12 Best Restaurants in Prague

After the long walks to visit the must-see sights of Prague, it's time to recharge your batteries. Whether in the old town, in the Jewish quarter or in the castle area, the Czech capital offers a wide range of restaurants with dishes such as knuckle or goulash, always accompanied by a local beer.

Keep in mind, however, that, being such a tourist city, Prague is not free of "tourist traps". Therefore, it is important to know in advance the name of some restaurants and their location so that the moment of the meal does not turn into a disappointment. In this list I have prioritized those places with a good quality-price ratio, but without leaving aside some luxury to celebrate the trip.

Its privileged location, between the Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square, specifically in the central Maiselova Street, makes the U Pivrnce one of the best options to include in your gastronomic tour of Prague, either for lunch or dinner after a day of sightseeing in the area.

In addition, this restaurant is considered one of the best value for money in the center of Prague. Its menu features traditional dishes that you can eat in Prague, such as goulash or veal stew with spices, without obviously missing the famous Pilsen beer. Their dark beer is also worth a try.

Interesting details

• Where: Maiselova, 60/3.
• Average price per person: between 14 and 20 €.
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 11:30 am to 11 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, from 12 pm to 11 pm.
• Recommended dish: svícková, a beef tenderloin with vegetable and cream sauce seasoned with various spices.
• Recommended if... you want to dine well in a very pleasant place.

Booking a medieval dinner with a show in Prague is another must-do plan on your trip to the Czech capital. For example: Krčma, looking like a medieval tavern is one of the most recommended places to rest a while and eat traditional dishes after a tour of the Jewish quarter.

To replenish your strength, in Krčma you will find a fairly extensive menu at very interesting prices. Of course, as in other restaurants in Prague, you should be careful with the quantities, since many of the dishes can be enough for two people without problems. An example is the knuckle of more than a kilo that they serve in this tavern.

Interesting details

• Where: Kostecna, 925/4.
• Average price per person: between 8 and 15 €.
• Opening hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the week.
• Recommended dish: the combination of knuckle of pork with dark beer leaves no one indifferent.
• Recommended if... you want to feel like an inhabitant of Prague during the Middle Ages.

Very close to the original Dancing House, the location of U Matejicku combines the advantages of not being right in the middle of the tourist center, but just a few minutes away from it. It is, therefore, a perfect place to include in your gastronomic tour of Prague if you do not mind a little detour from the old town to eat very well and at a great price.

In general, the menu consists of several dishes of homemade Czech food, such as schnitzel or their fabulous sausages, all accompanied by craft beer. Note that it is one of the most popular drinks in the Czech Republic and, in fact, there is a wide range of craft beer tours in Prague.

In U Matejicku also highlights the great treatment of employees, always diligent and willing to help with any questions.

Interesting details

• Where: Naplavni, 2011/5.
• Average price per person: between 8 and 12 €.
• Opening hours: from 11 am to 11 pm.
• Recommended dish: the beer sausages are unbeatable.
• Recommended if... you like to eat traditional dishes in a local atmosphere.

The Nase Maso is a very peculiar proposal to include in your gastronomic tour of Prague. Very suitable for lovers of good meat. In fact, it is a butcher's shop that serves its customers dishes prepared with its products in a fast and direct way.

Due to its location, in the Jewish quarter, very close to the so-called Spanish Synagogue, this place is ideal for those who have chosen to book a tour of the Jewish quarter. The best thing about this place is, without a doubt, the quality of the meat they serve, whether in the form of hamburgers, sausages or even a spectacular steak tartar. In that sense, few restaurants in the city can compete with such quality.

The main problem of this place is the limited space in case you want to eat inside. There are only 4 or 5 small tables to sit at and at peak hours it is usually difficult to find a free table.

Interesting details

• Where: Dlouha, 39.
• Average price per person: can easily reach 20 €.
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 am to 10 pm. Closed on Sundays.
• Recommended dish: for my taste, its steak tartar, but any burger will convince you.
• Recommended if... you are a meat lover and want to try the best.

U Tri jelinku is not only notable for its good food, but also for the location. Anyone who has researched what to see in Prague's castle quarter will have discovered the existence of several really striking streets. Among them is Nerudova Street, where this restaurant is located.

Including U Tri jelinku in your gastronomic tour of Prague will make your culinary experience even more unforgettable. For starters, the atmosphere is very pleasant and, most importantly, the food is of very good quality.

Their menu highlights the soups they offer, although their goulash, knuckle and duck are not far behind. The service is equally excellent, especially the friendliness of the waiters.

Interesting details

• Where: Nerudova, 206/4.
• Average price per person: between 10 and 15 € per person.
• Opening hours: from 10 am to 10 pm.
• Recommended dish: pumpkin soup or onion soup are perfect for a cold day.
• Recommended if... you have taken a guided tour of the Prague Castle and the neighborhood and are looking for a restaurant that completes the charm of the place.

If you have taken a guided tour of Prague, you will surely have passed by Wenceslas Square. Nearby, a few meters from the market Havelská street, you will find your next plan within the gastronomic tour of Prague. This is a self-service restaurant serving traditional Czech food.

When you enter you will be given a piece of paper with which you must go to the counter to take the tray and choose the food by pointing it out to the person who is serving it. In the meantime, they will mark your order on the paper. When you have it, all you have to do is sit down to enjoy it and pay on the way out.

My advice is that, before entering, take a look at the menu in English in the window. Generally speaking, you will be able to choose from various types of soup, chicken, fish and breaded meat.

Interesting details

• Where: Havelska, 502/21.
• Average price per person: between 10 and 15 €.
• Opening hours: daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
• Recommended dish: the goulash is very tasty, although what you should not miss are the dumplings filled with fruit and yogurt served for dessert.
• Recommended if... you want to get to know a type of restaurant typical of the communist era in Eastern Europe.

It is possible that if your stay is very long and you are going to be in Prague for 5 days, you may feel like leaving aside the Czech food (tasty but quite heavy for the stomach) and try something different. Luckily, in the capital of the country you will find a small place that serves some of the best pizzas you can find.

Johnny Pizza is located outside the historic center, but it is not complicated to reach on foot. Recognizing it is very easy, as you just have to look for a queue of people waiting to order.

In the restaurant you will be able to choose between two sizes (30 or 50 cm) of a pizza that stands out for its thin dough and for having been cooked on the spot. The only problem is that it only has three small tables, so it is very difficult to eat in the restaurant. If your hotel is nearby, you can order it to take away and enjoy it while you rest.

Interesting details

• Where: Koubkova, 685/16.
• Average price per person: between 5 and 7 €.
• Opening hours: 11 am to 9 pm.
• Recommended dish: the Four Seasons is perfect, although if you want to customize your pizza you can opt for the Exlusive, which allows you to choose up to five ingredients.
• Recommended if... you want to take a break from local food and try some great pizzas.

Either of the two places that the Ferdinanda has in the city are perfect to include in the gastronomic tour of Prague. Of course, I recommend you to be careful when ordering, as the portions are very generous and it is easy to not be able to take it all. Another point in their favor is that they both have menus in Spanish.

• The first one is located in the lively neighborhood of Mala Strana. This location makes it a very good option to eat after enjoying your entrance to the Prague Castle, although the area surrounding the restaurant is worth spending some time in.
• The second of the locals is located in a strategic place: in the vicinity of the central train station. If you have read my article about the best excursions around Prague you will have seen that to go on your own, the train is usually the best alternative, so this place can be very good for you.

Interesting details

• Where: one is located at Karmelitská, 18; and the second at Politických vězňů, 19.
• Average price per person: about €10.
• Opening hours: opens at 11 am and closes at 11 pm.
• Recommended dish: the most traditional is to order the knuckle, really delicious.
• Recommended if... you are looking for quality Czech food for lunch or dinner in a great area for your visits.

Traditional Czech food does not have many options for vegetarians. However, there are a few restaurants in Prague that specialize in vegetarian food. Among them is the Loving Hut Koubkova.

This restaurant is located in one of the most touristy areas of the city, on Londynska Street. Its offer is not limited to lunches and dinners, but they are also open in the morning to serve good buffet breakfasts.

One aspect to take into account is that it is a self-service restaurant. You choose your food at the counter and pay according to weight. Also, remember that they do not allow card payments.

Details of interest

• Where: Londynska, 216/35.
• Average price per person: around 7 or 8 €.
• Opening hours: every day from 11 am to 10 pm.
• Recommended dish: any of the varieties of vegan burgers.
• Recommended if... you are vegetarian or simply want to stop eating meat for a day.

Prague, as you can read in this article about the best views of the city, offers several breathtaking panoramas. If you want to enjoy one of them while dining, the Mlynec restaurant is the best choice.

If you manage to book a table in the right area you will be able to enjoy excellent views of the Charles Bridge and, if at night, appreciate its illumination under the stars.

On the other hand, the restaurant has a price range well above the average in Prague, but it is worth including it in the gastronomic tour of your trip to Prague and allow yourself a treat during the trip. The service, as befits its category, is great and the menu combines traditional dishes with more creative additions.

Interesting details

• Where: Novotného lávka, 9.
• Average price per person: between 30 and 70 €.
• Opening hours: from 11:30 am to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 10 pm.
• Recommended dish: according to the restaurant itself, its schnitzel is the best in town.
• Recommended if... you want to treat yourself to a little luxury during your visit to the city. .

After enjoying all the must-see attractions of Prague, another option if you are not too fond of trying new things and prefer to ensure a menu of hamburger, sandwiches or macaroni, make your reservation for the Hard Rock Cafe in Prague.

With this menu of two or three exquisite dishes of typical American food, you will have lunch or dinner without too many surprises, and surrounded by rock legends!

Once you've enjoyed your dinner, I recommend you book a pub crawl in Prague and end the night in style.

Another unforgettable experience to enjoy the gastronomy and Prague in general, is to book a dinner cruise in the Czech capital. For about three hours you will have the opportunity to relax on a modern and luxurious boat while listening to live music.

Dinner is ideal because it is buffet style, so you will have a choice while admiring the architectural gems of the city such as the Charles Bridge, the Prague Castle or the Powder Tower from a totally different point of view.

Of course, if you prefer a daytime plan, you can also book a lunch cruise in Prague, which will also be buffet style and takes place around 12 noon.