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Mixed experience here, as we enjoyed three of the dishes a lot and two were really underwhelming. The spinach pasta with mushrooms was really tasty, as was the pasta with truffles. The beef cooked on cast iron with rosemary and pepper was decent but undersalted. Unfortunately we had two really disappointing dishes. The pasta special with chanterelles had no flavor to it. None. The mushrooms were so disappointing.. my mom said they tasted like nothing and I tried it, my dad tried it, my kids tried it- and we were all dumbfounded that it was the most tasteless thing we've ever had. The pasta was cooked well but there was no mushroom flavor at all. They were just wet... mushrooms there for a visual and completely lacking in flavor. The cannelloni was also extremely disappointing. I don't know if it was left under a heat lamp too long or just over cooked but the meat was dry, and the top of the pasta tubes was inedibly hard and impossible to cut. If it weren't for those two disappointing dishes, I'd rate it much higher.
This is a nice place right in the heart of old town, just steps from the Astronomical Clock. The restaurant is modern and bright, the food was really good. The staff were pleasant and attentive. I had gnocchi with smoked chicken, cream and chive and it was really tasty. If you're in the area, I recommend trying it out.
Wow this was my favorite restaurant in Prague! The pastas were absolutely delicious!!! Make sure to make a reservation!! You can also do walk ins, but will have to wait in line. You physically need to stand in line to wait since they do not take your name time to call you back later. We walked in and the wait was totally worth it. Wish I could have tried more pastas! We ordered Spaghetti alla carbonara and Tagliatelle with Bolognese ragout. The Carbonara was phenomenal! Definitely one of the best I have had! It was perfectly creamy and the noodles texture was made very well! The Tagliatelle noodles were so good! Bolognese sauce was really good, but wish it was a bit saucer. Beautiful restaurant and the staff were super friendly! The host was amazing!! He made sure to give us updates and talk to us while we wait and time went by fast! I would highly recommend this place!
i waited around 15 minutes for a table for 1 without a reservation and it was worth it! the texture of the pasta was absolutely perfect. it's clearly fresh as they say, and every mouthful was very satisfying. the only thing was that i would've like the sauce to have a bit more flavor to it, it did need some salt and pepper. regardless, i finished it all. would come back again if i come back to prague!
Heard about this place on TikTok and it did not disappoint! We couldn't get a reservation but we only waited about 30 minutes as a walk-in. They don't have any sort of text-to-wait system, so we all just kindof waited in a line in the foyer until it was our turn (the line kept moving!) We had the Burrata cheese with pepper panzanella and the grilled prawns with chilli and garlic aioli for starters, then two pasta dishes-- the Tagliatelle with black truffle and butter (lighter one) and the Spaghetti alla chitarra amatriciana with tomatoes, guanciale, chilli and pecorino cheese. Then for dessert I had the Vanilla ice cream with pistachio nuts and milk chocolate (this was everything I wanted and MORE). If you're in Prague, I'm sure you're not thinking to yourself "OH YES, I NEED PASTA," but everything we ate was really good. Probably our best meal in Prague that we had and super affordable!
Long lines but awesome food! Worth to stay 30-40 min in a waiting line. Friendly staff! Very clean
Waiter was rude. He literally raised his voice because my daughter told him her drink order first. He expected her to order the main course first maybe? He kind of rolled his eyes and uttered "for your main course"?! I did not know there was a set sequence to placing our order. For some reason, we noticed the following: 1) our order took a long time to come. Our neighboring tables got their orders fast. 2) we were not offered water. All the other tables had water. So we asked for water after we ate dessert only to find out we had to pay for it. At least we got water. Food: My daughter's pasta carbonara was ok. She ate my pesto (also ok but relatively better) and we "took" her pasta back to the hotel. It's supposedly a pasta place. Tiramisu was a bit off. Ambiance: the person who received us was very kind and friendly. Thank for that part. Made the first part of our experience wonderful. On our way out, I saw him helping guests with their coats. Beautiful soul!
Best pasta in town. Everything was authentic and fresh. Beautiful restaurant located in the cellar of the building but still very spacious. The place is very popular, you will probably need a reservation. We shared the bruschetta which was phenomenal and the ricotta tortellino, delicious. Highly recommend
Pasta Fresca is a great place to go if you're looking for good Italian food and fresh pasta in Prague. There's a large downstairs seating area that you wouldn't expect when you walk in. You walk through the kitchen prep area to get to the dining area, and it looks so cool! I really love the ambiance of the restaurant. From the start, our service wasn't great though. It took a while after being seated to even get menus. Our server eventually took our order, and we didn't see her the rest of the evening unless we gestured to her. Someone else brought out our food, and we gestured to her when we wanted to order dessert and after dinner drinks. Finally, a completely different server noticed we were finished and sitting unattended to, so he checked in on us then brought our check. The food was delicious. I love homemade pasta, and the cannelloni was amazing! I didn't love the panna cotta or the limoncello spritz though. I'd definitely recommend a visit, but suggest getting dessert elsewhere.
Best food I had in Prague!! It was recommended by a colleague that stumbled upon it during our work trip. In 2 days, he came to this establishment THREE times. Not pictured are our starters which included prosciutto with cantaloupe and bruschetta toast. The prosciutto melted in your mouth and the cantaloupe was the perfect sweetness. The grape tomatoes in the bruschetta was so fresh with the most flavorful herby filled olive oil. The pastas were the absolute best dishes with the perfect amount to eat. As an American, we are so used to big dishes. These are definitely smaller than our norm, but truthfully all we needed! It was filling and quite affordable. I'm pretty sure the pasta was all house made as well! We made a comment to the host that it was the best pasta we ever had and he mentioned that the sous chef isn't even Italian (he's Czech!). This place was packed. We didn't have a reservation, but the host was able to seat us pretty quickly given gaps in the reservation system. He was very welcoming and worked his magic to accommodate us. While he did seat us, the space itself was small and right at the entrance of the restaurant. If you're claustrophobic, this might not be the spot for you. Though, if you book a reservation, you could be seated in a more comfortable area unlike us. Service was rather slow, but that might be my judgement as an American. It was very slow, but did allow for my food to digest between dishes. The quality and flavor of the food makes up for the tight space and slow service. Definitely worth the trip if you are looking for some pasta while in Prague. I could eat there everyday!
Delish, easy, great service, and great ambience. A hidden gem that I would not have found normally- thanks to the honest tour guides YouTube I was able to enjoy a wonderful pasta lunch in the city center! The food was amazing and the service was so speedy! The appetizers came out almost instantly after we ordered! The fresh focaccia bread had a light seasoning that made me want to eat more just to appreciate the baked good. The carpaccio was a bit thicker than I'm used to but nonetheless still fresh and great. The pasta - it really was the star of the show fresh and light but still rich and tasty! I also had a nice lemonade house made not sweet and a ginger tea and tiramisu- I can't wait to return to this little gem!
This restaurant has a small lunch menu that seems to change every day. The two main dishes on the menu day we went there were Spaghetti with Sea Bass, Tomatoes, Garlic and White Wine, and Grilled Rump Steak with Green Pepper Sauce, Green Pea Pods and Roasted Potatoes. Both were very tasty and priced reasonably. We would have gone back to the restaurant for dinner the next day if we had not learnt that the same owner had another restaurant that got a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating.
7 years ago
We came around 1pm on Monday without reservation. We were seated right away in the basement. Appetizer came out in 5 mins although we had to wait a while for main dishes. Started out with grilled prawns and it was delicious. I loved mixing the toast with fats oozing out from prawn head. Roasted leg of veal was tender, well-seasoned and perfectly portioned next to roasted potatoes and spinach. Pasta took a while longer than meat dish but they got the order wrong. We got linguine with mussels and prawns on the menu but there was no mussel in it. So, we told the waiter that the menu says mussels so he went right away to get the order fixed. Though amazed by linguine texture, I was again slightly disappointed at the saltiness of the dish itself. Maybe they were in a rush to redo the dish. However, I loved the food here overall. What really got me here was their bomb lemonade! Basil ginger lemonade was a perfect mix of sharpness, sourness and sweetness. It paired amazingly well with both pasta and meat dish. I would come back again just got their lemonade on my next trip to Prague! read more
7 years ago
Was in Prague and was recommended this restaurant by a friend who had studied abroad in Prague in the past. Came here at 2pm on a weekday so there was no wait and we were seated downstairs. I ordered the spaghetti aglio olio with pancetta and chili peppers. Overall the noodles had a bite to it, but were undercooked. Definitely too salty for my taste. The garlic bread was good, but something you can get anywhere in the states. Each order comes with two long pieces Portions are decently sized, but if you're starvinggg, you might not find the pasta filling enough. Service was decent, water wasn't refilled after the first bottle (is that just a Prague thing?) If you are ever in Old Town, I would recommend to try this place. Went with a group of friends and the pasta dishes were either a hit or miss. Average pasta, lots of options. read more
2 years ago
Great pasta. We came here without reservations around 6/7 pm on a Friday night. They were able to seat us immediately in the downstairs area. They gave us a time limit of 90 minutes (because we didn't have reservations), which was plenty time. A few of the other Italian restaurants we were looking at had weird hours, required reservations, or were very pricey. I got the spaghetti aglio olio - loved it. With two pilsners on the side. I thought everything was reasonably priced (not as cheap as the rest of Prague, but taking into account that it was one of the nicer restaurants in the area). This place filled up throughout dinner time but never got loud. Food was quality and ambiance was overall calm. Only docking a star because the servers tried to rush us to order at first and then disappeared completely for the remainder of the night. read more
10 years ago
Pasta Fresca is located near the Old Town Square, and not too far from the Boscolo Hotel. The size of the restaurant is quite deceiving from the outside. When looking inside, there is a narrow hallway of tables, but the downstairs of the restaurant is immense. The décor of the restaurant upstairs is rather casual, but downstairs the restaurant is clean, and decorated in a somewhat homely manner as there are prints on the walls with shelves of books, wine bottles and knick knacks. The meal started out with some bread and fruity olive oil. The bread had a nice crust but was nice and soft inside. The minestrone soup contained a lot of fresh vegetables, and had a bright tomato finish. The added cheese added a layer of salt and depth. The Calamari and Baby Octopus was tender and well cooked. There were some char marks on the seafood adding a slight but welcome bitterness to the dish. The serving size was very generous. The Butternut Squash soup was nice and thick, and finished with pumpkin oil. The soup had a creamy texture, and sweet finish. The soup was topped with seasoned croutons which added a textural contrast. The Grilled Salmon was a generous portion topped with a butter and caper sauce. The salmon was well cooked and remained moist with a nice crusty exterior. The cauliflower was slightly charred but retained its crunchy texture. The roasted potatoes were also nicely cooked with a slightly crunchy exterior, and creamy interior. The spinach was just slightly wilted and maintained a lot of its texture. The Tortellini with Butter and Sage was a slight variation of the burnt butter with sage sauce. As the butter was not burnt, it was missing that slight nuttiness. The tortellini were rather large and well cooked. The past was cooked to a nice al dente, with the richness of the sauce and bite from the sage providing perfectly complimenting flavors. The Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Mousse was very rich and creamy. The cake was dense, as it contained little, if any, flour. The richness was offset by the cranberry mousse, which was actually just a sauce. Normally, chocolate is paired with raspberry, but the cranberry added a different layer of tartness and acidity. The sauce was not very sweet, so it did provide a stark contrast in flavors. The Tiramisu was a take on the classic dessert. It was a bit more "wet" than it should have been as it was slightly leaking on the bottom. The dessert was bursting with flavors, and the coffee, chocolate, mascarpone and alcohol could be discerned. The melding of flavors was a great way to end the meal. The Hot Chocolate was very thick, dense and chocolatey. It basically tasted like melted chocolate, and was not too sweet. It was served with almond biscotti which was super crunchy, and perfect for dipping. The cappuccino was perfectly made, and a way wake you up from your food coma. Service was very attentive throughout the meal, even though the restaurant was rather busy. The food was excellent, prices were reasonable although a bit expensive for Prague, but very well worth it. read more
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After 2 attempts to go in... restaurant was full... 3rd time was the lucky charm. It looks small upstairs but there is a downstairs section. We had the " special " 4 appetizers, steak and 4 sides. We made it " chefs choice " not disappointed. The fries were meh too me Everything else was spot on. But the service change after the meal. We asked to see the dessert menu. Waited 20 minutes. I was all smiles before. Our server wouldn't even look at me. He dealt with my son. He knew he messed up. Other than that... very good. read more
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Pasta was excellent, just a smaller portion than we had hoped. Chef special lentil soup was a great starter and all 3 pastas we tried were cooked to perfection with nice simple flavors. Definitely recommend if in the pasta mood. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Made me feel like I was in Italy. I got water, wine a meal and a side all for $20USD. They will also split the check and you can pay with card. Next time I got to Prague I will definitely be coming back! read more
7 years ago
This is some of the most excellent Italian food I've had. They were super accommodating and fast for 9 of us. The whole place is really downstairs, and on the way down you can see your pasta being handmade. We started with free bread and water, which is a treat in Prague. The bread was delicious! But nothing compared to the Truffle Linguine. I was truly impressed by the creaminess and amount of truffle given. It was a decent portion for the area, and as always, a good deal. The homemade pasta really shined. I also got the Sprtiz on a whim, which was so flavorful and orange! I loved it. I would highly recommend this place and I'm definitely returning and showing my friends this lovely spot. read more
9 years ago
Overall: A must-visit in Prague if you're craving pasta! Intimate ambiance and helpful servers - just a great dining experience overall! Cuisine: I ordered the Spaghetti Aglio Olio with pancetta and chili peppers. It was so, so delicious and reasonably priced! Some of the best pasta I've had out of Italy. Ambiance: Intimate/romantic ambiance. Interesting layout of the restaurant, though. Some of the seating is situated in a hallway, with one side lined with tables and the other side served as a walkway that leads into the rest of the restaurant. These front tables were also very small and high so that you either sit on a high bench against the wall or on a stool. Service: Friendly - our server was patient and gave us good wine/food recommendations! But I think the server we had was also helping people in another part of the restaurant, so the service was somewhat slow - but that's also just how it is in Europe! read more
8 years ago
3 years ago
Wow. Just wow. My family and I came across this restaurant on a Saturday night after walking around Prague's Old Town. Walking in, you'll notice a hallway lined with small tables. We asked the hostess if she had a table for three and mentioned that we unfortunately did not have reservations. She said we would have to wait a few minutes while they cleaned off a table for us and we were happy to oblige. I later learned that further down, there is more formal seating, but it appears you would need to make reservations to sit down there, but the hallway seating was fine, even though the high tables were a bit on the smaller side. We ordered the Chicken Farfalle which comes with a cream sauce. The waitress was more than happy to explain what vegan options she had for my mother and provided a customized meal just for her - her recommendation was a gluten free penne pasta with Alfredo sauce, and a side of their roasted vegetables. The waitress also mentioned that since the order contained gluten free pasta, it would take at least half an hour for the dish to come out (same rule applies for baked pasta dishes like the lasagna). We didn't mind the wait knowing that our pasta was freshly made to order. After half an hour, our dishes arrived. Wow. The Farfalle was cooked perfectly al dente and you could tell with the first bite just how fresh the pasta was. The cream sauce was satisfying yet light and the chicken was delicious. My mother's gluten free Alfredo dish was a bit on the salty side, probably due to the sauce, and the toasted vegetables were absolutely delicious. Out of all my meals in Prague, this place was hands down my favorite. Service was exceptional, food was out of this world, and interior was pleasant. Just be sure to make reservations if you want a better seating arrangement, but once you taste their pasta, you won't mind where you're sitting at all. read more
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The pasta here was absolutely delicious. Although a simple menu absolutely delicious! Ingredient were fresh and tasty! Service was great! Came back twice in such a short visit to Prague because the food was so good! read more
13 years ago
Favorite restaurant in Prague! After spotting the Pasta Fresca sign several times while walking around Old Town Square, we decided to make our way in. We shuffled down the long entryway and down a couple flights of stairs to find fresh fish and an open kitchen on our way to be seated. The clean, simple, and fresh ambiance of the restaurant makes for a perfect lunch no matter what you may be looking for. My favorite is the seafood risotto. Honestly, it is the best risotto I've ever had thus far. It's filled with octopus, mussels, and several other types of seafood. It's bursting with flavor and if I could have I would have asked for another helping. They also surprisingly have free bread, which is difficult to find in Prague for all you bread lovers out there! They also have an amazing gorgonzola salad with walnuts and strawberries. It's perfect for a light lunch or appetizer if you please. I highly recommend giving Pasta Fresca a try if you're in Prague! read more
12 years ago
I had the pasta of my life here. It was the shrimps in cognac sauce and together with the starter, tiramisu and super friendly staff, this has been an awesome experience! Go there!! You will not regret it. read more
11 years ago
If you don't make reservations go before 7. After seven they turned away anyone without them. Yes they were that packed The bread was nice light and pillowy. The Capreese salad was made with fresh buffalo mozzarella and heirloom cherry tomatoes. So Dang good. All the pasta dishes were good. All made with fresh pasta. Would go again! For 3 ppl/ 3 meals/ appetizer/ 3 alcohol drinks 75 us dollars. 1 to 24 currency read more
We visited Pasta Fresca for dinner on our last night in Prague. We wanted to sit on the patio out front, but it actually belongs to a neighbouring restaurant. We ended up getting seated at a nice table in the lower level where the main restaurant is located. However, we were quite unimpressed with the stagnant smell of cigarettes as you walk downstairs. We started off with a couple appetizers. We got the grilled calamari and chicken caesar salad. As caesar salad connoisseurs, we rank the salad a 3.8/5. It was good, but not great. The condiments were plentiful (fresh parmesan, bacon, and home-made croutons), although the dressing was lacking some flavour. The calamari was cooked perfectly, but was also lacking flavour - 4/5. All the pasta here is homemade and served with fresh ingredients. We ordered the gnocchi with black truffle and truffle butter. This is a must-order for gnocchi lovers. The spaghetti alla chitarra with bacon was perfectly al dente. The tomato sauce was sweet and tangy. Portions were quite large, so we took the leftovers with us. They vacuum seal the take out container to maintain freshness. We ate it the next day and it was just as good! Not the cheapest restaurant, but quite affordable if you are looking for a high-end meal. read more
This place turned out to be a nice surprise. It was our last night in Prague and we were looking for something different. It is a narrow restaurant with the street floor tabled against the walls with the walkway through the middle of the resturant. There is a downstairs area that we did not see but is intended for reservations only. They would allow you to have a table down there but the warning was that the table was needed in about an hour. Think of the headache that would cause if you were not done. Our meal actually took a little longer than the hour so I'm glad we stayed up top. I started out with a bowl of pasta fagioli which had fresh ingredients and a great soup base. I had the caesar salad as well. I ordered the spaghetti with prawns and my wife ordered the lasagna. The lasagna looked nothing look any I've seen since it was prepared beforehand...ie it didn't have that perfectly squarish cut from a baking dish look. She really loved it. My spaghetti was fresh, homemade pasta. The prawns were big and fresh as well. There's the word that describes this meal...fresh. With a wine to complement the meal. Voilà! The service was spot on. They spoke english and were very polite. A number of American tourists in here. Price: a tiny amount higher than most places in Prague but compared to the prices we saw in Italy, it was a bargain. Very good restaurant. Will go back when in Prague again. read more
12 years ago
My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day! The freshest pasta I have ever had! They have good vegetarian options if you don't want to eat meat. The prices are cheap compared to American prices. They serve AMAZING mojitos! The best I had ever had. The service was great, the waiter was very polite and the host checked in on us from time to time. Interior is nice definitely an upscale place. Definitely recommend it! read more
13 years ago
Excellent place for lunch/dinner if you want fast,efficient,good and non-pricey Italian food. We had 4 glasses of Prosecco, 1 salad, 2 pastas and 1 Panacotta - all for 43€ including tip. Would highly recommend it as a 'safe solution'...this place won't let you down. Staff is very friendly and accommodative. Smokers/Non-Smokers sections available. read more
12 years ago
This place almost got 5/5 rating. The food is excellent, the service is excellent, but the thing that keeps it from getting a five, was that the steak i ordered was supposed to be cooked medium, but i got it rare. All in all a really good Italian restaurant, one of the best i've tried! read more
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8 years ago
I was so excited to try this place after seeing the high reviews but incredibly disappointed. It was okay "meh" just alright nothing special. As soon as you enter they offer to store your coat/jacket which is nice. If you don't have a reservation you must sit just inside the door area at the very small round tables and not permitted downstairs into the actual restaurant seating area. The waitress was prompt and courteous. The food was bland and boring. The pasta was a bit tough and could have been more fresh and used a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. The truffle gnocchi was also disappointing with square almost hard dense gnocchi rather than freshly rolled out dough in a proper shape. It taste like truffle oil with fresh truffle shaved on top. The oil and fresh truffles competed against each other. For example:Like having artificial lemon flavor mixed with fresh squeezed lemon flavor. read more
7 years ago
Went here with some friends for my birthday dinner. Off the bat service is excellent, one of the best I have had in Prague. Our server was personable, funny and laughed with us all night long. We were greeted promptly, got our drinks in a fast manner, ordered our food, asked questions about the menu and got our food all within 45 minutes I would say and we were about 6 people. Not bad if you were really on a time crunch either. Luckily we had all evening so we were just happy the service was good. The atmosphere is really nice I thought anyway. Very simple yet classy, wooden chairs, white walls, hardwood floors; this really gave you the feeling that this maze of a place was special and unique. They had their homemade pasta and fresh fish on display, and wine from all over the world to choose from. We got free bread baskets full of fresh homemade bread and delicious olive oil, one of my favorite things at a real italian restaurant. I ordered the homemade basil gnocchi with tomato and mozzerella. It was very nice and I liked the gnocchi a lot. The lasagna looked amazing, although I didn't try it. Everyone seemed very happy with their meals overall. Now I suppose we are wondering why I gave this place only 4 stars after being so nice? Well time for my disappointment of the night. The sauces. Or lack their of. An italian place should always have pesto or at least the ingredients for it. It seemed after scanning the menu that they have no normal italian sauces and to me that can easily ruin pasta. Would I go back here? Probably not because the food was not amazing, it was just good. However the service, atmosphere and wine selection are excellent, I would consider coming back for that. As a tip:This place can get a bit pricy when you have a bunch of people ordering things and by the end your bill is thousands of crowns, they add up fast so watch out for that, read more
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