Everyone has a favorite way of celebrating New Year's, which is easy in Prague. Just about every pub, bar and restaurant hosts some kind of party. Here's a rundown of some of the best dining options to start a night of revelry.

Ada Restaurant

Pod Bruskou 7 (Hotel Hoffmeister), Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 251 017 111

Multicourse menu that begins with snacks such as smoked salmon mousse with caviar.

Sample entree: Lamb with baby spinach in garlic butter and potato purée with truffle oil

Cost: 5,007 Kč ($238)

Allegro

Veleslavínova 2a (Four Seasons), Prague 1-Old Town

Tel.: 221 427 000

Starts with canapés, followed by three courses, topped by coffee and pralines.

Sample entree: Wagyu (Kobe) beef fillet glazed with Barolo, Swiss chard and potato Anna

Cost: 7,500 Kč

Brasserie M.

Vladislavova 17, Prague 1-New Town

Tel.: 224 054 070

Dinner and dancing (DJ) until the early morning hours, fueled by wine for each course. Start with oysters or escargot.

Sample entree: Tuna fillet in a ginger crust topped with beet coulis

Cost: 3,495 Kč

Coda

Tržiště 9 (Aria Hotel), Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 225 334 761

A touch of nostalgia — meaning a sock hop/swing party. And a chef's tasting menu in six courses.

Sample entree: Split Canadian lobster with herb butter

Cost: Approximately 6,500 Kč (call to confirm)

Cowboys

Nerudova 40, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 296 826 105

The Texas steakhouse goes Vegas for one night, complete with gambling.

Sample entree: Rib-eye steak

Cost: 4,500 Kč (four courses), 3,500 Kč (three courses)

Dinitz Café

Na Poříčí 12, Prague 1-Old Town

Tel.: 222 314 071

Three courses plus some interesting canapé options (lobster salad, fresh oysters).

Sample entree: Grilled lamb chop on black lentils

Cost: Not available at press time. Call for more information

Fluidum

Lucemburská 6, Prague 3-Vinohrady

Tel.: 222 211 702

Appetizer and salad buffet, followed by two courses, then a dessert buffet. More at midnight.

Sample entree: Skewer of sirloin, pork and chicken breast Dijonnaise

Cost: 1,307 Kč

Hergetova Cihelna

Cihelna 2b, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 296 826 103

Choose a four-course menu or buffet, accompanied by Caribbean sounds.

Sample entree: Veal filet mignon

Cost: 5,000 Kč (four-course dinner), 3,500 Kč (buffet)

Hilton Prague

Pobřežní 1, Prague 8-Karlín

Tel.: 224 842 007

All kinds of stuff going on — dancing, magicians and a buffet dinner. Separate party for children, allowing parents to drink the night away.

Sample entree: Buffet will include lobster and oysters

Cost: Approximately 5,000 Kč (call to confirm)

Hotel Diplomat

Evropská 15, Prague 6-Dejvice

Tel.: 296 559 111

A buffet and live band, plus a little Prague ham and lentils at midnight for luck.

Sample entree: Roast suckling pig with garlic and herbs in a plum sauce

Cost: Approximately 1,800 Kč (call to confirm)

Il Conte Deminka

Škrétova 1, Prague 2-New Town

Tel.: 224 224 915

An Italian-style celebration kicking off with Parma ham and capped with tiramisu.

Sample entree: Fillet of veal stuffed with smoked Italian cheese and proscuitto

Cost: 2,500 Kč

Il Giardino

Mozartova 1, Prague 5-Smíchov

Tel.: 257 154 262

Straightforward menu for those who consider scallops and foie gras everyday fare.

Sample entree: Veal fillet and lamb cutlet with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Cost: Not available at press time. Call for details

Kampa Park

Na Kampě 8b, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 296 826 102

A night of glitter and glamour, starting with either a three- or four-course meal.

Sample entree: Filet mignon with foie gras terrine and black truffles

Cost: 5,500 Kč (four courses) 4,500 Kč (three courses)

La Provence

Štupartská 9, Prague 1-Old Town

Tel.: 296 826 155

Sit back at the Moulin Rouge, complete with can-can and Edith Piaf. Three courses.

Sample entree: Torbot with leek tagliatelle

Cost: 4,500 Kč

La Rotonde

Štěpánská 40 (Radisson SAS), Prague 1-New Town

Tel.: 222 820 000

Live music, gambling tables and a drawing for special prizes, all wrapped around a lavish buffet in the ballroom, or settle for a smaller celebration (with buffet) in the restaurant.

Sample entree: Not available at press time

Cost: Approximately 4,500 Kč for ballroom, 2,500 Kč for restaurant. Call to confirm

Le Papillon

U Zvonařky 1 (Le Palais Hotel), Prague 2-New Town

Tel.: 234 634 111

The party starts in the bar, then moves on to the dining room and a bit of extravagance (live music, for example). Wine with each course.

Sample entree: Fillet of lamb with an olive crust and glazed cippolini onion.

Cost: Approximately 5,000 Kč (call to confirm), with discounts for children

Les Moules

Pařížská 19, Prague 1-Old Town

Tel.: 222 315 022

Offers both a classic menu and a German menu, and maybe a surprise or two.

Sample entree: Half a Canadian lobster (German); leg of rabbit stuffed with bacon (classic)

Cost: 2,490 Kč (German), 1,980 Kč (classic)

Mlýnec

Novotného lávka 9, Prague 1-Old Town

Tel.: 221 082 208

Big ol' party by the bridge. Live music, dancing and a seven-course tasting menu paired with wine.

Sample entree: Venison with cranberry-apple ratatouille

Cost: 6,900 Kč

Mozaika

Nitranská 13, Prague 3-Vinohrady

Tel.: 224 253 011

Two different menus, one price and more than you can possibly eat in an evening.

Sample entree: Stuffed quail (chestnut and mushroom stuffing) with vanilla mashed potatoes

Cost: 895 Kč

Palffy Palác

Valdštejnská 14, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 257 530 522

Three courses with choices of appetizer and entree, plus a vegetarian menu.

Sample entree: Fillet of ocean perch baked with fennel in puff pastry, dill sauce and capers

Cost: 2,900 Kč

Rhapsody

Dukelských hrdinů 46, Prague 7-Holešovice

Tel.: 220 806 768

Belly dancers. Yes, belly dancers and live music, plus a several-course dinner starting with lobster bisque.

Sample entree: Gigot d'Agneau (boneless leg of lamb)

Cost: 4,200 Kč

Sahara Café

nám. Míru 6, Prague 2-Vinohrady

Tel.: 222 514 987

Cool sounds in a Mediteranean atmosphere, along with balloons and surprises.

Sample entree: Buffet menu includes meat and seafood

Cost: 1,990 Kč

Sovovy Mlýny

U Sovových Mlýů 2, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 257 535 900

A three-course dinner with a salad bar.

Sample entree: Trout and salmon fillet with Brussels sprouts and a potato-horseradish purée

Cost: 1,900 Kč

Square

Malostranské nám. 5, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 296 826 104

The theme is the Roaring '20s, with the emphasis on fashion and flirtation rather than cheap booze.

Sample entree: Seared lobster with saffron risotto

Cost: Not available at press time. Call for details

U Malířů

Maltézské nám. 11, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 257 530 000

Appetizer and entree options, plus dessert and a cheese course. Optional vegetarian menu.

Sample entree: Tournedos of monk fish wrapped in sage and pancetta with garlic-saffron crčme

Cost: 4,500 Kč

U Zlaté Studně

U Zlaté studně 4, Prague 1-Malá Strana

Tel.: 257 533 322

Four courses, along with a consommé and sorbet. Laurent Perrier with each course.

Sample entree: Baked venison ribs with caramelized peaches

Cost: 5,950 Kč

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