Best restaurants in Prague » alfresco dining:

Bellevue is considered by many critics to be Prague's premier restaurant. Situated in a chateau-like building close to the river, Bellevue serves superb cuisine in fine, elegant surroundings, whilst affording diners good views of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle across the water. A fine dining experience, with some of the best wines in Prague.

Kampa Park Restaurant, one of Prague's finest restaurants, is set in an exclusive location beside the river on Kampa Island, right next to Charles Bridge. Kampa Park offers flamboyantly presented international fare, including a superb selection of fresh seafood, classic Czech wild game dishes and innovative meat selections.

Set on the top floor of the famous Dancing House, Celeste is a stylish, air-conditioned restaurant with a delightful menu and magnificent views over Prague. Prague Castle, the Vltava River and Charles Bridge all lie before you in panoramic splendour. In the summer, guests can also dine on the rooftop terrace.

Terasa U Zlaté Studně is one of the 'hidden secrets' of the Lesser Town, tucked away in the cobbled back streets of this delightful quarter, and set on the roof of a hotel. As you enter the restaurant, a panoramic view over Prague unfolds, taking in the terracotta rooftops of the Lesser Town, the Vltava River and across to the spires and towers of the Old Town.

Coda Restaurant offers a complete fine dining experience, rated amongst the best in Prague. The chef displays a masterful understanding of food, producing well balanced, innovative dishes, presented with flair and precision. The rooftop terrace has panoramic views over Prague. Ideal for romance and a special occasion. Live piano Tuesday-Saturday.

Zlata Praha offers an elegant dining experience in a delightful setting. Huge windows cover two sides of the restaurant, affording guests fine views over the river, and across the spires and rooftops of the Old Town. The kitchen prepares International cuisine, along with local Czech fare. Live piano every night.

Mlynec's Marek Purkart is the first chef in the Czech Republic to receive the Michelin Bibendum award, twice. At the rear of the restaurant, as you approach the terrace, the view takes your breath away. Here you are seated next to the magnificent Charles Bridge and the Old Town Bridge Tower.

Hergetova Cihelna Restaurant is set in a prime location, by the river in the Lesser Town (Mala Strana). This stylish, modern eatery offers fine views of Charles Bridge and across to the Old Town. The atmosphere is sophisticated, but not imposing, helped by soft, upbeat background tunes. Hergetova Cihelna is a cool place to dine, and popular with all ages.

Situated on the hillside below Prague Castle, Piano Nobile at Villa Richter offers exquisite French cuisine and fine wines in a delightful setting, with panoramic views over Prague. Villa Richter is set amongst the vines and garden terraces of one of Bohemia's oldest vineyards.

Chagall's Restaurant in Prague, set in the heart of the Old Town, is a modern, relaxed eatery with plenty of style and sophistication. The restaurant is that ideal combination of a fine historic building renovated with the latest design techniques. It serves a first–class international menu at reasonable prices, and there is also al-fresco dining in the summer.

Duplex boasts a terrific position atop a high building right in the centre of Wenceslas Square. The Duplex restaurant is open all day, and makes for an impressive destination for lunch or dinner in a unique location. From 10pm it's all change, as Duplex transforms into Prague’s most exclusive club, with lounge style seating, cool lighting and some of the city's best DJ's.

COMO Restaurant looks out onto Wenceslas Square. Stylish, with plenty of ambiance, COMO serves a first-class Mediterranean menu at reasonable prices. It is ideal for all occasions, from romantic dining to corporate nights to stag parties. It is our top recommendation for groups. Live music most nights.

Set in a quaint location in the Old Town in Prague, Kolkovna serves good, honest Czech food and beers in a historical, pub style restaurant. Kolkovna is decorated with historical photos and artefacts traditionally used in beer brewing. Food and drinks are inexpensive and well presented. Suitable for private and business occasions, and parties of all sizes.

Cervena Tabulka is another of Prague's 'hidden secrets', a great little restaurant on the edge of the Old Town. In the winter, the open fires give off a lovely, warm smell of burning wood. In the summer, there is the option of dining in the garden courtyard. This peaceful oasis is one of the better al fresco places to dine around the Old Town.

Konirna Restaurant is a traditional Czech restaurant set on a small square in the heart of the Lesser Town (Mala Strana) area of Prague. The Konirna Restaurant building has a tradition of hospitality dating back to 1776. A recent restoration project has refreshed the restaurant, and enhanced the charm and character of both the building and the setting.

Cowboys Steak & Cocktails Restaurant in Prague is a premier steakhouse, serving fine cuisine and wines in the Lesser Town (Mala Strana) area of the city. The restaurant is split into two parts: a cellar restaurant and a rooftop terrace with superb views over the city. Ideal for couples, business groups, stag parties and more.

Papas is a stylish restaurant and bar in the Old Town, popular with Prague locals and International visitors. The décor is modern and the atmosphere chilled-out, with background tunes to get you in the party spirit. The food is plentiful and well prepared, and reasonably priced. Papas also does great cocktails. During the summer, Papas has seating outside on the square, a beautiful spot for al fresco dining.