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.

FOOD The pork…read moreshoulder is massive, absolutely massive. It's also incredibly juice, and they skin tastes wonderful. I cannot stress this enough, the dish was great! The beer goulash on the other hand was interesting and hearty. I wouldn't classify it as wonderful, but decent, with sizable chunks of meat in there. Overall, the food was good, and worth the visit. RESTAURANT As is typical in Prague, water is expensive, and often more expensive that sodas or alcohols. I got a chuckle out of seeing things like whiskey being the same price as water. We got two ciders, which were absolutely delicious. The service was also friendly, which was nice. The decor is interesting, and the seating quite comfortably spaced out. ADVICE One thing - if you plan on using your credit card, I do recommend that you tell them to use the local currency, CZK, when charging the card. I'm not sure why they decided to go with USD without asking me, as it literally offers zero benefits to a foreigner, and all the negatives. For those wondering, if you have a card that doesn't waive foreign transaction fees, using USD doesn't prevent your card from charging the fees. The fee is for foreign transactions, not foreign currency. If you have a card that waives those fees, you're obviously losing out by charging to USD, as the exchange rate is awful.

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.

First meal in Prague and bar is set so very high! Felt like a very authentic pub and the pork…read moreknuckle is an absolute do not miss! Tempted just keep going back there.

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.

See my review of the sister restaurant "next door" we went to two days earlier…read moreYea, it is worth the hype. For what you are getting coming out of the US this is a deal. Great atmosphere, perfect service, waiter did great job staring me To a local Merlot that was fantastic, musty, slightly tannic, 1100 crowns. I had braised rabbit in a mustard cream sauce, wife had braised veal cheeks which apparently on of the most popular. Beef tartar for app which perfect French bread toast. 3500 crowns all in, was way more than worth it. You need to make reservations in advance. We had to work to get in at 8:30 three days before- and we went on a Monday night. Chef apparently has a local CZ show which makes him celebrity. Strongly recommend

Overall great experience! The gnocchi would've been better with a red sauce, but other than that,…read morethe dessert and drinks were great! Server was awesome!

Enjoyed our experience . We had beef neck, rib eye, potato pancakes and mixed vegetables…read more Everything was delicious.

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.

Amazing food, great service. Smoky trout was delicious and the smoky vegetables (side) was superb…read more Bone in pork chop with red wine sauce very flavorful. We are in town for a few days and will be returning.

Our Viking concierge recommended a Czech restaurant for dinner. The beer was great, but the food…read morewas just okay. The dumplings were too heavy, the duck was a bit dry, and while the goulash was good, the rich sauce really deserved some bread to go with it. The chimney cake with apple and ice cream, though, was absolutely delicious. 3.75stars

Visited from California, US and wasn't expecting much, but was beyond impressed at how good the…read morefood is. The food is definitely catered to European tastebuds (e.g. no Hoisin sauce and spinach instead of basil/mint--these are all forgivable since they're typically add-ons, but I usually see that as a staple), but the integrity in the taste is very much still there. My family and I only had pho as it was the winter season and we were catching colds. The broth is still pretty rich and they are generous with the amount of meat and noodles. We all got large bowls and ate them clean. As stated in other reviews, the restaurant is a bit hard to find, but if you follow the signs in the hallways, you'll find your way. I would say it's worth the mini adventure. The place is very clean and the food is not overpriced. The people there are very nice and accommodating. Like most workers in service, they are fluent in English.

It was next to our hotel, so we decided to give it a try. The pho was decent, nothing special here…read moreor having it in the states. However, the reason for the 4 stars was their tum yum soup. It wasn't what we expected, it was much better. Their tum yum soup was basically Laksa, which is one of my favorite dishes. I wish I could have ordered that in a larger bowl with the noodles in them.... This restaurant does everything Vietnamese, Chinese and yes Sushi. This is a theme in almost all Asian restaurants in Europe. The place was empty when we got here (around 7:45pm), service was quick and food came out quickly, which was appreciated.

I came for the vegetarian food but I was stunned by how gorgeous the restaurant is. The room that I…read morewas in had glowing tables, the ceiling painted to look like a starry sky with glowing stars, and a "window" playing a video view of the river. Other rooms had more of a forest theme. Evidently this is a popular place. I didn't make a reservation, but they told me I could have a table for 1h15 which was plenty of time since the service was timely. I had the grilled broccoli with Jerusalem artichoke puree for my entree and the "snickers" bar for dessert. The broccoli dish was simple but tasty and surprisingly filling for a plate of nothing besides cooked vegetables. The broccoli and carrot were cooked perfectly with crispy caramelized edges and the artichoke puree was delicious. I wouldn't really recommend this dish for anyone skeptical about vegetarian/vegan food, but it's great if you love vegetables, and there are other dishes on the menu that will appeal to those who want something more substantial. I initially didn't plan on dessert but was glad I decided to get something because the snickers bar was delightful. I also had a beetroot lemonade that I enjoyed. It's a little expensive, but I felt like I got what you paid for both in the quality of the food and overall experience.

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.

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

Waited in line for a long time for some below average food…read more Definitely not worth going back. There are better places for local food and beer.

A most amazing restaurant with impeccable service, fantastic & delicious food…read more We had an amazing breakfast for four and loved everything which is quite unusual as we are picky eaters. Everything was done well served well and priced well considering it's in a tourist area without the touristy feel you would find elsewhere. They must go to place for breakfast lunch and even dinner. Loved their seasonal specialties, which happened to be asparagus season.

This cafe has a beautiful, elegant interior, with ornate artwork covering the ceilings and stunning…read morechandeliers that create a truly charming atmosphere. I came for dinner with a reservation, and although the restaurant was quite busy, there was no wait when we arrived. Our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable about the wine selection and did a great job guiding us toward a bottle that paired well with our meal. The duck was the standout--perfectly crisp on the outside while remaining tender and wonderfully moist inside. The schnitzel, unfortunately, was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't particularly stand out or offer anything unexpected. Overall, it's a lovely spot if you happen to be in the area, especially for the atmosphere but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.