8 hidden gems worth the trip across Czech Republic, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Czech Republic guides.
Pekarna Praktika ★ 4.8 · Prague
vinohrady · Belehradska 990/66, 120 00 Praha 2
Vinohrady bakery on Belehradska milling its own flour on a stone mill; crunchy long-keeping bread, cinnamon rolls, pain au chocolat, croissants at breakfast.
Tip: Show up by 10:00; the heritage-grain loaves run out within two hours of opening.
Veltlin ★ 4.7 · Prague
karlin · Krizikova 488/115, 186 00 Praha 8
Karlin natural wine bar from poet-winemaker Bogdan Trojak, focused on Moravia, Austria and Hungary; bar service upstairs, basement tastings on Krizikova.
Tip: Ask for a Moravian flight; the staff steer you better than any menu.
Pho Tung at Sapa ★ 4.6 · Prague
praha-4-libus · Libusska 319/126, 142 00 Praha 4
Sapa market noodle counter in Libus serving chicken or beef pho strictly by the book; chef Sony's bowls draw expats from across Prague at 170 koruna each.
Tip: Bus 198 from Smichov metro; combine with Halo Banh Mi across the alley.
The Eatery ★ 4.5 · Prague
holesovice · U Uranie 954/18, 170 00 Praha 7
Holesovice contemporary Czech kitchen on U Uranie with chef's-table seats, daily-baked bread; Michelin Bib Gourmand for wallet-friendly modern Czech plates.
Tip: Book the early dinner sitting; the daily-changing menu often sells through the headline meat dish by 20:30.
Muj Salek Kavy ★ 4.3 · Prague
karlin · Krizikova 386/105, 186 00 Praha 8
Doubleshot Roastery cafe on Krizikova in Karlin; exposed-brick room with house pastries and weekend brunch, the district's morning meeting spot since 2009.
Tip: Reserve for brunch; the breakfast plate is the kitchen's tightest piece.
Mr HotDog Letna ★ 4.2 · Prague
letna · Kamenicka 24, 170 00 Praha 7
Letna hot dog and slider counter on Kamenicka using Amaso organic meat with house mustard and relish; tiny room, reservations even for the dogs.
Tip: Reserve a counter spot at least three days ahead; cash backup advised.
Automat Matuska ★ 4.1 · Prague
praha-6 · Vitezne namesti 14, 160 00 Praha 6
Matuska brewery's first restaurant in Dejvice (Praha 6) on Dejvicka serving American BBQ alongside its uncompromising house lagers, opened 2019.
Tip: The IPA travels, the lager rotates; check the chalkboard for guest taps.
Winegeek Prague ★ 4.0 · Prague
vinohrady · Lucemburska 39, 130 00 Praha 3
Vinohrady natural wine shop and bar on Lucemburska from a hand-picked European list with Czech producers; staff pours by the glass on request, no additives.
Tip: Sit at the counter and ask for the daily pet-nat; cheese plate is the kitchen.