A 30 meter walk across from the Hotel Merit about equal distance of about 5 km from both Vaclav Prague Airport and Old Town Prague 1.
In this classic European Pub, they serve a nice selection of Czech and European pub style meals and local comfort foods.
I ordered the Roast Duck Czech style, Cherry Cabbage, Stuffing and Dumpling Rondelles. This is both a very Traditional Czech dish and one those Americans can have when craving a Thanksgiving meal flavor without the cranberry sauce.
The Cherry Cabbage was red cabbage cooked with sour cherries, which to be honest, I've never thought together, but are a perfect combo!
The Rondelle discs of Dumpling and Stuffing were also a brilliant take on the traditional biscuit/scone shape they normally are served. A little duck, chicken or turkey gravy would have been perfect over these wheels of carbohydrate pleasure, as would cranberry sauce. But, "When in Rome", or in this case Prague...
The only complaint I had is the duck 1/4 thigh was evidently cooked at an earlier time, refrigerated and 'microwaved' (which is a personal thing I feel no restaurant should ever use, except maybe to quick boil water, a liquid, melt butter, etc....but NEVER TO COOK WITH). However it is done 70-80% of the time this way around the world to "save time" and cost.
But makes most proteins and meats dry and less flavorful.
Not something I personally would ever offer in any of my restaurants. But C'est la vie!
The service by the young barman was good and other than the duck preparation not to my personal liking knocked off a star. I'm here for 9 days, let's see what they can do between now and then.
All in all, it's proximity to the hotel, the varied menu, the fact of offering authentic traditional Czech meals and etching good Ol' Chef Dom a few things keeps it a solid 4 Stars...and worth a go.
Besides, the Czech beer, hot cider and full bar make it a place to get your drinking on!
But Remember. ..
"Always be True to the Cuisine...and Yourself!"
- Chef Dom D'Maestro read more