Where to eat in Prague this month: October's tastiest openings

For an ultra-refined gastronomic experience, you simply must seek out Parzival, located in the Bookquet boutique hotel in Old Town. The restaurant is named after the knight who sought the Holy Grail, symbolising the quest for perfection and beauty in food. Chef Gal Ben Moshe, originally from Tel Aviv, has brought his artistry to Prague after successfully earning and maintaining a Michelin star for five consecutive years in Berlin at his former restaurant, Prism. Guests here are treated to six-course degustations that ambitiously cross culinary boundaries, telling the chef’s life story through taste.

Chef Jan Punčochář, known for his work in Hell's Kitchen, has finally opened his much-anticipated Austrian-inspired establishment, Šnycl, in Anděl. As the name implies, the star of the show is the schnitzel—described as enormous with wonderfully crispy breadcrumbs. However, the restaurant offers far more than just the titular dish. You can indulge in other compelling Austrian-inspired offerings like cheese špecle, pajšl, Tyrolean head cheese, or a classic apple strudel. For those seeking meat alternatives, Šnycl even offers a vegetable option, such as a schnitzel made from celery.

 'Fall for Brunch’ at Le Petit Beefbar au Grand Café in Wenceslas Square, where their new brunch menu, on offer every Sunday, will invite you to slow down as sweater weather wraps 'round Prague. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy a buffet, order something à la carte, or go for the heritage roast experience.

If you’re craving rich, long-simmered broth, Takumi Ramen has launched its second Prague location in the QUADRIO shopping centre. This ramen bar serves up authentic Japanese noodle soup, ramen, defined by its long-simmered broth, which is traditionally accompanied by vegetables, meat, or pickled egg. A major draw of this location is the great view of David Černý's rotating Franz Kafka Head.

Attention, sweet-tooth fanatics! Head over to Smetanovo nábřeží, where the confectionery group Furiant has set up shop in the former Café Parnas. This is a truly limited-time treat, operating as a pop-up every Thursday to Sunday until December. Led by Jiří Matějka (the former head pastry chef of Eska and current head pastry chef of the neighbouring Slavia café), Furiant aims to redefine Czech sweet creations. You can revisit comforting classics like semolina porridge (krupicovou kaši), plum dumplings (švestkové knedlíky), pancakes (palačinky), and traditional kremeše.

After months of careful preparation and a few delays, brothers Giang and Khanh Tao (known for Tara and PHO 100) have debuted their exciting new Asian bakery, Patê, located on Národní třída. Khanh Tao was inspired by his time interning at Copenhagen’s Hart Bakery, resulting in a venture that skillfully blends Vietnamese flavours with French baking artistry. Their goal is simple: great baked goods and high-quality coffee. You must sample their versatile Japanese milk bread, shokupan, which is Khanh Ta’s favourite product due to its versatility—it can be enjoyed plain with butter, as French toast, or in a pleasingly spicy fried chicken sandwich. Don’t forget to try the classics like the Bánh mì baguettes (with pâté and pork) or the satisfyingly savoury rice porridge (slanou rýžovou kaši).

Founded by Peiwen Song, Tea Field Karlín uses a special tea “espresso machine” to craft inventive drinks. Those who prefer coffee might enjoy a blend of tea and espresso, but the real fun lies in playful combinations, such as the delicious jasmine tea with strawberries and sea salt milk cream. Tea Field also offers various iced teas and matcha variations, and, if you prefer, a simple, classic cup of hot tea.

The Czech Republic's first dog café is now open in Prague, where visitors can enjoy specialty coffee while interacting with a rotating group of certified therapy dogs. Yorkmut Café, founded by Markéta Blahová and Anna Dvořáková, allows patrons to relax, socialize, or simply spend time with the animals in a carefully managed environment on Londýnská Street in Vinohrady.

A new pizzeria called Pasta Fidli has opened in Prague's Smíchov district, run by the social enterprise Etincelle, with the goal of employing people with both mental and physical disabilities.