Staré Město
Arguably the coolest bistro in the Old Town is frequented by local office workers and the odd student who all come to enjoy well-prepared food in a…
Must-see restaurants in Czechia
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Malá Strana
The Savoy is a beautifully restored Austrian-era cafe, with smart, suited waitstaff and a Viennese-style menu of hearty soups, salads, roast meats and…
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Bohemia
Regarded as one of the best fish restaurants in southern Bohemia (even the menu is bound in fish skin), many people come to Třeboň just to eat here. There…
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Malá Strana
'Ichnusa' is the ancient name for Sardinia, which is where owner Antonella Pranteddu sources all of the meats, cheeses and wines he serves in this…
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Prague
Friendly and informal best describes the atmosphere at this groundbreaking restaurant where British chef Paul Day champions Czech farmers by sourcing all…
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Olomouc
The highest-rated restaurant in Olomouc and among the top 10 in the country, Entree emphasises locally sourced ingredients and natural materials. Award…
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Bohemia
This tiny hideaway, in the middle of the woods about 7km north of the spa area, serves arguably the very best food in all of West Bohemia. The menu is…
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Staré Město
This Michelin-starred restaurant is unfussy and fun. The decor is an amusing art-meets-agriculture blend of never-used farmyard implements and minimalist…
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Moravia
This modern bistro feels like a touch of urban sophistication in sleepy Telč. Food runs the gamut from sandwiches and tapas–style small plates to quiches…
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Bohemia
The philosophy at this tiny bistro and wine bar, just off the main square, is local sourcing. The small menu rotates daily to feature traditional dishes…
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Moravia
Proof that location can be deceiving. Cosy Adam's is situated inside the Třebíč bus terminal, the least likely place you'd expect to find food of this…
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Karlovy Vary
The best lunch or dinner option in town, Tusculum features organic, locally sourced ingredients. The small menu focuses on traditional favourites like…
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Malá Strana
Hidden away in the historic Augustine Hotel (check out the ceiling fresco in the bar), this sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant is well worth seeking out…
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Prague
Dejvická 34 made a splash on opening in 2019. The brainchild of Michelin-trained chef Tomáš Černý, the restaurant brought fine dining to Dejvice by giving…
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Prague
Dining out in Smíchov doesn't always mean sitting in a crowded pub. Taro is one of the best Asian-fusion restaurants in Prague, with a sleek, open-kitchen…
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Bohemia
The in-house restaurant of the nicest hotel in town also happens to be head and shoulders above everything else around. Head chef Martin Svatek has built…
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Staré Město
Setting a trend for taking the best of fresh Czech produce and giving it the French gourmet treatment, this smart but unfailingly friendly little…
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Moravia
This light, airy bistro situated above a food shop on central Náměstí is a must, both for the quality of the ingredients (fresh, locally grown and organic…
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Moravia
One of the best restaurants in this part of Moravia stands on the edge of the Jewish Quarter. The bare-bones interior belies a highly skilled kitchen…
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Prague
This minuscule Tuscan-style trattoria offers some of the most authentic and best-value Italian cooking in the city, though it will take a good map to find…
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Prague
The Eatery is the best restaurant in eastern Holešovice, hands-down. The sophisticated space, bathed in steel and tones of grey, shuttles out local,…
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Český Krumlov
This medieval barbecue cellar is hugely popular with visitors and your tablemates are much more likely to be from Austria or China than from the town…
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Prague
Kro Kitchen is a rising star of Prague's gastronomy scene. The restaurant's highlights are the rotisserie chickens (you'll see them slowly turning on a…
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Prague
This highly rated traditional pub has some of the best-tasting and best-value lunches in the city and is worth a detour. The set-up is classic, with a…
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Prague
Vršovice may be low on cool restaurants, but it does have one of Prague's most prized fine-dining establishments. Benjamin serves just 10 guests a night…
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Brno
Bright, cheery bistro with an eclectic menu that runs the gamut from fish & chips, to flank steaks, fried rice and hummus. Lots of vegetarian and vegan…
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Plzeň
Tuck into some of the best burgers around at this American-style diner, with cool timber decor the colour of a well-done steak. Everything is freshly made…
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Moravia
This cute and cosy subterranean space just off Velké náměstí offers good-value, well-made Czech dishes such as roast duck or chicken schnitzel served with…
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Staré Město
Opened in 2017, SmetanaQ features a spacious interior with large windows overlooking the Vltava River and, in winter, offers a view of Prague Castle…
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Prague
By far the most popular place to gather in Karlín is Lokál Hamburk, an offshoot of the exceptionally successful Lokál in the Old Town. This incarnation is…
Staré Město
This tiny butcher has little more than a clutch of stand-up tables, but has been at the forefront of Prague's rush to embrace the foodie philosophy of…
Prague
A passage opposite the Vodičkova entrance to the Lucerna Palace leads to this secret retreat, a rustic cafe with a high-walled garden where local shoppers…
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Staré Město
A Prague classic, this traditional, been-here-forever beer hall and microbrewery, located under the arcading of Uhelný trh, is unmissable. The Urquell on…
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Prague
Part of a meticulously converted warehouse that now houses the multitasking Forum Karlín, Eska is a combined artisanal bakery and industrial-chic…
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Staré Město
Take a classic Czech beer hall (albeit with cool retro-modern styling), excellent tankové pivo (tanked Pilsner Urquell), a daily-changing menu of…
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Staré Město
Maitrea (a Buddhist term meaning ‘the future Buddha’) is a beautifully designed space full of flowing curves and organic shapes, from the sensuous…
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Staré Město
Michelin-listed ‘Still Life’ is one of Prague’s top restaurants, famed for the quality of its cuisine. The decor is bold and modern, with huge pieces of…
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Český Krumlov
Classical decor provides a formal setting for classic South Bohemian dishes such as kulajda (dill soup with mushrooms and a poached egg), rabbit with…
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Český Krumlov
Authentic Italian flavours from the Massaro family feature at this long-established pizzeria, where the quality of food and service knocks the socks off…
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Brno
High-end dining in an elegant, airy space that recalls the city's heritage in functionalist architecture. The menu changes with the season, but usually…
