Fodor's Expert Review Fortel

On the site of a historic Smíchov theater but now a paean to industrial-chic design, this hip restaurant and bar combines eye-catching decor with an excellent menu of modern Czech and international cuisine. Regular main dishes are available, but order instead from the extensive tapas menu, where highlights include duck parfait with cognac, beet hummus with whipped goat's cheese, and crispy pork belly in hoisin sauce. Seek out the mixed media wall hangings by Canadian-born, Prague-based artist David Strauzz; more is revealed by looking at them through a phone camera. The prices are surprisingly reasonable and the service is incredibly friendly and helpful—traits that aren't always a given in these parts. Connected to Fortel is Backdoors cocktail bar, a good option for those looking to extend their evening.