Before World War II, the Alcron was a byword for a top-class night on the town. The name was borne by the predecessor to what is now the Radisson, where the restaurant lurks in...

The winner of the Czech Republic's first Michelin star, the Four Seasons' flagship was brought up to world-class speed by chef Vito Mollica, who has since passed on the mantle....

This fresh new entry into the Old Town dining scene is already buzzing, thanks to its engaging menu of South-east Asian delights. Prawns in coconut chutney, Javanese...

Ariana is a comfortable little Afghan restaurant with excellent, tender, spiced lamb and sumptuous vegetarian chalous. Familial service goes with the straightback chairs, rugs...

One of Prague's best Italian restaurants is located in quiet Vinohrady, mercifully off the tourist radar. Inside, the rough wood and brick interiors bely authoritative kitchen...

Steadily growing in floor space and menu length, this comfort-food emporium has been buzzing since San Franciscan Anne Feeley first opened its doors. The reason for its...

Thick, creamy Italian ice-creams and sorbets can be found in this small shop, whose owners have earned local plaudits since its opening. The reason: the incredible flavours,...

Popular since the 19th century, this lofty café somehow manages to get away with a garish cream-and-turquoise colour combination, perhaps because it leads to a fine backroom...

One of the last great, old-style coffeehouse bars, this buzzy spot is where Czech literati such as Gustav Meyrink and Franz Werfel tippled before it became a Jazz Age hotspot....

Now part of the thriving Czech restaurant group Ambiente, this high-ceilinged, 19th-century café is elegant, airy and expert, offering an excellent menu of seafood and other...

After years in the making, this shiny new centre for contemporary art opened in autumn 2008 under the auspices of programme director Jaroslav Andêl, who once headed the...

Descend into this hip, dark, wood-planked shrine to Argentine beef. Start with a chimichanga de pollo or a light rocket salad, but whatever you do, don't leave without sampling...

This comfy, well-worn art bar is a trashy, convivial place where pretty much anything goes. Mojitos and tequila gold with orange and cinnamon cocktails make notable...

Offering a bracing taste of spice in traditional, safe Central Europe, this two-room place just off the district's main square serves Balkan favourites such as sweet corn proja...