This is a vegetarian restaurant with a creative menu. We are meat-eaters but loved our vegetarian…read moremeal here. Everything we ordered was delicious: * Tofuie Gras: smoked tofu paté with cranberry gel, served on toasted bread * Czech Traditional Svíčková: root vegetable sauce with Carlsbad dumplings, plant-based meat patty, lemon, and cranberry gel * Jackfruit Burrito: pulled jackfruit, smoked corn, chipotle rice, Cheddar, pickled cabbage, black beans, mango salsa, sour cream, and a side salad * Vegan Snickers: chocolate-caramel bar with raspberry sauce and peanuts I would consider becoming vegetarian if I can eat like this for every meal.

There's vegetarian magic in the air at the Lekha Hlava Clear Head Restaurant in Prague…read more We'll start with the very cool location. It is off a quiet side street down a clean and safe-feeling but still mysterious alley - like its location is a secret. Our reservation was for 6:30 pm and they asked if we thought we'd be done by 8:00 - probably so we wouldn't see the next party taking our table and they wouldn't see us. Let's keep the all the info secure - that's what's best for everyone. If the omnivores find out about this place, the fate of the whole known universe could be at risk. What if everyone wanted to eat at vegetarian restaurants? Crazy, right? VIPs like our family (ha!) sit in the Blue Heaven room where the tables are fire. Seriously- they light up and glow like flaming wood logs with a starry sky above. Even the greatest sorcerers from history would be impressed. Love the theming. Magical. We began our meal with the Small Clear Head starter, featuring "Tofuie Gras", hummus and guacamole. The hummus and guac were both excellent- but the star of the show was the fake foie gras. This is a vegetarian restaurant- no geese were harmed yet the texture was perfect, the taste convincing and the mix with the jelly divine. Wowsa. Loved this dish. I also really enjoyed my Bao Bun Burger. I was going to do the Spinach Chimney but diverted at the last minute because I'd overdosed on this trip on potatoes already, and au gratin was more than I could handle. My daughter liked her Stir-Fry Noodles. My wife was indifferent on her Parmesan Pleasure Burger but I think she was jealous of my Bao Bun. We skipped dessert. Beyond just the wonderful food, there was so much about this restaurant that felt fun, interesting and surprising. Including the bathroom. Behind the toilet there's an opening to a dark empty space - it is truly a creepy void. What's back there? There's also a very old door with a bone-chilling stair down to a dark cellar. What's down there? What about upstairs - what happens there? More mysteries. There's magic in the air at Lekha Hlava Clear Head Restaurant. It is worth a visit, for vegetarians and omnivores too.

After a less than stellar with a meat-alternative traditional Czech dish at another Prague…read morerestaurant, I didn't have high expectations for Maitrea. I decided I would try it anyway because it was in the area and had such good reviews, and I'm so glad I did! The transitional dish I opted for this time was the svíčková, some kind of soy meat cutlet topped with cranberry sauce, whipped cream, and some kind of creamy sauce covering the whole thing. Bread dumplings came with it, which were perfect for soaking up that creamy sauce. I'm not really sure how to describe what it tasted like as it was unlike anything I've ever eaten, but it was all flavorful, rich, and delicious! The whipped cream seemed especially random to me, but it was unsweetened so it wasn't actually too out of place. The meat alternative that was used was not too spongy, which often is the case with soy-based products. The ambiance is very cozy - I sat downstairs but it didn't feel like I was in a basement at all. No complaints about service either, and I appreciated that you could pay via the QR code at your table so I didn't have to worry about flagging a waitress down for the check. All in all a great experience and if I'm ever in Prague again, I will be back!

I stumbled upon this place as I was looking for vegetarian/ vegan options and I'm so glad I found…read morethis place. The ambiance has a very bohemian and soothing touch, you can see fountains and buddha statues all along. Maitrea is a complete vegetarian restaurant, serving local Czech delicacies. I tried the vegan Ghaloush and it was so so good. Typical Czech dishes are meat heavy so I am glad I got an opportunity to try something local and appreciate it. The dish had stewed veggies, a lot of spices and flavour and was served with horseradish dumplings and bread. Most of the tables around me had ordered Aperol Spritz, and I ordered the same, it was so good! Are you even on vacation if you don't drink Aperol/ Mai Tai?! Maitrea serves local delicacies as well as other vegetarian cuisines to fit everyone's palate. My vegetarian/ vegan friends, definitely give this place a try!

By far my favorite veg restaurant in Prague. And I've been to all of them. Seriously…read more The food is fresh, delicious, heavy, and provides traditional Czech options that have been vegetarianized - a great opportunity if you're interested in the local cuisine. The daily lunch menus are especially afforable and have never been anything short of excellent. Be aware that the menu changes constantly based on what is in season and what they are feeling passionate about. Which is a plus in my eyes. The place is very small, with limited seating. You may want to book in advance.

Was recommended this place by my Aunt! It has a very friendly atmosphere, and is perfect for…read morevegetarian tourists. The only thing is, it's a bit of a small restaurant so you either have to make a reservation or happen to show up at a time when there's a table available. I ordered the quesadillas and a Virgin Mojito made with green tea. The quesadillas were yummy! They came with a side of salsa that had the perfect (if not more) amount of kick, and some sour cream. In Europe, apparently quesadillas aren't finger food so I was trying to cut mine with the knife, and ended up struggling quite a bit. I think my knife wasn't sharp enough, but I didn't bother asking for a new one since I was already almost finished. So be wary of the blunt knives. The Virgin Mojito was very good! They used green tea instead of the rum, and my aunt said it still tasted like a regular Mojito because of the amount of lime and mint used. Plus, it came with a handy metal straw that wouldn't let all the mint and lime go up the straw when you took a sip. Perfect refreshing drink if you're not looking for something alcoholic!

Closed :( :( Its not open. Yelp is keeping me typing, man am I hungry, wouldnt it be cool if…read moreother people did something??

This place is so excellent! I got a mashed potato and fake meatball dish that was covered with a…read morefake cheese sauce! Holy god it was so delicious! I will be coming back here to take everyone I know next time I'm on tour and in Prague! Highly Recommend this!!!!

Etnosvêt is an excellent vegan / vegetarian restaurant in Prague. Sometimes being on vacation, I…read morejust crave some good vegetarian options. This place fits the description and more. It's a very worldly affair with many ethnic creations from all over the world. They note that their food creations have no borders. And it showcases in their menu. For dinner they have a tasting menu or a la carte option. We opted for the a la carte option. For appetizers we ordered fried spring rolls with mock Peking duck which consisted of seitan, hoisin sauce, cucumber, mint coulis, and light dressing. These rolls were excellent. For the main course I had cocoa ravioli with Gorgonzola, pears, walnuts, and beetroots. One of the most creative pastas I have ate and it was excellent. And Sam M had fried sushi with avocado, smoked carrots and other veggies. So good in taste as well. In drinks, they had creative lemonades and teas. I ordered the hibiscus elderberry iced tea. Sam M ordered a tropical style lemonade. Both drinks were refreshing. Service was attentive and good. This place is worth a try for some creative foods items. ~

This used to be my favorite restaurant in Prague. The food was beautifully prepared, highly…read morediverse, and truly an "experience." This was a few years ago. Upon my most recent visit the food was overpriced and mediocre. The tofu makhani dish was so sweet I found it inedible. One of the starters, advertized as a kind of camembert and fig puff was comprised of stale crackers with a slice of cheese on it...for a steep price. The atmosphere is still nice, high end.

Visiting from Texas and just drove in from Berlin. Had a lot of good beer in Germany, but wanted a…read morelittle taste of home so decided to get a margarita. Got some tacos to go with my delicious drink as well. Very happy to have dropped in. Staff was very friendly and the bartender was happy to talk to us about this history of this establishment (owner also from Texas apparently!). Will definitely be talking about this when I get back to the states!

Food was mid and was too expensive for what you got. Service was okay and ambience was the best…read morepart.

I am born and raised in Southern California. I've eaten in countless Vietnamese restaurants in…read moreOrange County especially the Garden Grove area that is one of the Meccas of Vietnamese in the United States. As a vegan my options get limited but not as much as one might think. So I scoped out my vegan/vegetarian options of restaurants in Prague. My Airbnb was in 7 and this place was close. The Prague market is close so I grabbed my fresh product there but that got old and I needed a home base restaurant so I would not eat the ubiquitous amazing smelling fried meat and cheese extravaganza that is literally everywhere. And so I stumbled into ZAU and my trip to Prague became amazing, First off. Vegan is half of the menu. If eating animals and animal product is your thing then they will take care of you. For me it's not. There is an everyday buffet. This is staple food. Actually there is a tad more to it but more on that below. That buffet food kicked ass. ANDCHEAP. It's so cheap that I was felt morally obligated to unload the five pounds of pirate coins (Czech peeps love coins and you will end up with a pirate treasure pile of coins) that I had collected in the Czech Republic. I ordered some vegan Thai noodles and it was some of if not the best I'd had. So i made friends with the two women who run the place. They are from the North Vietnam area and have been in Prague for awhile now. I recommend learning a bit about WHY there are so many Northern Vietnamese natives in the Czech Republic and the story of how they answered the call to go to the Czech Republic when there was a worker shortage. One socialist country helping another. Vietnam figured they would come back with experience and skills. They had kids born there and lived working the hardest low paying meager jobs. After 1989 they stayed and instead of just working at a business they began to start one. They took the YEARS of knowing how a d what kind of Vietnamese food western folks typically enjoy and developed those. Which means you are not going to get something funky unless you ask for it. Everything up on the board is tried and true Vietnamese fare. Holy shit it was wonderful. And then I noticed the Vietnamese (always from the north areas) all over the Czech Republic. North of Prague they have are everywhere. The backbone of the service sector they have been tenacious in securing a better life and take great pride in the businesses they operate. I will miss my two temporary Vietnamese mothers who fed me everyday when I lived in Prague. So go. And tip them well. And listen to them speak about how they got there.