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Their cheap daily lunch specials consist of seven imaginative varia-
tions on traditional Czech themes, the service is friendly, and the
stylish red-brick interior is warm. Smoking is not permitted dur-
ing lunch (daily 11:00-23:00, on the corner of Veleslavínova and
Valentinská, mobile 732-835-876).
Dining with an Old Town Square View
Restaurant u Prince Terrace,
in the five-star U Prince Hotel
facing the Astronomical Clock, is designed for foreign tourists.
A sleek elevator takes you to its rooftop, where every possible
inch is used to serve good food (international with plenty of fish)
from their open-air grill. The view is arguably the best in town—
especially at sunset. The menu is a fun but overpriced mix, with
photos that make ordering easy. Being in such a touristy spot,
waiters are experts at nicking you with confusing menu charges;
don't be afraid to confirm exact prices before ordering. This place
is also great for just a drink at sunset or late at night (fine salads,
240-300-Kč plates, daily until 24:00, brusque staff, outdoor heat-
ers when necessary, Staroměstské Náměstí 29, tel. 224-213-807—
but no reservations possible).
Art Nouveau Splendor in the Municipal House
The Municipal House
(Obecní Dům), the sumptuous Art Nouveau
concert hall, has three restaurants: a café, a French restaurant, and
a beer cellar (all at Náměstí
Republiky 5). The dressy
café,
K avá r na Obecní D ů m,
is drenched in chandeliered,
Art Nouveau elegance and
offers the best va lue and
experience here (light, pricey
meals and drinks with great
atmosphere and bad service,
250-Kč three-course special
daily for lunch or dinner, open daily 7:30-23:00, live piano or jazz
trio 16:00-20:00, tel. 222-002-763). The fine and formal French
restaurant in the next wing oozes Mucha elegance (700-1,000-Kč
meals, daily 12:00-16:00 & 18:00-23:00, tel. 222-002-777). The
overpriced, touristy beer cellar is open daily 11:30-23:00.
Cafés
Dripping with history, these places are as much about the ambi-
ence as they are about the coffee. Most cafés also serve sweets and
light meals.
Grand Café Slavia,
across from the National Theatre (facing
