Field

Field is one of a small group of Prague restaurants holding a Michelin star, and it has kept its place among the city's best for several years. Chef Radek Kašpárek leads the kitchen, and the restaurant also holds three toques from Gault&Millau. It sits on U Milosrdných, a quiet street in the northern part of the Old Town, close to the Convent of St Agnes and the river.

The cooking is modern, creative and closely tied to nature, as the name suggests. Dishes are built around Czech produce and seasonal ingredients and are presented with an artistic eye. Menus change regularly, so check the current lunch and dinner offer on the restaurant's website before you book. The kitchen's recognition from both Michelin and Gault&Millau makes Field one of the most reliable choices in the city for a celebratory meal, and a good counterpoint to the traditional pubs nearby.

The dining room is small and modern, with a relaxed atmosphere for a starred restaurant. Service is attentive and informal enough to put first-time fine diners at ease. The restaurant asks for smart casual dress, is non-smoking and air-conditioned, and says it is not suitable for children under six. Note that the restaurant can only hold reservations for 15 minutes, so arrive on time.

Field opens for lunch and dinner every day: on weekdays from 11:00 to 14:30 and from 18:00, and at weekends from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 18:00. Lunch is often the more affordable way to experience the cooking, and it fits neatly into a day of sightseeing in the Old Town. Let the restaurant know about allergies or dietary needs in advance so the kitchen can plan. Booking well ahead is advisable, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner, and can be done online or by phone. It suits couples, food lovers and anyone marking a special occasion.

U Milosrdných is a short walk from Old Town Square, through the old Jewish Quarter. The nearest tram stop is Dlouhá třída, and Staroměstská metro station on line A is about ten minutes away. Before or after a meal, the Convent of St Agnes and the riverside walk along the Vltava are both a few minutes away on foot.