Food

Prague isn't called the City of a Hundred Spires for nothing — seen from rooftops, towers and embankments, it reveals itself in a completely new light. This selection is for anyone who wants to pair a great dinner or a g...

Tucked away on the quiet medieval street of Haštalská, between Old Town Square and the Jewish Quarter of Josefov, sits a restaurant that has, for nearly two decades, told one of the most compelling stories in Czech gastr...

Prague is, without exaggeration, the beer capital of the world: brewing has been going on here for more than five centuries, and in recent years a genuine craft-beer boom has joined the classic lagers. This guide is for ...

Farmers' markets (farmářské trhy) are one of the best ways to see a "non-touristy" side of Prague: this is where locals come for fresh vegetables, homemade bread, cheese and meat straight from the producers — and to grab...

In the very heart of the Old Town, on the narrow Liliová street connecting Karlova and Náprstkova, hides a place that long ago stopped being just a café — this is Choco Café U Červené Židle, a family-run chocolate house ...

If you're after Prague's freshest culinary opening rather than another rundown of tried-and-tested spots, head to the new business district by Masaryk Station. It's there, inside the futuristic Masaryčka building, that t...

Just ten or fifteen years ago, breakfast in Prague meant little more than a roll with butter and a cup of coffee — today it's a different story entirely. The city has developed a full-blown brunch culture: eggs Benedict,...

Just a stone's throw from the tourist crowds at Prague Castle, on the quiet Loretánské náměstí next to the baroque Loreta, hides a beer hall that Praguers have been frequenting for decades — while tourists mostly walk ri...

Prague has a handful of places that long ago outgrew the label "restaurant" and became living monuments to the city. U Fleků is exactly that: part beer hall, part working brewery, part brewing museum, all housed in a clu...

A guide to Prague's best wine bars and wine shops: Moravian and natural wine, French cellars, and cosy spots in Vinohrady and Karlín. Addresses, atmosphere, and tips.

Větrník, medovník, kremrole, věneček and koláče: we break down Czech desserts and name the tried-and-tested cafés and pastry shops in Prague where they're worth trying.

Where to grab a great breakfast or brunch in Prague: 10 tried-and-tested cafés and bistros with signature dishes, neighborhoods, and practical tips from locals.

A guide to the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Prague: Czech classics, Asian cuisine, bistros, and desserts. Cuisine, atmosphere, and tips.

A guide to Prague's best beer halls and pubs: U Fleku, U Zlateho Tygra, Lokal, Strahov and more. What to drink, where to go, and the atmosphere that makes them special.

A guide to traditional Czech cuisine: svíčková, roast pork knee, goulash, dumplings, duck, trdelník, and more — what these dishes are, what to eat them with, and where to order them in Prague.

A guide to Prague's best specialty coffee shops: where to find house-roasted coffee, where to bring your laptop, and where to settle in with a dessert in cozy surroundings.

Cooking Czech food at home is easier than it looks: knedlíky (recipe below), svíčková na smetaně, goulash, bramborák and řízek all come together with ingredients from any supermarket. This guide walks you through five tr...