Fine dining was a natural evolution for a city brimming with spires, bridges and photogenic Old Town buildings. But more recently, Prague has been quietly reinventing itself as one of Europe’s most exciting culinary destinations — as attested to with so many new inclusions in the latest Michelin Guide. Czech chefs are experts at weaving together Bohemian tradition, foraged ingredients from the surrounding forests, and some unique native delicacies, as well as international techniques and flavours. If you’ve yet to dine in Prague and had previously believed that the fare might be limited to the heavy and hearty, you’ll soon have your preconceptions challenged. Whether you seek old-world elegance with fairytale views, trendsetting arty settings, flamboyant tasting menus, or some Nordic-influenced nibbles, it’s all waiting to be enjoyed at these fine dining restaurants.
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CODA Restaurant
This refined restaurant offers a dining experience that blends contemporary flavours with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for its thoughtfully crafted menu and elegant presentation, CODA is a destination for guests seeking elevated cuisine and attentive service in a stylish setting.
Complementing the restaurant is CODA’s rooftop terrace, a standout feature that provides sweeping views and an intimate open-air ambience. Ideal for sunset cocktails, special occasions, or relaxed evenings under the stars, the terrace adds a distinctive sense of place that makes every visit memorable.
Papilio
The 2025 Michelin Guide saw the Czech Republic receive its first-ever two stars. The restaurant in question? Papilio. Breaking ground from its home within a former castle stables, this elegant establishment features an original vaulted ceiling contrasting with an open kitchen, from where you can watch maestro Jan Knedla do his finest work (although as the chefs frequently engage with diners, there’s little sense of a fourth wall here). Menus feature six, eight or 10 courses, all inspired by Knedla’s childhood, with an emphasis on native produce that extends to the wine list. In the colder months, the pure white palette, accented by royal blue butterfly imagery is restful and calming, while the terrace provides some of the most enviable sun-drenched tables in the summertime.
La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise
While Papilio represents the hottest reservation of the year, La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise is one of the most established fine-dining addresses in the city. Found just off the Old Town Square, it’s a veteran of the scene, having held its Michelin star for several years. Historic, and formal without feeling stuffy (think chandeliers and glass wine cabinets), the restaurant’s service is polished yet personable. A lunch and dinner service is available daily, showcasing an array of ingredients curated by the farmers, foragers and hunters who partner with the restaurant. Dishes can be paired with wine from the extensive collection, and creatively designed non-alcoholic beverages, featuring fruits, vegetables, herbs and nuts.
Levitate
Levitate represents a more experimental strand of Prague’s fine-dining scene. It invites you to levitate further north, to the Nordic shores, from which the chefs adopt techniques, and from which the design takes inspiration (dining here is styled to feel akin to being in Scandinavian nature). But the flavours you’ll experience at Levitate are more synonymous with Asian flavours, and head chef Christian Chu’s own homeland. The philosophy at Levitate is rooted in moderation and responsibility, with a playful approach to the element of surprise. However, there is a grounding element in the belief that all ingredients should be recognisable to the diner — so the surprise comes in combinations and presentation, rather than in wondering what’s actually on your plate!
Terasa U Zlaté Studně
Not only does this restaurant boast some of the city’s finest food, but it also proffers some of the best views, especially from the panoramic terrace. Refined and romantic (a private gazebo table can be booked in the palace gardens), the well-established Terasa U Zlaté Studně has fresh new flair since the arrival of Executive Chef Lukáš Hlaváček, an alumnus of many London-based Michelin-starred establishments. A la carte and tasting menus include classic luxury items, such as black caviar, pate foie gras, beef tartare, truffle and lobster. Unlike many other fine dining restaurants, and since it’s part of a five-star hotel, Terasa U Zlaté Studně serves breakfast too, inviting guests to sample the national morning speciality of veal sausage.
Alma
Launched just a couple of years ago, this avant-garde haunt found its home in an interwar former arthouse cinema — the perfect setting for one of the city’s effortlessly trendy eateries. There’s a wine bar in the backyard, and if you prefer something not quite as strong, you can sip on homemade fruit co-ferments. Chef Petr Židek is at the helm, creating small plates and mains, such as roasted celeriac with burnt cream emulsion, mustard, lovage, apple and walnuts; spätzle with mushroom sauce, grilled and pickled mushroom, shallot and wild capers; and smoked almond ice cream with sour cherries and white chocolate chips. Lunch is served in the restaurant from Monday to Saturday, with a nightly dinner service. Alma also has a cafe, wine shop, and a wine bar attached.
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