20 Best Places to Eat in Czechia: The Ultimate Culinary & Dining Guide

Czech cuisine is rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying, rooted in Central European culinary traditions. From Michelin-starred modern reinterpretations of 19th-century Bohemian recipes to traditional beer halls serving slow-braised beef and pork knuckles, eating in Czechia is a memorable experience.

Must-Try Traditional Dishes

When traveling across Czechia, be sure to sample these iconic national specialties:

Svíčková na smetaně: Braised beef tenderloin served with a rich, creamy root vegetable sauce, cranberries, and bread dumplings (knedlíky).
Vepřo knedlo zelo: Traditional roast pork served with braised sauerkraut and bread or potato dumplings.
Guláš: Rich, slow-cooked beef stew seasoned with sweet paprika, garlic, and marjoram, paired with dumplings.
Pečená kachna: Slow-roasted crisp duck served with red cabbage and potato dumplings.
Smažený sýr: Thick slice of Edam or Hermelín cheese breaded and fried golden, served with tartar sauce and crispy fries.

20 Best Places to Eat in Czechia

1. La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

Cuisine: Michelin-Starred Modern Bohemian Fine Dining
Location: Old Town, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Seasonal Tasting Menu based on 1894 Czech recipes
About the Place: Prague’s flagship Michelin-starred temple of gastronomy, elevating historic 19th-century Czech recipes using local organic ingredients.
Explore More: Read our full guide to La Degustation

2. Field Restaurant

Cuisine: Michelin-Starred Modern European
Location: Old Town, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Free-Range Tasting Menu with Smoked Eel
About the Place: Executive chef Radek Kašpárek presents bold, modern culinary creations using local seasonal ingredients with minimalist artistic flair.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Field Restaurant

3. Eska

Cuisine: Michelin Bib Gourmand Modern Czech & Bakery
Location: Karlín District, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Potatoes in Ash with smoked fish & wood-fired sourdough bread
About the Place: Set in a converted industrial factory, combining an open wood-fire kitchen, micro-bakery, and fermented seasonal Czech dishes.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Eska

4. Lokál Dlouhááá

Cuisine: Traditional Czech Pub & Fresh Tank Beer
Location: Old Town, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Traditional Svíčková & Fresh Unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell
About the Place: A vibrant long beer hall famous for serving tank-fresh unpasteurized Pilsner paired with fresh classic Czech comfort food.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Lokál Dlouhááá

5. Terasa U Zlaté Studně

Cuisine: Fine Dining Mediterranean & Czech
Location: Malá Strana, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Royal Duck Breast with foie gras & truffle glaze
About the Place: Perched directly beneath Prague Castle, offering fine dining accompanied by spectacular rooftop views over Prague.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Terasa U Zlaté Studně

6. Entrée Restaurant

Cuisine: Michelin-Recognized Creative Regional Gastronomy
Location: Olomouc
Must-Try Dish: Seasonal Nature-Inspired Tasting Course
About the Place: Led by celebrated TV chef Přemek Forejt, offering inventive, nature-inspired fine dining inside a garden-themed venue.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Entrée Olomouc

7. U Fleků

Cuisine: Historic Brewery & Traditional Czech Feast
Location: New Town, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Roast Pork Knuckle (Koleno) & Dark 13° Flek Stout
About the Place: Operating continuously since 1499, this historic brewery features brass band music, long wooden tables, and house-brewed dark lager.
Explore More: Read our full guide to U Fleků

8. Café Imperial

Cuisine: Classic Art Nouveau Grand Cafe & Czech Classics
Location: Central Prague
Must-Try Dish: Braised Veal Cheeks in Red Wine & Imperial Cake
About the Place: Helmed by celebrity chef Zdeněk Pohlreich, featuring stunning original 1914 Art Nouveau ceramic tile ceilings and grand cafe dining.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Café Imperial

9. Štangl

Cuisine: Michelin Green Star Fine Dining
Location: Karlín, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Foraged Herbs & Fermented Local Vegetable Menu
About the Place: Focused on hyper-local ingredients, wild foraging, and zero-waste cooking techniques in an elegant contemporary setting.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Štangl

10. Na Kopci

Cuisine: Michelin Bib Gourmand French-Czech Bistro
Location: Smíchov, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Beef Tartare & Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks
About the Place: A cozy neighborhood gem set on a residential hillside, serving generous portions of French-inspired comfort food.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Na Kopci

11. Kantýna

Cuisine: Butcher-to-Table Meat Specialist
Location: Central Prague
Must-Try Dish: Beef Carpaccio, Potato Pancakes & Roasted Ribs
About the Place: Set inside a monumental former bank hall, functioning as a high-end butcher shop where guests select fresh meats cooked on the spot.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Kantýna

12. Krčma v Šatlavské Ulici

Cuisine: Medieval Open-Fire Tavern
Location: Český Krumlov
Must-Try Dish: Mixed Meat Platter grilled over beechwood fire
About the Place: A candle-lit medieval basement tavern in Český Krumlov serving roasted meats and draft beers cooked over an open hearth fire.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Krčma v Šatlavské

13. Divinis

Cuisine: Michelin Bib Gourmand Modern Italian
Location: Old Town, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Homemade Ossobuco & Truffle Risotto
About the Place: Elegant Italian wine bar and restaurant run by famous Czech TV chef Zdeněk Pohlreich.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Divinis

14. Na Parkánu

Cuisine: Traditional Brewery Tavern
Location: Pilsen
Must-Try Dish: Unfiltered Pilsner Urquell & Brewer's Guláš
About the Place: Directly connected to the Brewery Museum in Pilsen, famous for serving fresh unfiltered, unpasteurized Pilsner beer.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Na Parkánu

15. Villa Richter

Cuisine: Fine Czech & European Vineyard Dining
Location: St. Wenceslas Vineyard, Prague Castle
Must-Try Dish: Roasted Duck Leg with Pinot Noir pairing
About the Place: Located within Prague Castle’s historic vineyards, offering fine dining and wine tastings overlooking red tiled rooftops.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Villa Richter

16. Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice

Cuisine: Traditional Moravian Pub & Grill
Location: Central Brno
Must-Try Dish: Roasted Duck Breast with red cabbage and potato dumplings
About the Place: A historic Brno beer hall operating since the 19th century, renowned for traditional Moravian hospitality and draft Pilsner.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Stopkova Pivnice

17. Cafe Savoy

Cuisine: Neo-Renaissance Grand Cafe & Bakery
Location: Malá Strana, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Savoy Breakfast Platter & House Gourmet Pastries
About the Place: Restored 1893 grand cafe featuring an ornate neo-Renaissance gilded ceiling, gourmet brunches, and in-house patisserie.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Cafe Savoy

18. U Senováru (U Glaubiců)

Cuisine: Historic Czech Beer Cellar
Location: Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Prague
Must-Try Dish: Smažený Sýr (Fried Cheese) & Svíčková
About the Place: A 700-year-old vaulted stone cellar restaurant located steps from St. Nicholas Church, famous for authentic affordable Czech meals.
Explore More: Read our full guide to U Glaubiců

19. Papilio

Cuisine: Two Michelin-Starred Fine Dining
Location: Vysoký Újezd, near Prague
Must-Try Dish: French-Asian Fusion Seasonal Tasting Menu
About the Place: Czechia's first two-starred Michelin venue under Chef Jan Knedla, blending French technique with Asian elegance.
Explore More: Read our full guide to Papilio

20. U Magistra Kellyho

Cuisine: Cozy Family-Run Czech Bistro
Location: Malá Strana, Prague
Must-Try Dish: Homemade Goulash in a Bread Bowl
About the Place: A charming, rustic neighborhood restaurant tucked below Prague Castle serving hearty home-style Czech goulash and dumplings.
Explore More: Read our full guide to U Magistra Kellyho

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Traditional Czech Goulash and Craft Beer Feast