Where to eat in České Budějovice

12 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in České Budějovice. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Budvarka
a really nice little beer hall just off the main town square. It is owned by Budvar and has four of their beers on draft. The food includes lots of traditional Czech dishes and is cheap and very nice.
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Kavarna VLNNA
A cafe right by the river. You can rent a paddleboat at the cafe to paddle in the two rivers in České Budějovice.
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Masné krámy
Butcher’s Market
Famous local restaurant, formerly a butcher’s market. It was founded in 1364. It is your best chance to try the traditional food of region.
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Plachý Café
A coffee shop with an interesting name. It means "shy coffee" in Czech.
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00
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Soupculture
A soup restaurant where you can eat the edible soup container afterwards.
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Vypečený okno
Meaning "a little bakery in a window", you can buy various baked goods here. Be sure to try the Zelňák (cabbage pita).
Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00
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ZMRZ.LI
Meaning "they froze", this ice cream shop has many flavours of scoop ice cream.
11:00-18:00 seasonally
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Green House
Healthy bio cuisine including vegetarian dishes, vegetable salads and soups.
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Restaurace Karla IV.
A stylish Czech restaurant with large choice and the interior is decorated with Middle Ages legends.
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Vendetta
An excellent value bar/restaurant on the main square and very nice freshly made pizzas.
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Praži Café
Espresso bar with interior and patio.
Mon-Sat 07:00-22:00, Sun 08:00-20:00
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Bar Lanovka
There is a climbing wall and popular healthy restaurant.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to České Budějovice (CC BY-SA 4.0).