Where to eat in Prague 2026: best restaurants, beer halls, cafés and brunch by cuisine and district

For Czech classics go to Lokál or U Fleků, for a Michelin star to Field or La Degustation, for brunch to Eska in Karlín, and for the city's best pho to Vinohrady. This is the Around Prague Restaurant Guide: our picks from 29 food guides published in 2026, sorted by cuisine and by district, plus how lunch menus, tipping and reservations work in Prague. Every section links to the full guide with addresses and details.

Around Prague compiled this guide on 28 October 2026 from our food guides published in July–September 2026; the Michelin list was checked on the same day.

Czech classics and beer halls

Svíčková, goulash, roast pork knuckle and tank Pilsner — the dishes and pubs Prague is famous for.

• Lokál Dlouhááá (Staré Město) — Ambiente's flagship pub: tank beer and textbook Czech food.
• U Fleků (Nové Město) — brewing without interruption since 1499.
• U Medvídků (Staré Město) — old beer house with its own microbrewery upstairs.
• Klášterní pivovar Strahov (Hradčany) — monastery brewery steps from Prague Castle.
• U Zlatého tygra (Staré Město) — Bohumil Hrabal's favourite pub.

Full guides: Traditional Czech Cuisine, The Best Beer Halls and Pubs in Prague, 9 Best Beer Halls and Breweries in Prague, U Fleků, U Černého vola

Fine dining and Michelin stars

Prague has five restaurants with a Michelin star; the country's only two-star restaurant, Papilio, is in Vysoký Újezd, about 20 minutes outside the city.

• Field (Staré Město) — tasting menus built on Czech seasonal produce.
• La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise (Staré Město) — Czech cuisine reinvented from an 1894 recipe book.
• Casa De Carli (Staré Město) — Italian fine dining near the Spanish Synagogue.
• Štangl (Karlín) — Ambiente's star restaurant in Karlín.
• LEVITATE (Vinohrady) — Czech ingredients with Asian spices and Nordic touches.

Full guides: 9 Michelin restaurants in Czechia, La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

Breakfast and brunch

• Eska (Karlín) — bakery-bistro and arguably the city's most confident breakfast.
• Café Savoy (Malá Strana) — Viennese-style café under a painted ceiling.
• KRO Kitchen (Vinohrady) — rotisserie bistro and a brunch favourite.
• Bistro 8 (Holešovice) — small bistro cooking with mostly local ingredients.
• Sisters bistro (Staré Město) — family-run bistro in the food passage on Dlouhá.

Full guides: The Best Breakfasts and Brunches in Prague

Coffee

• EMA Espresso Bar (Nové Město) — a landmark of Prague's specialty coffee scene.
• Můj šálek kávy (Karlín) — the Doubleshot roastery's café.
• Original Coffee (Staré Město) — Mama Coffee's showcase café.
• Kavárna Pražírna (Vinohrady) — beans roasted on the premises.
• Coffee Bird (Nové Město) — new café on Pštrossova.

Full guides: The Best Coffee Shops in Prague, Coffee Bird on Pštrossova

Bakeries and desserts

• Broz D (Vinohrady) — Prague's first genuinely French bakery.
• Žižkovská štrúdlárna (Žižkov) — hand-pulled apple strudel.
• Cukrárna Myšák (Nové Město) — a century of Prague pastry tradition.
• Iveta Fabešová – Werichova vila (Kampa, Malá Strana) — celebrated pastry chef in a historic villa.
• Grand Café Orient (Staré Město) — the world's only Cubist café.

Full guides: 9 best bakeries in Prague, 9 Best Patisseries in Prague, Czech Desserts in Prague, Cukrárna Myšák on Vodičkova, Choco Café U Červené Židle

Pizza

• Pizza Nuova (Nové Město) — Ambiente's Neapolitan pizzeria by Náměstí Republiky.
• Diskotéka Pizza (Dejvice) — the most talked-about pizza opening of 2025.
• Sasy The Original (Nové Město) — founded by a chef from Ischia near Naples.
• Da Pietro (Vinohrady) — Prague branch of a cult pizzeria from Plzeň.
• Slice Slice Baby (Holešovice) — trendy slices in the industrial quarter.

Full guides: 9 best pizzerias in Prague 2026

Asian food

• Pho Vietnam Tuan & Lan (Vinohrady) — one of the most authentic Vietnamese bistros.
• Dian (Holešovice) — Czech ingredients meet Asian flavours.
• SaSaZu (Holešovice) — club-restaurant in the Prague Market.
• Taiko Ramen Bar (Žižkov) — experimental ramen.
• Hanabi Sushi House (Nové Město) — sushi house on Petrská.

Full guides: Asian Prague

Vegan and vegetarian

• Maitrea (Staré Město) — a classic two minutes from Old Town Square.
• Lehká hlava (Staré Město) — Maitrea's younger sibling near Charles Bridge.
• Etnosvět (Nové Město) — the most upscale vegetarian address.
• Pastva (Smíchov) — creative, seasonal and fully vegan.
• Forky's (several branches) — vegan fast food, one branch near Old Town Square.

Full guides: Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Prague

Burgers and street food

• The Tavern (Vinohrady) — a legendary burger spot by Riegrovy sady.
• Burger Empire (Vinohrady) — smash burgers and truffle fries.
• Manifesto Market (Smíchov, Nové Město) — container food courts at Anděl and Florenc.
• Bufet Karlín (Karlín) — small stall known for grilled chicken.

Full guides: 9 places in Prague for the best burgers and street food

Ukrainian, Georgian and Balkan

• Citadela — Ukrainian restaurant on a mission to promote Ukrainian food and culture.
• The Boršč (Holešovice) — Ukrainian home cooking.
• Luka Lu (Malá Strana) — Balkan restaurant at the foot of Petřín.
• The Grillfather (Vinohrady) — Balkan grill.

Full guides: Khachapuri, borscht and ćevapčići

Wine bars

• Vinograf (Nové Město) — the best place to start with Moravian wine.
• Veltlin (Karlín) — cult address for natural wine.
• Bokovka (Staré Město) — quiet courtyard off Dlouhá.
• Vinný sklep Újezd (Malá Strana) — a genuine wine cellar under Petřín.

Full guides: The Best Wine Bars in Prague, 8 Wine Bars in Prague Where You Can Try Real Moravian Wine, Veltlin

Restaurants with a view

• Terasa U Zlaté studně (Malá Strana) — rooftop right under the Castle walls.
• CODA (Malá Strana) — rooftop of the Aria Hotel.
• Ginger & Fred (Nové Město) — 7th floor of the Dancing House.
• Oblaca (Žižkov) — 66 metres up the TV tower.
• T-Anker (Staré Město) — casual rooftop on the Kotva building.

Full guides: 9 Prague Restaurants with the Best City Views

Cheap lunch: polední menu

On weekdays most restaurants serve a lunch menu (polední menu) — soup and a main at a fixed price, usually until early afternoon.

• Kyvadlo (Nové Město) — lunch starters from CZK 39, mains from CZK 129.
• Tonkin (Smíchov, Dejvice) — Vietnamese lunch menu for about CZK 100–130.
• Zapomenutý čas (Vinohrady) — First Republic-style restaurant near Náměstí Míru.
• Pasta Fresca (Staré Město) — Italian bistro on Celetná.

Full guides: 8 Places in Prague for Cheap Local Lunches

Food markets and food courts

• Pražská tržnice (Holešovice) — the old market hall complex by the river.
• Náplavka farmers' market (Nové Město (embankment)) — Saturday market on the Vltava embankment, roughly April to November.
• Jiřák (Vinohrady) — budget market on Jiřího z Poděbrad, Wednesday to Saturday.
• Havelské tržiště (Staré Město) — the Old Town's open-air market.

Full guides: 7 Food Markets and Food Courts in Prague, 9 farmers' markets in Prague

Where to eat by district

The same picks by neighbourhood, if you want dinner close to where you are staying.

• Staré Město, Josefov: Field, La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, Casa De Carli, Lokál Dlouhááá, U Medvídků, Maitrea, Bokovka, Original Coffee, Grand Café Orient.
• Malá Strana, Hradčany: Café Savoy, Terasa U Zlaté studně, CODA, Vinný sklep Újezd, Luka Lu, Klášterní pivovar Strahov.
• Nové Město: U Fleků, Pizza Nuova, Vinograf, Cukrárna Myšák, Etnosvět, Kyvadlo, Ginger & Fred.
• Vinohrady, Žižkov: LEVITATE, KRO Kitchen, Broz D, Pho Vietnam Tuan & Lan, The Tavern, Da Pietro, Žižkovská štrúdlárna, Oblaca.
• Karlín: Štangl, Eska, Můj šálek kávy, Veltlin, Bufet Karlín.
• Holešovice, Letná: Bistro 8, Dian, SaSaZu, Slice Slice Baby, Pražská tržnice.
• Smíchov, Anděl: Pastva, Tonkin, Manifesto Market.
• Dejvice: Diskotéka Pizza, Tonkin.

How eating out in Prague works

• Lunch menu (polední menu). On weekdays most restaurants offer a set lunch — soup and a main — at a lower price than the evening menu. It is the cheapest way to eat well; the menu is usually chalked on a board outside.
• Tipping. It is usual to round up or leave around 10% for good service. Tell the waiter the total you want to pay when you hand over cash or a card, rather than leaving coins on the table.
• Check the bill. Some places in tourist areas add a service charge (servis or obsluha). If it is already on the bill, you do not need to tip on top.
• Cards are accepted almost everywhere, contactless included; small stalls and markets may still prefer cash.
• Water. Tap water is not brought automatically. Ask for kohoutková voda; some places serve it free, others charge a little.
• Reservations. Book ahead for Friday and Saturday dinners at popular places and always for Michelin restaurants.
• Smoking has been banned inside restaurants and pubs since 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the best restaurants in Prague?

For fine dining, the city's five Michelin-starred restaurants: Field, La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, Casa De Carli, Štangl and LEVITATE. For Czech food and beer, Lokál Dlouhááá, U Fleků and U Medvídků; for brunch, Eska and Café Savoy.

Where can I eat cheaply in Prague?

Look for the weekday lunch menu (polední menu): at Kyvadlo mains start at CZK 129, a Vietnamese lunch at Tonkin costs about CZK 100–130. Food courts such as Manifesto Market and farmers' markets are good value too.

Do you tip in Prague restaurants?

Yes, rounding up or about 10% for good service is usual. Tell the waiter the total when you pay. If the bill already includes a service charge (servis), no extra tip is needed.

Which area of Prague is best for food?

Karlín and Vinohrady have the densest mix of good bistros, bakeries and cafés; Holešovice and Letná are close behind. The Old Town has most of the Michelin restaurants and the historic beer halls, but also the most tourist traps.

Around Prague, based on our food guides and MICHELIN Guide

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