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  View of Prague Castle and St. Vitus...
by laash
 
  • View of Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral
      View of Prague Castle and St. Vitus...
    by laash
  •   In restaurant
    by geordieontour
  • How to prepare? see my travelogues.
      How to prepare? see my travelogues.
    by Luchonda
  • The interior of Chez Marcel
      The interior of Chez Marcel
    by TravelChick67
  •   In restaurant
    by finnegan
  • Nad Uvozem Restaurant - Hradcany
      Nad Uvozem Restaurant - Hradcany
    by Eugenetheduck
  • Kr
      Kr
    by jolsen05
  •   In restaurant
    by keeweechic
  •   In restaurant
    by Bjorgvin
 
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    Sharing tables

    by GentleSpirit Updated Feb 21, 2013 1014 reviews

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    When you enter a restaurant, if you are alone or in a small group, they will often seat you at the end of an already occupied table. Some might see this as a devious attempt at deprivation of privacy, I think its more a practical way of letting more people enjoy a meal. I'm not sure how they decide who to seat where, but it seemed like foreigners often shared tables with other tourists.

    The times that it happened to me turned out really well and I got a chance to share a meal with some very nice people.

    One time was a bit of a surprise. I came into the restaurant and the man seating me asked if I could do a favor for him (he asked once he found out that I spoke english). He offered me a discount on my meal if I would sit at the table with one of the visiting Scots because the staff was having a difficult time understanding his accent. Is that a reasonable assumption? That an American would understand a Scottish accent any better? I don't know....After the initial "oh you're a Yank" reaction he was very, very nice and was thrilled to tell me all about his clan, wearing a kilt, Scottish music and most of all Scottish football. Anyway, it was no problem understanding him and it was fun experience.

    It turned out that some 6,000 Scots were in town to see the Scotland/Czech republic match. The Tartan Army they called themselves. all dressed in their kilts and all. Though clearly committed to having a grand time, they seemed well behaved in the time i was in Prague.

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    you must check this site out.

    by geordieontour Written Apr 2, 2011 112 reviews

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    used this site to find out where all the deals were for lunches etc throughout the day, I was surprised how much you could save just using the meal of the day, just click onto the area you are visiting, then pick a restaurant, and menu for the week,

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    Cash is King

    by laash Written Oct 14, 2008 6 reviews

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    View of Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral

    Many places in Prague don't accept credit cards, and sometimes the Bankomats (ATMs) are difficult to find. Make sure you bring enough cash into restaurants in particular so you won't have any issues with paying.

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    Glühwein or Becherovka

    by Luchonda Written Dec 13, 2007 2339 reviews

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    How to prepare? see my travelogues.

    Becherovka is an herbal bitter appetizer, and a typical product made in the Czech Republic. It is flavored with anise seeds, cinnamon, and aproximately 32 other herbs. It is normally served cold, and is often used as an aid to digestion. We drank it in a warmed up Cognac glass. It can also be served with tonic water, in which case it is known as a beton (Czech for "concrete"). Its alcohol content is 38 percent (76 proof).
    In general, a good warming up tool after visiting the Christmas markets in Prague

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    Sharing tables with strangers

    by keeweechic Updated Aug 7, 2006 10971 reviews

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    If you don’t mind sitting with others, you might want to try sharing your table with others especially if its busy. This apparently will be less expensive in some restaurants and the locals will not see it as being rude or invasive to join them dining.

    Dining can be fairly casual most of the time, even shorts are ok. Of course if you are going more high brow, choose your dress accordingly.

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    Pay on the spot

    by alex0312 Written Jun 12, 2006 91 reviews

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    After you get a bill in a restaurant, never leave money on the table. The waiter/waitress will wait there while you decide the total that includes tip and give you appropriate change. Tip 10% or if the service was great, a little more.

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    No 'thank you' required when ordering

    by Eugenetheduck Written May 19, 2006 45 reviews

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    Nad Uvozem Restaurant - Hradcany

    After ordering a meal at a restaurant Czechs do not say thank you to the waiter. They think it quite funny that foreigners do...my Czech teacher thinks it's hillarious.

    It is hard not to say thank you...I consciously have to stop myself...have a go!

    If you want the attention of a waiter you say ....'prosim vas!' (pro-seem vaas)

    If you want the bill ...... 'ucet prosim!' (oo-chet pro-seem)

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    Tip on tipping

    by jolsen05 Updated Jul 5, 2005 38 reviews

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    Many guidebooks will tell you the proper tip is no more than 10%, 15% for excellent service. If you aren't on a tight budget, disregard this advice. For those of us using the Pound and the Euro (soon my dollar as well), many of our meals and drinks in Prague are relatively dirt cheap. Yet the people serving us these delectible treats aren't making much money, and are working long hours. Usually, I'll sit down for a meal and get excellent service from a hardworking waitress who, quite frankly, shouldn't be smiling at the end of a 10 hour shift. My bill will be so cheap, I'll give about a 50% tip (make sure to ask the server if they actually receive the tip first). It's good to know a couple extra pounds can help a hardworking Czech local, and a beautiful Czech smile is well worth the price.

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    Men first

    by ruzena Written May 28, 2005 7 reviews

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    Its not like America where men open the door for the ladies, they go into a restaurant first, i don't know why but don't embarrass yourself girls! I did a few times and didn't catch on for the first few days!

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    Don't leave tips on the table

    by tekiegirl Updated Apr 24, 2005 31 reviews

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    In the Czech Republic it is considered rude to leave the tip on the table.

    Either include it in what you give the waiter or give your tip straight back when you are given your change.

    You should typically tip 10%; more if your are in a large group.

    Most places don't include the tip in the bill and are usually very keen to point this out.

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