Posted on: May 31, 2019 Posted by: Akesh21 Comments: 0

When you are searching for things to do in Prague, finding the best dining spots should be at the top of your list. Therefore, it is important for you to know what food is available and the best places that provide these delicacies. The beauty of Prague combined with amazing food gives you a dining experience like no other. You get the opportunity to try out new and amazing cuisines that will leave you begging for more.

In recent years, the restaurant scene in Prague has greatly expanded in terms of variety, quality and number. You are guaranteed to enjoy various international cuisines like Vietnamese, Korean and Argentinean among others and receive hospitable services from all the places you dine. Nevertheless, do not miss out on the amazing traditional Czech grub by focusing too much on the various cuisines available.

The Restaurant Scene in Prague

The Prague restaurant scene was not always glamorous. During the 90s, the most you could get was dumplings and expensive pork in international hotels or dumplings and cheap pork in smoky pubs. When the Ambiente group opened its first restaurant in 1995 in Vinohrady, the city’s restaurant scene took off at a steady pace.

In 2008, the restaurant scene really progressed when the city got its first Michelin star for the now-closed Allegro restaurant which was in the Four Seasons hotel. Over the years, Ambiente has kept growing bigger and bigger and now has a chain of about 18 pioneering restaurants in Prague which range from the La Degustation that has a Michelin star to the Lokal chain of Czech pubs.

Most chefs use locally sourced and top-quality produce because both locals and visitors have increasingly come to expect good service and good food. Prague has now become a wonderful foodie spot with its shifting and lively restaurant scene. Many food bloggers and food tour guides now make dining one of the best things to do in Prague. You can get the best Czech pork and beef from places like Nase Maso, Maso A Kobliha, and Sansho. But, if you want the best bread and local vegetables, you can go to Eska.

Prague Food Tours

While in Prague, it’s always interesting to go on one of the many Prague food tours. The food tour guides are very passionate about the restaurant scene in Prague and you will have a wonderful time hanging out with them. There are four-hour food tours of the city which include visiting different venues and tasting drinks and modern and traditional cuisines. You also get insight into the captivating Czech culture and history as the tour progresses. There are also private tasting tours of Moravian vineyards that last a day or two which can be organized for you.

The tour guides leading the four-hour food tour begin with a walking tour through central Prague whereby you taste amazing Czech dishes like decorated gingerbread, dumplings, and braised beef with cream sauce and open sandwiches from different eateries. You also get to go on a three and a half hour of the beer gardens in Prague where you get to taste different types of beer. The beer tasting is usually from Tuesday to Saturday at around 2.30pm.

Self-Catering in Prague

If self-catering is on your list of things to do in Prague, you will definitely get amazing opportunities to do that. Prague has so many catering options due to the many supermarkets, delis, food or grocery shops, and flashy department stores that exist near the city center. It is important for you to note that the food items in the supermarkets are often perishable and include a manufacture and expiry date while others like long-life milk have a minimum stated long life after which they expire.

If you are looking for supermarket supplies, go to the Albert Supermarket which is located below the Palladium shopping mall or the fully-stocked Vacek Bio-Market mini-supermarket in Mala Strana. In addition, you can go to Tesco which is located in the basement of the MY Narodni department store. There are various open-air produce markets in the city with the largest one being the Havelska market which is a favorite spot for visitors and is located south of the Old Town Square. You can get Italian produce at Smichov’s Wine Food Market and visit other farmers markets in the city such as Naplavka and Dejvice.

Parting Shot

Prague is a foodie hotspot and if you are a lover of good food, make your way there to experience dining at its best. With the many options available, you will leave the city extremely satisfied. Wish you a wonderful dining experience!

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