March 7, 2010...1:59 am

Puccelini

A major Italian bistro contender has popped up in the otherwise bleak semi-industrial Prague district of Holesovice. Puccelini, adorned throughout with music scores and lamps hidden inside trumpets, serves up fine pizzas from a traditional wood-fired brick oven. But its starters, such as baked, stuffed aborigines and mozzarella potato thyme soup are just as impressive. Linguine with calamari is a typical entrée, a thoughtful wine list includes a delectable Barolo and the tiramisu is a generous handmade wonder.