Zamek Krtiny

The restaurant is a little way out of the city centre, but the journey south of Brno is worth it. They serve international cuisine with traditional, French, Mediterranean and Far Eastern influences. Chef Michal Černý and his team prepare both à la carte dishes and a seven-course tasting menu. Fresh ingredients go into flavoursome dishes such as "Spicy Thai soup, shrimp, oyster fungus" or "Mushroom risotto, Pecorino mousse, rocket salad" and "Confit of veal cheek, dill velouté, Carlsbad dumplings". When it comes to wine, the spotlight is on the Czech region of Moravia; the additional rum menu i

The attractive modern interior of this restaurant tucked away in a building complex may come as a surprise – the small glass dry-aging refrigerator at the entrance and the kitchen, visible through a large window, draw the eye. As the name makes clear, steak is the mainstay of this joint, but there are other appealing mains, starters and desserts. Fish and seafood are available only if ordered when you book. At lunchtime, additional – and some simpler – dishes such as goulash soup or bratwurst make for a quick and inexpensive meal. The quality of the meat and the side dishes is on point! N.B. P

This restaurant boasts a gorgeous location in a small park near the centre. Sleek and chic design, high ceilings and large windows make for an airy atmosphere. As the name suggests, the focus here is on meat and different steaks. You choose the size and how you would like it cooked – the kitchen takes care of the rest. There is a variety of side dishes and sauces to accompany the meat.

This charming modern restaurant on the premises of the House of Arts is a cosy setting. The names of artists who, through donations, have contributed to the upkeep of the establishment are displayed on the ceiling. Wine plays an important role here, as the eye-catching floor-to-ceiling wine store suggests. As well as two tasting menus and a vegetarian set menu, there is an à la carte selection. The terrific wine list focuses on the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Hungary. They also use the Coravin wine system. Tip: Be sure to reserve, especially on weekends – they get fully booked quickly.

Lively and very much on trend, this restaurant enjoys a very central location in the city. Beyond the bar by the entrance (ideal for a cocktail), the dining space has an urban, industrial feel and features an open kitchen. The modern dishes created here – such as "grilled pork belly, ginger spinach, fermented black bean sauce" and "zander filet, confit leek, bean purée, parsley, Jerusalem artichoke" – are visually appealing and impress with their quality and bold flavours.

You'll feel as if you've been whisked away to the Mediterranean! The menu features tempting dishes such as "shrimp confit, potato, saffron aioli, radish", "gnocchi, mushrooms, pine nuts, beetroot, goat cheese, herbs" or "boar, cream, cranberries, semolina". Simply order à la carte, or opt for one of the tasting menus compiled from the same options. The delicious food can be accompanied by something from the extensive wine list, which features European labels, including some big names. Furthermore, diners enjoy attentive and adept service in a bright and classically elegant setting – a unique d