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. 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. A cool place to dine, and popular with all age groups. It also has a separate children's area for families.

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 in Wenceslas Square. The restaurant is open all day, and makes for an impressive destination for a meal. Then, from 10pm it's all change, as Duplex transforms into Prague’s most exclusive club, with lounge style seating and some of the city's best DJ's. Outdoor terraces afford guests fantastic views over Prague.

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. There is live Latin American music, and a nightly Cuban dance show.

Mama's is a stylish Czech restaurant and bar in the Old Town. The menu focuses on modern Czech cuisine, peppered with international dishes. Food is tasty, plentiful, well presented and very reasonably priced. They also do great cocktails, and in the summer Mama's offers al fresco dining on the square outside. Informal dining suitable for couples and for parties.

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.