This place has such an authentic and no-nonsense feel that it actually hard to describe…read more It's huge and in spite of the large number of tables you might, at times, have to wait - which speaks volumes of the place Beer is obviously a staple here and the sheet they use to keep count blew my mind only because it assumes the possibility of many pints being consumed We tried the Chicken Breast Schnitzel (that's fried with butter) with unlimited potatoes - which was delicious. So too was the cucumber salad with sweet and sour brine I loved the vibe and everything this place had to offer including the exceptional service

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.

Warning : this is the definition of the idiom 'tourist trap.'…read more It's expensive. They don't give you a whole lot of meat, and the meal was not to my liking. I ordered -/ for the first time -- beef borsch . Borsch is considered a culinary staple to the believed Czech people. And I love them, but dom of their eatings are questionable ... First , Czechians use a very liberal definition of a dumpling .... A dumpling to me, is noodle or dough that often has a savory of sweet filling like pork, jelly. Heck even a pierogi is a type of dumpling with variations across European countries like Poland. Here, the 'dumpling' is nothing but a spongy doughy piece of bread . How is that a dumpling is a mystery to me. The borsch had some spice, but the blast radius of the aftermath made me rethink the quality of the meat, which was scant in the stew-bowl. With Pilsner and their complimentary sfter meal house-shot, I got to say this was too much money for Czech standard of living and comparable to the prices you'd be accustomed to paying in the USA or London. Not a good deal at all. Still, not the worst stew dish I've tasted and the customer service was pretty good.

Very friendly people! Food was delicious…read more HOMEMADE SPÄTZLE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, AUBERGINE AND GOAT CHEESE 5/5 Each bite I took was flavorful, even if I just ate a peace of the pasta without anything on it. POTATO DUMPLINGS *modified menu item* 5/5 The modification was to not add bacon. I thought these were delicious! Perhaps they can provide an option with a sauce (maybe mushroom) to have a more flavorful vegetarian option. But in general, very tasty. HOMEMADE LEMONADE RASPBERRY 2/5 There are no lemons in this beverage. Though I was informed by my family that lemonade in Czech is interchangeable with juice, so having raspberry juice should have been the expectation. That being said, even as a raspberry juice it was mid. It tasted like raspberry flavored water. Though the hole raspberries that were added were so yummy Overall, it was a nice place to have dinner. I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to recommend them to friends, as I am vegetarian so I couldn't try many of the meals. My family did like their meat dishes though, if that helps.

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!

A tale of the good and the bad ... first the bad. Waitstaff is primarily disinterested and a bit…read moregruff. Food was overall solid and of decent quality and quantity. Cabbage soup would be 5/5 instead of 3/5 *if* the sausage listed in the ingredients list was actually evident. Instead there was more filler (potato). Excellent taste though. Ambience is kitschy. Overall a B- experience.

Had a great meal here with good wine. Service was quick and it was nice sitting outside without…read morebeing surrounded by a ton of people. Really lovely Czech food and I would recommend for anyone visiting!

This place is the best for traditional Czech and we ate there 2 of 4 nights. Service was excellent…read moreand very friendly. The portions are large and can be split into two. Lots of locals eat there as well.

Our experience was like James B's from a year ago. Wait staff made it clear that we were not…read morewelcome. Food was okay, they did have an English Premier League game on, but I did not feel that we were welcome to stay longer to watch the game. Disappointing, this sort of pub is what we look for when we travel. The wait staff was quite friendly with the other customers, your experience might be different.

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.

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!!!

When you first walk in the decor is upscale modern and very well done. We were seated and our…read morewaiter was very good all night. The food was amazing and served promptly. We started with an appetizer that was in the house. I got the tasting menu and it was just fantastic. Others in my party had ravioli and a filet of beef. Everyone was very impressed by the entire dining experience here. Restrooms were extremely clean too.

Service, food and atmosphere were all on point. Visiting Prague while in Czech Republic to stay…read morewith family for Christmas. We went here our first night after arriving from US and were hungry and tired and had no reservation. They were able to get us in and made excellent wine and food recommendations. We had the guinea fowl, venison shoulder and Deer tenderloin entrees and started with the steak tartare. Also had an excellent Muller Thurgau white wine. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented and our server was perfectly attentive. Definitely will be back next time we are in Prague.

One of the worst meals I've eaten in Europe as a whole in 5 years of my time here. I ordered the…read moreclassic tourist trap dish, goulash inside some bread. The bread was smelling foul, I think it was almost getting partly moldy. The goulash inside didn't have any pieces of meat and tasted very bland. The waiter dismissed my concerns, was rude and didn't really care at all. It was very loud and crowded inside, not easy to have a conversation. They pre-prepare their meals, so don't expect anything fresh here.

We went to try the goulash with dumplings on another cold rainy day. It was very good with chunks…read moreof beef and sliced onion. We also got the sausage with mustard and horseradish. It was delicious with a good snap and lots of flavor. But the star of the show was the garlic cheese spread appetizer. It's a must! The bread is fried which we've never had before so that was fun, but the garlic in the spread was incredible. We were sad when we finished it because we wanted more. Our server was Petr and he was delightful. Spoke English with us, German with another table and Japanese with the table next to us. He was cheerful and happy to be there. The place is cute. Rustic but classy and clean. It was decorated for Christmas which we really enjoyed. Last note was they accept credit cards. If you're in the area we encourage you to stop in!

I really, really liked this cafe, famous for posting intellectuals like Franz Kafka and Albert…read moreEinstein. After you climb the stairs, you pass through the lobby and find your own seat. There are several rooms. Our server was just lovely so nice. We ordered breakfast, and everything was quite good. The coffee was so good, and I love the little pieces of soft cheese that came with breakfast. The apple cake was also delicious. This is a great spot, and I wish we had a hard time to go back for lunch or dinner. If you are coming to prague, this might be a place you want to put on your list. If nothing else you can say you ate where the intellectuals ate, and you can feel a little smarter.

Getting to the restaurant required climbing a few floors of steps, but the available desserts were…read moreworth the effort. Rather than look at the menu, I made my decision by viewing the desserts. For an unknown reason, rather than being placed upfront, the tiramisu was placed behind a box of pralines. I do not recall the last time I was served tiramisu in a dish. In between two layers of the mascarpone were the ladyfingers. The bitter cocoa complemented the overall sweetness. I was amused, and slightly caught off guard, with the vending machine in the men's restroom dispensing cologne. None of the other restaurants I visited in the city had one.