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I had bookmarked this building because of the beautiful exterior and also because my husband is a big music lover. This striking 1912 Art Nouveau landmark, just steps from the Powder Gate, has inside its walls many ornate floral details, mosaics, and grand chandeliers. This building is home to the famous Smetana Hall, known for its outstanding acoustics and classical concerts. Multiple restaurants, a stylish café with a dessert trolley, and a lively bar set are located inside. Guided tours are usually available at noon most days, but the day we visited, they had a private function and we could not tour the inside rooms.
A wonderful and special dining experience. Definitely a "date night" or special family dinner location in a historic building of Prague. The service impeccable and servers take your coats and packages (from shopping) to a secure area. From start to finish I felt like the most important guest in the room in our party of 3. The food was fantastic! Maybe a little pricey but for these occasions well worth the experience. I would highly recommend and I would visit again when I am in Prague.
Stunning municipal house located in the heart of Prague. Here you will see a Austrian Empire building decorated with the best works of the Czech Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. The building is richly decorated and there is something to see in every corner. Take the tour! You will see spaces in the building that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. The tour guide is also incredibly knowledgeable about the building and its history. Visit the Mucha museum before coming here for context and information on Mucha and his contribution to this incredible building. Highly recommend.
The municipal house has a wonderful restaurant on the ground floor. It is beautiful and definitely a date-type place to go. The ambiance was elegant. We had multiple servers who were so attentive. In addition, there was a pianist on an acoustic piano playing nice music (NOT an electric keyboard w/boom chicka booms). I started with their soup of the day-cauliflower. The picture doesn't do it justice. We each ordered the filet mignon which came with roasted potatoes and a salad. The meat portion was huge and there were plenty of potatoes. To finish I had a crème brûlée, my favorite dessert. It did not disappoint. Overall, it was a lovely dinner and then after we went upstairs to a string concert. A great night.
Absolutely gorgeous building that hosts wonderful classical concerts. We dressed in blue jeans and nice sweaters and were not underdressed. I wish that cell phone use (videoing) and talking were prohibited during the concert. I do not mind telling those talkers to hush though. My approach worked and I was able to enjoy a wonderful performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Gypsy Airs. This was such a wonderful experience near the beginning of our trip to Prage and it really set the tone for an awesome experience in this beautiful and history rich city. There is a nice coat check service downstairs and there are several restaurants inside as well. You could have dinner and music in the same building. Also enjoy the Mocha murals inside and out. I highly recommend this excursion to those visiting Prague.
As of September 2023, there is a big, amazing, and wonderful Mucha art exhibit at the Municipal House that far exceeds the official measly little permanent Mucha museum. Its also cheaper for 290K/$13 vs 350K/$19. The exterior building architecture is gorgeous and stunning art nouveau at its best...inside isn't quite as impressive, and security staff doesn't want you wandering unless you're on a group tour. Next I would try to attend a concert or show here to go the full effect. There are a couple of fancy cafes here too in case you want some slightly overpriced drinks and food to be consumed in gorgeous and elegant setting.
Incredible atmosphere in a beautiful art deco space. Attentive staff with coat check, friendly waiters, everyone spoke English, most were fluent. Amuse-bouche, great. Assorted breads with olive oil. Tasty Tomato, cucumber and onion salad, very good. I had Zander filet and my wife had the confit of duck. Both were perfect and exceeded expectations. Liked it so much, we may go back tomorrow night for steak.
Food - I only got the chocolate cheesecake and it was really good! The cheesecake itself was not too sweet, what made it sweet were the gooey chocolate surrounding it. I'd give this one 5 stars actually. But again, I love sweet things, some may find it really sweet. Service - hmmm this is where I subtracted the star. There were wait staff there but I dont know if we can just seat ourselves or be directed to one. Well, we ended up seating ourselves in then we dont know who our server is. Good thing the main goal is to only try their dessert so food came quick. Ambiance - high ceiling inside the restaurant with like a naked lady sculpture in the front. Spacey and pretty is how I found it.
Came to this Municipal House for a concert one night and it was an amazing experience. The night we came in, they had 150 people orchestra and ticket was anywhere between $50 to $100 per person. We purchased tickets online and since they had English page process was easy. Everyone except us was dressed up in suits and dress. Since the orchestra concert wasn't on our original schedule, we didn't have any fancy clothes or shoes. I picked the cleanest shirts and fancy jeans. Although we obviously underdressed to the occasion, they didn't stop us from entering the venue. Orchestra was amazing. High level of music. It certainly became one of our highlights on our trip.
The service ann the ambience was amazing. This old fashion place was busy and we were serenaded by an accomplished pianist. The Turkish coffee could've been better!
This is one of the tourist spots in Prague to grab a meal. A group of us sat outside and our waiter seemed very annoyed with us the whole time. The food was good, it was about $30 for a meal and they will not spilt your check (which is not unheard of). They ran into one of my friends heads with a tray because they were in a rush and did not even bother to apologize. For a tourist location I expected better costumer service.
Not a bad place for a pit stop to have a drink and enjoy some people watching and the art deco interior which is really impressive. The desert trolley was being wheeled around and the contents looked really good but I doubt the waistline would thank you. Service is hit and miss.
We saw a show they had here, you will see people selling tickets for nightly performances outside all day long. We ended up paying $25 per ticket for a show, which was nice. It featured the Royal Czech Orchestra, the show lasted about 70 min or so and was a nice way to get off your feet and relax for a little bit. I don't know if I would go back, but was glad I checked it out at least once after walking by it so many times.
This is such a beautiful restaurant! The service was great as you would expect from a restaurant like this. I ordered the Czech Cabernet and enjoyed it. The start you with bread and butter and there was one bread that was unique and I really enjoyed it. I went with the traditional veal schnitzel with potato salad and it was good. I saw someone else get the flaming crepes Suzette and it looked great! read more
I had bookmarked this building because of the beautiful exterior and also because my husband is a big music lover. This striking 1912 Art Nouveau landmark, just steps from the Powder Gate, has inside its walls many ornate floral details, mosaics, and grand chandeliers. This building is home to the famous Smetana Hall, known for its outstanding acoustics and classical concerts. Multiple restaurants, a stylish café with a dessert trolley, and a lively bar set are located inside. Guided tours are usually available at noon most days, but the day we visited, they had a private function and we could not tour the inside rooms. read more
A wonderful and special dining experience. Definitely a "date night" or special family dinner location in a historic building of Prague. The service impeccable and servers take your coats and packages (from shopping) to a secure area. From start to finish I felt like the most important guest in the room in our party of 3. The food was fantastic! Maybe a little pricey but for these occasions well worth the experience. I would highly recommend and I would visit again when I am in Prague. read more
Stunning municipal house located in the heart of Prague. Here you will see a Austrian Empire building decorated with the best works of the Czech Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. The building is richly decorated and there is something to see in every corner. Take the tour! You will see spaces in the building that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. The tour guide is also incredibly knowledgeable about the building and its history. Visit the Mucha museum before coming here for context and information on Mucha and his contribution to this incredible building. Highly recommend. read more
11 months ago
The municipal house has a wonderful restaurant on the ground floor. It is beautiful and definitely a date-type place to go. The ambiance was elegant. We had multiple servers who were so attentive. In addition, there was a pianist on an acoustic piano playing nice music (NOT an electric keyboard w/boom chicka booms). I started with their soup of the day-cauliflower. The picture doesn't do it justice. We each ordered the filet mignon which came with roasted potatoes and a salad. The meat portion was huge and there were plenty of potatoes. To finish I had a crème brûlée, my favorite dessert. It did not disappoint. Overall, it was a lovely dinner and then after we went upstairs to a string concert. A great night. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous building that hosts wonderful classical concerts. We dressed in blue jeans and nice sweaters and were not underdressed. I wish that cell phone use (videoing) and talking were prohibited during the concert. I do not mind telling those talkers to hush though. My approach worked and I was able to enjoy a wonderful performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Gypsy Airs. This was such a wonderful experience near the beginning of our trip to Prage and it really set the tone for an awesome experience in this beautiful and history rich city. There is a nice coat check service downstairs and there are several restaurants inside as well. You could have dinner and music in the same building. Also enjoy the Mocha murals inside and out. I highly recommend this excursion to those visiting Prague. read more
As of September 2023, there is a big, amazing, and wonderful Mucha art exhibit at the Municipal House that far exceeds the official measly little permanent Mucha museum. Its also cheaper for 290K/$13 vs 350K/$19. The exterior building architecture is gorgeous and stunning art nouveau at its best...inside isn't quite as impressive, and security staff doesn't want you wandering unless you're on a group tour. Next I would try to attend a concert or show here to go the full effect. There are a couple of fancy cafes here too in case you want some slightly overpriced drinks and food to be consumed in gorgeous and elegant setting. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Incredible atmosphere in a beautiful art deco space. Attentive staff with coat check, friendly waiters, everyone spoke English, most were fluent. Amuse-bouche, great. Assorted breads with olive oil. Tasty Tomato, cucumber and onion salad, very good. I had Zander filet and my wife had the confit of duck. Both were perfect and exceeded expectations. Liked it so much, we may go back tomorrow night for steak. read more
2 years ago
Food - I only got the chocolate cheesecake and it was really good! The cheesecake itself was not too sweet, what made it sweet were the gooey chocolate surrounding it. I'd give this one 5 stars actually. But again, I love sweet things, some may find it really sweet. Service - hmmm this is where I subtracted the star. There were wait staff there but I dont know if we can just seat ourselves or be directed to one. Well, we ended up seating ourselves in then we dont know who our server is. Good thing the main goal is to only try their dessert so food came quick. Ambiance - high ceiling inside the restaurant with like a naked lady sculpture in the front. Spacey and pretty is how I found it. read more
Came to this Municipal House for a concert one night and it was an amazing experience. The night we came in, they had 150 people orchestra and ticket was anywhere between $50 to $100 per person. We purchased tickets online and since they had English page process was easy. Everyone except us was dressed up in suits and dress. Since the orchestra concert wasn't on our original schedule, we didn't have any fancy clothes or shoes. I picked the cleanest shirts and fancy jeans. Although we obviously underdressed to the occasion, they didn't stop us from entering the venue. Orchestra was amazing. High level of music. It certainly became one of our highlights on our trip. read more
3 years ago
The service ann the ambience was amazing. This old fashion place was busy and we were serenaded by an accomplished pianist. The Turkish coffee could've been better! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
This is one of the tourist spots in Prague to grab a meal. A group of us sat outside and our waiter seemed very annoyed with us the whole time. The food was good, it was about $30 for a meal and they will not spilt your check (which is not unheard of). They ran into one of my friends heads with a tray because they were in a rush and did not even bother to apologize. For a tourist location I expected better costumer service. read more
Not a bad place for a pit stop to have a drink and enjoy some people watching and the art deco interior which is really impressive. The desert trolley was being wheeled around and the contents looked really good but I doubt the waistline would thank you. Service is hit and miss. read more
We saw a show they had here, you will see people selling tickets for nightly performances outside all day long. We ended up paying $25 per ticket for a show, which was nice. It featured the Royal Czech Orchestra, the show lasted about 70 min or so and was a nice way to get off your feet and relax for a little bit. I don't know if I would go back, but was glad I checked it out at least once after walking by it so many times. read more
16 years ago
I recommend this place equally on the basis of it's food and it's architecture, maybe even more for the latter. The cafe offers a relatively typical Czech menu, meat, potatoes, sauce, so on. But the ambience and beauty of the surroundings elevate it to being worthy of a visit just to marvel at the art deco details. Mosaics, ornamented chandeliers and mirrored walls make for a delightful place to stop for a mid afternoon coffee and cake. read more
8 years ago
Live music and can dine outside. Good traditional Czech food that is at a convenient location. read more
11 years ago
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12 years ago
Very nice upstate restaurant. Large portions of traditional Czech food. Came for brunch and was completely satisfied. read more
6 years ago
11 years ago
The only good thing about this place is the location and feeling of being in a 1930 cafe. Every aspect of the food was below average and not satisfying. Wine was the cheapest we have had in europe. Potatoes taste like frozen potatoes over cooked. The beef soup had weird after-taste and we left most of it uneaten. The goulash was good but 4 bitefuls of actual meat, and fairly fat and cheap beef at that. Salmon was ok but tasted a little off. Fruit salad looked worried. read more
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náměstí Republiky 1090/5
110 00 Prague
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Staré Město, Praha 1
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