On a very rushed tour through Prague but want to find a couple of nights of good restaurants there (avoiding the very touristy). Our hotel is the Intercontinental so something nearby might be best but we can get around on our own if there is something not to be missed. Suggestions appreciated cause our time is far too limited and hotel fare is not our thing.

Prague has many different cuisines. Prices are relatively inexpensive. I would suggest U Prince, it is directly across from the Astrological Clock. The prices are very reasonable, and the food is excellent. And, although it is in a tourist area, a lot of the locals do eat there. For an appetizer, try the pasta stuffed with shrimp, spinach and lobster, surrounded by a lobster cream sauce. It looks like a lotus flower. Each plate is more beautiful than the next. This restaurant actually specializes in fish dishes.

Judith,<BR>I sent you an email of a site that has many of the restraunts in Prague.<BR>Different types of food and location.<BR>Hope it helps.<BR>There are many more and some are well hidden and tend to be a little cheaper.<BR>Hope it is of help.<BR>Dano

Try the Novometsky Pivovar and Restaurant. They brew their own beer, the dark is fantastic and the interior is quite nice. It's about a 5 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square.

You'll need to take a taxi (about 10 minutes) to get there, but the best restaurant in Prague, with great cuisine and an international clientele, is the Vad Rosza (in my opinion and in that of many other folks). If weather is good, eat outdoors in the tree-covered patio.

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Kampa Park at the west end of the Charles Bridge. It is right on the river with a great view of the bridge. Ask to reserve a table by the window. One of the best meals I've had anywhere!

You'll find this link (http://www.geocities.com/jasoncholt/praha.html) very useful. It is the result of 5 years of living here and has hundreds of tips like restaurants and a lot of info in it's pages, You are welcome to take a look.<BR><BR>I would recommend the Palffy Palac. And if you go to Kampa, take a jacket and tie and hope that no filming is in progress in Prague otherwise they will all be there.<BR><BR>Jason

Circle Line was a very nice restaurant across the street from St. Nicolas Church in Mala Strana. Top notch food. I would suggest the fix priced option that they offer. The atmophere was quiet and romantic. I actually prefer restaurants with a little more chatter but I really loved this place. The wait staff was very friendly; not pretension. It definitely wasn't touristy either.<BR><BR>Also, I second the Kampa Park recommendation. It's definitely the hip place to eat. The food, the service, and the atmosphere is worth a visit. Make a reservation though, especially if you want a table on the patio (provides a view of Charles Bridge).<BR><BR>Enjoy Prague!

Pasha is excellent. We stuffed ourselves silly! A little more pricey than most establishments, but excellent. Another great place is one where you take the bridge, immediate right, and follow the road 'round. It's on your left. Almost like a beer hall, but you get a menu, great beer and food. Any of the shop keeps should be able to direct you.

Just posted a trip report on the Czech Republic in which I detailed the restaurants we ate at in Prague. I'd recommend Pravda or Barock on Pariz street about a block or two from the Intercontinental. Both very hip, very international, very trendy. Pravda is especially pretty, too. I also agree with other posters about Kampa Park (although we weren't chased out for not being in jacket and tie) and Circle Line. Wanted to get to Pallfy Palac but just didn't have time. All of these are nice. Pravda and Barock are closest to your hotel.

If you're into venison, I'd highly recommend U Modre Kachnisky - the Blue Duck, the branch near the Old Town Square. Antique filled setting, intimate decor and great service. We were there for New Year's Eve and weren't disappointed.