch will cost 150-200 CZK.
In restaurants where there are many locals, the portions will be much larger, the prices are lower, and the service is a little simpler than in establishments for tourists. In Prague, you will always find places to eat for every taste and budget. The most inexpensive food in Prague is the one sold on the streets.
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In the very center of the capital there are two squares: Old Town and Wenceslas. These squares, in addition to their architectural ensembles and medieval buildings, attract tourists with appetizing spicy aromas.
There are stalls right here where you can have a hearty and tasty snack before visiting any sights.
So, what to eat in Prague if you are hungry and have no time?
The most popular is the Old Prague ham or Prosciutto di Praga - a pork ham roasted on a spit. Resourceful merchants came up with a trick for tourists: the price of a ham is about 80 CZK per 100 g, but a portion weighs at least half a kilo. And our no less resourceful tourists have found a way out: they buy one serving for several people.
Among other snacks, it is worth highlighting:
- Trdlo- 60-70 CZK. This is a very common Czech delicacy, at its core - a simple roll of yeast dough, sprinkled with powdered sugar or nuts, which is baked on a wooden skewer.
- sausages- from 70 CZK per serving. They are fried on the grill, smeared with mustard and put inside the buns.
- Bramborak- from 70 CZK for 300 g. This is a traditional dish that is very similar to our potato pancakes.
- Smazhak- from 50 CZK. Deep fried cheese, but the street version is a simple cheese sandwich.
- Beer- from 50 CZK for 0.5l.
- Coffee- from 35 CZK per cup.
It is impossible not to mention McDonald’s, BurgerKing and KFCA, popular among all tourists, where a standard menu will cost a little more than 100 CZK.
We cannot recommend these establishments for daily meals, but for an inexpensive snack in the city, these options can be ideal, especially since the food here is always fresh, its composition has long been known to everyone, and they will feed you quickly, without queues and long waits for the waiter.
Fans of fish dishes should pay attention to Nordsea fish bistros (). Salads, appetizers, hot dishes, seafood sandwiches - always high quality and inexpensive.
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Prices in cafes and restaurants in Prague 2019
There is an opinion that if a tourist has not tried a single Prague dessert, then he has not been to Prague. On almost every street you can find a cozy confectionery or bakery where you can enjoy fragrant pastries or dessert, as well as a cup of coffee.
In the tourist center, as elsewhere, prices are somewhat overpriced and a portion of dessert will cost 85-120 CZK, and the average prices in coffee shops are something like this:
- americano - from 25 CZK;
- latte - from 30 CZK;
- cheesecake - from 60 CZK;
- tiramisu - from 50 CZK.
If you want to visit a Prague cafe, then pay attention to some features thanks to which you can have a delicious meal and save some money.
V weekdays many cafes and restaurants offer "danny cape". This is our business lunch. A set lunch, which will include the main course, salad and dessert, will cost 150-200 CZK.
There are a large number of chain cafes in Prague: McDonalds, Starbuck's, Illy caffe. As a rule, they are located in the central part of the capital, in any of the shopping centers.
For lovers of traditional Czech sweets It is worth visiting the Cafeteria cafe in Mala Strana or the Ovocný Světozor confectionery chain, which is loved not only by the townspeople, but also by many tourists.
Desserts and coffee will cost a little more in such well-known cafes as Slavia (Smetanovo nábřeží, 2), Louvre (Národní 22), Myšák (Vodičkova6 31).
Be guided by the prices in a cafe, looking at the cost of a glass of beer. If this drink costs more than 40 CZK, then a budget lunch will not work. Another sign is the language in which the menu is written. If in Russian, then here prices are probably focused on tourists and are greatly inflated.
Always look out for any extra snacks or baskets on your table that you didn't order. It's called a couvert. Usually it looks like this: they bring you a basket of bread and pate or sauce.
You naively believe that this is a present, and then it turns out that it cost 30-60 CZK. A couvert can also include a set of spices, sauces, and sometimes even cutlery. This is indicated on the menu, but in such small print that it is difficult to notice.
Tips are usually already included in the bill, but this is often not mentioned. So look carefully if there is an inscription “služby”, “service”, “přirážka”, “přirážka k ceně”, “10%”.
Here are the average prices in Prague cafes:
- soups - 40-60 CZK in the center and 30-40 CZK in other areas;
- boar knee - from 250 CZK;
- main dish - 129 CZK in the center and 89-129 CZK in other areas;
- salad - from 50 CZK;
- chicken - from 60 CZK;
- a fish dish- from 80 CZK;
- beer (0.5 l) - from 30 CZK;
- coffee - from 30 CZK.
The bill in a restaurant with good cuisine and a high level of service will be about 400-500 CZK. In places far from the tourist trails, restaurants with the same level of service will offer you prices at half the price.
Many Prague restaurants offer a daily menu for 90-150 CZK. Also popular in Prague Chinese restaurants with the same menu. The dishes here are large and inexpensive, starting at 70 CZK.
The best Czech restaurants in Prague
In this city, catering establishments are found literally at every step. But guests and travelers are usually curious to know what are the best Czech restaurants in Prague.
The Internet, on demand, gives out huge lists of cafes and restaurants - and all of them are the best. The taste and color, as they say, but we will list the most famous and often found in the reviews of tourists places where Czech cuisine is presented in Prague.
Beer "At Fleck"- the oldest and most expensive restaurant in Prague, the first mention of it in written sources dates back to 1499. And since 1843, the famous "Fleck" lager began to be brewed here.
There are no other types of beer in this restaurant. Each of the eight halls is different in design, has its own name and history.
When ordering beer, it is customary here to put a glass of Becherovka in front of the guest without asking. It is believed that in combination with beer, it helps the absorption of fatty foods.
But be careful: the cost of liquor is high and it will definitely be included in the bill. The menu is varied and the service is relatively fast. They say they cook here the best dishes Czech cuisine in Prague. Approximate menu prices:
- boar knee - 420 CZK;
- beer cheese - 99 CZK;
- assorted cold appetizers - 149 CZK;
- fried sausages - 159 CZK;
- "flekovsky" lager - 59 CZK;
- soup of the day - 69 CZK.
Address: Křemencova 1651/11, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město. The nearest tram stop is No. 5, Myslíkova. The nearest metro station is Národní třída, you need to walk 500 meters from it.
Restaurant U Bansethu- is known for the fact that one of the tables is always reserved for J. Hasek, who mentioned this institution in his work “The Adventures of the Good Soldier Schweik”. This restaurant brews delicious light beer. Traditional Czech cuisine at reasonable prices:
- goulash - 90 CZK;
- dumplings with homemade cracklings - 80 CZK.
Location address: Tborská, 389/49.
Restaurant-brewery U dvou kocek- here for a small price offer delicious food traditional cuisine:
- Česká bašta - 249 CZK (this is a huge dish with assorted smoked duck, pork and veal).
- Boar knee - 249 CZK.
Place address: Uhelny, 10
Beer "At the Chalice" (U Kalicha)- a popular restaurant that everyone knows from the "Adventures of the Good Soldier Schweik". This is a tourist establishment with a legendary history and rather high prices.
Beer "At the black ox" (U Černého Vola)- a restaurant that locals like to visit, where you can feel the spirit of old Prague. Time seems to have stopped here, you find yourself in the past.
Address: Loretanske nam. 107/1, 118 00 Prague 1.
When choosing a place for lunch, you can navigate the prices by looking at the menus that are usually hung in front of the establishment or displayed in the window. Be sure to compare prices on the menu, because in the "Russian" version, prices are higher than in the one in Czech.
This fact is quite common in restaurants in the tourist area. In those institutions that are visited by locals, this is not customary. In the Czech Republic, it is also customary to sit down at a table with strangers if there are no more empty seats in the establishment.
Having received a check, do not rush to pay: carefully re-read everything and compare it with the menu. You may be credited with additional meals or beers.
Product prices 2019
There are many supermarkets of well-known European retail chains in Prague, such as Tesco, Globus, Kaufland, Makro, Billa, Albert, Lidl, Penny Market and others. The following is the average cost of groceries in supermarkets in Prague.
| Name | Weight (quantity) | Price, CZK |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables and fruits | ||
| oranges | 1 kg | from 20.00 |
| bananas | 1 kg | from 25.00 |
| pears | 1 kg | from 40.00 |
| lemons | 1 kg | from 45.00 |
| Strawberry | 1 kg | from 60.00 |
| apples | 1 kg | from 20.00 |
| tomatoes | 1 kg | from 30.00 |
| cabbage | 1 kg | from 15.00 |
| green onion | 1 bunch | from 10.00 |
| beet | 1 kg | from 35.00 |
| Champignon mushrooms | 1 kg | from 65.00 |
| potato | 1 kg | from 14.00 |
| onion | 1 kg | from 14.00 |
| Milk products | ||
| milk | 1l | from 18.00 |
| sour cream | 200 g | from 28.00 |
| cheese | 200 g | from 25.00 |
| kefir | 0.5 l | from 18.00 |
| cottage cheese | 230 g | from 20.00 |
| hard cheeses | 1 kg | from 130.00 |
| Meat and meat products | ||
| chicken fillet | 1 kg | from 110.00 |
| pork | 1 kg | from 150.00 |
| lamb, beef | 1 kg | from 250.00 |
| chicken carcass | 1 PC | from 65.00 |
| smoked sausage | 1 kg | from 130.00 |
| sausages | 1 kg | from 150.00 |
| Bakery products | ||
| bun | 1 PC | from 4.00 |
| bread | 1 PC | from 22.00 |
| Other | ||
| eggs | 10 pieces | from 30.00 |
| Kozel beer | 0.5 l | from 11.00 |
| beer | 0.5 l | from 15.50 |
| chocolate | 100 g | from 20.00 |
| juice in a bag | 1 l | from 25.00 |
| mineral water | 1.5 l | from 12.00 |
| coca-cola | 0.5 l | from 26.00 |
Baby food in Prague
If you are going to Prague with a child, it is better for you to plan the organization of your meals right away. If the child is very small, then problems may arise with the search for monocomponent purees.
You can easily find cans in local stores. children food, dry cereals and milk mixtures of all world manufacturers. Please note that here meat purees recommended from 4 months.
For families with children, it is most convenient to book apartments with a kitchen. Food prices in Prague are relatively low, so you could cook for the children yourself.
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The list with the highest Foursquare user ratings includes diverse restaurants and cafes that specialize not only in Czech, but also in Vietnamese, Indian, American, Italian cuisine. The TOP-10 includes both restaurants and bistros, eateries and coffee houses.
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. Cafe Lounge
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Café Lounge in Prague 5 is named the best place in the area. Most of all, visitors like it for its cozy interior, friendly service, delicious breakfasts and great coffee. Of the minuses, the guests noted that sometimes there are too many people in the coffee shop (even tourist groups can come in).
Website: www.prague.coffee
Address: Plaská 615/8, 150 00, Praha 5
Cuisine: coffee, wine, breakfast
Recommended to try: cheesecake, breakfast
Rating: 9.5 out of 10 (894 ratings)
2. Na Kopci
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The family restaurant Na Kopci, 5 minutes from Andel, specializes in French and Czech cuisine. Most of all, the institution is valued not for the interior, but for the original and delicious dishes from the chef Petr Vlka. You can also visit the restaurant for a lunch menu at attractive prices (on average, 130 kroons for a second course with a side dish, 45 kroons for a soup). In 2015, Na Kopci was included in the prestigious Michelin Guide as an establishment that offers great meals reasonably priced.
Site: www.nakopci.com
The address: K Zavěrce 2774/20, 150 00, Prague 5
Kitchen: French, Eastern European
What is recommended to try: tar-tar (tatarak) - they say it is the most delicious in Prague.
Rating: 9.4 out of 10 (344 ratings)
3. Wokin
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This Asian bistro specializes in Wok noodles. The establishment receives excellent reviews for the fact that the noodles are prepared very quickly from fresh ingredients right in front of the eyes of customers. You can choose the ingredients that you want to add to your noodles: sauces, meat, chicken, vegetables, herbs, tofu, spices, etc. A couple of minutes - and a delicious dish is ready. They say that in branded packaging, the noodles remain warm for more than half an hour. For the main course, you can order an unusual Asian drink, Thai beer, seaweed salad, marinated Korean cabbage. Those with a sweet tooth will love mango tapioca.
Site: wokin.cz
The address: Purkyňova 74/2 (Spálená), 11000, Prague 1
Kitchen: noodle
What is recommended to try: wok noodles
Rating: 9.4 (174 ratings)
4. Trang An Restaurace
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After 18 years of operation, the Prague bistro with the unofficial name Asijské bistro pod osmičkou moved to a new building and turned into a Vietnamese restaurant, Tràng An Restaurace. If you love Asian cuisine, you should come here. Many guests call this place the best Vietnamese restaurant in Prague, but there are those who find local dishes insipid. The restaurant is open from 9 am to 7 pm from Monday to Saturday.
Site: http://4sq.com/23gDl35
The address: Bubenské nábřeží 306/13 (Hala č.5), 17000, Prague 7
Kitchen: Vietnamese
What is recommended to try: bun bo kho, vietnamese coffee
Rating: 9.4 (230 ratings)
5. La Finestra
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This place has earned the reputation of the best Italian restaurant in all of Prague. The restaurant specializes in meat dishes from bio-farms in Italy, Spain and the USA. In addition to a rich menu, the institution attracts with the largest map of Italian wines in the Czech Republic. All this is complemented by a wonderful atmosphere and friendly service. However, you should be prepared for the fact that you will have to pay a decent amount for a full dinner with wine. If you want to save money, come here in the afternoon: a chic lunch menu (2 courses or 3 courses + coffee and water) will cost you 495 crowns.
Site: lafinestra.cz
The address: Platnéřská 90/13, 110 00, Prague 1
Kitchen: Italian
What is recommended to try: meat dishes, truffle pasta, ravioli, desserts
Rating: 9.3 out of 10 (277 ratings)
6. Crystal Bistro
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Bistro Krystal in the very center of Prague specializes in traditional simple dishes from Czech products from local suppliers. The institution tries to serve all dishes quickly, but in some cases, guests still have to wait. In addition to Czech dishes, fantastic burgers are prepared here. Forsquare users recommend that you try them and say that you won't find tastier burgers in Prague.
Site: krystal-bistro.cz
The address: Sokolovská 101/99, 186 00, Prague 1
Kitchen: Czech
What is recommended to try: burgers, Czech cuisine
Rating: 9.3 out of 10 (491 ratings)
7. The Tavern
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Guests of The Tavern claim that the most delicious burgers in Prague are prepared here, and not in the previous institution. The Tavern is open every day from 11:30 to 22:00. The place is suitable for a quick bite to eat, as well as for an informal meeting with friends. The main magnet that attracts more and more visitors here is, of course, wonderful burgers at budget prices, as well as delicious cocktails. The establishment is very popular, so it is better to reserve a table in advance if you are going to visit it with a group of 3 or more people.
Site: www.thetavern.cz
The address: Chopinova 1521/26 (Vozová), 120 00, Prague 2
Kitchen: diner with burgers
What is recommended to try: burgers, cocktails, barbecue
Rating: 9.3 out of 10 (1148 ratings)
8. Tandoor
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Many call Tandoor the best Indian restaurant in Prague. It's trendy, authentic and laid back for vegetarians, vegans, families, spicy eaters and anyone who wants to sample Indian food. Guests note large portion sizes, polite, fast and caring service, reasonable prices and a rich selection of vegetarian dishes. You won't find a bad review for this restaurant! The restaurant also offers a lunch menu and food delivery throughout Prague.
Site: tandoor.cz
The address: Konecchlumského 596/7, 169 00, Prague 6.
Kitchen: Indian, vegetarian/vegan
What is recommended to try: Vindaloo, Tikka Masalu
Rating: 9.3 out of 10 (189 ratings)
9. Kavarna Novy Svět
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A small cozy coffee house Nový Svět is praised for its large portions of delicious coffee, cozy interior and comfortable playground for children. The cafe is located in a pleasant place - a quiet part of the Prague Castle. In warm weather, an open terrace opens here. According to Foursquare users, this coffee shop is suitable for students, dates and even business meetings. Among the minuses, some guests called, oddly enough, the disapproving reaction of the waiters to the request to bring sugar to coffee. You can visit the coffee shop every day from 11 am to 7 pm.
Site: kavarna.novysvet.net
The address: Nový Svět 2, 11000, Prague 1
Kitchen: coffee, desserts, soups
What is recommended to try: espresso, pies
Rating: 9.3 out of 10 (223 ratings)
10. U Kroka
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Incredibly delicious dishes, large portions, relatively low prices, fast and pleasant service - this is how Foursquare users describe the Czech restaurant U Kroka. They say that even for Prague, the food here is extremely tasty, so there is almost always a small queue at the entrance, and it can be noisy in the hall. If you do not want to wait, be sure to book a table for lunch or dinner in advance. The dishes here are really big: if you can’t master your portion, you can ask to pack food with you.
Site: ukroka.cz
The address: Vratislavova 12, 128 00, Prague 2
Kitchen: Czech
What is recommended to try: goulash with dumplings, beef tenderloin medallions, dark beer
Rating: 9.2 out of 10 (655 ratings)
One of the main attractions of Prague is the Czech national cuisine. In truth, there are no original dishes as such in the Czech Republic - “boar knee”, it is also popular in Bavaria, goulash beloved by Czechs came from Hungary, sausages that are sold in Prague on every corner are a purely Austrian theme . But here it is prepared somehow especially tasty. I must say right away that for all 3 days in the Czech capital we did not meet a single frankly tasteless restaurant.
Old Town Square - the most delicious restaurants in Prague are concentrated around it
This article will be about where to eat in Prague. Naturally, a separate part of it will be devoted to where to drink here, because about the famous Czech beer and the old pubs of Prague are almost legendary.
Beer restaurants in Prague
Yes, yes, in every Prague institution you will be poured a mug of beer and it is possible that everywhere it will be, if not outstanding, then at least pleasant. But in this chapter we will talk about places where beer seemed especially tasty to us, but at the same time the food was decent (that's why we called the chapter - "Restaurants", and not purely "Beer Prague")
U Zlaty K vice
This restaurant is very conveniently located - practically on the Old Town Square, but at the same time, it is not a checkpoint. We noticed that the guests did not come here "along the way", but mainly - according to a preliminary reservation, and this, verified, is a sign of a good establishment.
I also remember the interior of all the cafes and restaurants in Prague that I visited, the style of U Zlaty Konvice was the most memorable for me - this is a classic establishment of Czech cuisine in a "hunting style", with stuffed animals, horns, bear skins on half a wall, heavy wooden furniture. In general, atmospheric, authentic.
Restaurant U Zlaty Konvice
Menu: in U Zlaty Konvice it is varied and convenient - translated into several languages of the world and all positions in it are numbered. That is, you choose a dish that you like in your language and simply tell the waiter its number.
Here is a very tender and tasty knuckle ("Boar's knee"). True, the side dish for it is weak - a couple of pickled hot peppers. If you want the most delicious stewed cabbage, then you need to order separately. I also recommend trying the Old Bohemian garlic soup, according to rumors, it is very tasty.
From beer in U Zlaty Konvice we tried Krušovice. It is soft and absolutely not bitter. It does not have any pronounced aftertaste, but this lightness and the absolute absence of bitterness captivate. And yes, liter beer mugs are certainly strong 🙂
Place address: Melantrichova 477/22
Prices, as in many restaurants in Prague, are not very high (compared to other European capitals), given that the portions are very large. For dinner for two, they left about 800 CZK (30 euros)
U tri ruzi
Another national beer restaurant in the center of Prague, where you can eat tasty and inexpensive. By the way, it was recommended to us by locals, and this is already a certain level of trust in the institution.
I’ll immediately emphasize that in U tri ruzi (literally “At three roses”) there are 3 floors, remember, THREE. Simply, there is an assumption that the waiters of each floor receive a percentage of the profits of their particular floor, so the “ground floor” staff does not really talk about the availability of more halls, which is very strange - there is a queue at the entrance, the waiters ask to wait for empty seats, tables on the 2nd and The 3rd floor is empty. We just knew about this fact, so almost alone were sitting on the 2nd floor.
Restaurant U Tri Ruzi
"At Three Roses" is very good kitchen- meaty shank, large, served with stewed sauerkraut, goulash in bread is very tender and satisfying, and in addition to meat dishes go in Russian delicious pickles.
The beer is also good, but not as memorable as in U Zlaty Konvice.
Address: Husova 232/10
U Fleku (U Fleku)
Legendary Prague restaurant-brewery with almost 500 years of history. There are always a lot of people here, there are almost no places, despite the very large area and several halls. And the reason for this excitement is one - beer. I am not a connoisseur and not a fan of this drink, but now I recognize the taste of beer from the U Fleck brewery out of 1000. It is absolutely not bitter and has some unusual taste, very similar to coffee. It is precisely these notes of coffee that make U Fleck beer unusual and memorable.
Restaurant-brewery U Fleku
At U Fleck, guests are not given the right to choose a drink, when you sit down at the table, they immediately bring you a mug of beer and only then the menu. There are a lot of people, a lot of waiters (at the same time they manage to devote time to all guests and even joke), there is a lot of noise, there is still a feeling of a conveyor belt, but I suggest not paying attention to this, but making noise and having fun with everyone. Here is the atmosphere of a real Czech beer house, and if you prefer restaurants where you can ride a ball, then definitely not here - sit in some lounge bar in Moscow City on Tuesday afternoon 🙂
The food at U Fleku is not as outstanding as beer, but decent - sausages, fried loin, Czech potato pancakes (interestingly, do Belarusians know that there are also Czech potato pancakes?), very hearty soups(potato and garlic).
In U Fleck, by appointment, you can book an excursion to the brewery itself. They drive only groups of 10 people and only at a certain time - from 10:00 to 16:00. The cost of the tour is 200 CZK per person.
Address: Kremencova 1651/11
In general, we had limited time, so we managed to visit these establishments from the pubs. We were also very, very recommended to the Peklo restaurant, which is located in the Strahov Monastery. The beer is said to be one of the best in the Czech Republic. Forums and thematic sites spoke well of the beer U Medvidku (At Medvidku) and Vytopna (beer and cuisine are ordinary here, but they are not served by waiters, but toy trains are transported along the railway that runs through the entire restaurant).
Romantic restaurants in Prague
It would seem that Prague is purely about “filling your belly with inhuman portions, pouring it all with beer, making noise and falling off,” but no, there are many quiet cozy places in this city where you can easily spend an evening-date or just sit nicely.
Casserol
A restaurant in the very center of the city with refined, by Czech standards, cuisine. Portions are served intricately, beautifully decorated, the waiters are very friendly, they will tell you in detail about the entire menu, they will advise something.
Preparing dishes for serving at the Casserol restaurant
Here you can drink good wine (even order a tasting), eat dishes with a touch of national cuisine, but the kind you won't find anywhere else in the city - ribs with honey-onion sauce, duck with potato-garlic, tender lamb meat.
In general, there is no recklessness of Czech pubs here, everything is cozy, quiet, elegant and each guest has his own approach. As is clear from everything written above - we liked it, we recommend it.
Address: Karlova 147/44
Velkoprevorsky mlin
A small restaurant very close to the Charles Bridge on the side of the Prague Castle.
I don't really recommend the local cuisine - good but nothing outstanding and the prices are not the cheapest. But! It's definitely worth sitting here and drinking a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, because the place is very atmospheric - the interior, the veranda, and the main highlight of the place - the wheel of the old mill, which slowly spins in the river. The noise of the water, the view of the Charles Bridge, the beautiful interior - a great combination.
Restaurant - a windmill at the entrance and a veranda in the shade of trees
I have friends who celebrated their wedding anniversary here. So yes, it is for such events that this place is suitable.
Address: Hroznova 489/3
U Zlate Studne
Well, according to tradition, a little about panoramic restaurants. We have already talked briefly about Prague view restaurants, in particular about U Prince in the article , here we will focus on U Zlate Studne. The restaurant is located near the Prague Castle and has a beautiful viewing terrace. But at the same time, it is still delicious. Not cheap, of course, as in all similar restaurants, but the combination of cuisine, level of service and the panorama of the most beautiful city in Europe is definitely worth it.
Restaurant U Zlate Studne
Menu, so to speak "luxury": Foie gras, Canadian lobster, black sturgeon caviar. There is a tasting set, but you can also order "a la carte".
It is better to book a table in such a place in advance.
Address: Prague 1 - Mala Strana. 4th floor of Golden Well Hotel
Prague street food
In the Czech capital tasty food in small street stalls and eateries. This and classic apples in caramel with gingerbread and national trdelniks, which can be found at every turn.
Trdelnik (or Trdlo) is such a traditional Czech pastry, similar to an incompletely twisted Synabona bun. A delicious thing, especially if you take it with some additives - ice cream, vanilla cream or Nutella. The average cost of one trdelnik is 60-65 CZK.
This is what trdeltiki look like - the most popular street food in Prague
Also, all the central streets of Prague smelled of pork, because in small open-air eateries they make a knuckle here (only they don’t serve it whole, as in restaurants, but cut it into pieces) and fry sausages. You can often find fried cheese and potato pancakes.
Fair on the Old Town Square
Conclusion
As you understood from the text above, we fell in love with Czech cuisine, in my opinion, even more than with Italian. Everything here is simple, but tasty and very satisfying. In Prague, inexpensive beer bars, small cafes, and fashionable restaurants are homely, cozy and hospitable.
Thinking through your own, allocate at least 40% of the time to get to know the local cuisine, it is really worth it.
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