Kampa Park Restaurant, Prague

For an exceptional dining experience in Prague, look no further than Kampa Park Restaurant on Kampa Island. Renowned as one of the city's top dining destinations, it's advisable to book a table in advance due to its popularity.

Well positioned along the riverside near the iconic Charles Bridge, the restaurant offers four distinct dining areas to suit various preferences. Guests can opt for the main dining room, with its arched windows and vaulted ceilings, or the riverside terrace, which boasts panoramic views of the River Vltava and the Charles Bridge. In colder months, the glass-covered and heated terrace provides a cozy ambiance. The winter garden, also glass-covered and heated, overlooks the Devil's Stream, a historic waterway once used to drive power mills. Additionally, the summer roof terrace offers splendid vistas of the river, the Charles Bridge, and Kampa Island.

The culinary offerings are nothing short of exquisite; patrons can indulge in a variety of international dishes, fresh seafood, wild game, and classic Czech cuisine, along with a selection over 150 fine Czech and international wines. While perusing the menu, guests can enjoy one of the restaurant's expertly crafted cocktails.

As for the Devil’s Stream, its name originates from the nearby "At the Seven Devils" house on the island. According to local legend, the park is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who resided in the house. Infamous for her nagging, unpleasant demeanor, she is said to wander the island until she speaks a kind sentence, as part of her punishment.