Prague Czezh Index

Visitors to Prague (like those to Krakow) are spoilt for choice when it comes to good food at very fair prices. The city is awash with good food establishments especially in the side streets off the major roads and in the suburbs - especially Vinohrady. Nerudova, in the 'Lesser Town' which winds its way up from the Charles Bridge to Prague Castle has several reliable establishments. The restaurants along Na-prikope at the lower end of Wenceslas Square are over- priced and very touristy. Many bars offer also provide good meals - the bars in the alleys off Wenceslas Square on the right (see image) The Zombie bar especially noted.

Restaurant prices in Prague generally include VAT at 19% VAT. Service charges If added by the restaurant are around 10-12.5%. If a service charge has not been include and the service is good the customary tip is 10% of the bill. Incidentally tips over 20% are sometimes viewed as arrogance even though they are unlikely to be be refused.

Restaurant Flambée at Valdštejnská 14, Prague 1 Telephone : 2575 30522. Flambée in the Old Town by Praha standards is expensive but any restaurant in the basement of a building with over a thousand years of history is likely to have an ambience and intrique about it and this one is no exception. Michael Jackson and many other household names have eaten here in what must be one of Prague's finest restaurants . The menu seems to change fairly regularly but the the roasts are always exceptional and the stuffed lamb saddle in a delicious crusty pie is simply heaven. The unique ambience and fine food is enhanced by a pianist at nights. Prices work out at about €40 -€50 and are worth every decimal pont. website .

The Cafe Louvre (One Of Prague's Best)

There is a good menu offering traditional and cosmopoltian food, offering breakfast through to dinner. The menu and prices are the same in all three eating areas. The food (especially the goulash) is simply great and the prices are surely 'understated' - unlike the decor! The service is excellent and 'apres dejeuner' downstairs in the basement there is a groovy (intimate) retro jazz club called The Reduta - which features live bands and is open late. For more info see: www.cafelouvre.cz - a must day or night.

The Blue Duckling (U modré kachnicky) at Nebovidská 6 Mala Strana Telephone 257 320 308 is an East European restaraunt with several intimate tastefully decorated dining areas. The fare is a combination of traditional Czech Cuisine and complimented with more adventurous slightly french preparation. Wild Game is the mainstay of the fare - the roast rabbit with potatoe dumplings and spinach being just one of several fine examples. The desserts on offer are equally imaginative with crepes laced with chocolate fruit and nuts reccomended by many. The restaurant opens daily from midday to 4pm and then from 5.30pm -11pm. Prices range from about €8 -€18. website

Other Noteable Places To Eat

Novomestsky Pivovar Restaurant Vodickova 20, New Town, Prague 1 Very decent Czech Cuisine & Czech Beer in central Prague in a venue which has the attributes of being a bar, restaurant and brewery. Welcomes groups and parties.

U Kalicha Pub Restaurant Na Bojisti 12-14, Vinohrady, Prague 2 Very savoury Czech food, pintsize cold beers & and lively trafitional Czech music

Lvi Dvur Restaurant .U Prasneho Mostu 6, Hradcany, Prague 1 Exceptional traditional Czech food in old style room. Big portions & well presented.

Tea For Two On A Tram! Halfway down Wenceslas Square you have the opportunity of a very 'twee' afternoon tea on two stationary trams Very compact but cosy especially in winter though a little touristy.

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There are numerous guides to 'eating out in Prague' but the guide above is probably one of the most informative online guides available. It is very comprehensive and equally 'visitor' friendly. Recommended.