For my 25th birthday, my mom thought as a gift we could go on a mother-daughter trip. We decided on Prague as I had only been there twice before, and my mom goes often with my dad to keep him company on his business trips.
She told me since the last time I went, she had discovered so many new and unique places to eat. As someone who LOVES food, I am always up for trying new places.
I discovered some great new restaurants and realized Prague has so much more to offer food-wise than I ever thought.
Read more to discover my food journey in Prague.
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WHERE TO EAT IN PRAGUE
Bokovka:
This place is perfect to grab pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks! I will be honest, it does not look like much from the outside so it probably gets easily passed up by tourists.
But:
If you love wine then you have to visit this place. It feels like a cozy cave with a courtyard.
Each day they open up several bottles and that is the selection you choose from. They also sell cheese and meats so you can have a platter to go along with your wine if you’d like.
I tried a Czech sparkling wine, which was really unusual for me. I’m pretty picky with my white wines. I would love to go back as it has that right mix of a hole in the wall and coolness (for a lack of a better way to describe it).
Sansho:
Even though this is the meal that made me sick (unfortunately, I got food poisoning – that darn ice cream got me), I would still go back. That should say something about how good the food really is.
My parents have been several times, and have always enjoyed their meal. They’ve never gotten the green tea matcha ice cream so maybe stay away from that.
The restaurant is Asian fusion and focuses on supporting local farmers for happy animals (i.e. yummy meat). If you are a vegetarian then this might not be the place for you as they focus on meat in most courses.
The restaurant offers a degustation menu so several courses of small samplings. My favorite was the pork belly with watermelon in a hoisin sauce…it was so good! Sweet and salty.
Nostress:
As you can imagine, I was not in the right state to eat from the previous night so I just ordered a soup to have something in my stomach. My mother frequents No Stress because of:
1) Free wifi, which is a godsend when you have no connection in another country
2) It’s in a quiet residential area just off the craziness of the main streets with designer shops.
3) Decent food
The service is wonderful and each time my waiters have been so friendly. I’ve also had the Asian beef salad with cucumbers and a chili sauce before so I can definitely recommend that.
La Bottega Bistroteka:
If you couldn’t tell by now, I come from a family that loves wine. We tend to gravitate towards places that have interesting wine menus, and La Bottega has nice wine with knowledgeable staff.
If you don’t know much about wine, they could definitely help you too!
The restaurant is really casual so no need to dress up. The food was so fresh, and they even brought out the fresh fish to show us before they cooked it.
My mom and I shared a starter of meats and cheeses and for our main, we had grilled sea bass with grilled vegetables. Our waitress even deboned the fish in front of us…it’s a lost art, truly.
A Few More Notable Places to See
Old Town Square:
It is the most touristy place you can visit in Prague, but for a good reason. It houses the famous old clock that dates back to the early 1400s. It’s stunning to see, and the square is surrounded by gorgeous buildings. You feel like you’re in a Disney storybook. It is also a great place for a photo-op.
Josefov (Jewish Quarter):
There are 3 different tours you can choose from. You have the option for a walking tour in a group or you can wander on your own, which is what we did. That’s more my thing.
I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy visiting the synagogues as I’m not Jewish, but it is 100% a must-see. If you know the history or are familiar with details of WW2 then you know there is a really rich Jewish heritage in Prague.
Not everything on the tour was worth it, in my opinion. My favorite places were: Old Jewish Cemetery, Old New Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue (this place was entirely handprinted and simply stunning!).
Parizska:
It is the most expensive shopping street in Prague with every designer you could imagine. Even if you aren’t a big luxury shopping fan, it is still a pretty street to see. Also, who doesn’t love window shopping and daydreaming?!
Have you been to Prague before? If so, what were your thoughts on the city?
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