Restaurants on Lake Lipno: The Top 8 Places to Eat by the Water with Your Kids
Lipno nad Vltavou is a popular tourist destination where the culinary scene has expanded significantly in recent years. In addition to traditional pubs serving home-style cuisine, there are now modern restaurants with views directly onto the lake, seafood bistros, and cafés along the promenade.
Whether you’re visiting with your family, as a couple, or with friends on a bike ride, good food by the water awaits you at every turn in Lipno. This guide will help you choose the right place without wasting time searching.
Food Guide: What Awaits You at Lipno
The Lipno region includes several towns, with the highest concentration of restaurants located in Lipno nad Vltavou itself and the adjacent Landal Marina Lipno resort. You’ll find a smaller selection in Černá v Pošumaví, Frymburk, and Horní Planá.
At Lipno, mid-range restaurants predominate, where a main course costs approximately 200 to 350 Kč. The exception is Molo Restaurant, a premium establishment offering tasting menus. At the other end of the price spectrum are fast-food bistros and pizzerias, where you can eat for 150 Kč. During peak season (July and August), advance reservations are highly recommended, especially at restaurants with a view of the lake.
Top 3 Restaurants with a View of the Lake
Molo Restaurant
Located directly above the surface of Lake Lipno, this restaurant offers the most impressive dining experience on Lake Lipno. Executive Chef Petr Vaněk works with seasonal and local ingredients and crafts a menu based on the time of year, in the spirit of contemporary Czech cuisine with Nordic influences. The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday (12:00 PM–10:00 PM). Prices are on the higher end: main courses range from 450 to 650 CZK. Reservations are required.
Website: www.molorestaurant.cz
MOLO Bistro
A more relaxed and affordable option near Marina Lipno. MOLO Bistro offers views of the lake and combines bistro cuisine with local ingredients under the guidance of Chef David Šašek. Open daily (Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Sun 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.). Great for families and for a quick lunch after water sports. Main courses range from 220 to 320 Kč.
Website: www.molobistro.cz
Restaurant Marina (Neptunus)
A modern restaurant with seating for 200, located right Další to the Marina Lipno dock. It specializes in seafood and Mediterranean cuisine. The terrace, with views of the yacht marina and the lake, creates a pleasant atmosphere. Main courses range from 200 to 350 Kč.
Website: www.neptunus-marina.cz
Restaurants with a kids' play area: a relaxing experience for the whole family
If you’re traveling with children, you’ll appreciate restaurants where the little ones can play while the adults enjoy a peaceful meal.
Restaurant Blue Lipno (Amenity Resort)
A non-smoking restaurant with a fireplace, bowling alley, children’s play area, playground with a water cascade, and a spacious outdoor terrace overlooking the lake. Blue Lipno is one of the most family-friendly restaurants in the entire resort. The menu features both Czech and international cuisine, including vegetarian dishes. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Main courses range from 200 to 320 CZK.
Slunečná Louka Restaurant
A hotel with a restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine, including wood-fired pizza, pasta, risotto, and grilled dishes. It is one of the most popular spots on Lake Lipno. The spacious interior and outdoor seating are comfortable even for guests with strollers. Open 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Pizza from 180 to 250 Kč, pasta from 160 to 240 Kč.
Pizzeria and Seafood Bistro: Fast and Delicious
After a swim or a long day on a paddleboard, a quick and hearty meal is just what you need.
Milano Pizzeria and Restaurant
One of the longest-running pizzerias in Lipno nad Vltavou—it’s been open since 2004. Milano offers Italian pizza and pasta in a cozy interior and on a covered terrace (90 seats inside, 60 outside). Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat until 11:00 p.m.). Pizzas range from 150 to 220 Kč.
Website: www.milanolipno.cz
RY:BAR | Fish Bistro
The Amenity Resorts Fish Bistro offers fresh fish specialties: carp fries, fish & chips, pickled delicacies, and grilled and smoked fish. It’s located near the wakeboard lift and the bike path. The perfect choice for those who want to try fish straight from Lake Lipno. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in July and August. Prices range from 120 to 200 CZK.
Website: www.rybarlipno.cz
Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Dining at Lipno
The selection of dishes for vegetarians and guests with gluten intolerance is gradually expanding at Lipno. When choosing a restaurant, we recommend checking the current menu in advance.
Molo Restaurant: gluten-free and vegetarian options; see the current menu on the website
MOLO Bistro: vegetarian options on the menu
Blue Lipno restaurant: Gluten-free options are available upon request; please ask a staff member for more information.
Pizzeria Milano: gluten-free dough upon request
Cafés and pastry shops for an afternoon dessert
After lunch or a stroll along the promenade, treat yourself to an afternoon coffee and dessert.
Povidloň Pastry Shop
A pastry shop in the center of Lipno nad Vltavou offering homemade pastries, cakes, and coffee in a refreshing atmosphere. Pastries range from 60 to 120 Kč; coffee starts at 55 Kč.
Website: www.cukrarnapovidlon.cz
Dining at Camping Panorama Lipno
Guests at Camping Panorama Lipno enjoy the advantage of a location right on the water and their own facilities. The campground is located 50 meters from the beach, and you can reach the center of Lipno—with its restaurants—in 10 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by bike. Right on the campground grounds, you’ll find the Pavilon bistro, located directly on the bike path, where you can enjoy some of their specialties at very reasonable prices. Check out sample menu.
In addition, Camping Panorama offers a kitchenette and a grill for guests who prefer to cook for themselves. You can shop at stores located right on the grounds or in nearby towns.
Practical Tips: Reservations, Prices, and Hours of Operation
In July and August, reservations are a must at all the popular restaurants, especially at Molo Restaurant, MOLO Bistro, and Blue Lipno.
Make your reservation at least 3 to 5 days in advance; for Molo Restaurant, feel free to book 1 to 2 weeks in advance.
In June and September, restaurants are less crowded, and reservations aren’t always necessary.
Prices and Payment:
Most restaurants accept credit cards, while smaller beachside bistros prefer cash.
You’ll usually pay 20 to 30 percent more for a lake view than you would for a property inland.
The daily lunch menu offers the best value for money: from 130 to 180 Kč for a two-course meal.
Hours of Operation:
Most restaurants are open every day during the high season; during the off-season, some establishments close or shorten their hours.
Before visiting, we recommend checking the current hours of operation on the establishment’s website or on Google Maps.
Molo Restaurant is open only from Thursday through Sunday (check the website before visiting).
Where can I stay near Lipno with restaurants nearby?
Camping Panorama Lipno is located right on the shore of the lake, just 50 meters from the beach, and you can reach the center of Lipno—with its restaurants—in 10 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by bike. This means you have all of Lipno’s culinary offerings literally right on your doorstep, while still enjoying the peace and nature of the campground.
Reserve a spot for your RV or tent.
Zdroje: neptunus-marina.cz, lipno.cz, lipnocard.cz
