Food

In the summer of 2026, on a quiet street in Prague's New Town, just a stone's throw from the National Theatre, Coffee Bird opened its doors — a tiny café founded by newlyweds Adéla and Bruno Kraus. The place isn't even t...

Prague long ago stopped being a city of pork knuckle and beer alone — genuine Italian pizza is baked here, and baked so well that the Czech capital regularly makes it into prestigious European rankings. This roundup is f...

If you want more than just a glass of wine — if you actually want to understand what sets one Moravian terroir apart from another — head to Veltlin, a small wine bar on Křižíkova in Prague's Karlín. This place long ago o...

Prague has long outgrown its reputation as a city of dumplings and roast pork knuckle alone — it's now home to a full-fledged culture of smash burgers, farmers' markets and container food halls. This roundup is for anyon...

Prague stopped being just a city of dumplings and roast pork knee long ago — over the past few years its "eastern" food map has grown noticeably richer: Ukrainian refugees and entrepreneurs have opened cosy bistros servi...

Prague has long outgrown its reputation as a city of nothing but tlačenka and dumplings — over the past few years a whole culture of artisan bakeries has sprung up here, complete with sourdough loaves, French croissants ...

Czechia isn't just a beer nation: in the south of the country, in Moravia, grapes are grown and wines are made that rarely cross the republic's borders. Annual production is modest, domestic demand is high, and most of t...

Prague has long outgrown the image of "trdelníks on Old Town Square." Today the city offers container food markets with street food from around the world, historic market streets, Saturday farmers' markets, and even a fo...

On Vodičkova, just a few steps from Václavské náměstí, an unassuming façade hides a place whose name means to a Czech roughly what "Pushkin" means to a Muscovite — only applied to the confectionery trade. Ambiente has bu...

Prague isn't just about beer and dumplings — it's also a city with a genuine dessert cult. Here, dynasties of pastry chefs keep family recipes alive that have survived two world wars and nationalisation, while alongside ...

In December 2025, the Michelin Guide released its first-ever standalone national edition for Czechia — and the country surprised many by having one restaurant awarded two stars at once, while the gastronomic map expanded...

Prague stopped being just a city of dumplings and roast pork knee a long time ago. It's home to one of Europe's largest Vietnamese communities, restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and dozens of sushi bars and ra...

Polední menu is a Czech tradition of a fixed lunch menu that restaurants and pubs offer on weekdays during set hours (usually from 11:00–11:30 to 14:30–15:00): soup, a main course, and sometimes a drink or dessert, all f...

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...