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This place was recommended by our tour guide for their cheap draft beer and good food but as we're not beer people we still went for the good food I had the rabbit dish with bread dumpling and it was sooooooooo good! I definitely recommend this place if you want to try rabbit and just good food in general The restaurant is not very big and don't have much character but the food makes up for it
THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD!!! From their service to their food to the ambience!! First, the service is very fast! These guys know how to turn some tables and they do it in a manner where you don't feel rushed. I ordered the baked Brie, a Pilsner and the Svíčková (the most traditional and popular dish)! Let me just tell you... the reviews were not kidding. You could literally lick and eat the plate entirely. It is that freaking good. The Svíčková (beef in creamy sauce) was perfectly prepared and didn't feel very heavy to me, although, out of the four dumplings I only ate one. The brie came out really warm and just melted on the bread (which was the perfect pairing). Now let me just tell you.. I am not a cranberry girl but this one I surprisingly loved. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic vibe that's in old town! You will leave so happy and full!
I had high expectations for this restaurant and it almost delivered. Almost. You need to try for a reservation before arriving because otherwise you'll be waiting a bit. Only a few tables are open walk in people. Once you are seated, service is prompt and efficient. The food was mostly okay. The dumplings were pretty bland, the roasted pork was a little dry, but the sauces were very good. Even the simple onion soup was delightful. So stick to the moist dishes. You're likely to find live music in the hall if you arrive around dinner time. Prices are reasonable, but maybe a little high given the quality of the cook. Still, it's probably return to try something new.
In our pre-trip research on Czech food, we discovered that duck and rabbit were very popular, and were lookin forward to it. We got duck the first night, but had no luck finding rabbit...until we walked into this place (and we wouldn't have, but the other Yelp rated restaurant was closed for remodeling). Czech food is multiple variations on "meat-in-sauce-over-dumplings." We enjoyed the rabbit: very tender and tasty. Beer, as usual, was good albeit hoppy (that's more or less the standard).
Excellent food and great prices considering the location. They have daily specials and a regular menu published in several languages. I had the duck with cabbage and potato dumplings and it was outstanding. Highly recommend this place!
Delicious restaurant in Prague! It is super popular so there may be a wait but tables open up quick. For two, we shared the traditional onion soup with cheese, fried pork schnitzel with boiled potatoes and pickles, and the traditional beef in creamy sauce with bread dumplings. Czech food is definitely on the heavier side- everything was delicious and was very comforting during the winter. I got a non-alcoholic Pomelo-grapefruit drink (non-alcoholic) which was so refreshing!
Outstanding old world fare served up by friendly staff. As an added bonus, Czech beer is the cheapest drink on the menu!
Close to the Jewish quarter and old Prague. This is near the tourist spots but has a much more authentic flair and has solid food and drink. Inside is a cozy Czech interior adorned with photos. The staff isn't friendly but is no nonsense and willing to help. They are fast and attentive. The beer is cold and tasty. The food is homey and comforting and well prepared. The onion soup is a must try. And the rabbit surprised me. Not too salty...could use a bit of pepper. But it was tender and flavorful, the spinach a and dumpling were nice too. Also just nice to have something green on the plate. Give it a try!
I wish I loved this place like others, but it started out all wrong and it just made the experience not as enjoyable as I would hope. I wanted to this some Czech food so I had this place and another in mind. We opted for U Parlamentu. When we went in, they said we had to wait 10 mins. But just going in, it felt very unwelcoming. I don't know whether its because we weren't from Prague or that we were Asians, but it felt like they didn't want to help us and it took A LONG time to get a table. It was definitely more than 10 mins and I kept staring at the waiters to see if we would get their attention to remember that we were still waiting. After what felt like forever, we got a table. We got our menus from our not so happy waiter. I wanted to try the pork knuckle, so we got that and also a large salad. We also decided to try the beer because its cheap and they are known for it too. The pork knuckle is definitely something to share with someone because it's a hefty dish for one. It comes with mustard and pickles which helps with the heaviness of the dish. We thought the skin was going to be crispy but I couldn't even chew through it even if I tried. The meat itself was very tender and falls off easily. It doesn't come very seasoned but its definitely reminiscent of pulled pork. As for the salad, the large wasn't as big as i thought. Maybe in the US, if its a big, it's definitely big, but I can definitely eat the whole thing myself and not have an issue of feeling full. It wasn't anything special honestly, but because we it's so hard to find greens in Prague, we just wanted something light with our meal. As for the beer, it wasn't anything special. I think the dark beer tasted better, but I am personally not a beer lover, so this definitely didn't change my opinion. If you love beer, Prague has a lot of cheap beer, so you can drink to your heart's content. While we were eating, we had 2 grandpas seated at the same table. I noticed they would look at us from time to time. One of them eventually asked if we were Korean. I said no, we are from the US. The grandpa told the other grandpa and they talked amongst themselves. I couldn't understand but they seemed quite intoxicated. They finally left at some point but one of the grandpas doesn't seem to believe that we were not Korean haha. But regardless, the meal was ok. I would say that they guy at the bar was nicer compared to the waiters. When we were leaving, he at least thanked us for coming. Overall, I probably wouldn't want to come back again since none of the food wowed me, but at least i could say that I tried real Czech food.
Favorite restaurant in the Czech Republic. U Parlamentu specializes in traditional Czech cuisine. The food here is immensely rich. You can pretty much go into hibernation once you're done because you've accumulated enough fat for the winter. Would still come back and do it all over again. Try to make reservations. We came here around 5 pm and had to wait almost half an hour for a table to clear. Svickova - Marinated beef in a creamy vegetable sauce with bread dumplings. Everyone before me has already mentioned it, and I can only reiterate that it's worth a try. The bread dumplings were perfect to soak up the gravy on the plate. Pork Knuckle - We tried pork knuckle in 4 different restaurants across central Europe, but this one was our favorite. The knuckle was mammoth and cooked so that the skin was crispy but the meat was fall apart tender. The extra pairing of horseradish and pickled vegetables gave a nice tart break to the roasted meat. Roasted rabbit - I'm not a stranger to rabbit, and this dish cooked the meat very well (it just tastes like lean chicken). Once more, the gravy around the plate was perfect to pair with the bread dumplings. The spinach was also a welcome bread from all of the meat and carbs during this dinner. Roasted pork - Similar preparation as the rabbit and svickova. The pork was very tender and juicy. Service was fast and prices were well worth-it, if not a bargain for the quality and amount of food we got. Beers were also great!
The food is heavy. I mean HEAVY. You will want to unbutton your pants and take a nap afterwards. There is a dish called SVICKOVA and this is THE local dish. When you come to Chicago you would get a deep dish pizza (stupidly) or a Chicago style hot dog. When you come here you get this dish. SVICKOVA.Everybody claims to have the best SVICKOVA . Everybody's mother has their own SVICKOVA recipe. This is what Czechoslovakians eat in their own homes. They argue about whose is superior. This place serves it as close to what a mama in Czechoslovakia would make for her lil'bambino. This is THE place favored by locals. I can't quite figure out the Czechoslovakians. They seem rather stiffnecked and humorless at first.Perhaps not friendly in an American way.. Stoic. And yet once you lean in a little bit they actually are very helpful and friendly. They try to accommodate. My first reaction to the guys working at this place was that they were rather unflappable and w/ not much personality. I was wrong.By the end of my experience they were fantastic. They seem very proud of Prague and anxious to tell us other places that we should eat and experience. I left my phone there and hours later returned to them cheering that I had returned. Thanks guys! Really good people. Don't let your first reaction as an American sway you. Different but great. And get the SVICKOVA!
Awesome beer and such a fabulous location. Very close to the Charles bridge! Was hesitant to come here since it's so close to the touristy areas but so glad we did. Not only is this place packed with tourists but there were plenty of locals as well. Never had to wait for a table (yes we came here twice) and the beer kept coming as soon as our glasses were empty. Their cheese marinated in spices is delicious. As well as their pate. Great spot to grab a drink and snack and rest your feet. Clean bathrooms too!
Service was ok. Food was ok. Ambience was standard. I expected the goulash to have flavor, which I could not taste. Chunks of beef, which I expected to be fork-tender were very tough. Cheap meat was reflected in cheap price. Amazingly, the spinach was wonderfully seasoned. read more
We had an amazing dinner here and really enjoyed ourselves. Sitting outside allowed us to take in the beautiful weather, and the service was wonderful. We started with a round of beer and wine, along with the baked Brie topped with cranberry sauce--such a tasty choice. The Moravian roast pork was tender and juicy, served with potato dumplings and some of the best spinach I've ever tasted. The prices were quite reasonable for the area too. We'd definitely recommend this spot! read more
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This place was recommended by our tour guide for their cheap draft beer and good food but as we're not beer people we still went for the good food I had the rabbit dish with bread dumpling and it was sooooooooo good! I definitely recommend this place if you want to try rabbit and just good food in general The restaurant is not very big and don't have much character but the food makes up for it read more
THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD!!! From their service to their food to the ambience!! First, the service is very fast! These guys know how to turn some tables and they do it in a manner where you don't feel rushed. I ordered the baked Brie, a Pilsner and the Svíčková (the most traditional and popular dish)! Let me just tell you... the reviews were not kidding. You could literally lick and eat the plate entirely. It is that freaking good. The Svíčková (beef in creamy sauce) was perfectly prepared and didn't feel very heavy to me, although, out of the four dumplings I only ate one. The brie came out really warm and just melted on the bread (which was the perfect pairing). Now let me just tell you.. I am not a cranberry girl but this one I surprisingly loved. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic vibe that's in old town! You will leave so happy and full! read more
3 years ago
I had high expectations for this restaurant and it almost delivered. Almost. You need to try for a reservation before arriving because otherwise you'll be waiting a bit. Only a few tables are open walk in people. Once you are seated, service is prompt and efficient. The food was mostly okay. The dumplings were pretty bland, the roasted pork was a little dry, but the sauces were very good. Even the simple onion soup was delightful. So stick to the moist dishes. You're likely to find live music in the hall if you arrive around dinner time. Prices are reasonable, but maybe a little high given the quality of the cook. Still, it's probably return to try something new. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
In our pre-trip research on Czech food, we discovered that duck and rabbit were very popular, and were lookin forward to it. We got duck the first night, but had no luck finding rabbit...until we walked into this place (and we wouldn't have, but the other Yelp rated restaurant was closed for remodeling). Czech food is multiple variations on "meat-in-sauce-over-dumplings." We enjoyed the rabbit: very tender and tasty. Beer, as usual, was good albeit hoppy (that's more or less the standard). read more
3 years ago
Excellent food and great prices considering the location. They have daily specials and a regular menu published in several languages. I had the duck with cabbage and potato dumplings and it was outstanding. Highly recommend this place! read more
Delicious restaurant in Prague! It is super popular so there may be a wait but tables open up quick. For two, we shared the traditional onion soup with cheese, fried pork schnitzel with boiled potatoes and pickles, and the traditional beef in creamy sauce with bread dumplings. Czech food is definitely on the heavier side- everything was delicious and was very comforting during the winter. I got a non-alcoholic Pomelo-grapefruit drink (non-alcoholic) which was so refreshing! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Outstanding old world fare served up by friendly staff. As an added bonus, Czech beer is the cheapest drink on the menu! read more
3 years ago
Close to the Jewish quarter and old Prague. This is near the tourist spots but has a much more authentic flair and has solid food and drink. Inside is a cozy Czech interior adorned with photos. The staff isn't friendly but is no nonsense and willing to help. They are fast and attentive. The beer is cold and tasty. The food is homey and comforting and well prepared. The onion soup is a must try. And the rabbit surprised me. Not too salty...could use a bit of pepper. But it was tender and flavorful, the spinach a and dumpling were nice too. Also just nice to have something green on the plate. Give it a try! read more
I wish I loved this place like others, but it started out all wrong and it just made the experience not as enjoyable as I would hope. I wanted to this some Czech food so I had this place and another in mind. We opted for U Parlamentu. When we went in, they said we had to wait 10 mins. But just going in, it felt very unwelcoming. I don't know whether its because we weren't from Prague or that we were Asians, but it felt like they didn't want to help us and it took A LONG time to get a table. It was definitely more than 10 mins and I kept staring at the waiters to see if we would get their attention to remember that we were still waiting. After what felt like forever, we got a table. We got our menus from our not so happy waiter. I wanted to try the pork knuckle, so we got that and also a large salad. We also decided to try the beer because its cheap and they are known for it too. The pork knuckle is definitely something to share with someone because it's a hefty dish for one. It comes with mustard and pickles which helps with the heaviness of the dish. We thought the skin was going to be crispy but I couldn't even chew through it even if I tried. The meat itself was very tender and falls off easily. It doesn't come very seasoned but its definitely reminiscent of pulled pork. As for the salad, the large wasn't as big as i thought. Maybe in the US, if its a big, it's definitely big, but I can definitely eat the whole thing myself and not have an issue of feeling full. It wasn't anything special honestly, but because we it's so hard to find greens in Prague, we just wanted something light with our meal. As for the beer, it wasn't anything special. I think the dark beer tasted better, but I am personally not a beer lover, so this definitely didn't change my opinion. If you love beer, Prague has a lot of cheap beer, so you can drink to your heart's content. While we were eating, we had 2 grandpas seated at the same table. I noticed they would look at us from time to time. One of them eventually asked if we were Korean. I said no, we are from the US. The grandpa told the other grandpa and they talked amongst themselves. I couldn't understand but they seemed quite intoxicated. They finally left at some point but one of the grandpas doesn't seem to believe that we were not Korean haha. But regardless, the meal was ok. I would say that they guy at the bar was nicer compared to the waiters. When we were leaving, he at least thanked us for coming. Overall, I probably wouldn't want to come back again since none of the food wowed me, but at least i could say that I tried real Czech food. read more
Favorite restaurant in the Czech Republic. U Parlamentu specializes in traditional Czech cuisine. The food here is immensely rich. You can pretty much go into hibernation once you're done because you've accumulated enough fat for the winter. Would still come back and do it all over again. Try to make reservations. We came here around 5 pm and had to wait almost half an hour for a table to clear. Svickova - Marinated beef in a creamy vegetable sauce with bread dumplings. Everyone before me has already mentioned it, and I can only reiterate that it's worth a try. The bread dumplings were perfect to soak up the gravy on the plate. Pork Knuckle - We tried pork knuckle in 4 different restaurants across central Europe, but this one was our favorite. The knuckle was mammoth and cooked so that the skin was crispy but the meat was fall apart tender. The extra pairing of horseradish and pickled vegetables gave a nice tart break to the roasted meat. Roasted rabbit - I'm not a stranger to rabbit, and this dish cooked the meat very well (it just tastes like lean chicken). Once more, the gravy around the plate was perfect to pair with the bread dumplings. The spinach was also a welcome bread from all of the meat and carbs during this dinner. Roasted pork - Similar preparation as the rabbit and svickova. The pork was very tender and juicy. Service was fast and prices were well worth-it, if not a bargain for the quality and amount of food we got. Beers were also great! read more
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The food is heavy. I mean HEAVY. You will want to unbutton your pants and take a nap afterwards. There is a dish called SVICKOVA and this is THE local dish. When you come to Chicago you would get a deep dish pizza (stupidly) or a Chicago style hot dog. When you come here you get this dish. SVICKOVA.Everybody claims to have the best SVICKOVA . Everybody's mother has their own SVICKOVA recipe. This is what Czechoslovakians eat in their own homes. They argue about whose is superior. This place serves it as close to what a mama in Czechoslovakia would make for her lil'bambino. This is THE place favored by locals. I can't quite figure out the Czechoslovakians. They seem rather stiffnecked and humorless at first.Perhaps not friendly in an American way.. Stoic. And yet once you lean in a little bit they actually are very helpful and friendly. They try to accommodate. My first reaction to the guys working at this place was that they were rather unflappable and w/ not much personality. I was wrong.By the end of my experience they were fantastic. They seem very proud of Prague and anxious to tell us other places that we should eat and experience. I left my phone there and hours later returned to them cheering that I had returned. Thanks guys! Really good people. Don't let your first reaction as an American sway you. Different but great. And get the SVICKOVA! read more
Awesome beer and such a fabulous location. Very close to the Charles bridge! Was hesitant to come here since it's so close to the touristy areas but so glad we did. Not only is this place packed with tourists but there were plenty of locals as well. Never had to wait for a table (yes we came here twice) and the beer kept coming as soon as our glasses were empty. Their cheese marinated in spices is delicious. As well as their pate. Great spot to grab a drink and snack and rest your feet. Clean bathrooms too! read more
8 years ago
This place was recommended by my boss who travels to Prague every year to visit the in-laws, and it was and amazing authentic Czech experience. This restaurant offers a traditional Czech menu filled local dishes and my favorite, local beer. The staff is very friendly and very efficient, they get 10 stars for that alone. Food is very delicious pairs very good with the pilsner and is reasonably priced. Although it was very busy, we manged to get a table in minutes, so don't feel discouraged if you see that it's busy, from what the locals told me, its always busy but the wait is reasonable and definitely worth it. My favorite Czech restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Was on layover as a flight attendant for my first time ever in the beautiful city of Prague. I had asked one of my Czech coworkers what was one thing I had to try while in her country and she immediately replied with "Svickova!". I allowed myself to get lost walking through the old city/city center and stumbled across U Parlamentu. It was raining for most of the day, and I was craving a cozy/hearty meal after a long afternoon/evening of exploring. I was quickly seated and given a menu that had several languages. I quickly ordered a beer and the Czech Beer Cheese (Pivní Syr) for an appetizer. Both of which my friendly server brought promptly. When he put the beer cheese plate on the table he looked at me with a smile and asked "do you know what to do?", to which I responded "no" and he graciously answered "no problem!" and then proceeded to pour the two small accompanying shot glasses of beer over the sliced cheese, pile of separated diced onions, paprika and small bit of mustard, and then began kneading/mixing it all together with two forks. Then he brought a basket of bread and left me to it. The cheese spread was delicious--it's definitely made with a strong/pungent cheese, but I loved it--definitely plan on trying to replicate the dish at home! Then for my main course, I ordered the famous Czech dish of Svičková, a type of marinated beef served with a cream sauce and bread dumplings. (Note that on the English menu, it doesn't read/show as Svickova, but rather listed under the "Traditional Czech Main Dishes" as 'Marinated Beef in creamy vegetable sauce, with bread dumplings'). It wasn't the most beautiful dish to look at, but man did it taste amazing! I practically licked my plate clean. YUM! All in all it was a lovely little dinner for one, and a wonderful first taste of Prague/Czech Republic! Definitely recommend! read more
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Rarely do I visit the same restaurant two nights in a row when I'm visiting a new city for a brief period of time. I give it 5 stars for great authentic Czech food, wonderful beer, good service. It's not a quiet place and sometimes they will combine people at same table Both weeknights packed with majority of locals. Tonight I had onion soup, marinated beef and 2 beers. $16. How do ya hope to beat it?! Last night had the goulash with the same soup; even better read more
One of my favourite go-to places for basic Czech cuisine. A cozy tavern filled with local atmosphere that features a good number of tables outside. Add to that excellent, attentive service made for a great meal experience. I had one of the chef's special, grilled pork chop. It was a reasonable slab of piggy meat that was tender and had an excellent mushroom sauce. I found the sauce lite and full of flavour, the chop was tender and nicely cooked. The side of spaetzle was great for soaking up the sauce. I also had a side of the tomato/olive salad. A good portion of tomatoes but I would have liked a bit more of the red onion and dill garnish. Great meal with very good service at a reasonable price. Can't beat that! read more
9 years ago
It is located just around the Charles bridge and has both outdoor and indoor seating. The seating is quite nice. One down side is that for people sitting inside by the open windows, we can smell the smoke from the people outside. For dinner, I ordered the roast rabbit with garlic and potato dumplings and spinach. It was pretty good but on the salty end for me. I also had a beer and it was delicious. I was very full by the end. It was also relatively cheap. I definitely recommend this place (: read more
This place is about 2 min walk from the hotel we stayed at and 2 min walk from the old town square. With that said, it's NOT a tourist trap, there's a good mix of local and tourists, and it can get busy if you go for dinner after 7pm. We came here twice during our three days stay here in Prague. We tried cured beef tongue, roasted pork, and a plate of samples of Czech food. There's no doubt they do their meat right here - tender, juicy, absolutely no complaints. Don't expect the waiters to greet you when you walk into the door, because either that's just the way they do restaurant here, or they are busy. But once you get their attention, they are nice and accommodating. The best part? Two big glasses of Pilsners for about $3, the cheapest we had while in Prague! read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Great Czech restaurant! Of course I had to have goulash with Semelknödel (and a few pints of the local draft). It was almost as good as my mother's cooking. It is a simple and good restaurant. The most fun is to share a table with some random strangers. I know, Americans are often afraid to share a table with strangers, but it can be really worth it. Our random table neighbors were Chinese from Maryland and very nice. read more
11 years ago
This spot actually earned 3.5 but since I can't give that, this will do. We both thought our meals were ok. Not bad, but not a stand-out especially if you're visiting Prague for a short time. I ordered the rabbit with garlic, although I didn't really taste much garlic. The rabbit was good though. It came with spinach and potato dumplings. My BF got the pork and that was pretty forgettable. Not much flavor. The sauerkraut on the side was the best part of his meal. It also came with bread dumplings and this was basically cold white bread rounds. The sauces were both ok. We ended the meal with apple strudel; again it was just ok. The crust was a little soggy. read more
7 years ago
Lots of meats! We ordered 3 entrees and 2 sides to share for 3 adults, 2 tweens. Enough for us.... if you like meat, this would be a good place. read more
10 years ago
My husband and I came here for lunch. Our tour guide told us to come here for traditional Czech food and try pork knuckle? And a type of goulash with bread? Sorry I do not know the proper names. We ordered one of the lunch specials and it was delicious! For only 3€ we also ordered a house beer and house wine which were both acceptable considering the prices. I highly recommend this place when you're in town. It's definitely affordable and we will be going back before we leave Prague for dinner and to try something new. read more
11 years ago
I couldn't decide what to have as every item seemed so attractive! I ordered the chef's plate which was basically some roast duck, pork, bread 'dumplings' and sauerkraut. Parts of the duck had become dry from being overcooked but the pork was divine! It literally melted away in my mouth. Definitely one of the top few restaurants to go to for lunch if you are going to the prague castle after. read more
8 years ago
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