Best restaurants in Prague:

Bellevue is considered by many critics to be Prague's premier restaurant. Situated in a chateau-like building close to the river, Bellevue serves superb cuisine in fine, elegant surroundings, whilst affording diners good views of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle across the water. A fine dining experience, with some of the best wines in Prague.

Kampa Park Restaurant, one of Prague's finest restaurants, is set in an exclusive location beside the river on Kampa Island, right next to Charles Bridge. Kampa Park offers flamboyantly presented international fare, including a superb selection of fresh seafood, classic Czech wild game dishes and innovative meat selections.

Set in a gothic cellar, Flambée is pretty much the most impressive restaurant in Prague. A magical atmosphere awaits as you descend the steps to this intimate, romantic restaurant. The soft flickering glow of candles and pastel-tinted brick walls create a warm glow, while the tables gleam with fine silverware and fresh cut flowers. Live piano every night.

Gold & crystal chandeliers hang elegantly from the high ceiling of the Francouzska Restaurant. With gleaming tableware and fresh flowers spread throughout, the restaurant simply sparkles. During the day huge windows facing out on to Republic Square flood the building with natural light. Perfect anytime, day or night. Live piano every night.

Situated on the hillside below Prague Castle, Piano Nobile Restaurant at Villa Richter offers exquisite French cuisine and fine wines in a delightful setting, with panoramic views over Prague. Villa Richter is set amongst the vines and garden terraces of one of Bohemia's oldest vineyards.

Set on the top floor of the famous Dancing House, Celeste is a stylish, air-conditioned restaurant with a delightful menu and magnificent views over Prague. Prague Castle, the Vltava River and Charles Bridge all lie before you in panoramic splendour. In the summer, guests can also dine on the rooftop terrace.

Hergetova Cihelna Restaurant is set in a prime location by the river in Mala Strana. This stylish, modern eatery offers fine views of Charles Bridge and across to Prague's Old Town. The atmosphere is sophisticated, but not imposing, helped by the soft, upbeat background tunes. Hergetova Cihelna is a cool place to dine, popular with people of every age range.

Mlynec's Marek Purkart is the first chef in the Czech Republic to receive the Michelin Bibendum award, twice. At the rear of the restaurant, as you approach the terrace, the view takes your breath away. Here you are seated next to the magnificent Charles Bridge and the Old Town Bridge Tower.

Triton in Wenceslas Square is Prague's première Art Nouveau restaurant, with a unique interior designed to resemble a stalactite cave. Triton first opened in 1912 and has managed to preserve its individual style ever since. Ideal for a romantic meal or for groups looking to spend a pleasant, relaxed evening in the company of friends.

La Casa Argentina brings a taste of Argentina to Prague. This large, highly entertaining restaurant offers an array of delicious grilled meats, cooked al asador (over a fire) or a la parrilla (on a charcoal grill). Live music every night, ranging from live piano to live bands, and occasionally, traditional South American dancers.

Buddha Bar mixes imaginative contemporary pan-Asian food, opulent interiors, chic staff and exotic world music. This makes it one of the most spectacular dining spots in Prague. The restaurant is spacious and meticulously furnished, with beautifully decorated chandeliers and an enormous Buddha statue overlooking proceedings.

Tucked away in Mala Strana, Palffy Palace Restaurant is one of Prague's best kept secrets. A series of Baroque palaces are nestled below Prague Castle's imposing walls and Palffy Palace makes its home in one of them. Enjoy a romantic atmosphere, excellent European cuisine, impeccable service and a fine selection of wines. A truly palatial experience.

Terasa U Zlaté Studně is one Mala Strana's "hidden secrets", located on the roof of the U Zlate Studne Hotel. As you enter the restaurant a beautiful, panoramic view over Prague unfolds; taking in the terracotta rooftops of Mala Strana, the Vltava River and across to the Old Town. There is also a heated terrace.

V Zatisi is one of the Old Town's hidden secrets. Set just off beautiful Betlemska Square, this elegant restaurant serves fine cuisine with an excellent range of accompanying wines. While standards of service are known to be amongst the best in Prague, there is still a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

La Provence Restaurant is paradise for all lovers of true French food. A superb selection of fine, authentic cuisine is served in comfortable surroundings, built to reflect a traditional Provencal village. The atmosphere is cosy, colourful and romantic, but suitable for parties as well as couples. Live piano every night.

Pravda is a classic cosmopolitan restaurant, combining contemporary furnishings and works of art with culinary delights from around the globe. Crystal chandeliers, mirrors and candles illuminate the architectural features. Outside, there is terrace dining with heaters. Pravda has a reputation for attracting celebrities. Live music every night.

Nebozizek Restaurant sits on the side of Petrin hill, overlooking the whole of Prague. Catch the funicular railway up from Prague centre and as dusk descends into night, you will be rewarded with stunning views of the city lighting up, and an eye-level view of magnificent Prague Castle. Live piano every night.

COMO Restaurant looks out onto Wenceslas Square. A stylish restaurant with plenty of ambiance, COMO serves a first-class Mediterranean menu at reasonable prices. COMO is ideal for all occassions, from romantic dining to corporate nights to stag parties. It is our top recommendation for groups.

La Bodeguita del Medio in Prague is a lively Cuban restaurant and cocktail bar designed in the colonial style of Old Havana. The aromatic and flavoursome cuisine is South American and Creole, prepared by master chefs of Cuban cooking. Live music most nights, plus on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Cuban dancers perform traditional Latin American dances.

The Medieval Tavern is a historic restaurant in the heart of the Old Town. It lays on the finest medieval feast in Prague, with medieval entertainment, hearty food and drinks included. Swordsmen, jugglers, and medieval dancers and musicians perform. Entry is by ticket only, which must be purchased in advance.

Lary Fary Restaurant is located on lively Dlouha street, in the heart of the Old Town. The decor is a mix of Medieval and North African, while the menu brings together different cuisines of the world. Dishes include giant oriental kebabs, South American steaks, shrimp, Couscous, Tex-Mex, spicy Thai dishes and Sushi. Live Guitar several nights a week.

Set in a quaint location in the Old Town in Prague, Kolkovna serves good, honest Czech food and beers in a historical, pub style restaurant. Kolkovna is decorated with historical photos and artefacts traditionally used in beer brewing. Food and drinks are inexpensive and well presented. Suitable for private and business occasions, and parties of all sizes.

Situated on the hillside below Prague Castle, Piano Terra Restaurant at Villa Richter offers classic Czech food with a modern twist, in a delightful setting, with panoramic views over Prague. Villa Richter is set amongst the vines and garden terraces of one of Bohemia's oldest vineyards.

Sherwood is one of Prague's hidden gems, serving gourmet cuisine and fine drinks at budget prices, close to Wenceslas Square. Sherwood is a modern establishment with a friendly ambience. Delicious Czech and International food are complimented by good beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. A projection screen and TV's show live sports and music videos.

Enjoy a wide choice of Czech & European cuisine in the gothic cellars of this restored medieval style restaurant. For good quality, well presented food, served in interesting surroundings, U Ceskych Panu is for us, the best value restaurant in Prague. Great for individuals and for groups. Larger parties can book medieval entertainment and folk nights.

U Mecenase, one of the oldest restaurants in Prague, is set on Lesser Town Square, in the heart of Mala Strana. You may well be seated in the place where Jan Mydlar, the famous Prague executioner used to sit in the 1620s! U Mecenase is a lovely, traditional Czech restaurant with very reasonable prices.