Tim’s Guide to Prague
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May 4th, 2009
I was only there for two weeks so this is very incomplete, but these are the places I would recommend to anyone visiting Prague:
Prague Restaurants
- Ambiente Restaurants – I am obsessed with the Ambiente restaurant chain. I ate at 4 of their restaurants a total of 7 times. They have good service, reasonable prices, great food, and usually some sort of all-you-can-eat option. Highly recommended!
- Restaurante Brasiliero – I know churrascarias and this one is very, very good. Lots of varieties of meats and seafood with good side dishes (including garlic bread and fries), and all for about US$20.
- Ristorante Pasta Fresca – Good pastas and steaks here. Right by the main square in old town.
- The Living Restaurant – All-you-can-eat ribs and wings. I found the service to be less friendly here than at the other Ambiente restaurants, but that may have just been a fluke.
- Pizza Nuova – Very good pizza. They also have an all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta option (US$15) that is kind of churrascaria-style with waiters walking around with different types of pizza and pasta and you can take whatever you want.
- Rembrandt Donuts – Amazing pastries. I discovered this place after Emily left and had it for breakfast every day after that. I still have dreams about the freshly-baked, still-warm-from-the-oven rasberry and vanilla turnover (US$1.25). I’m sure there are other good pastry shops in Prague but this one happened to be near my hotel by the Florenc metro stop.
- Cantina – Best Mexican restaurant in Prague. I also ate at Amigos and Banditos but Cantina blows them away. If you are craving some Mexican food, definitely go to Cantina.
- Bohemia Bagel – Popular hangout for expats and American college students studying in Prague. Good bagels and burgers.
- Jama – Pub with some of the best burgers in Prague.
- U Fleku – Beer hall with decent Czech food and a festive atmosphere. Brass bands entertain you while waiters constantly walk around with trays of beer. Don’t get bullied into the expensive, disgusting liquor shot they try to push on you though.
Prague Parks
- Letná Park (Letenské sady)- Huge park at the top of the hill across the river from the city. Great views – this is where those post card images of the bridges are taken. Expect to see rollerbladers, skateboarders, runners, bikers, and people walking and lounging with beer in hand. Definitely don’t miss the beer garden at the East end of the park.
- Wallenstein Garden (Valdstejnska zahrada) – In these beautiful gardens next to the Czech Senate you can find owls, peacocks, statues, and an interesting fake cavern-like wall.
- Vojanovy Sady – aka Emily’s “secret garden”. A tranquil park with an unmarked entrance where you can relax and watch the peacocks.
- Kampa Island Park – Nice park just south of the Charles Bridge.
- Riegrovy Sady – Nice park with a couple of outdoor pubs.
- Royal Gardens (Královská zahrada) – Pretty and well manicured gardens. Nice to look at but don’t expect to stay long since you have to stay off the grass.
What To Do in Prague
- Drink a beer in the Letná Park beer garden
- Walk across the Charles Bridge
- Go for a run (or walk) along the river
- Admire the architecture and statues around the city
Things I didn’t do but wanted to try:
- Go for a boat cruise on the river
- Try Absinthe
- Daytrip to Plzeň or Český Krumlov
Prague Maps
