Best restaurants in Prague » Modern & Ambient:

Buddha Bar mixes imaginative contemporary pan-Asian food, opulent interiors, chic staff and exotic world music. This makes it one of the most spectacular dining spots in Prague. The restaurant is spacious and meticulously furnished, with beautifully decorated chandeliers and an enormous Buddha statue overlooking proceedings.

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.

La Casa Argentina brings a taste of Argentina to Prague. This large, highly entertaining restaurant offers an array of delicious grilled meats, cooked al asador (over a fire) or a la parrilla (on a charcoal grill). Live music every night, ranging from live piano to live bands, and occasionally, traditional South American dancers.

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.

La Bodeguita del Medio in Prague is a lively Cuban restaurant and cocktail bar designed in the colonial style of Old Havana. The aromatic and flavoursome cuisine is South American and Creole, prepared by master chefs of Cuban cooking. Live music most nights, plus on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Cuban dancers perform traditional Latin American dances.

Nebe is a large, stylish and friendly venue on Wenceslas Square. The atmosphere is relaxed with music kept low early on for casual drinks and dining. It builds as the night progresses to get you in the party mood. Nice food, fairly priced drinks and dancing until 5am. Popular with Prague locals and the International crowd.

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.

Sherwood is one of Prague's hidden gems, serving gourmet cuisine and fine drinks at budget prices, close to Wenceslas Square. Sherwood is a modern establishment with a friendly ambience. Delicious Czech and International food are complimented by good beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. A projection screen and TV's show live sports and music videos.