Cafe Frida
Go for the drinks - mango margarita, mmm - but perhaps gloss over the food which isn't as authentic as it might seem. (A Mexican poke bowl? With beetroot? What in the name of chimmichunga is that supposed to be?).
Stejkarna
I've always liked Stejkarna as a relaxed local steak house with good quality cuts of meat. I had no idea it was a chain and, unsurprisingly, the out of town ones are larger, more laid-back and have plenty of space for kids to run around.
Buddha-Bar Prague
I've been a fan of the Buddha-bar franchise for 2 decades and I love their Prague location. It may not have the Atlantic backdrop of the now-defunct Buddha-bar Lisbon, or the opulence they have in Hungary but this does not diminish the experience, in my opinion.
TAKIBI Japanese BBQ
The theatre around cooking your own meal is often, wrongly, sniffed at by customers who think they're in a restaurant to be cooked for. These snobs miss the point that eating is a social affair, where you can share thoughts, jokes and the food you're eating.
La Medusa
With a stylish and mouth-watering set of instagram adverts, I had high hopes for La Medusa. I should be more sceptical of adverts. Don't get me wrong: the cocktails are imaginative and unique. The decor, atmosphere and (weirdly) red lit interior were not what I was expecting.
Reason restaurant
Newly opened, Reason restaurant is going to raise the bar for fine dining. The wrap-around 360 degree view of Prague from the top of the Masaryčka towers is not even the most remarkable fact about it! The food is artfully prepared through a deep understanding of Czech food and culture, as well as the circular economy.
Mansson’s Bakery
A tiny place in charming Josefov which serves great pastries, coffee and freshly baked bread? Yes please! Mansson's also have sandwiches and a few other options too, if you're so inclined.
Macao restaurant
Cheap, and slightly grotty, Chinese or Asian restaurants seem to be everywhere in Prague and I do wonder how they manage to all stay in business. It's refreshing to find a Chinese place that provides a pleasant experience and great food.
Off Bistro
I love the scandinavian-feel to their interior decor, lets you vicariously travel from your seat. Their great terrace, and location, means it's an amazing summer venue for alfresco dining.
Tony’s Cafe and Bar
Apart from the sumptuous Art Deco decor, the breakfast options weigh in at a quite reasonable 200-odd crowns which makes this place amazing value for the city centre.