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9 years ago
Local restaurant. Good prices. Specially for lunch menu. The meal is OK. Nice and clean interior. The service is good. Do not expect food orgasm. It's a proper Czech meal. read more
Kubánské náměstí 1484 / 23A
100 00 Prague
Czech Republic
Praha 10, Vršovice
272 657 195
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http://www.starakotelna.cz/
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What time does Stará Kotelna open?
Stará Kotelna opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Stará Kotelna close?
Stará Kotelna closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Does Stará Kotelna take credit cards?
Yes, Stará Kotelna takes credit cards.
Does Stará Kotelna have catering options?
No, Stará Kotelna does not have catering options.
Does Stará Kotelna serve alcohol?
Yes, Stará Kotelna serves alcohol. Full Bar
Does Stará Kotelna have TVs?
Yes, Stará Kotelna has TVs.
Does Stará Kotelna have outdoor seating?
Yes, Stará Kotelna has outdoor seating options.
Does Stará Kotelna have parking?
Yes, Stará Kotelna has parking options. Street Parking
Does Stará Kotelna have free WiFi?
Yes, Stará Kotelna has free WiFi.
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People searched for Czech 186 times last month within 15 miles of this business.
If you're ever in Prague, eat here! The small pork knee could've fed both of us. It was seasoned so…read morewell and cooked to perfection!
Great place for local food and good beer. Friendly service with English language capabilities. The…read moreroasted pork shank is amazing, definitely justifying the name of the place, must try if you are in the area.
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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.
Hans, Franz, Janz and Bob loved their meal too!
La salle du restaurant hyper centre de la vieille ville
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.
Pivovar U Tří růží: historický dům, vlastní pivo a poctivá česká kuchyně v srdci Starého Města Pražského.
Pivovar U Tří růží: minipivovar s tradicí od 15. století, čerstvé pivo a klasická česká kuchyně.
Great local bar, so if you are a tourist be respectful to local patrons having a beer…read more Food is very good and plenty of choices of beer, can be hard to find the table but once you are seated service is prompt. Good location to visit!
Best meal of our trip to Prague. Extremely well-run pub with hearty fare like duck hearts and beef…read moresteaks. We had the grilled pork chop, quarter duck, and a side of fries, and each dish was excellent. For example, the duck is seasoned in fennel and extremely tender. Only Pilsner Urqell on tap, poured the customary way (mostly foam) The vibe is warm, with wood paneling and large TVs that air the hockey games. Mostly local clients who share large table. The staff were very welcoming, and were happy to help us even though we only spoke English. The price is extremely reasonable, we paid about 22 euros for two entrees and three 1/2 liter beers.
Plno
Kachnicky se hreji.
Sezeni v suterenu
Incredible ambiance, very local restaurant with traditional czech food. Never had pork neck before…read morebut it was incredible. My friend got the pork ribs and they were really good as well. Would definitely come back for another meal.
This place is legit with the food I grew up on in Pennsylvania. Delicious! Service was fantastic…read moreand the basement dining room felt like the old times and made it a special place. A hidden gem a little bit away from the other pricy restaurants around old town.
Pilsner
Haluski and Pirohy
Pork neck with bacon and cheese
This place is a little hard to find, off of the beaten path for tourists. It is, however, exactly…read morewhat we were looking for. Traditional Czech food that was half price of the restaurants in old town. I'd say they had the best goulash soup that we have eaten, which was a huge portion. The broth was very thick and filled with meat, not just broth, with big chunks of potatoes and carrots. The pork knuckle could be on or off the bone, it was like 2 servings. It came with white and purple sauerkraut and chives dumplings. I had the goulash, which was a hint of spicy with the paprika and onions. The dumplings (4) sopped up the rest of the gravy. Beers were also cheaper. Give it a go!
Very delicious and generous food portions! Really fun environment, and very good service. Come here…read moreif you enjoy beer and tasty food, everyone was very helpful and friendly.
Innenbereich
Gegrillte Haxe
Eingangsbereich
Excellent all around. Food choices, drink choices, service,…read moreand environment are 5*. It's like being projected back to the 1900s.
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
Beautiful ceiling
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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.
We had to try goulash during our trip to Prague. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't as good as we…read morewere thinking. Maybe there is a better place to get it. We thought it had a weird hairspray or soapy taste to it. I ordered fries for my 2 year old daughter and she loved them. They were very good. This restaurant was busy but not a super long wait. The service was decent for how busy it was.
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Pork knee
I am giving them three stars for the beer selection and pleasant atmosphere. It is, generally…read morespeaking, a locals joint where cash is all that is accepted. You will roll the dice on how far your English will get you depending on the night. Food is for the most part average. Nothing that will blow your socks off, but it is much better than you will find in the touristy areas of Praha 1. The portions are pretty large and filling. You could make much worse choices in Prague, but it isn't as amazing as the reviews below would lead you to believe.
I found this gem on Yelp, and knew we had to try it! It was close to our AirBnb, and we were…read morecraving some authentic Czech food! We ordered the Garlic Soup to start, which was the greatest soup I have ever tried. 10/10 Recommend! Our meals came out, and though I ordered chicken, I was definitely served Turkey. No worries though, it was good either way! My entree wasn't stellar, but my partner's entree was, so I am taking a star away for incorrect order, but honestly everything else was fantastic!! Absolutely try this little place out!
Vchod
It's all about the sauces! Czech dumplings are tasteless but when combined with one of the many…read moresauces offered, they come alive. My order of chicken came with pasta not the dumpling but that cheese sauce did wonders for my pasta! I ordered a blueberry dessert dumpling that came with a rich, thick, vanilla cream sauce. Amazing sauce! My wife had fried cheese and delicious boiled potatoes. Her sauce was merely ketchup and mayo. Both meals were very good. When you enter, they give you a piece of paper. You approach the counter and ask the servers for the meal you want and they give it to you and mark up your paper with codes. There are booths in the various cafeteria like spaces to sit at. When you finish and leave, you present your paper with codes to the clerk in the glass booth and pay. A great to taste the local cuisine without spending a fortune.
Every local I ran into during my time in Prague said this was one of the best restaurants for local…read moreCzech food. I read a little about it online and some people said ordering can be intense and stressful, so I did my homework, kitted up, and got ready to go to war. There's a menu with the most popular dishes outside so to limit the decision fatigue, I knew I was gonna order a #1. I entered the restaurant where the staff handed me a slip of paper and sent me through the gates. You walk to the serving line, hand the staff your paper and tell them what you want, then take your plate and paper somewhere to sit down and eat. Way easier than what online experiences said to expect. There's a seating area which resembles an atrium so I knew I had to sit there. Their most popular dish, a Sirloin in Cream Sauce isn't much of one for looks. What the dish lacks in looks, is made up for in quality and taste. The bread tasted so good with the sauce, I couldn't help but saturate each slice. The beef was soft and was disguised under the sauce as a surprisingly hefty portion. A solid, well balanced dish. All in all, this restaurant is easily the best bang-for-your-buck to try out some authentic Czech food while not breaking the bank at all. I had a wonderful experience where I was able to sit down, relax and feel a bit more immersed in the culture. You won't have any issues with trying out this place and if you do, at least it's inexpensive.
Seating is continental find any place that you can sit even if it's next to a party that you don't know
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Prvotřídní a milá obsluha jen předznamenala skvělé jídlo. Skvělá zelňačka podávaná v hrnci. Měl…read morejsem pak steak, kde bych jen vyčetl výraznější sůsek. Čokoládový řez na závěr by moc dobrý a hezky nazdoben.
This place is wonderful. First, it is absolutely beautiful. The restaurant outside is gorgeous, and…read morethe rooms are quaint and very comfortable. The receptionist is incredibly accommodating, and the waitstaff for the restaurant are funny, professional, and truly make it an amazing experience. The breakfasts are HUGE, and you will walk away full, very content, and ready to start your day. The only thing to watch out for is the slightly spotty wifi, but overall, this ozone of the best and most relaxing stays I have had while traveling. Highly recommend!!!
Zvonarka is one of my favorite terraces in Prague. Not overly popular and large, set in the quiet…read morecorner of residential Vinohrady, I am still happy to say that it is still a great place to visit, even after 13 years. The food in Zvonarka is good, nothing spectacular in terms of haute cuisine and kind of depends on what you order, but I can say that the chicken wings are among the best in Prague. If you're a fan of wings and are looking for a calm, relaxing terrace ambiance, I highly recommend it. A plus is also that even though it's situated in a high-end neighborhood their prices are very reasonable.
A rather typical Czech restaurant that is simply average in everything. Whether it comes to the…read moreinterior, food, service...do not expect anything exceptional but also be sure that most likely you are not going to be completely disappointed. I think this place is good for some private events like company or birthday parties as they have specific designated area for this kind of events at the back.
Very good classic Czech dishes like for example Svičkova. Waitress was very attentive, but welcome…read morelukewarm as usual to every non-native Czech person. Ambiance is a traditional local pub. Lots of dogs everywhere, which is a bit odd, but definitely something dog-lovers would like.
Wonderful place! The food is awesome and not expensive at all. The only thing they can improve on…read moreis the selection of beer. They have a very nice outside seating area too. Highly recommend
My boyfriend and I came here on weekday for lunch and we had a great experience. The service was…read morereally nice and the waitress spoke English so my English speaking boyfriend could felt more comfortable and happy he did not only rely on me. ( I am Czech) As for the food here, we have tried several things and our absolute favorite was their Svíčková. It is one of the most traditional Czech dishes you can get and here they really know how to make it, so I would highly recommend it. The beer here is great as well and my boyfriend is a soda fan so he was very pleased when he found out that they have Malinovka (raspberry soda) besides our most traditional soda in Czech Republic called Kofola. The ambiance of the place is very casual - it is a pub/restaurant but nice and clean. The food and service are great and it is inexpensive, so I hope we get to come back soon. Na zdraví! (that is how you say cheers in Czech language)
Zla skusenost. Zeleninova polievka bola mastna ale dala sa. Salat a hermelin co som si objednala…read moreneskor plavali v oleji a nedali sa zjest.
Great example of Czech food, great service great beer…read more There seemed to be a lot of locals
We stopped by for lunch. The restaurant offers traditional Czech dishes. One issue was the absence…read moreof the English menu, so you have an option of waiting for someone coming and explaining to you what is what, or using Google Translate which now can take live text. I suggest installing Google Translate before visiting the restaurant and to download full language pack which will provide a better precision of translation. I had venison goulash which was excellent - nicely cooked meat, tasty sauce, lots of flavor. The cost was extremely reasonable. Good service. Recommended.
This is authentic czech. Cheap, easy, czech food only, cheeky service and dont you get too cocky,…read moreyou are only a customer here. I reckon theese restaurants should be goverment protected as part of czech cultural heritage. Great place to enjoy all the traditions like talking smack over beers. I like the food. It is all classics that natives remember from their childhood and the quality here is acceptable for the cheap cheap price. Gather here for lunch with other local handymen to complain about proletariat problems, and get a fried cheese for christ sake.
Horrible service. The food was cheap and tasty, but the way waitress was serving us was simply…read moreshockingly and flagrantly. She hasn't respect for customers at all, maybe its because of our nationality, but in the service sector there is no place for prejudice. I pay money for good service and food, not for raunchy attitude towards me! But, if you are Czech do not doubt and go there, though it won't be new place for you, just a standard "hospoda", nothing more.
Amazing! Exactly the meal I was hoping to find in Prague. Local neighborhood restaurant, Amazing…read moresoup! Best meal we had in Europe.
This local gastro pub has excellent beer as well as a wonderfully delicious menu. Our family live…read morein Prague and recommended this restaurant. We had everything from salmon to the pork knuckle. Everything was amazing with complex flavors. My pork knuckle was enough for 2 to 3 persons and had a savory beer sauce that was intense with flavor. Everyone tasted it and agreed it was a winner. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. I will be back to try the Goat Cheese Gratin !!! See you next time.