Best 4 Kosher Restaurants in Prague

Four kosher restaurants in and around Prague’s Jewish Quarter, with what to order, where to eat on Shabbat and what to check before you go.

Josefov, Prague’s old Jewish Town, is home to some of the best-preserved Jewish monuments in Europe, and its synagogues and Old Jewish Cemetery draw visitors from all over the world. The kosher dining scene that serves them is small but well placed: three of the restaurants below are within a few minutes’ walk of each other in Josefov and the northern edge of Old Town, and the fourth sits inside a kosher hotel in New Town. This list suits observant travellers, groups visiting the Jewish Museum, and anyone curious about the Jewish cooking of pre-war Central Europe.

Every restaurant here is one we have written about in detail on Prague Hints, and between them they cover the main needs: a traditional sit-down dinner, Shabbat meals, a relaxed family meal and a dairy option that also delivers. For background on kosher shops, food and dining in the city, see our longer guide to kosher food and restaurants in Prague. Supervision, opening days and Shabbat arrangements can change, so please confirm them directly with each restaurant before you rely on them.

At a glance

Best for traditional Jewish cooking	5th District Restaurant & Café by King Solomon — matzo ball soup and stuffed cabbage in Josefov
Best for Shabbat meals	Kosher Restaurant King David — Friday dinner and Saturday lunch buffets
Best for a relaxed family meal	Chabad Grill Restaurant — home-style kosher Mediterranean cooking
Best for dairy and delivery	Shelanu Pizzeria — pizza, fish and sandwiches, delivered too

1. 5th District Restaurant & Café by King Solomon

Široká 8 · Josefov

5th District Restaurant & Café by King Solomon is described as the city’s oldest kosher restaurant, and it sits on Široká in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, close to the synagogues most visitors come to see. Its kitchen cooks the traditional Jewish food of pre-war Central and Eastern Europe, and the dining room matches: an elegant but welcoming interior with artwork and decoration that celebrate centuries of Jewish life in Prague. It works for a quick lunch between museum visits as well as for a special-occasion dinner.

Order the classics, which are the reason to come: chicken soup with matzo balls, stuffed cabbage and roast duck with apples. The restaurant describes its kitchen as fully kosher-certified; if a particular supervision matters to you, ask who provides it when you book. It is closed on Saturdays and takes reservations, which is worth doing for dinner and essential for a group.

Read our full guide to 5th District Restaurant & Café by King Solomon →

2. Kosher Restaurant King David

Hybernská 42 · New Town

Kosher Restaurant King David is the restaurant inside the kosher Hotel King David on Hybernská, and it is open to visitors as well as hotel guests. It is run as a buffet with a generous choice: a kosher breakfast every day with hot dishes and dairy, and a Glatt kosher dinner from Sunday to Thursday. Between meals, the hotel’s Café & Lobby Bar serves snacks through the day.

Its biggest draw for visitors is Shabbat. Buffet meals are served on Friday evening and at Saturday lunch, with Friday dinner timed to the start of Shabbat, and reservations are recommended, so book well ahead and confirm the times for your dates. The hotel is roughly a 20-minute walk from Josefov, which is worth bearing in mind if you want to stay within walking distance of your Shabbat meals.

Read our full guide to Kosher Restaurant King David →

3. Chabad Grill Restaurant

U Milosrdných 6 · Old Town

Chabad Grill Restaurant is close to many of Prague’s Jewish monuments, on U Milosrdných at the northern edge of Old Town, a few minutes’ walk from Široká. It serves home-style kosher Mediterranean cooking of a high standard, and the atmosphere is welcoming and family-friendly. It is listed by Chabad Prague, which also lists Shelanu Pizzeria below.

Think of it as the place for a relaxed meal with children or a group of friends, with flavourful, nourishing Mediterranean dishes rather than the Central European classics served at 5th District. It closes for Shabbat and has kept a short Friday service around midday, with its main service on Sunday to Thursday, so check current hours before you plan a Friday visit.

Read our full guide to Chabad Grill Restaurant →

4. Shelanu Pizzeria

Břehová 8 · Josefov

Shelanu Pizzeria is the dairy option in the Jewish Quarter, a short walk from the river on Břehová. The menu covers pizza, sandwiches, fish and vegetarian dishes, all described as kosher-certified, and the room is simple and calm, good for a casual lunch or an easy dinner after a long day of sightseeing.

Shelanu also delivers to offices and hotels, which is useful if you are staying outside the Jewish Quarter or simply want to eat in your room. If you are keeping meat and dairy apart through the day, plan your meals around it: a meat lunch at 5th District and a dairy dinner here may not suit your practice. It closes early on Fridays; confirm its Saturday arrangements directly.

Read our full guide to Shelanu Pizzeria →

Practical tips

Confirm supervision yourself. We describe each restaurant as it presents itself, but we do not certify kashrut. If you follow a specific standard, ask each restaurant who supervises the kitchen before you visit.
Plan Shabbat early. Most kosher restaurants close from Friday afternoon until after Shabbat. The King David buffets on Friday evening and Saturday lunch recommend reservations, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Know which kitchen is which. Shelanu is the dairy restaurant on this list. King David serves dairy at breakfast and Glatt kosher meat dinners, and 5th District cooks meat dishes such as roast duck.
Time your museum visits. The Jewish Museum in Prague, which runs most of the Josefov synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, so Sunday to Friday is when sightseeing and kosher meals fit together best.
Watch the holiday calendar. Opening days shift around Jewish holidays, so check with the restaurant if your trip falls over Pesach, Sukkot or the High Holidays.
Book for groups. Josefov is busy with tour groups for much of the year, and kosher tables near the synagogues fill up, so call ahead for a party of six or more.

Frequently asked questions

Are there kosher restaurants in Prague?

Yes. Prague has a small kosher scene, mostly in and around Josefov, the historic Jewish Quarter. The four restaurants on this list cover traditional Central European Jewish food, Mediterranean cooking, a dairy pizzeria and a hotel restaurant with Shabbat buffets.

Where can I eat kosher on Shabbat in Prague?

Kosher Restaurant King David serves buffet meals on Friday evening and at Saturday lunch, and recommends reserving. The other restaurants generally close for Shabbat, so ask them directly whether they offer any pre-ordered arrangements, and confirm all timings before you travel.

Are these restaurants certified kosher?

They all present themselves as kosher: 5th District describes its kitchen as fully kosher-certified, King David serves Glatt kosher dinners, and Shelanu and Chabad Grill are listed by Chabad Prague. We do not name supervising authorities here, so contact each restaurant to confirm current supervision.

Is there a kosher hotel in Prague?

Yes, the Hotel King David on Hybernská has its own kosher restaurant serving breakfast daily, dinner from Sunday to Thursday and Shabbat buffets. It is a good base if you want your meals sorted for the whole stay.

Do I need to book?

For Shabbat meals at King David, yes. For dinner at 5th District, and for any group, booking is wise. Shelanu is the most casual of the four and also delivers.