The Best Places in Mala Strana & Josefov

The terrace tables put the astronomical clock directly in your sightline, which is either a feature or a tourist trap depending on your mood, though the interior makes a strong case for itself either way. Soaring nave-like ceilings, a glass roof, and stone walls set the scene for a contemporary restaurant with classical roots, where the open kitchen turns out dishes like pike-perch with semolina porridge. The vaulted cellar sells house-made baked goods if you're stocking up.

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1. Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant

1. Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant

1. Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant

1. Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant

1. Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant

The floor-to-ceiling windows here frame Charles Bridge so perfectly it feels almost unfair to the restaurants that don't have it. This is a contemporary dining room on the Vltava's edge, with a terrace that puts you close enough to the stone arch to count the tourists. The kitchen leans on Czech tradition but keeps the menu modern and international, with à la carte and set menus running the range from tartare to vegetarian.

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A steakhouse in the Old Town that takes dry-aged Black Angus seriously, with USDA-certified cuts alongside Czech beef for anyone who wants to eat local. The team will walk you through the selection without making you feel like a tourist, which in Prague is its own small miracle. Fish, pasta, and risotto cover the table if someone in your group recoils at red meat, and the wine list holds its own too.

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The two chef-owners behind this casual Asian restaurant came up cooking street food and soul food, and it shows in a menu that's hard to narrow down to just a few dishes, which is why the table usually ends up sharing. The room has a stylish, relaxed energy, the front-of-house team matches it, and the cocktails are worth adding to the order. A lively spot in Prague that doesn't overthink itself.

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A small photo album at every seat tells the story of the two brothers behind this counter-restaurant, which sets the tone nicely. Diners sit at a U-shaped bar watching the kitchen work through a seasonal five-course Vietnamese menu built on family recipes and a life split between Hanoi and Prague. The sommelier takes the wine pairing seriously, though cocktails and non-alcoholic pairings are both on offer.

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1. Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant