Náprstkova 8 · Old Town · by Charles Bridge
Family restaurant Michal
Czech and international cuisine in a house with Gothic roots, just a few steps from the stone arches of Charles Bridge. In the evening, a dulcimer band plays and our dancers perform in traditional costumes.
Member of the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Czech RepublicAbout the restaurant
A house with Gothic roots
Restaurant Michal is situated in one of the oldest parts of historic Prague, on the right bank of the Vltava river in Náprstkova Street, only a few steps from the stone arches of Charles Bridge. After time spent over great food and drink, the bridge invites you for a pleasant stroll with beautiful views of the Prague Castle skyline.
The building was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style in the second half of the 19th century, yet the interior of the restaurant shows that its roots go back to the early Gothic period. Further evidence of this is Boršov, one of the oldest streets in Prague, which runs right alongside the restaurant.
How to find usLive folklore
Original folklore show
In the evening hours, the restaurant hosts a live folklore show performed by Alexandr Vrábel's dulcimer band and our dancers in traditional costumes.
The show starts at 7 pm and finishes at 10 pm. During the evening you will see a cross-section of folklore from most of the ethnographic regions of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia. At the end, guests are welcome to sing their own favourite songs.
Thank you for the wonderful performance by Czech artists. It was unreal.
When we come back to Prague, we certainly won't miss a visit to your restaurant, where the dancers perform things never seen before…
It's unbelievable how wonderful the singer's voice is. And the musicians can play just about anything!
An experienced dulcimer band led by first violinist Alexandr Vrábel plays throughout the evening.
Alexandr Vrábel's dulcimer band
Cuisine
An unusual gourmet experience
Our menu features traditional Czech dishes as well as international cuisine, and we have not forgotten vegetarians and lovers of healthy food either. Everything is always prepared from fresh ingredients and fragrant herbs.
- Our own bread and pastriesWe make and bake all our bread in our own kitchen, where we also prepare our own confectionery.
- Meat from family farmsBeef, pork and poultry are supplied by family farms from the Czech Republic.
- Fish from South BohemiaFresh freshwater fish is supplied by the Hůrka fishery from South Bohemia.
- Moravian wines and Czech beerA wide range of carefully selected wines from Moravian vineyards, Czech beer, aperitifs and top-shelf spirits.
The folklore show is included in the menu price. Menu price on request. Unlimited drinks from 7 to 10 pm (beer, bottled wine, soft drinks).
Folklore collection
More than 70 costumes from Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia
The restaurant is home to the Kačírek family's ever-growing collection of folk costumes. Part of it is on display in glass cases, which are changed once a year.
Explore the collection
The Chodsko region
Woman and man dressed in folk costumes from Lower Chodsko in Western Bohemia, which were worn in the villages of Mrákov, Klíčov, Tlumačov, Nevolice, Stráž, Chrastavice, Luženice, Újezd, Petrovice, Draženov, Pasečnice, Havlovice, Bořice, Záhořany and Milavče, as well as in the town of Domažlice. The woman's head is adorned with the typically tied, embroidered Chodsko headscarf.
The Kozácko region
Woman dressed in a costume from the South Bohemian region of Táborsko (Kozácko). The costume is decorated with white openwork embroidery.
The South Bohemian Blata region
Woman and man dressed in costumes from the South Bohemian region of Blata. The woman's head is adorned with a typical feature of the region – a large linen headcloth (plena) decorated with rich embroidery.
The Polička region
Woman and man dressed in costumes from the East Bohemian region of Polička. The woman wears a typical blue apron decorated with white embroidery. The man's costume features a reconstructed belt; in the past, men's belts were decorated with embroidery made from peacock quills.
Packages & events
Celebrations, parties and holidays
In our unique setting, combined with great service and gourmet specialities, we can prepare a top-level event for you.
All packages
Photo gallery
Evenings at Michal
Dancers, musicians, costumes, the interior and our cuisine – take a look inside the restaurant before your visit.
Full photo gallery
Reservations
Book your table in advance
Booking before your visit is necessary. We will confirm your reservation by e-mail or phone – a reservation is only valid once confirmed.
- Address
- Náprstkova 273/8
110 00 Praha 1 – Staré Město - Phone
- +420 603 153 728
- Live folklore show
- 7–10 pm
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