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

A Chinese fusion restaurant and tea house has opened up in Vinohrady, serving up delicious plates of sliced spicy beef, wonton soup, rice noodles, and more alongside matcha drinks and cocktails bursting with fruity flavor. A huge drawcard of Float is its beautifully designed interior, with a cozy atmosphere that beckons gatherings of good company with an Instagrammable backdrop.

After a quiet departure from Vinohrady, Black Royal has resurfaced in Žižkov with a more compact, pared-down menu—but the spirit of modern Asian street food still in tact. While the current offerings may not strive for bold culinary heights, there are still flashes of brilliance worth seeking out in the Bun Bo Nam Bo, beef salad, and Kingdom Curry with crispy duck.

Rakin Seafood Bar in Dejvice offers a fresh take on American‑style seafood boils—think communal platters of crawfish, corn, potatoes and spicy aromatics served directly on your table. The restaurant channels Southern hospitality in a cozy, market-style bistro. Especially for lovers of grilled scallops or mussels in wine, this place hits all the right notes.

After a celebrated 17-year run in Vinohrady, the beloved Mánesova Bar & Books has shed its neighborhood roots, relocating almost intact to the city center. In a snug two-tier colonial-style venue, the bar channels the suave spirit of 1930s New York—think dark leather, vintage wood panelling, and low lighting. Expect top-tier cocktails (like the beloved Vieux Carré), expertly stirred and served. Tuesdays bring rare whiskey specials, while other themed nights bring burlesque and jazz to the joint.

Following a celebrated Austrian debut, Seven North arrives in Prague under the inspired direction of Israeli chef Eyal Shani. Set within Sir Prague’s elegantly curated lobby, the restaurant is already earning attention as a hub of inventive Mediterranean dining With a daily-changing menu of shareable plates, Seven North serves up Italian, French, German, and Mediterranean home-style traditions intertwined with Israeli roots.

In an exciting culinary partnership, Hidden Wine Bistro from Croatia’s Rijeka and Prague’s Seasons restaurant at Hilton have launched a six-month pop-up. At the heart of this collaboration is Michelin-starred chef Deni Srdoč. Designed specifically for this pop-up by Srdoč himself, the menu is a textural journey through modern Mediterranean cuisine—from the silken beef or tuna tartare to crisp octopus tempura, and from homemade gnocchi with pecorino and asparagus to shareable centrepieces like grilled turbot or roast duck. Catch it before it disappears in December.

Czech gastronomy is preparing for its grand culinary moment as the country hosts the Bocuse d’Or Czech National Round, marking the nation’s gateway to the illustrious cooking competition and ultimately, the prestigious global finals in Lyon—and you can be a part of it. Food fans can expect a full-on food festival vibe with live cooking demos, market stalls, pop-up tasting menus, and bartending stages, all in the stunning city of Karlovy Vary’s Grandhotel Pupp on June 30. You can get tickets to this culinary Olympics here.

Follow the aroma of freshly baked butter and sweet cream to Local Cake Bar, where glass cases brim with impeccably executed tarts, layer cakes, and minimalist pastries. For anyone craving a moment of sweetness away from Prague’s more bustling cafés, this spot in New Town is a much-needed reprieve that doesn’t skimp on quality. Try their linecké (crostata cookie with jam and marzipan) or poppy pie with cheesecake lemon cream washed down with a coffee or matcha latte.

Once famed as the club Radost FX, now reimagined into Bistro Radost, this Vinohrady spot has become a lively cultural heartbeat. Housed within the functionalist masterpiece Dům Radost, its menu satisfies international cravings, serving up coffee, curry, American food, and more. The space combines co-working and communal connection late into the evening.

Authentically Milanese in spirit, Montenapo is a crisp, stylish sandwich bar just opened in Malá Strana that elevates casual lunch fare to an art form. Each sandwich reads like a love letter to Italian tradition—packed with top-tier ingredients, from DOP prosciutto and Fior di latte mozzarella to olive pâté and rocket, all packed into impeccably baked bread.

Donut devotees, take note: Chibi Mochi has landed in Vinohrady, introducing Prague’s first mochi donuts—a confectionary hybrid that merges the crisp satisfaction of a doughnut with the tender chew of Japanese mochi. Donuts are priced between 79–85 Kč with different flavor combos every weekend (check their Instagram for the latest).