Andrea & Michael
Andrea & Michael
Dining & Cuisine
BIG SMOKERS
American barbecue is not a common sight in Central Europe, but co-owners Silva Jackson and Tomáš Oujezdský come to it naturally. Chef Jackson spent years cooking barbecue in Florida and Texas, while Oujezdský has a knack for making sausage, all of which has helped make this Texas-style barbecue spot a hot ticket in town.
ŠODO BISTRO
A cozy bistro in Dejvice, where you can drop by for good coffee and a great scone, a hearty breakfast or a pleasant lunch, wine and something good to go with it. All this in a pleasant atmosphere and from people who will do everything for you to have a great time with us.
DVA KOHOUTI
Arrive at this microbrewery when the weather is favorable and you’ll find a courtyard packed with locals enjoying refreshing brews in the sunshine along with casual eats from next-door neighbor Bufet. The brewery’s indoor seating is busy year-round and it is especially hard to find a seat come 5 p.m.
GARAGE POUTINE
Canada’s iconic poutine can pop up in the most unexpected places, including Prague’s Karlin neighborhood. Co-owned and operated by Canadian expat Michal Kubenk, Garage has been serving up poutine since 2015, becoming one of the top fast-casual lunch and dinner options in the area. The restaurant works with a farmer outside of Prague to create a fresh cheese product that approximates the squeak of Canadian cheese curds.
ESKA
There is never a bad time of day (or night) to visit Eska, a coffee roaster meets bakery meets restaurant hybrid. Swing by in the morning to be welcomed by the smell of freshly baked sourdough, meringue-filled pastries, and other sweet treats. Come lunchtime, a sandwich and coffee to-go fits the bill just fine, but the second-level dining room is a perfect excuse for a glass of natural wine. In the evenings, the kitchen flexes its culinary strength with a tasting menu, complemented by wine pairings if you so choose.
GRUZIE RESTAURANT
At Gruzie, dive headfirst into a smattering of Georgian dishes like khinkali (dumplings filled with spiced ground beef or potatoes with cheese), grape leaf rolls (dolmas), and the iconic canoe-shaped khachapuri, a traditional leavened bread filled with cheese, egg, and herbs. You’d be remiss to not try a varietal or two of Georgian wine during your meal.
NAšE MASO
Naše Maso is a great example of how the combination restaurant-butcher should be done. Owned by Ambiente Group (Lokál, Eska), this luxe butcher shop sells cuts of meats, house-made condiments, and other items you might expect of a gourmet grocer, but it’s best known for its Czech-style tartare, medium-rare burgers, sandwiches, and sausages.
LOKáL
Hidden in the cozy streets of Prague’s Malý Strana - but one of the biggest Lokál restaurants, where crowds of tourists and regulars meet. Originally, there was a winery here and from 1862 a popular pub, in whose tradition of tapping beer we continue until this day.We are looking forward to seeing you! Stop by and sit with us, or order your food and beer online and have it delivered to your home.
RESTARUACE ČERVENY JELEN
The absolutely huge multilevel dining room at Červený Jelen (Red Stag) might just have the highest ceiling in the city, but the large open kitchen steals the show, a focal point with grills ever aflame. At the modern steakhouse, you can order everything from brisket to tenderloin, as well as a long list of sides (whipped potatoes et al.), so it’s nearly impossible to leave anything less than stuffed.
IF CAFE III
This bakeshop and cafe is undeniably gorgeous, though the location ever-so-close to the city’s iconic Charles Bridge doesn’t hurt. Despite the proximity, the operation doesn’t feel overly touristy. Owner Iveta Fabešová, one of Czechia’s most famous pastry chefs, never rests on her laurels when it comes to her confections. Expect a huge range of vibrant edible works of art, like tangerine- and lemon-shaped single-serving cakes, Paris-Brest, a Rubik’s Cube-inspired multilevel cake, and so much more. Once you’re done gazing at the robust bakery case and spending too many crowns on sweets, stick around for an espresso or tea too.
DOMACI SHAWARMA
Domácí (“homemade”) is tucked away in a corner of Žižkov, where tourists may not stumble on it organically. But it’s popular with locals, who often stop by after hitting the bars, and it’s well worth seeking out during the day too. The spiced and sauteed peppers and onions added to the wraps help this teeny spot stand out from the pack. Load your order up with extra pickles, garlic sauce, chile sauce, and tahini, and devour at your preferred pace.
Husinecká 557/2, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia
GOLDEN EGG
You’ll find Golden Egg and its satisfying breakfast sandwiches a few blocks away from the city’s main train station, which makes it a perfect spot for a pre-travel meal if you’re on the move — though it’s worth visiting regardless of your travel plans. The menu is concise, but customers need little more than the buttery, soft-scrambled egg and bacon brioche sandwich, made happily complete with caramelized onions, cheddar, and Sriracha aioli. Eating one is one of the best things you can do in Prague before 11 a.m.
LEHKA HLAVA
This long-standing (mostly) vegan restaurant offers up a quirky, starlit sky aesthetic along with a robust menu. Patrons can choose from a something-for-everyone menu that includes meat-free burgers, quesadillas, “tartare,” and even a version of Czechia’s national dish, svíčková (traditionally made with roast beef, vegetables, gravy, bread dumplings, savory whipped cream, and cranberries).
HEMINGWAY BAR
Despite Hemingway Bar’s location in Old Town, most cocktail aficionados will agree that this ornately designed, two-level watering hole delivers when it comes to both classic drinks and inventive signature creations. With a seemingly boundless liquor collection on the back bar and expertly trained, vest-adorned bar staff, it should come as no surprise that Hemingway Bar is rarely without a waitlist. Most bars in this part of town rely on high-volume sales, so it’s refreshing to sit down somewhere that takes its time shaking or stirring a thoughtful drink.
CHAMPAGNERIA
Fans of all things bubbly should flock to Champagneria, which offers more than 100 bottles of wine, including local Czech natural wines, pet-nats, cava, and, of course, Champagne. Design-wise, the long, narrow space looks like little more than a neighborhood haunt, with minimal food options to match, but that stripped-down vibe is part of the charm given its proximity to the buzzing, tourist-packed streets of Old Town.