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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
Known For
- Delicious aged beef dishes
- Charming countryside-style setting
- Good value for such high quality
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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One of the best of Prague's traditional turn-of-the-century-style grand cafés, the Savoy is popular day and night for its brunches, coffees, Czech classics, and pastries. In particular, try the větrník, a Czech classic made of choux pastry with cream and caramel. It's far more authentic than the touristy trdelník (a type of rolled, spit cake) available everywhere, although if you need that sugar hit to get up the hill to the castle, no judgment. It's also an opulent but still traditional spot for a beer in the evening—or heck, go all out and get some sekt (Czech sparkling wine).
Vítězná 5, 150 00, Czech Republic
Known For
- Lavish interior
- Warm and efficient staff
- Long lines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations recommended.
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An excellent pit stop while exploring Malá Strana, this warm, inviting café and bakery serves freshly made soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes, making it a convenient oasis for lunch. Or just rest your feet with a coffee and a slice of pie or cake. The light-wood booths and exposed-beam ceilings give Cukrkávalimonáda (literally "Sugarcoffeelemonade") a country-farmhouse feel. Lunchtime can be overcrowded, so try to book a spot in advance; at other times, you can normally find a seat. Note: the café closes daily at 7.
Lázeňská 7, 118 00, Czech Republic
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- Unique heritage-hipster interior
- Delicious Viennese-style confections
- Great value for its location
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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.
K Závěrce 20, 150 00, Czech Republic
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- Sublime seasonal dishes
- Warm and welcoming decor
- Good value for high quality
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This unexpected pastry paradise—essentially, a service hatch set within a regular apartment block—offers whole strudels (repeat: not a single slice, but a WHOLE strudel) for just 60 Kč. You can choose from three fillings: apple, tvaroh (curd cheese), or poppy seed. There are also seasonal flavors available on occasion, including plum in the summer months and raisin and almond at Christmas. Only open weekdays.
Jeseniova 29, Czech Republic
Known For
- Special seasonal flavors
- Delicious strudel at an incredibly low price
- Easy-to-miss location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends
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Across from the Újezd tram stop, this gelato gem offers delicious, homemade ice cream and gelato almost all year.
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- Options from the adventurous (olive) to the classic (salted caramel)
- Vegan options
- Monthly changing flavors
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This sweet little café with tiled mosaic floors, globe lights, and mint-green decor provides an inviting spot for a light lunch. It's similar to the nearby Bakeshop Praha, but with a certain Gallic flair. Like its neighbor, it too has a few seats, although it also boasts a garden in the back, where you can enjoy a salade niçoise or a tomato-and-mozzarella sandwich.
Dlouhá 10, 110 00, Czech Republic
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- Fresh breads
- Homemade ice cream
- Refined café feel
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Great coffee and cool vibes in this cavernous, slightly rough-around-the-edges café in an interesting, historic building, which also doubles as an art and community space.
Bartolomějská 13, 110 00, Czech Republic
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- Student-y feel
- Responsible business, welcoming and training refugees
- Delicious cakes alongside your caffeine hit
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A pleasantly airy American-style bakery and café counter, Bakeshop Praha sells familiar U.S. favorites, from avocado BLTs to entire pumpkin pies. Though it gets crowded during peak lunch hours, there is indoor seating, and the space, with penny-tiled floors and ceiling moldings, has a retro charm. But the takeaway sandwiches, bagels, giant cookies, and good coffee make it easy to grab and go.
Kozi 1, 110 00, Czech Republic
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- Proper New York--style cheesecake
- Homemade breads, including great sourdough
- Daily cream cheese spread mixes
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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
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- Outdoor seating in summer
- Phenomenal chocolate fondant dessert
- Piped-in pop music that adds little to the atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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This sweet "Little House" perched in a community center in the other park bordering Letná district, Stromovka, is a very pleasant option for a coffee in summer, particularly ahead of a leafy walk across the park. There are grilled foods, too, some cakes, some sandwiches, homemade ice cream and lemonade, and (of course) beer. The picnic tables in dappled sunlight outside are particularly appealing. Opening hours can vary out of season.
Královská obora 74, 170 00, Czech Republic
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- Decent coffee and cakes
- Board games
- Lovely setting in a listed former railway building in Stromovka Park
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With its bare plaster walls and laid-back vibe, uber-cool Cafe Hrnek is a fab spot for great coffee, tasty brunches, and decadent sweet treats.
Veletržní 49, 170 00, Czech Republic
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- Food and drink served in lovely retro blue porcelain
- Delicious cinnamon rolls
- Warm, welcoming staff
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With queues outside on even mild days, this gelato shop is considered to serve the best scoops in the city. It's a great option for refreshment while you are sightseeing, particularly as it is conveniently located on the main drag that marks the border between Old and New Town. There are several other branches in town, too.
Národní 23, 110 00, Czech Republic
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- Traditional and intriguing flavours, from walnut to sea buckthorn
- Generously sized scoops
- Vegan gelato options
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Visitors with a sweet tooth should not miss this historic pastry shop in Nové Mĕsto, where Czech desserts, cakes, sweets, and treats are showcased over two floors. Opened in 1911 by František Myšák, the First Republic feel has been faithfully reconstructed.
Vodičkova 31, 110 00, Czech Republic
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- Classic Czech kremrole (cream-filled pastry roll)
- The famous ice-cream cup, served for generations
- Display cases filled with pastries
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Come for the swings, stay for the coffee: this small coffee shop has swing seats (a bit of a gimmick, but actually quite a cute one), lovely cakes, and excellent coffee. It's more of a daytime place than an evening bar, although it is open until 9.
Milady Horákové 38, 170 00, Czech Republic
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- Having its own roastery
- Rotating house coffee choices
- Unusual options like an espresso-flavored tonic water
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There are retro vibes and delicious pastries in this mini-chain, which now has three branches around town. The company dates back to 1937, so it's authentic, with good coffee and more than 20 cake choices.
Milady Horákové 56, Czech Republic
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- The Erhart cake---chocolate cake, pumpkin seed cream, and marzipan
- Excellent value
- More than 70 years of history in the functionalist style building and interior, much of which is original
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A perfectly located ice-cream parlor for taking a sweet, cold treat into Letná or Stromovka Park. Their slogan is "There's always a good time for an ice-cream," and frankly, when the gelato is this good, we agree.
Kamenická 30, Czech Republic
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- Ice-cream cakes
- Sorbets made with fresh seasonal fruit
- Rich and indulgent chocolate-based recipes, particularly with 70% dark chocolate chips
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The "Little Coffee" grinds freshly roasted beans from Brazil, Kenya, Colombia, and other renowned growing regions. Superlative strudel and small snacks in a peaceful setting make this a pleasant stop for refueling.
Maltézské nám. 15, 118 00, Czech Republic
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- Great location between Charles Bridge and the John Lennon Wall
- Occasional live music performances
- Cute latte art drawn in the foam by baristas
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This ground-floor café is every bit as opulent as the magnificent art nouveau Municipal House it sits in. Step through the doors and into another era—the first decade of the 20th century to be specific—when the practice of coffee drinking was given white-glove treatment. The food menu is on the light side, mostly cakes, with some sandwiches, salads, and cheese plates too. As with other cafés in town, in addition to coffee, tea, and soft drinks, it's possible to order a glass of wine or beer.
Nám. Republiky 5, 110 00, Czech Republic
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- Gorgeous interior
- Sweet treats
- Historical appeal
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Easily the city's best-known café, Slavia serves good coffee, drinks, and light snacks, as well as the greatest hits of Czech cuisine: roast duck with potato dumplings and sauerkraut, beef guláš, and roast smoked pork with white cabbage and potato pancakes. Plus, the café offers rich views of the National Theater and Prague Castle. The spectacular location has a historic air that reaches back to the days of Viktor Oliva's painting The Absinthe Drinker (which hangs in the main room) through the 1970s and '80s when the late Václav Havel was a regular.
Smetanovo nábř. 2, Prague, Praha, 110 00, Czech Republic