VaryGuide / Restaurants
Where the spa town eats
Fine dining, Czech classics, elegant cafés and unfussy local favourites.
Karlovy Vary dining ranges from crystal-chandelier grandeur to small rooms serving precise modern Czech food. The strongest meals draw on forest mushrooms, game, freshwater fish and the pastry traditions of Bohemia.
Editor's highlights
Reserve Le Marché
Lunch beneath the colonnades
Try svíčková with dumplings
Taste warm spa wafers
Order local herbal liqueur
Leave room for Czech pastry
Coffee stop
For more café inspiration and thoughtful coffee stories, visit Coffee Balcony.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Should I reserve restaurants?
Reserve fine-dining tables and weekend dinners, particularly during the film festival.
What time is dinner?
Kitchens commonly serve from around 6pm; 7pm is a comfortable booking time.
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