I realise there are older (much older) posts on this topic, but as a raving mad foodie who loves Czech food, I though it might be useful (for me, if no one else!) to start a post about people's favourite eateries in Prague. I have some of my own favourites, but it would be great to have the tips and advice of people living in Prague. I love pretty much all cuisines, though I'm not fond of Thai- I just don't like the coconut and lemongrass, which feature heavily- and love a bargain meal as much as treating myself to somewhere 'posh'! So... what are people's favourite places to eat, drink and be merry? My own? I love 'U Provaznice'- at the Ropemakers-, just off Wenceslas Sq. by one of the entrances/exits to Mustek metro station. It's 50/50 full of tourists and locals, has a great, amazing value lunch menu, and a main menu that my boyfriend tells me matches the prices of the local hospody in the suburbs. The best thing? The beer- Pilsner and Gambrinus- was cheaper than his favourite local near Bohnice... and a majority of tourists never even realise it is 2 seconds away from the main hustle and bustle of Wenceslas Sq. The food is amzing... if you happen to go, I recommend the barbeque pork knee, duck, or 'vepro, knedlo, zelo'. www.uprovaznice.cz Katie
Café Becher Well... no big deal, but it's around the corner, and they have Wi-Fi. The Globe Anglo-saxonic atmosphere. The first place created for the american community who started to form here in the 90's. Bookstore in the entrance room. Cafe Louvre A classic cafe, started in early 20th Century. Einstein and Kafka were usual customers. Shutted down during the communist area. Fair prices, classy atmosphere. Ice creams are a must. Blatouch Cozy cafe, familiar atmosphere, free Wi-Fi. Non smokers room. Light food, good beer. La Casa Blu South american atmosphere. The best nachos I had so far. Fresh and happy environment. Free Wi-Fi. U Ferdinanda Well... just a local restaurant, serving the best goulash in the city. I go there once a week for it. Free Wi-Fi. Botel Matylda Romantic and classy atmosphere. Excelent for reading during the winter, watching the rain or snow falling on the Vltava and having a glass of wine. Kavarna Medusa Another cozy cafe. Excelent tea and food. Local beer. Most apropriate for reading. There is a room for non-smokers. Kavarna Sudicka Yet another cozy cafe. Friendly and english speaking staff. Great selection of wine, coffee and tea. Free Wi-Fi. English newspapers and magazines. Very cheap. Also adequate for a meal.
And the best hot chocolate in Prague, by a mile. The only problem is that it can be quite noisy if you're trying to have a quiet conversation. Is that the one in the street opposite Státní Opera? I went past it the other night and it looked nice. Will definitely try it after your recommendation. Where are these two, Torgut?
I don't know Prauge really... I always go to this one across the river.. near to a book shop... it has a roof terrace.... I go there because it's the only place in the middle of Prauge I could find that doesn't charge me a weeks wages for a meal. I know that's know good for directions but maybe someone else who has been there will know what I'm talking about..
U Ferdinanda is at Oplatlova, so yes, it's in the street opposote to Státni Opera, kind of. Botel Matylda is close to the Dancing House and the "Veola" Tower. http://www.botelmatylda.cz/en/ Medusa is in Nam. Mirua area, in Belgicka street, righ side if you are walking from the square, in the second block.
