Eating Your Way Through Prague

Much like any other historic European city, Prague oozes romanticism and charm with a generous dose of modernity. The city’s medieval architecture melds naturally with David Cerny’s modern art pieces. The food culture in Prague also follows a similar template, prized for its diversity, affordability, and scenic venues — from rooftop terraces with breathtaking views to historic Art Nouveau interiors. Traditional Czech dishes of chimney cakes and dumplings are in sync with contemporary Michelin-level dining, while vegetarians and international diners have a great variety and quality available, making Prague an essential stop for gourmet adventures.

Here are seven dining destinations in Prague to bookmark for your next visit.

Restaurant Triton

Did you know that Prague is home to a 114-year-old restaurant? Restaurant Triton opened its doors to the world in 1914 in Wenceslas Square. As you take the stairs to the basement level, you wonder if this is the right place. You will be both awed and perplexed by the faux stalactite cave, inspired by the Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. But rather than be stuck in an era bygone, Restaurant Triton has stayed abreast with the times. 

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The latest chapter of Triton is being written by young chef Tomas Kohút. He has taken traditional Czech dishes and given them a haute cuisine spin, like the very Czech Svíčková, a meat and dumpling dish. At Triton, it is reimagined as a veal fillet steak served with Carlsbad dumplings, cream sauce, and cranberries. One dish that gives you a jolt is the fermented black apple ice cream served with calvados and jambu flower. The dessert is an adventure on a plate — the flower, also known as an electric daisy, leaves your palate numb, which then gets kick-started with the apple spirit to prepare you to truly relish the apple ice cream. 

V Zátiší

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As one of the oldest restaurants in Prague, it would be easy to dismiss V Zátiší as an old-school eatery. It is anything but that! Located within a flatiron-style heritage building in Old Town, V Zátiší has been the torchbearer of contemporary Czech gastronomy with its various tasting menus that champion local Czech dishes with an international flair. Chef Daniel Bureš, who leads the kitchen, believes in making fresh produce the star, which is visible in his dishes like the lamb with wild nettle stuffing served with purple carrot, chard, and Bryndza cheese. It is a dish that can be best described as grounded, with the myriad flavours of an earthy palate. The dessert of sea buckthorn sorbet with lovage, a celery-like herb, was bursting with tart and fresh notes. The restaurant is currently under renovation and is slated to reopen in September 2025.

Pernikovy Panacek 

There is something inherently comforting and joyous about the aromas wafting from a bakery. As I walked the cobbled paths of Malá Strana, the distinctive smell of baking brought me to a halt. A pastel pink window front was decked in gingerbread of all shapes and sizes. Pernikovy Panacekhas a 

reputation for serving some of the best handmade gingerbread, baked by the ever-smiling and friendly staff. The rolled cookies have just the right sweetness, warmth of ginger, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to bring it all together. The little bakery also serves hot drinks to go with the gingerbread. These cookies also make for the perfect Prague souvenir for friends and family.

Mariko Presents Immersive Private Dining Experiences  

Originally from California and now a global citizen, chef Mariko Amekodommo relocated to Prague just as the world was coming out of the pandemic. A believer in blending global flavours and seasonal ingredients, her menu is an expression of her global adventures — from cooking for celebrities in LA, living in Vietnam, to teaching Ayurvedic cuisine in Mumbai and learning Goan seafood techniques firsthand. Amekodommo’s pani puri with apricot chutney, micro mint, and goat cheese is always a hit. When she scores a shipment of Alphonso mangoes, it replaces the apricot. Her perfectly seared scallops, inspired by her Asian sojourn, rejoice in the clean flavours and subtle seasoning. She hosts various formats — from romantic evenings for two to multi-generational family celebrations or bachelorette parties — in her home at the foot of Vyšehrad Fort, featuring a terrace that overlooks the River Vltava. 

Kampa Park

On the edge of the iconic Charles Bridge is Kampa Park, a restaurant that has the best view of the River Vltava and is also considered the place for celebrity spotting in Prague. The alfresco space overlooks the river and is great for summer evenings. While there is a fine dining à la carte menu, it would be much simpler to choose from the pre-fixe degustation menu that offers the best of both worlds. The menu at Kampa Park specialises in meats, fish, and seafood dishes, but they do have provisions for vegetarians and vegans.

Pilsner Urquell Brewery

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Ask any beer lover, and they will always say that Czech lager is one of the most superior in the world. The best way to know why is a tour and a pint at the Urquell Pilsner Brewery on Wenceslas Square. Pilsner Urquell has its roots in the city of Plzen, also the first maker of the pale lager style. The brewery tour uses interactive technology, spatial engagement, and audio guides to introduce the fundamentals of brewing using malt, hops, and yeast. At the taproom, learn how to pour different styles of Pilsners such as hladinka, šnyt, and mlíko, and how to recognise good beer at a glance. At the end of the tour, grab a pint of the legendary beer.