France is a country of gourmets. Great care is devoted to the preparation of meals, and cooking and feasting have a deep-rooted tradition here. Good food is undoubtedly one of the pillars of French culture.
Although French cuisine is rich and diverse, and very popular here, there aren’t many establishments in Prague where you can taste traditional French specialties.
Phone: 607 448 779
On Jungmann Square in the heart of Prague, Tretter’s Brasserie brings the atmosphere of a Parisian brasserie with touches of French colonial design. The menu features lighter dishes as well as refined delicacies. A highlight is the tiered étagère, serving brioche with foie gras and pear, smoked salmon with horseradish dip and caviar, and anchovies with capers and truffle chutney. The experience is complemented by a rich selection of premium wines, Champagne, and classic cocktails.
Phone: 603 397 367
The restaurant Bílá Kráva specializes in traditional French cuisine, with a focus on dishes made from aged beef from the French Charolais breed. In addition to steaks, the menu features escargots de Bourgogne, frog legs, beef Bourguignon, goose pâté, excellent lamb, and other specialties.
Phone: 222 313 712
La Gare is an authentic French restaurant offering exclusively traditional French cuisine. Here, you’ll find a variety of well-known French dishes, including coq au vin, escargots à la bourguignonne, and excellent onion soup. Throughout the winter, they serve delicious oysters, and the establishment features a large open grill where the chef prepares steaks from aged beef.
Phone: 731 136 144
The French restaurant Café Savoy is located by the banks of the Vltava River, near Kampa, in an Art Nouveau building, with roots dating back to the late 19th century. This lively and welcoming establishment is part of the Ambiente group, which typically guarantees excellent food and service. Open for breakfast, the restaurant resembles traditional French bistros, offering classic French dishes such as excellent steak tartare, salads, oysters, escargots, frog legs, beef steak, and other specialties. The restaurant also features a variety of sweet desserts and cakes from its own bakery.