Czech cuisine is central European one, analogous to German, Slovak, Austrian, Polish and Hungarian. The standard meal, offered in just about every restaurant is 'knedlo, vepro, zelo'. It is bread dumpling, sauerkraut and roast pork. You should taste it while you are there.
There are restaurants on every corner in Prague. It is easy to find the place for lunch or dinner, even in the city center. Price for lunch usually starts at 80 Kc ($4) + 30 Kc ($1,5) for drink. There is no free water served in restaurants! Price for dinner starts at 100 Kc ($5) + 30 Kc ($1,5) for drink. Price in pizza place starts at 120 Kc ($6) for both lunch and dinner + 30 Kc ($1,5) for drink.
The World Famous Czech Beer
Czech beer has been brewed there since the 10th century. Recently the best known are Plzen (Pilsner Urquell) and Budvar (Budwaiser), but there is dozen other really good beers (Kozel, Krusovice, Radegast, Smichov ...). The American Bud has its origins in the original Budvar which has been brewed for the last 300 years in Ceske Budejovice, Southern Bohemia. Beer experts say that the original Czech Budvar is better than the American copy. Check it out yourself while you are there :-) Half litter of beer is usually for 20-40 Kc ($1-2 :-))
Our Favorite Restaurants in the City Center
There are some good restaurants and a lot of local pubs full of delicious food, world famous Czech beer and good cheer in Prague City Center. Come to discover the great atmosphere of the local pubs and quaint restaurants. Find some of our favorite ones below.
Bredovsky Dvur
Politickych veznu 13, no reservation on phone
Open Weekdays and Saturdays 11 am till midnight, Sundays 11 am till 11 pm
This real Czech food restaurant is located 5 minutes walking from Wenceslas Square. Do not miss roasted pork knee with bone and the Mixed Beer (Light Pilsner Urquell 12° and dark Velkopopovicky kozel 10°) there. Probably the best beer in the city is served there. Non smoking section is in the rear, smoking section in the front.
Kolkovna
V Kolkovne 8, for reservations call 224-819-701
Open daily 11 am till midnight
This real Czech food restaurant is located 5 minutes walking from Old Town Square. Half of roasted duck with bread dumplings, potato dumplings, white and red cabbage is really delicious. Enjoy famous Pilsner Urquell beer there.
Pizza Rugantino
Dusni 4, for reservations call 222-318-172
Open Weekdays and Saturdays 11 am till 11 pm, Sundays 12 am till 11 pm
The best pizza place in the city is located 3 minutes walking from Old Town Square. Pizza Hawaii or 4 formaggi are fabulous. Children friendly place :-) Ask for crayon, paper or colouring book.
Pizza Coloseum Koruna
Wenceslas Square 1, for reservations call 222-242-286
Open daily 11 am till 11:30 pm
This excellent pizza place is located at the lower end of Wenceslas Square.
Pizza Coloseum Myslbek
Ovocny Trh 8, for reservations call 224-238-355
Open daily 11 am till 11:30 pm
This excellent pizza place is located in small shopping mall next to the The Estates Theater.
Pizza Coloseum Vodickova
Vodickova 32, for reservations call 224-214-914
Open daily 11 am till 11:30 pm
This excellent pizza place is located 3 minutes walking from Wenceslas Square.
Fast Food in the City Center
Fast food restaurants are good alternative if you are in hurry while walking around the city center. Menu included drink will cost you 100-140 Kc ($5-7) there.
Coffee and Tea in the City Center
There are a lot of nice coffee and tea places in Prague, many in the city center. Take a rest there while walking around the city center. Find some of our favorite ones below.
Friends Coffee House
Palackeho 7, for reservations call 272-049-665
Open 9 am till 9 pm on weekdays, noon till 8 pm on weekends
Best coffee place for meeting with an international community in the city center. Excellent coffee, unique atmosphere and friendly staff. Do not miss it.
Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee chain has 15 stores in Prague, some of them in the city center. Enjoy relaxing with a cup of coffee or tea and delicious Tiffin there.
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