Beautiful, stylish and the best hangover curing breakfast I've ever had... that could be because it included Buck's fizz in the buffet.

It's walking distance to the centre of the city but secluded enough within its diplomatic quarter to be quiet.

www.arthotel.cz/en/welcome.html

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This is the best Argentinean steak house I've ever been to! The food was unbelievable and the atmosphere amazing. Salsa dancers appeared mid-meal and a band entertained us in the bar afterwards. Mojitos all round!

www.lacasaargentina.cz/

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A chic and, in terms of British prices, good value restaurant on the banks of the Vltava where you can watch the passing tourist boats and the crowds on Charles Bridge. There are plenty of river-view tables. Specialises in fish but also has other dishes and limited vegetarian menu. Approx £50 for 3 course meal with drinks.

200m from the Manesuv Most bridge on the Kampa side.

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A bit of a hidden gem, the grim street-level entrance belies the splendid interior, and an atmosphere which is reminiscent of the belle epoch.

The service is quite superb, which really stands out after a couple of days of Czech service, which can be surly. Have the Czech breakfast, which includes delicious apple cake. The English breakfast - toast and marmalade, baked beans and chopped up frankfurters, is only worth ordering for its comedy value.

As to Prague, being careful crossing the roads cannot be stressed enough. The drivers only stop on red lights (in theory) or if a pedestrian's corpse jams their wheels. Beware the trams, which are quiet and easily missed above the hubbub.

Try to get off the main streets at night, as the pimps, drug dealers, strip club and bar advertisers are utterly persistent and will follow you for long distances. Unless, of course, you are there for "sucky sucky" or the half price attentions of a lesbian midget.

One more thing: Large numbers of British stag groups are absolutely running riot there, and you can feel the resentment, even hatred, of many of the locals. If you are Prague-bound, start practising your Canadian accent now.

Narodni Trida 20, in the New Town.

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Here's an interesting note about eating healthily in Prague, where to get five servings of fruit and vegetables per day, you might end up eating strawberry dumplings. If you need exercise and fruit, walking around for hours can replace visits to the gym.

I found a good site on Czech healthy lifestyle at www.traveliana.com/prague-old-town-pubs-tour.html.

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I was in Prague with my wife for ten days in early April 2007. Went to Aromi on the recommendation of some colleagues. We loved it!

I must say that the food and service were fantastic! The location is great, away from all the tourists, but conveniently located just a few Metro stops from Old Town.

We liked it so much, we went back three days later after the opera.

The restaurant is usually packed, so make a reservation.

Mánesova 78/442
tel: +420 222 713 222
fax: +420 222 713 444
www.aromi.cz

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Just went over last weekend and it was one of the best short breaks I have had in a long time! The walk through the cobbled streets, over Charles Bridge, through the festive markets eating trodl, a hollow barrell-like delicacy made from caramel and almonds, a must to try with some warm grog!

The best thing for me was going to Cafe Slavia (opposite the National Theatre) and Cafe Louvre (Narodni 20). Try to get a table by the window and enjoy their great coffees, hot chocolate (the real deal) looking over Charles Bridge and taking in the atmosphere.

Whether you are travelling alone or with someone, it will definitely relax you and might even give you some inspiration. Cafe Louvre, though without a great view, has this unexplainable charm and has entertained the likes of Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein. A city where the pace is slow but still with a vibrancy that touches your soul.

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Beautiful setting, under one of the arches of the Karluv Most. Most romantic restaurant in Prague.

Limited menu, but good wine and excellent hosts.

Cross the Charles Bridge from the Old Town, walk down the steps to your left down to Kampa Island, go under the bridge and it's round to your left.

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As the name suggests, it is a club, but also has a bar and meal facilities. The main thing is the 15th century vault where there are concerts on a tiny stage. I heard Lubos Andrst Blues Band in April, and it was simply divine. It is right in the centre of Prague, right behind the Old Town Square. Brilliant night out with good Czech beer and brilliant music.

Tyn 2, Tynska Ulicka, Praha 1; ungelt@jazzblues.cz; www.jazzblues.cz

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Situated very close to the Charles Bridge this pub has a warm, inviting atmosphere. Wooden chairs, tables and half-timbered walls, decorated above with prints of 19th/early 20th Century fashions, give an old fashioned feel to the place, however, the atmosphere is more that of a pub/wine bar than a traditional beer hall. The menu has traditional Czech dishes, both substantial main courses - leg of pork, meat stews, dumplings etc.. and smaller snack style dishes i.e. sausages, cheese plate, potato pancakes. Good wholesome well - cooked food. They also serve delicious dark Velkopopovicky Kozel Beer

15 Na Kampe, Kampa Island Walk down the steps leading from Charles Bridge to Kampa island. The pub is on the left hand side. + 420 257 531 430 www.archibald,cz

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An ace restaurant serving traditional Czech grub, U Seturu has a lovely cosy cellar feel about it with some brilliant black and white photographs of the city on the walls. The Goulash in particular is some of the est you'll find anywhere, and the best thing about it is the price: around 200 K per person for a slap up nosh and a glass of beer. They also have an even cheaper (and no less delicious) lunch menu.

Address: Palackeho 2, a little road running between the main streets of Jungmannova and Vodickova in the New Town (Nove Mesto). It is next door to a hotel. There is a tram stop where these two roads meet. Nearest station is Mustek.

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Situated very near to Malastranke Namesti, this is a great place to stop and have lunch, or maybe a couple of beers, while exploring the Mala Strana area.

The atmosphere is friendly and inviting; a largish room decorated with frescos/paintings of Prague. At lunch-time it was very busy with a mixture of visitors and locals, all sharing the wooden tables. The general feel is of a good old-fashioned pub/beer hall.

The food is traditional Czech (Fried fillet of fish with tartare sauce
Pork fillet with cheese, Dumplings
Boiled potatoes,Red beet salad)
with a range of main course and smaller dishes. Service was slow with only one – very friendly and charming – waiter/barman serving everyone in the place. However, while you are waiting you can enjoy the dark and light Staropramen beer.

The food, when it arrived, was good quality and at a very reasonable cost. I’d recommend it.

Karmelitska 25, Mala Strana
Very near Malostranske namesti and St. Nicholas Church

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This small, cosy and eclectic coffeeshop near Wenceslas Square is a great pace to sit, read, chat and savour the aroma and taste of fine coffee. They serve all kinds of coffee and tea plus beer and just the best Spicy Hot Wine. There is also an internet cafe downstairs if you want to e-mail all your friends back home to tell them just what a great time you're having. Don't forget to sign the visitors book. Open 7.00am-10.00pm Mon-Fri 9.00am-10.00pm Sat & Sun

Narodni 37 (The cafe is in a small courtyard off Narodni. Look for a sign by the opening to the courtyard) 02 2422 8862

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Located in the beautiful courtyard behind Tyn Church (Ungelt) Ebel Coffee House is a fantastic place to take a rest while exploring the Old Town Square and Stare Mesto, chill, out in Summer or warm up in Winter. They serve loads of different variations on coffee (the Viennese Coffee - lavished with whipped cream on the top - is great) and tea. In winter you can try Hot Wine, Hot Mead and Hot Griottee (a cherry alcohol drink) They also do beakfasts, sandwiches etc.. Never tried any but they looked delicious. Open 9.00am-10.00pm It does get busy do be prepred to budge up and share a table!

Tyn Court 2, Stare Mesto 02 2489 5788

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Half way up Petrin Hill furnicular is a restaurant with the best views of Prague. The food isn't bad and the beer is, as ever, superb. Get there for sunset at the best table in the city! Cost about £18 for 2, with wine

first stop up Petrin Hill

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