Prague Restaurant Tips by anglosaxon

The Louvre: The Louvre

Prague social scene. There will be business lunches going on, lots of papers being read and general after dinner discussion. Opens at 8am for the early birds. There is also a pool room in the back with three tables.

Favorite Dish: Classic Czech food with English translation.

Address: Narodni Trida 20

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: In Narodni, 20 metres back from Tescos towards the river. Look up to the frst floor to see the sign. The Louvre entry is next to Reduta Jazz Cafe.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.cafelouvre.cz

Byblos - Lebanese: Byblos - Lebanese

The first time I came here I didn't have a clue about what to order. I settled on the set menu but, asked the waiter not to bring the olives as I do not like them. No problem he says, what can I bring you instead. Lebanese is all about trying lots of different dishes (basically anything I can scrape out of a bowl with the bread). 1200kc for two for a really good meal. I recommend this for dinner as lunch may leave you wanting to sleep.

Favorite Dish: Hommous and ground lamb

Address: Burzovni palac, Rybna 14, .

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: From the Old Town Square walk along Dlouha and take the second to last road on the right before the traffic lights. This is Rybna.

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.biblos.cz

U Modre Ruze (At the Blue Rose): U Modre Ruze U Modre Ruze Review

I kid you not, Squirrel soup, Ostrich steak, Aligator steak can all be found here in one of the best 'Cellar' restaurants(15th Century). Mainly a Czech restaurant but, with a lot of other choices as you can see. You'll be paying around 2000kc for a meal for two.

Favorite Dish: Rattlesnake and Squirrel

Address: Rytirska 16

Comparison: about average

Directions: Opposite the entry to the big Ceska Sporitelna Bank and next to the jewllers. The same road as the Tourist Information shop.

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.umodreruze.cz

King Solomons: King Solomons

It's the only Kosher restaurant that I know.

Favorite Dish: KOSHER (Glatt Kosher-Jewish) cuisine.

Address: Siroka 8 in the Jewish Quarter.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Opposite the Old Jewish Cemetary.

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 0

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.kosher.cz

Rybi Trh: Rybi Trh

I used to recommend Reykjavik but, apart from the 'Salmon and Plaice Duette' I don't go there for anything else. I now recommend Rybi Trh (Fish Market).
Ultra Fresh food and you can walk up and choose which you want cooked.

Favorite Dish: Grilled Trout - expensive but, worth it if you are a fish fan.

Address: Tynsky Dvur

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: The enclosed courtyard at the back of Tyn Church. Metamorphis is on the corner and adjacent to it is Rybi Trh.

Price: US$31-40

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.rybitrh.cz

Bohemia Bagel: Bohemia Bagel Bohemia Bagel Review

Bohemia Bagel - Others recommend it but, did you find it? Ujezd 16 or Masna 2 (Masna 2 details below).
You can eat in the cafe or take away back to the square with the coffee that you would probably have bought at the same time. Personally I don´t like to hang around until someone shouts out my name but, the egg and bacon breakfast bagel I can wait for.

Favorite Dish: Cinnamon Bagel with Losos and horseradish (in New York it's called Locks I think). Anyway it's cold smoked salmon and horseradish.

Address: Masna 2

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: From Caffreys Irish Bar on the square, walk away from the square until you get to the roundabout. Turn right into "Masna" and it's 20 metres on the right.

Other Contact: Opens until midnight , 7 days.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.bohemiabagel.cz

Kampa Park: Kampa Park

I don't know about favourite but, most expensive is Kampa Park.
During the summer or at any time when filming is going on in Prague, the stars are normally to be found dining here at least once a week but, the clientele are normally not carrying cameras. I don´t recommend this place at the moment for outside dining. If you are on the upper tier it's ok but, on the lower tier you'll be looking at 6 feet of rusty steel.

Favorite Dish: Only been there at lunchtime and then I had a well done steak.

Comparison: most expensive

Directions: On the Mala Strana side of Charles Bridge, if you look over where the childrens playground is located, you will see candles burning outside the entrance to the restaurant.

Other Contact: Lunch times are easier to get in

Price: US$41 and up

Rating: 3

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.kampapark.cz

La Perle de Prague: La Perle de Prague

Almost all guides show where Frank Gehry's 'Dancing House' can be found but, not many tell you that there is a French Restaurant located at the top. Opens for lunch (500Kc - 10 Pounds, not on Monday) and for A La Carte in the evening (1500Kc - 30 Pounds). In the evening opens at 7pm and closes at 1030pm. Has a summer terrace must can be a little noisy but, recommended on a clear evening for the best views of the castle.

Favorite Dish: French Cuisine

Address: Dancing House - Rasinovo nabrezi 80

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Two bridges downstream from the Charles Bridge and on the Old Town side

Price: US$31-40

Rating: 3

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.laperle.cz

KOGO: KOGO - Outdoor delights

Quite simply a very nice Italian food restaurant, excellent value for money, well located and most definitely not your average pizzeria.

Favorite Dish: Tagliatelle in Salmon and Cream sauce.

Address: Slovansky Dum, Na Prikope

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: At the bottom of Wenceslas Square facing up, turn left along Na Prikope. On the right after 250 metres is the Slovansky Dum shopping centre. Restaurant is at the rear.

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.kogo.cz

Palffy Palac.: Palffy Palac - Ambience personified

This is one of the abodes of the Prague social scene. You'll bump into many well known Czech celebrities during the week. A special place where we would go on special occasions.

Favorite Dish: Anything on the menu is excellent but, the chicken with chestnut stuffing is the one for me. I can only eat a starter and main or main and dessert. I cannot manage all three. It has an outside terrace which looks up to the castle gardens.

Address: www.palffy.cz

Comparison: about average

Directions: Located in an old school in Waldstejnska under Prague Castle (Mala Strana). The restaurant is on the first floor and you will need to make a reservation. Smart dress is essential if you don't want to feel out of place.

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 5

Theme: Other