Noi (Újezd 19, Malá Strana, Prague) – despite its Italian-sounding name, this is actually a Thai restaurant (with a loungy bar). Dishes served here include Kang Phed Kai (chicken fillet cooked in red curry broth with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, carrot, fresh pepper, chillies and fresh basil leaves); Kang Knew Wan Ped (duck fillet cooked […]
Lokál (Dlouhá 33, Staré Město, Prague) – this restaurant prides itself in serving local Czech dishes with a modern twist. Meals served here include Pork braised in paprika; Boiled beef neck with mushroom sauce; Fried pork and beef schnitzel; as well as desserts like Caramel glazed profiterole with caramel and vanilla cream; and Coconut meringue […]
Las Adelitas (Americká 8, Vinohrady, Prague) – a true rarity in this country is a Mexican restaurant, in this case serving crispy- or soft-shell tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tostadas – all at reasonable prices. Managed and owned by Mexicans, it’s devoted to serve some of the most emblematic dishes of the Mexican cuisine, with the […]
La Finestra (Platnérská 90/13, Prague) – located not far from Old Town Square in central Prague, this is another popular (high-end) Italian restaurant, especially for the business crowd. Opened in 2009, La Finestra is reputed to have the largest selection of Italian wines in the country. For its well-received meals, it uses top grade meat […]
Fish & Chips 21 Dlouha Street (21 Dlouha Street, Prague) – this is the sister restaurant to another seafood eatery in Prague (Zdenek’s Oyster Bar). As the name implies, its signature dish is British-style fish & chips. There are several different types of fish on the menu, as well as some interesting side dishes, including […]
Cotto Crudo (Four Seasons Hotel Prague, Veleslavínova 2a/1098, Prague) – the first (and perhaps only) Michelin-starred restaurant in Prague happens to be this high-end Italian restaurant, serving dishes ranging from risotto with mushrooms, jamón joselito, impepato del mugellano; to ravioli di ricotta, piedmont back truffle and violet artichokes; and involtino di pollo, gnocchetti, chanterelles, plums […]
Brasileiro Slovanský dům (Na Příkopě 22, Prague 1) – for those who’ve been to a Brazilian barbecue “churrasco”-style restaurant, this is the Prague branch of such eateries. Like other churrascarias, there are waiters showing up with skewers of various cuts of beef that go from table to table. The paper (or plastic) disk on each […]
Valdstejn Palace (Valdštejnské nám. 17/4, Prague) — this Baroque palace, built during the 1620s by Albrecht Wenceslas Eusebius of Valdstejn (a local aristocrat), contains a garden, a riding-hall and the palace building itself. It currently houses the Senate of the Czech government. The public is welcome to visit the Palace during the weekends (only) — […]
Týn Cathedral (Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1) — another omnipresent sight in Prague, the full name of this cathedral is Church of Our Lady in front of Tyn. This cathedral, which has acted as Prague’s main church since the 14th century, has two towers topped by 80 meter high spires. The church took severe damage in […]
Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínské sady, Prague 1) — tourists who first see this tower know that it was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. No doubt, Petřín Lookout Tower offers a panoramic view of the city of Prague (complete with its spires, chimneys and spectacular facades of the city’s Baroque palaces).