Must-see restaurants in Czechia

  • Mistral Café

    Staré Město

    Arguably the coolest bistro in the Old Town is frequented by local office workers and the odd student who all come to enjoy well-prepared food in a…

  • Café Savoy

    Malá Strana

    The Savoy is a beautifully restored Austrian-era cafe, with smart, suited waitstaff and a Viennese-style menu of hearty soups, salads, roast meats and…

  • Šupina & Šupinka

    Bohemia

    Regarded as one of the best fish restaurants in southern Bohemia (even the menu is bound in fish skin), many people come to Třeboň just to eat here. There…

  • Ichnusa Botega Bistro

    Malá Strana

    'Ichnusa' is the ancient name for Sardinia, which is where owner Antonella Pranteddu sources all of the meats, cheeses and wines he serves in this…

  • Sansho

    Prague

    Friendly and informal best describes the atmosphere at this groundbreaking restaurant where British chef Paul Day champions Czech farmers by sourcing all…

  • Entree Restaurant

    Olomouc

    The highest-rated restaurant in Olomouc and among the top 10 in the country, Entree emphasises locally sourced ingredients and natural materials. Award…

  • Pension Kladská

    Bohemia

    This tiny hideaway, in the middle of the woods about 7km north of the spa area, serves arguably the very best food in all of West Bohemia. The menu is…

  • Field

    Staré Město

    This Michelin-starred restaurant is unfussy and fun. The decor is an amusing art-meets-agriculture blend of never-used farmyard implements and minimalist…

  • Bistro Cafe Friends

    Moravia

    This modern bistro feels like a touch of urban sophistication in sleepy Telč. Food runs the gamut from sandwiches and tapas–style small plates to quiches…

  • Thir

    Bohemia

    The philosophy at this tiny bistro and wine bar, just off the main square, is local sourcing. The small menu rotates daily to feature traditional dishes…

  • Adam's Bar & Bistro

    Moravia

    Proof that location can be deceiving. Cosy Adam's is situated inside the Třebíč bus terminal, the least likely place you'd expect to find food of this…

  • Tusculum

    Karlovy Vary

    The best lunch or dinner option in town, Tusculum features organic, locally sourced ingredients. The small menu focuses on traditional favourites like…

  • Augustine

    Malá Strana

    Hidden away in the historic Augustine Hotel (check out the ceiling fresco in the bar), this sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant is well worth seeking out…

  • Dejvická 34

    Prague

    Dejvická 34 made a splash on opening in 2019. The brainchild of Michelin-trained chef Tomáš Černý, the restaurant brought fine dining to Dejvice by giving…

  • Taro

    Prague

    Dining out in Smíchov doesn't always mean sitting in a crowded pub. Taro is one of the best Asian-fusion restaurants in Prague, with a sleek, open-kitchen…

  • Goldie

    Bohemia

    The in-house restaurant of the nicest hotel in town also happens to be head and shoulders above everything else around. Head chef Martin Svatek has built…

  • Kalina

    Staré Město

    Setting a trend for taking the best of fresh Czech produce and giving it the French gourmet treatment, this smart but unfailingly friendly little…

  • Sojka & Spol

    Moravia

    This light, airy bistro situated above a food shop on central Náměstí is a must, both for the quality of the ingredients (fresh, locally grown and organic…

  • Restaurant Coqpit

    Moravia

    One of the best restaurants in this part of Moravia stands on the edge of the Jewish Quarter. The bare-bones interior belies a highly skilled kitchen…

  • Osteria Da Clara

    Prague

    This minuscule Tuscan-style trattoria offers some of the most authentic and best-value Italian cooking in the city, though it will take a good map to find…

  • The Eatery

    Prague

    The Eatery is the best restaurant in eastern Holešovice, hands-down. The sophisticated space, bathed in steel and tones of grey, shuttles out local,…

  • Krčma v Šatlavské

    Český Krumlov

    This medieval barbecue cellar is hugely popular with visitors and your tablemates are much more likely to be from Austria or China than from the town…

  • Kro Kitchen

    Prague

    Kro Kitchen is a rising star of Prague's gastronomy scene. The restaurant's highlights are the rotisserie chickens (you'll see them slowly turning on a…

  • Restaurace U Veverky

    Prague

    This highly rated traditional pub has some of the best-tasting and best-value lunches in the city and is worth a detour. The set-up is classic, with a…

  • Benjamin

    Prague

    Vršovice may be low on cool restaurants, but it does have one of Prague's most prized fine-dining establishments. Benjamin serves just 10 guests a night…

  • Soul Bistro

    Brno

    Bright, cheery bistro with an eclectic menu that runs the gamut from fish & chips, to flank steaks, fried rice and hummus. Lots of vegetarian and vegan…

  • Buffalo Burger Bar

    Plzeň

    Tuck into some of the best burgers around at this American-style diner, with cool timber decor the colour of a well-done steak. Everything is freshly made…

  • Radniční Sklípek

    Moravia

    This cute and cosy subterranean space just off Velké náměstí offers good-value, well-made Czech dishes such as roast duck or chicken schnitzel served with…

  • SmetanaQ Café & Bistro

    Staré Město

    Opened in 2017, SmetanaQ features a spacious interior with large windows overlooking the Vltava River and, in winter, offers a view of Prague Castle…

  • Lokál Hamburk

    Prague

    By far the most popular place to gather in Karlín is Lokál Hamburk, an offshoot of the exceptionally successful Lokál in the Old Town. This incarnation is…

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    Naše Maso

    Staré Město

    This tiny butcher has little more than a clutch of stand-up tables, but has been at the forefront of Prague's rush to embrace the foodie philosophy of…

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    Styl & Interier

    Prague

    A passage opposite the Vodičkova entrance to the Lucerna Palace leads to this secret retreat, a rustic cafe with a high-walled garden where local shoppers…

  • U Dvou koček

    Staré Město

    A Prague classic, this traditional, been-here-forever beer hall and microbrewery, located under the arcading of Uhelný trh, is unmissable. The Urquell on…

  • Eska

    Prague

    Part of a meticulously converted warehouse that now houses the multitasking Forum Karlín, Eska is a combined artisanal bakery and industrial-chic…

  • Lokál

    Staré Město

    Take a classic Czech beer hall (albeit with cool retro-modern styling), excellent tankové pivo (tanked Pilsner Urquell), a daily-changing menu of…

  • Maitrea

    Staré Město

    Maitrea (a Buddhist term meaning ‘the future Buddha’) is a beautifully designed space full of flowing curves and organic shapes, from the sensuous…

  • V Zátiší

    Staré Město

    Michelin-listed ‘Still Life’ is one of Prague’s top restaurants, famed for the quality of its cuisine. The decor is bold and modern, with huge pieces of…

  • Jakub

    Český Krumlov

    Classical decor provides a formal setting for classic South Bohemian dishes such as kulajda (dill soup with mushrooms and a poached egg), rabbit with…

  • Nonna Gina

    Český Krumlov

    Authentic Italian flavours from the Massaro family feature at this long-established pizzeria, where the quality of food and service knocks the socks off…

  • Pavillon

    Brno

    High-end dining in an elegant, airy space that recalls the city's heritage in functionalist architecture. The menu changes with the season, but usually…

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