We know how frustrating it can be to find good food when every place has conflicting reviews, non-authentic dishes, and obvious tourist traps. After doing solid research and listening to local recommendations, here are our Top 5 “Where to Eat” spots in Prague where you can enjoy real Czech cuisine.
1. Restaurace Tiskárna Jindřišská
Address: Jindřišská 940/22, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia
This restaurant actually wasn’t on our original list. We had planned to go to Kantyna in (address), but it was fully booked and, honestly, it wasn’t really our type of place anyway. It’s more of a market-style setup where you pick your food from the counter and then find a seat. So, we wandered around the nearby streets and stumbled upon Tiskárna instead.
It wasn’t busy at all at first, which made us hesitate… but we decided to try it. AND WE DID NOT REGRET IT!
There were plenty of empty tables, but it gradually started to fill up while we were there.
Since it was our first dinner in Prague, we treated ourselves to starters and mains. We ordered the 150 g Sausages from Seletice – a variety of three grilled sausages with baked onion, spicy mustard, and toasted bread with lard. It was okay, nothing too exciting.
For mains, we both had the 200 g Fried Holland Schnitzel stuffed with Gouda cheese, served with potato purée, smoked crackers, and a cucumber salad.
We also shared the 250 g Goat Cheese Salad, which came with fresh goat cheese, apples, walnuts, and dried cranberries. Goat cheese salad is super popular in Prague, and this one was delicious. The schnitzel was also really good and the portion was very generous.
If you want to avoid the classic tourist traps, definitely give this place a try.
2. Artic Bakehouse
Address: Myslíkova 187/13, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia
OMG!!!
We only discovered this bakery because, while walking through a park, we noticed people sitting on benches enjoying pastries that looked incredible. We literally stopped and said, “Okay… where did they get THAT?” So we googled the name printed on the bakery bag and instantly decided we had to go.
It’s a very cute bakery, and as soon as you walk in you’re greeted with a beautiful display of pastries and friendly staff. We ordered two croissants to have on the go, and they were absolutely worth the detour.
Make sure you add this bakery to your Prague itinerary – you can thank us later!
3. Restaurace Století
Address: Karoliny Světlé 320/21, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
If you want to try real local Czech food and avoid the typical burger-and-pizza tourist spots, this is another restaurant definitely worth trying.
A bit away from the main crowds, we found this hidden little gem. There were only two other tables occupied when we arrived, and the staff wasn’t particularly friendly, but we were starving, and the menu looked appealing, so we stayed.
For starters, we had baked Portobello mushrooms stuffed with gorgonzola cheese served on fresh spinach leaves, and beetroot carpaccio with gratinated goat cheese. For mains, we went with a variation of green salads with blue cheese, pears, almonds, and cranberries, and the roasted duck leg with red cabbage and potato dumplings.
We were really happy with our choices. The food was delicious, served quickly, and full of flavour.
Definitely worth a stop if you want a more authentic Czech meal.
4. U Kroka
Address: Vratislavova 28/12, 128 00 Praha 2, Czechia
This was probably the best restaurant we visited in Prague. The atmosphere was cosy and lively, and luckily for us, there was only one table left, which we immediately grabbed. We’d walked a little further to get here, but the distance was nothing compared to the food that awaited us.
The service was brilliant: friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable.
And the food? EXCELLENT!
We ordered the Croquette – fried pulled beef neck croquettes with cucumber, bacon and onion marmalade, and mustard mayo. Then we had the Beef goulash with bacon dumplings, onions, and cuttings, plus the Fried chicken cutlets in panko breadcrumbs served with creamy mashed potatoes, pickles, and lemon.
We also shared the Goat Salad – a leaf salad with goat cheese wrapped in filo pastry, roasted beets and pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, and a cranberry dressing.
Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended – and if you can, book a table to avoid disappointment!
5. Seminář Cafe
Address: U Lužického semináře 15, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
We had our last lunch in Prague here – a hidden little gem on the other side of Charles Bridge. We first sat inside, until we discovered they had a gorgeous outdoor garden. We loved the décor!
We decided to go for a light lunch and ordered a mixed green salad with fresh goat cheese, spinach leaves, red beets, pears, walnuts and balsamico, and an open-face sandwich with red beet tartare, horseradish mayo, cottage cheese, and herb oil.
Both dishes were ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!
If you find yourself in the Malá Strana area, definitely add this place to your list!
Prague’s food scene can be full of surprises, but these five spots are our personal favourites for a reason. From cosy hidden restaurants to charming bakeries and hearty traditional dishes, each place offers an authentic taste of Czech cuisine, without the tourist traps.
Whether it’s your first time in Prague or you’re a returning foodie, make sure to add these restaurants and cafés to your itinerary. A culinary experience you won’t forget!
And one last tip: don’t be afraid to wander a little off the beaten path – some of the city’s best meals are waiting where you least expect them.