During the planning stage of our visit to Prague, I researched restaurants local to our hotel and…read morechose Mincovna in old town. Despite our reservation, the place seemed relatively empty. We are early diners and the only couple near us were also Americans on holiday. Our server spoke excellent English and guided us through the menu choices. After an appetizer of tomatoes and cucumbers in a light dressing, I ordered the sirloin in cream and my wife the trout filet. The food, like the service, was superb. Our server surprised us with a complimentary "shot" of a very strong Czeck liqueur at the end of the meal. we had a grand time and hope you will too!!

My hostel receptionist recommended this place and as I traveled to it, I became skeptical since it…read morewas in a touristy area. Nonetheless, I entered and hope for an escape from the unforgiving sun on that day. The staff seated me at one of the booths and after I requested some information explaining the menu and what's popular, they were more than happy to assist. They even explained some local etiquette and so on which was perfect for a visitor like myself. I decided to try out their Pickled Cheese as an appetizer. The cheese, paired with the onion salad and bagel was great. I really didn't know if I was eating it correctly but still delicious. For the main course, my waiter recommended a Schnitzel with potato salad. Just to get it out of the way, but the potato salad was almost better than anything I've had in the United States. I thought we were doing it right until I spent one day in Prague. The Schnitzel was also delicious. Perfect with the salad, the provided a blend of flavor and substance I desperately needed. All in all, this place was a great experience in Prague. The staff could not have been anymore nicer as I left with an itinerary on what to do during my time in Prague. The food and service were great. Don't be fooled by the location and stop by if you're in Old Square.

Lokal is a famous Prague institution and absolutely lived up to the hype. We visited on a World Cup…read moregame evening, and the atmosphere was electric! We ordered the meatloaf, fried cheese, and plenty of Czech beer. The food was delicious, fresh, and came out quickly. The Czech beer was fantastic--so smooth and easy to drink that you barely realize how many liters you've had! The dessert wasn't really my thing, but everything else was excellent. Service was outstanding. The servers were friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient even with the restaurant buzzing with people and the game on. The vibe is what makes Lokal so special--lively, casual, and quintessentially Czech. If you're in Prague and want great food, excellent beer, and a fun local atmosphere, this is a must-visit.

While in Prague, a ton of people recommended I try out the Lokál restaurants. As this was the…read moreclosest location to where I was staying, I decided to give it a go. The place was packed upon entrance so it may benefit to schedule a reservation for a larger party. As I was by my lonesome, I sat down at a table and began to take in the atmosphere. The hall was breathing with life of people enjoying drinks and chatting, so don't expect a quiet dining experience. My waitress recommended I try the sausage variety as an appetizer so I gave it a go. The food came out after about five minutes. I could be intoxicated by the delight of visiting Europe but the sausages were so delicious and fresh. The mustard and horseradish which accompanied the dish were delicious and complimented the protein so well. For the main dish, my waitress also recommended the Chicken and Rice. The food followed my appetizer about five minutes after. Upon first sight, the portions and composition of the plate spoke to me in a commanding yet soft whisper. The chicken was so tender that it melted off the bone. The rice was so dense yet fluffy. Each bite combination sprinkled with the gravy made for a euphoric taste in each chew. In other words, the food was incredible. This restaurant provided to perfect opportunity to try out traditional Czech food without leaving a hole in you wallet. The pricing, the vibes, and the seemingly unlimited beer made for an authentic experience. It is definitely worth a visit here, or at any of the Lokál chains if you find yourself in Prague.

Service was ok. Food was ok. Ambience was standard…read more I expected the goulash to have flavor, which I could not taste. Chunks of beef, which I expected to be fork-tender were very tough. Cheap meat was reflected in cheap price. Amazingly, the spinach was wonderfully seasoned.

We had an amazing dinner here and really enjoyed ourselves. Sitting outside allowed us to take in…read morethe beautiful weather, and the service was wonderful. We started with a round of beer and wine, along with the baked Brie topped with cranberry sauce--such a tasty choice. The Moravian roast pork was tender and juicy, served with potato dumplings and some of the best spinach I've ever tasted. The prices were quite reasonable for the area too. We'd definitely recommend this spot!

First night in Prague, and we wanted to try local cuisine. Quite honestly, I have always thought of…read moreCzech food as hearty, which has never been my preference. I had beef neck sous-vide with a lager. The beef was accompanied by a poached egg, bread dumplings, and a dill sauce. I was expecting something heavy, but it wasn't. It was really excellent. So fun to try new foods when traveling.

TLDR: there are better options for food and beer. I came here because the reviews were excellent,…read morehowever, I wasn't the biggest fan. We ordered the beef cheeks, which were served cold (likely as intended but not what I was expecting). Flavor was fine but not great. The burger was also just okay. For something so standard, it was passable but not likely to order again. Our favorite dishes were 1) the duck and 2) potato and vegetable patties. Duck was crispy, hot, and had pretty good flavor! The vegetable patties were also crispy and balanced, slightly sweet. The beer list was limited but we liked what we ordered. Hate to be a broken record but we've had better while in the city. Wouldn't recommend this place to a friend since it was just average.

Great local bar, so if you are a tourist be respectful to local patrons having a beer…read more Food is very good and plenty of choices of beer, can be hard to find the table but once you are seated service is prompt. Good location to visit!

Best meal of our trip to Prague. Extremely well-run pub with hearty fare like duck hearts and beef…read moresteaks. We had the grilled pork chop, quarter duck, and a side of fries, and each dish was excellent. For example, the duck is seasoned in fennel and extremely tender. Only Pilsner Urqell on tap, poured the customary way (mostly foam) The vibe is warm, with wood paneling and large TVs that air the hockey games. Mostly local clients who share large table. The staff were very welcoming, and were happy to help us even though we only spoke English. The price is extremely reasonable, we paid about 22 euros for two entrees and three 1/2 liter beers.

This place is a little hard to find, off of the beaten path for tourists. It is, however, exactly…read morewhat we were looking for. Traditional Czech food that was half price of the restaurants in old town. I'd say they had the best goulash soup that we have eaten, which was a huge portion. The broth was very thick and filled with meat, not just broth, with big chunks of potatoes and carrots. The pork knuckle could be on or off the bone, it was like 2 servings. It came with white and purple sauerkraut and chives dumplings. I had the goulash, which was a hint of spicy with the paprika and onions. The dumplings (4) sopped up the rest of the gravy. Beers were also cheaper. Give it a go!

Very delicious and generous food portions! Really fun environment, and very good service. Come here…read moreif you enjoy beer and tasty food, everyone was very helpful and friendly.

It was good, nice dinner and good service, but the portions are smaller and the soup was thin, not…read morea ton of flavor. The meals were good, glad we went.

We had the salad with goat cheese and beets, the beef goulash, the apple strudel, the Chocolate…read morefondant with cherries and two Czech beers. $49. The goat cheese salad was excellent and so was the beef goulash. So far, this was the best goulash we have had by far. The beef was tender and the gravy was full of rich flavor. We didn't want to waste a drop. The desserts were as good as they look in the pictures. We overheard many other customers talking about their great experience. This is a "must do" in Prague!

BEAUTIFUL great food and amazing prices. We loved the…read moreservice. It was actually the first place that we went to here and it was highly recommended by the locals as well. Very quick service and very professional.

Oh my goodness...I have been waiting for this experience for over a year (how long we waited for…read moreour trip to Prague!) tried to get in the first night we arrived but the wait was INSANE! Soooooo... we came back for lunch the next day and walked right in! To say that this place is a 10/10 means there just weren't enough stars! From the employees to the incredible food it was tied for the best meal we had during our two weeks in Austria, Hungary, Germany, Slovenia...(the other best meal was just down the alley at the Italian place) but seriously...everything we had was even better tasting then it looked! I will die dreaming about the skin on the pork knuckle and I now have to eat my cheese sticks with tartar sauce! Thank you for a wonderful experience and hopefully we will be back again soon!!!

As a starter we shared various soups, a creamy dill soup with egg and a garlic soup, along with a…read morebeef tartare. For the main course, all three of us chose the svíčková. The presentation was very nice, the sauce beautifully creamy and slightly sweet, perfect for soaking up with the bread dumplings. The meat was extremely tender, and the finely cut vegetables along with the cranberries provided a pleasant contrast. To finish, we shared a věneček. It's not quite my preferred type of dessert, but as far as I can judge, it was also very tasty and well executed. In short: our best restaurant experience in all of Prague. Food and drinks were outstanding. The three of us spent around €100 together, which was more than reasonable for this quality. We recommend the place without reservation and are already very much looking forward to another visit. Thank you for the wonderful meal in Prague!

The schnitzel was very good as well as the goulash!! On a quiet street outside of the city center.read more

What a great restaurant! I found this from a few reviews, and sure enough, the food, the beer, and…read morethe service were all top-notch! I went back the very next night, and I enjoyed a second dish just as much. I am so glad I stopped by, and the busy staff were always glad to see me.

Our air bnb host told us about this place so we decided to give it a try. We had a good visit, the…read moreserver was friendly and so was the host. I don't think I'm not a fan or traditional Czech food personally. Everything was very filling since it comes with so much bread/dumplings. The tar tare was really good and the bread that came with that was my favorite thing here.