Hi all, ive just read some really scarey stories on trip advisor forums about people getting ripped of.... etc... by restauraunts and some vendors in Prague. Im heading out there this Saturday for 4 nights with my husband, could anyone please suggest some nice places to eat and to visit whilst we are there? Any advice would be much appreciated...we have been looking forward to going for such a long time now and i really want it to be a special trip. Cheers Mel.
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Hi,
I can recommend a café / bar that we found to be reasonable %26amp; clean. It%26#39;s down the left hand side of Tyn church, (as you face it) in the old Square, It%26#39;s called %26quot;U Budovce%26quot;. They do great cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as alcohol (don%26#39;t drink so didn%26#39;t take much notice of the booze). The pizzas are huge %26amp; there is a good variety of substantial snacks / meals. You can sit in or out. Desserts are good too %26amp; the loo is clean! Some of the waitresses smile more than others, but we didn%26#39;t care!
As it was our silver Wedding, we wanted a nice meal on our special night %26amp; visited %26quot;Triton%26quot; in Wenceslas Sq. Location: Stand facing up the square, looking at the museum %26amp; statue - go up the right side, a fair way up.
It seats about 32 people, the waiters are friendly, polite %26amp; it%26#39;s silver service, with maitre de. We don%26#39;t drink, so can%26#39;t advise on the alcohol but noted that they had a great choice of %26quot;posh%26quot; whiskies.
We were treated to a small complementary entree, then had 2 soft drinks each %26amp; 3 courses (incl 3 different smoked salmon for a starter %26amp; crepe suzette for dessert). It came to £50 %26amp; was worth it. It is a cellar restaurant, so anyone not liking going down steps may feel a bit weird, but we didn%26#39;t find it claustrophobic.
Named one of the %26quot;Top 10 Restaurants%26quot; in Prague - by Square Meal Guide; live piano every night.
We bought a couple of good guide books before we went; the hotel gave us a free map. Most things rae within a relatively smalle walking area in Prague.
In 4.5 days we covered:
Charles Bridge (obviously!)
A boat ride; they leave from under the bridge..
John Lennon Wall
The Astronomical clock (climbed tower)
Horse %26amp; carriage ride
2 (out of several) synagogues in the Jewish Quarter
Jewish Cemetery (loved the Jewish quarter - had a real affinity with it)
You could easily spend a whole day in the Jewish Quarter.
The castle %26amp; grounds incl
St Vitas Cathedral (climbed tower)
Old Royal Palace
St. George%26#39;s church
The armoury museum there
Torture museum (tried the crossbow game!)
Golden Lane
The gardens
St Nicholas%26#39;s church near the castle (climbed the tower)
You need a whole day to be around the castle %26amp; grounds.
Tyn%26#39;s church, near astronomical clock - loved the interior.
Powder Tower %26amp; Henry%26#39;s Tower - climbed both.
We also spent some time in the National Museum, Wenceslas Square; that%26#39;s really fascinating. You can pay a little extra for a photo permit too.
Many hotels seem to give away free maps %26amp; we took a couple of good guide books with us too, which we bought here.
We stayed on Wenceslas Sq, which is about 30mins from airport %26amp; we found it ok for accessibility to the attractions, altho there are obviously more central hotels.
We arranged a private transfer, thru the hotel, which was slightly more expensive than catching a local taxi at the airport, but it all went so smoothly %26amp; hassle free, that we really weren%26#39;t bothered about saving the odd fiver.
Regards
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Avoid Restaurant 7 Angels, food just ok but it is a rip off. Charge loads for bread and bottles of water. Very pushy, try to get you to buy apperitifes (excuse spelling) at high prices. Went to a restaurant called Kyvadlo (Pendulum in the Pit Street) can%26#39;t remember which is over the door. It is on V Jame. This street is just off Wenslesas Square and you will find it on any of the free street maps. Good fresh food at very reasonable prices. Nice little spot and good service. It is opposite The Icon Hotel (we stayed here, also very good if you haven%26#39;t booked a hotel).
Hope this is of help.
Enjoy the trip.
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I liked La Boca, which was kind of by Namaste Republiky metro. They had great food!
They have a website, you might want to google them.
I really liked the Museum of Medieval Art while I was there. I think it was my favorite thing after St. Vitus cathedral.
Have a great time!
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Thanks Mel for asking the question, and to the responders, we are off for 5 days after Easter for a surprise 50th party for the Brother-in-Law and are staying by the Charles Bridge. Thanks for the good suggestions so far. Jon
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Take a look through my blog -- it is about restaurants and bars I go to in Prague, with stories and pictures from my visits:
http://czechoutchannel.blogspot.com/
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Thanks to everyone for the sound advice!! We go tomorrow...cant wait now! We have booked %26quot;The Santini Residence%26quot; after reading all the good reviews on trip advisor so watch this space, cheers to you all, Mel.
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