Good to know
Good to Know
- Beer is substantially cheaper than water in Prague—expect 50–100 CZK for 0.5L in supermarkets, 200–400 CZK in restaurants.
- Lunch menus at self-service eateries (145–195 CZK) offer better value than dinner; many traditional Czech restaurants have lower prices away from Old Town Square and tourist hubs.
- Street food (trdelníky, párek v rohlíku) runs 40–130 CZK and is genuinely cheap and authentic.
- Card payment is standard in restaurants; tipping (5–10% rounding) is customary but not mandatory.
- Tourist-area prices in Old Town are significantly higher than neighborhood restaurants; moving one block away can halve costs.
- Supermarkets near metro stations and city center (Albert, Tesco, Billa, Lidl) are convenient but more expensive than outer branches; Žabka convenience stores charge 25–30% premiums.
Supermarkets
Albert
- Neighborhood
- Palladium (Staré Město), Můstek metro station (Staré Město), Václavské náměstí (Nové Město)
- Note
- Mid-range pricing, mix of local and international brands
Tesco
- Neighborhood
- Národní třída (Nové Město)
- Note
- Widest range of international products, mid-to-high pricing
Billa
- Neighborhood
- Central Prague locations
- Note
- Quality fresh produce, mid-to-high pricing
Lidl
- Neighborhood
- Multiple central and outer locations
- Note
- Cheapest large supermarket option
ŽAbka
- Neighborhood
- Throughout Prague center
- Note
- Convenience shops, limited range, 25-30% higher prices than supermarkets, open until 23:00 or 24 hours
Budget
Sisters Bistro
- Price Range
- CZK 250
- Neighborhood
- Staré Město (Old Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Czech, traditional
U Bulínů
- Price Range
- CZK 300
- Neighborhood
- Nové Město (New Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Czech, roasted duck with dumplings
Restaurace Mlejnice
- Price Range
- CZK 280
- Neighborhood
- Staré Město (Old Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Czech traditional, goulash, dumplings
High End
Field Restaurant
- Price Range
- CZK 2,070
- Neighborhood
- Staré Město (Old Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Michelin-star Czech, caviar, asparagus
La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise
- Price Range
- CZK 2,300
- Neighborhood
- Staré Město (Old Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Michelin-star, nineteenth-century Czech cookbook, tasting menu
Mid Range
Grand Cru
- Price Range
- CZK 750
- Neighborhood
- Nové Město (New Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Czech and Mediterranean, scallops, tasting menu
V Zátiší
- Price Range
- CZK 1,850
- Neighborhood
- Staré Město (Old Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Czech and international, foie gras, tasting menu
Cafefin
- Price Range
- CZK 200
- Neighborhood
- Nové Město (New Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese bánh mì, avocado toast, coffee
International Cuisine
- Note
- Prague has diverse international dining scene reflecting its multicultural population
Cuisines Available
Vietnamese
- Note
- High-quality Vietnamese presence since 1950s; Smíchov neighborhood concentration
Korean
- Note
- Casual Korean comfort food restaurants with authentic Seoul-style execution
Sushi bars popular near Wenceslas Square and New Town area
- Cuisine
- Japanese
Pizzerias common throughout city center
- Cuisine
- Italian
Multiple options from casual curry to upscale dining
- Cuisine
- Indian
Must Try Czech Dishes
Goulash (Guláš)
- Description
- Fragrant beef stew served with glutinous dumplings
Knedlíky (Czech Dumplings)
- Description
- Bread-like, sliced dumplings made from flour, yeast, egg, and milk; absorb sauce well
Smažený Sýr (Fried Cheese)
- Description
- Deep-fried cheese, crispy exterior, served as appetizer or standalone dish
Roasted Duck with Red Cabbage
- Description
- Tender roasted duck served with potato dumplings and red cabbage slaw
Trdelník
- Description
- Grilled dough cone dusted with cinnamon and sugar, street food
Czech Garlic Soup (ČEsnečka)
- Description
- Traditional soup, traditionally served as hangover remedy
Halušky
- Description
- Potato dumplings served as side dish or standalone, often with sauerkraut
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Prague's vegetarian and vegan scene is growing, particularly among younger generations
Venues
Lehká Hlava (Clear Head)
- Neighborhood
- Staré Město (Old Town), near riverside
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Meat-free menu, tofu, tempeh, quinoa alternatives
- Note
- Scandinavian-inspired open-space bistro with starry-sky interior; established 10+ years; reservations essential
Country Life
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Organic, fair-trade, health food, from eco-farm and organic bakery
- Note
- Founded 1991; some locations have restaurant or take-away counter
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