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( 257 322 334; Victora Huga, Smíchov; mains 200-300Kč; 11am-midnight; Anděl)
This is an honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned
vinárna
(wine bar) - complete with tra-
ditional atmosphere and excellent Czech cooking. The owners have gone for the 'Ye
Olde Middle Ages' look, with dark woods, red tablecloths, and pictures showing the
lords enjoying their wine. Reserve in advance.
Vyšehrad
MEDITERR
MEDITERRANE
ANEAAN
RIO'S VYŠEHRAD €€
10am-midnight; Vyšehrad)
Located opposite the Church of Sts Peter & Paul, this is an
attractive modern restaurant set in an ancient building. There's an elegant indoor din-
ing room, but the main drawcard is the garden, a lovely spot for an outdoor meal in
summer. The international gourmet menu includes dishes such as salad of grilled oc-
topus, veal saltimbocca and chargrilled Argentinian beef.
CZZECCH
U NEKLANA €€
( 224 916 051; Neklanova 30, Vyšehrad; mains 150-270Kč; 11am-midnight; 7, 18, 24)
U
Neklana is a welcoming local pub nestled in the corner of one of Prague's coolest
apartment buildings, a cubist classic dating from 1915. Decked out in cheerful col-
ours, it dishes up hearty Czech fare such as potato and mushroom soup served in a
scooped-out loaf of rye bread. The menu is in English and German as well as Czech.
GREEK
SUMMA ARX €
inviting Greek-Czech place is tucked away behind a football pitch in the distant shad-
ow of the Vyšehrad spires, not far from Vyšehrad metro station. It's gained a modest
citywide following for very good grilled meats and souvlaki as well as traditional
Czech items such as goulash. Nonsmoking from 11am to 3pm daily.
