Czech Republic
One of the most reasonable restaurants in Prague is, surprisingly, the level 2 cafeteria at Ruzyne airport terminal 1. Not to be confused with the extortionate establishments downstairs and heavily patronised by Czech aircrews, the cafeteria can be accessed both from the transit lounge and departure hall.
Hearty Czech soups are cooked daily, fresh tea can be had from big caddies or, if you want to spend more, they will cook a steak for you to order and the cook will bring it to the table.
Level 2, Terminal 1. Ruzyne airport Prague.
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.
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
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.
Large, central pub with great beer and good food - mixed clientele (locals/tourists) and (by Prague standards) friendly staff. There's plenty of room if you keep going back into the hall.
Na Perštýně 7, 100 01 Praha 1, opposite Tesco's;
www.umedvidku.cz
Go to the Museum absorb some modern Czech Art & Culture, then if the sun is shining eat at Restaurant belonging to the museum, The Sovovy Mlyny. Sit on the terrace, have a long leisurely lunch. Enjoy beautiful views of The Vltava and Charles Bridge. Listen to the Wier. Don’t let the cold put you off. They bring blankets!
www.museumkampa.cz/ Sovovy Mlyny Restaurant U Sovovych Mlynu 2 Mala Strana, Prague 1 Czech Republic.
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.
Brewery run pub-cum-restaurant with great Czech food (that means meat, dumblings, more meat, in all its glory). Pleasant surroundings for a lunch (you can sit on the pavement in the summer, although it's probably best in the winter), near the Jewish quarter, and good service too.
V Kolkovne 8, 110 00 Prague
Tel +420 224 819 701
www.kolkovna.cz
Pivovarsky Dum is a brewpub-cum-restaurant. As well as the usual light range of Czech pilsner it brews a variety of flavoured beers such as nettle, banana and wild cherry. Stylish surroundings and decent food.
Jecna/Lipova 15
A modern, smart restaurant with Czech and some Italian dishes - reasonable prices with most main courses around 200Kc. Great afternoon cakes.
Tynska 12 (Only 3 minutes from the Old Town Square - go down the alley at the left of the Tyn church.)
tel: 224 829 043
www.restaurantescape.cz
Metro: Namesti Republiky
Restaurant - we had a table for 17 at the back - lovely food and an excellent atmosphere
I would also recommend Ultramarin - Ostrovni 32, Prague 1 | 224.932.249
Both are superb for big groups.
Kaprova 5, Prague 1 | 224.813.922 | latin music and food
This charming Italian restaurant is one of Prague's real gems. Excellent and authentic Italian cuisine in a very casual setting - think Kampa Park without the pretension. Moreover, it does not discourage families and even has a children's play room upstairs. It's off the beaten track but well worth a detour.
U Pernikarky 111/2a, Prague 5 - inside Casa Edith Stein; Tel: 257 220 499; www.casaedithstein.cz
An unusual and really rather good restaurant in the heart of the old town. Covers a number of different types of food, but try the meat skewers - about a metre high and hung from a pole bolted to your table.
Dlouhá 30, 110 00, round the corner from the Old Town Square; www.laryfary.cz/index.php?language=en&place=15&show=hot
Modern pub with good food. Same group as owns Kolkovna, but much better. It has to try harder with a local clientele.
Its also my local.
Vítězná 7; www.kolkovna-group.cz/
Best cafe in Prague. Tried a few, yet this one was most oft visited (and on more than one occasion per day). Best place to get a consistently good espresso & double espresso. Hot chocolate is another highlight. Food is limited in selection, but again very good. The toasted chicken sandwiches/ rolls are a must (if still on the menu).
Parizska 18
Stare Mesto
Prague 1
This restaurant has a fantastic international menu; not simply local fare. Prices are quite reasonable for the high-quality food. The welcoming service enhances the ambience and overall dining experience. I had two meals there over a week-long Christmas holiday. It's one of those places I have yet to forget two years on. It's one of the better places I found when in need of a good Martini.
Parizska 17
Josefov
Prague 1
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