Every local I ran into during my time in Prague said this was one of the best restaurants for local…read moreCzech food. I read a little about it online and some people said ordering can be intense and stressful, so I did my homework, kitted up, and got ready to go to war. There's a menu with the most popular dishes outside so to limit the decision fatigue, I knew I was gonna order a #1. I entered the restaurant where the staff handed me a slip of paper and sent me through the gates. You walk to the serving line, hand the staff your paper and tell them what you want, then take your plate and paper somewhere to sit down and eat. Way easier than what online experiences said to expect. There's a seating area which resembles an atrium so I knew I had to sit there. Their most popular dish, a Sirloin in Cream Sauce isn't much of one for looks. What the dish lacks in looks, is made up for in quality and taste. The bread tasted so good with the sauce, I couldn't help but saturate each slice. The beef was soft and was disguised under the sauce as a surprisingly hefty portion. A solid, well balanced dish. All in all, this restaurant is easily the best bang-for-your-buck to try out some authentic Czech food while not breaking the bank at all. I had a wonderful experience where I was able to sit down, relax and feel a bit more immersed in the culture. You won't have any issues with trying out this place and if you do, at least it's inexpensive.

Phew this was a stressful experience but well worth it given the deliciousness of the food. There…read morewas a queue when I arrived but it moved fairly quickly. When you walk in, you're given a paper slip for your order. First thing in line is soups. If you want one, you order and hand over your ticket so they can mark your order on it. When you get to the main counter, you do the same with main dishes. Everything is out and ready to go, so by this point you don't have to wait at all for your food. Keep your ticket on you and you pay at a booth when you leave. I ordered a small borscht (all of the soups come in half and full sizes) and a pork dish with sauerkraut and dumplings. The borscht was unlike any I've had before; it was tasty but I wouldn't get it again. The pork dish however was excellent. The sauerkraut was fabulous - best I've had in my life. The pork was a little too fatty in pieces but had a really nice flavor. The place is super clean and the bathrooms were adequate especially considering how busy it was around lunchtime. Would return/recommend!

Great location with fabulous sweeping views of Prague…read more Friendly and attentive staff Delightful food Fantastic spot to relax after the climb to the castle and touring the sights We tried the Summer Salad with cow's cheese as well as the Chicken Liver Paté and they were both delectable

Nice location next to the castle. Great find as it provided a fantastic location and scenery over…read morethe city. Food was excellent - very European. Delicious dishes and great service by very attentive waitstaff. Enjoyed their beer on tap too.

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.

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.

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.

This place is legit with the food I grew up on in Pennsylvania. Delicious! Service was fantastic…read moreand the basement dining room felt like the old times and made it a special place. A hidden gem a little bit away from the other pricy restaurants around old town.

Absolutely loved this place. The food was amazing and it felt like an authentic Czech experience…read more Great service and good prices!

Kantyna is definitely not a place for herbivores. Vegans will tear this place down. It is a very…read moremeat-heavy restaurant. Located in Old Town Prague, this place was highly recommended by many. They do not take reservations, so seating is first come, first serve. There are two ways to dine at this place. The first is that you make it to their hot food station where food is already cooked. You then pick the meat and side dishes you want and then they will charge you based on the weight of the food. The second is that you go to their butcher station (located at the entrance of the restaurant), pick a piece of their cut (steak or pork), and they will cook it right there for you along with the side dishes you picked. Beer can be ordered on the inside too as they have a brewery station. You eat first and then you pay before you leave. I opted for the second option and got a piece of bone-in steak. My two side dishes were grilled potatoes and vegetables. The steak was delicious, potato was cooked very well, vegetables were a little bit oily but overall acceptable. I think the quality of their steak was great, but I also wouldn't say it was the best steak I've had. Prague food in general is cheap, but this whole meal was about $60 for me, so pretty pricy by Prague standard. Of note, they do have unlimited bread, but there is no butter, so another small let down for me. Service was kinda non-existent. Other than the server coming over to deliver my food, I've never seen him ever again. I managed to hunt him down for a piece of napkin, but that took more effort than me trying to stuff down my last piece of the steak. Overall I would come here again. The steak is good, but not amazing. The price by Prague-standard is high, but by US-standard is normal.

I wasn't particularly impressed with this place to be honest. I do like the ordering system a lot -…read moreyou get a slip of paper when you walk in and they check off what you order, and then you pay when you leave. Card is accepted. The other thing I LOVE is that bread is unlimited and free! Such a stupid little perk but considering a lot of the dishes (pates, etc) lend themselves to bread it's nice to not have to order it separately. Service was brusque but I'm finding that to be the norm in Czechia. They also spoke to me in Czech, although they did understand me when I spoke in English. Not a problem, I'm a visitor in their country and I would never expect someone to cater to me. Place is exceptionally clean and the bathrooms are nice. Given that it's not table service and they don't take reservations it was a little hectic finding somewhere to eat. I ended up standing which was no problem. I had the duck pate and the steak tartare. Both were honestly just okay. I haven't had duck pate before so I can't speak to how it stacks up, but I have had a LOT of tartare and I was just unimpressed with it. It was a massive portion though - could have done with half. The bread it was served with was toasted well and tasty. Wouldn't go back, but it was fun for a stop. Their branding is also super cute if you have a checked bag and need a souvenir.