Prague (Praha) Restaurants

Klub architektů, Betlémské nám. 169/5A (☎224 401 214). Metro B: Národní třída. A 12th-century cellar with 21st-century ambience. Rub elbows with the locals in this intimate cavern of vaulted brick ceilings and low-hanging black lamps. The ostrich filet (320Kč) is a must for the adventurous diner. Veggie options 70-150Kč. Meat entrees 160-320Kč. Open daily 11:30am-midnight. AmEx/MC/V.
Lehká Hlava (Clear Head), Borov 2 (☎222 220 665; www.lehkahlava.cz). Metro A: Staroměstská. Cooks up vegetarian and vegan cuisine that even devout carnivores will enjoy. Entrees 95-210Kč. Open M-F 11:30am-11:30pm; Sa and Su noon-11:30pm. Kitchen closed 2:30pm-5pm. Only cold food after 10pm. MC/V.
Country Life, Melantrichova 15 (☎224 213 366). Metro A: Staroměstská. 3 extensive and fresh vegetarian buffets are a welcome respite from meat-heavy Czech cuisine. Buffet 20-50Kč per 100g. Soup 25Kč. Juices from 20Kč. Open M-Th 9am-8:30pm, F 8:30am-6pm, Su 11am-8:30pm. Cash only.
Kozička, Kozí 1 (☎224 818 308; www.kozicka.cz). Metro A: Staroměstská. A relaxed Old Town restaurant with a unique goat theme. Metal statues of the frolicking creatures cover the walls and floor while diners select from a menu of Czech dishes like dumplings stuffed with spiced meat and spinach or the hearty goulash (both 160Kč). Entrees 120-350Kč. Open M-F noon-4am, Sa 6pm-4am, Su 6pm-3am. AmEx/MC/V.
Yami Restaurant, Masná 3 (☎222 312 756) Metro A: Staroměstská. Japanese dishes in a relaxed, sleek Zen dining room. The courtyard out back holds 4 tables behind a screen where diners devour Yami’s fusion rolls (205-335Kč per 8 pieces). Entrees 238-332Kč. Sushi 50-90Kč. Open daily noon-11pm. MC/V.
Cafe Bambus, Benediktská 12 (☎224 828 110; www.cafebambus.com). Metro B: nám. Republiky. Patrons nosh on delicious Thai and Indian dishes (around 150Kč) and Czech palančinky (crepes; 75-110Kč) in a tropical setting. Beer from 48Kč. Open M-F 9am-2am, Sa 11am-2am, Su 11am-midnight. AmEx/MC/V.

Nové Město

Radost FX, Bělehradská 120 (☎224 254 776; www.radostfx.cz). Metro C: I.P. Pavlova. A stylish dance club and late-night cafe with an imaginative menu and great vegetarian food. Entrees 140-210Kč. Brunch Sa-Su 50-200Kč. Open daily 11am-late.
Universal, V jirchářích 6 (☎224 934 416. www.universalrestaurant.cz). Metro B: Národní třída. Asian, French, and Mediterranean cuisines served in an eclectically decorated dining room. Huge salads 131-195Kč. Entrees 165-329Kč. Su brunch buffet 235-265Kč. Open M-Sa 11:30am-midnight, Su 11am-midnight. AmEx/MC/V; min. 500Kč.
Ultramarin Grill, Ostrovní 32 (☎224 932 249; www.ultramarin.cz). Metro B: Národní třída. Classy decor without the prices to match. Young professionals feast on American dishes as well as Thai-inspired steak, duck, and lamb entrees 180-450Kč. Salads 100-198Kč. Open daily 10am-11pm. AmEx/MC/V.
Velryba (The Whale), Opatovická 24. (☎ 224 931 444). Metro B: Národní třída. Relaxed Italian/Czech restaurant with gallery downstairs. The fish scales here will have you feeling like Jonah. Entrees 77-155Kč. Open daily 11am-midnight. Cash only.

Malá Strana

Bar bar, Všehrdova 17 (☎257 313 246; www.bar-bar.cz). Metro A: Malostranská. Reggae-inspired basement cafe with art shows. Lunch 120Kč. Entrees 125-275Kč. Beer from 20Kč. Open M-Th and Su noon-midnight, F-Sa noon-2am. MC/V.
U Tři Černých Ruží, Zámecká 5 (☎257 530 019; www.u3cr.com). Metro A: Malostranská. At the foot of the New Castle steps. Intimate restaurant and bar with a local crowd. Large portions. Entrees 80-250Kč. Beer from 23Kč. Open daily 11am-midnight.