June 10th, 2004 | The lowdown by Cynthia Rose Tom

Alla Stella Nera Wine Bar and Restaurant

Amid the array of gothic and renaissance structures in Prague's Old Town, you'll find a number of intriguing wine bars tucked away in the deep and dark history of the Czech Republic. I’ve frequented one of these places during the winter months in Prague called Alla Stella Nera Wine Bar and Restaurant, or the Black Star in Italian, which is located directly off the Charles Bridge. I highly recommend Alla Stella Nera as a nice stop for an aperitif, a glass of wine, dinner, a digestive or all if you can't escape the warm and friendly atmosphere this wine bar offers.

It is open from 12-12 Monday through Saturday and 4-12 on Sundays. The Bar and Restaurant offers an extensive wine menu from all around the world both by the glass and the bottle, with fine Italian cheeses to compliment the remarkable wine list. The menu also includes homemade pastas and daily specials perfect for a romantic and unforgettable evening in Prague.

Alla Stella Nera Wine Bar and Restaurant is located at Seminarska 6, Prague 1. After passing the Charles bridge traffic light on the Old Town side, make your first left onto Seminarska Street. The Bar and Restaurant will be located on the right and can't be missed because of the historical Black Star on its UNESCO preserved building. It is a privately owned wine bar that sets itself apart from other wine bars in the neighborhood.