A tale of the good and the bad ... first the bad. Waitstaff is primarily disinterested and a bit gruff. Food was overall solid and of decent quality and quantity. Cabbage soup would be 5/5 instead of 3/5 *if* the sausage listed in the ingredients list was actually evident. Instead there was more filler (potato). Excellent taste though. Ambience is kitschy. Overall a B- experience. read more

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Had a great meal here with good wine. Service was quick and it was nice sitting outside without being surrounded by a ton of people. Really lovely Czech food and I would recommend for anyone visiting! read more

U Provaznice - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Awesome and affordable. I had the delicious duck dish with cabbage & dumplings. Cool traditional vibe. Loved it! read more

U Provaznice - Duck, cabbage and dumplings - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

We wanted a quick lunch around 12:30 near the bottom of Wenceslas Square and Yelp led us here. My tenderloin with cranberries and bread dumplings was delicious. REALLY. My spouse had cabbage soup and loved it. Service was reserved but efficient. Very English friendly. read more

I loved the goulash and dumplings and the service was fast!! I've been to places where "dumplings" are just bread slices. These were soft and wonderful dumpling slices. I will admit I haven't had a ton of Czech food as I have only spent 10 days in the country, so I'm not a man expert, but I think this place is the real deal. read more

U Provaznice - Beef goulash and dumplings - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Absolutely delicious food! Great atmosphere! I just didn't understand why this delicious meat they served only came with pickles and peppers. No potatoes? And my apple strudel came without cream :( But I do recommend! Just remember to order sides! read more

U Provaznice's service is probably consider rude in US standard, but their food is spectacular. And their price is fair. The Pork Knckle is 479CZK at a tourist place near by and U offered around 279 CZK I came here 3 times during my stay and every time their food is beyond wonderful. If I'm in Prague again, this is the place I would eat again. read more

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A rather plain looking pub from the outside, you'd be surprised to find rustic gold walls with a wood and brick interior inside. I loved the warm atmosphere right off the bat. We stumbled upon this pub hidden in one of the alleyways near Wenceslas Square. All the outside benches were taken by what look like to be thirsty locals on a hot day in May and understandably so: reasonable beer prices and they offer Pilsner Urquell, Gambrinus and dark Kozel. Good beers! We filled our tummies with delicious garlic soup, sirloin steak and potatoes and traditional Czech specialties like tenderloin in cream sauce and cranberries as well as pork fillets with spinach. All the meat bingeing got me craving for a healthy salad with pan seared trout and it was just what I needed. A great pick for Czech food in a very touristy part of town. read more

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We actually made an effort to find this place on the recommendation of someone who had actually lived in Prague and painted a picture of a cozy tavern that locals frequented. We were not disappointed, and this place is family friendly for lunch! A win in my book. What really got me excited about this place was its utter lack of pretension, the wait staff were efficient and somewhat accommodating to special requests, but what was impressive was their professionalism in getting you in, serving you a really good value meal, making sure you were comfortable and then getting you out on time without actually resorting to the usual ham-handedness or being surly. Ok, more about that good value meal...when I say good value, I mean that the food was of excellent quality, served very promptly and portioned to provide excellent value. This was top notch bar grub and I loved every quotidian morsel of it!! I would personally recommend the pork and the duck, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Of course, wash everything down with a good sized mug of Pilsner Urquell, the very reason we call beer pilsners in the first place! I have to say, U P, you got your hooks in me good and the next time I'm in Praha, I'm making the trek to you even if it kills me! read more

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Warm cozy atmosphere that is obviously popular as it was packed. They got us in quickly and the waiter we had was excellent and the food came out fast. My husband had the goulash and dumplings and I had the special that night, a quarter of roast duck, red cabbage and dumpling. I would normally not have ordered duck, but the waiter not only mentioned it, but brought a plate of it over to our table to show us. It was fantastic. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it's fantastic. read more

U provaznice is a great restaurant that specializes in serving some great Czech food, it's pretty amazing and pretty yummy! The prices are pretty affordable and the portion sizes are quite filling!~ read more

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Not an easy place to find when you have my fabulous sense of direction! Located part way up an alley. Not inviting on the outside. A few picnic tables on the street. Don't let that stop you. We had a beer and shared the dinner for two. It's a dinner for three easily. Sadly we had to leave the chicken and most of the ham. OMG. The food is great. Sausage, roast chicken, pork and ham are the protein. Sauerkraut, red cabbage and three kind of dumplings. That and a bowl of gravy. It was sooo good. Service was quick and efficient. Sit outside and people watch. Reasonable prices. read more

U Provaznice - Platter for two very hungry people. - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Amazing atmosphere and great food. Even though it is in the perfect centre and probably tourists orientated, it offers great value and stellar performance - no surprises here. I got the ribs, but wasn't overly impressed by them. Maybe its the recipe, but I have eaten far better ones. read more

U Provaznice - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Great food and even better service. We were in a large group so ordered about 2/3 of the menu and were very satisfied with all the food. Even though nobody in our group spoke much Czech the wait staff was still patient and kind to us and gave us tremendous service. read more

I've been here 4 times total. Twice during my first visit to Prague and twice on my latest, which should tell you something. Good food, good service, good prices. Be aware that there is a nice non-smoking room in the back. Delicious pork knee! read more

U Provaznice - Pork knee - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

To begin with, the service was largely indifferent. The waitress barely spoke to us, we found our own way to our table and the follow up service was lackluster. Skip the bacon dumplings, they are basically old bread with tiny pieces of ham. The goulash was mediocre however the baked cheese in potato shell was quite tasty. Prague is crawling with places that have excellent goulash so no worries. The place is large and has outdoor seating so that's a plus on hot days. read more

U Provaznice - Inside - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Good food. Large menu. Large portions. Quick. Prices decent. We shared the combo that feeds 2. Meat was a bit dry but everything tasted good. We definitely would return. Great location also! read more

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It can be hard to find somewhere authentic and reasonably-priced in the old centre of Prague, but this is one such place: a classic pub, full of locals, and just a minute from Mustek metro station. The beers include Pilsner Urquell, Gambrinus and bottled Kozel (dark), alongside a reasonable selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks. There is an extensive menu, incorporating both traditional hearty Czech fare (duck, goulash and dumplings, tripe soup..) and salads, as well as vegetarian items. The Czech potato soup - served with a potato cake and bread - was very tasty and warming, perfect for a lunch time snack. We found the staff to be attentive, very helpful - itself a joy in such a busy location - and most spoke very good English, too. The decoration is interesting too - the walls are covered with traditional murals, some of which include fantastic (and sometimes rather baudy) creatures on the lines of Hieronymus Bosch. Overall, this is a gem of a pub compared with the more touristy alternatives. read more

A beautiful, surprising find in the old town. Serving good filling traditional Czech food and by staff who are happy and multilingual. We had the pork with bread and potato dumplings which was lovely and remarkably good value. Along with a half litre of dark Kozel, it made for a great inexpensive first meal in Prague. read more

U Provaznice - The non-smoking room in the back with a wonderful character. - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

A typical Czech pub, which is a good choice if you are looking for a good value for money and find yourself right in the city center, next to the Mustek station. They serve proper Czech meals and have good beers. read more

This will be a boring review. The food was excellent, the service was pretty good, and I enjoyed the place. What more do you need to know? One note if you care to tip: cash only, you cannot add it to your credit card charge. Otherwise, nothing else to report here. Go get some food. You'll enjoy it. read more

Beer was good and cheap, servers attentive. Food was delicious! My husband got the Wiener schnitzel which he thought was good but not great. I got beer goulash witch was delicious!!!! Meat was soft and goulash buttery. The prices were reasonable, especially given the central location. Tables are communal, so expect company if there are only 2of you. would definitely recommend (get the goulash!) read more

U Provaznice - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

TERRIBLE PLACE! I have no idea how this place can get good reviews. Food- plain, not salted, not good at all. And the service- I have never met a more rude staff ever. Guest actually started talking to each other about how terribly rude the waitress was. When we asked about recommendations she replied "I don't know, I hate pork". Everytime we had to call her over she rolled her eyes and made us feel unwelcome. And when we paid she never gave us our change so I asked for it. Then she told me to say thank you and give tips. I told her 'you don't get tips when you are this rude to every customer. Her answer: It's a busy day, but I replied that a busy restaurant doesn't give her the right to ruin everybodys meal. She just smerked, what a terrible person... read more

My beers were good. I cleaned my plate but establishment is only getting three stars. I ordered the 1/4 duck and, seriously, it came out three minutes after I ordered it. It was very dry. Again, I ate everything but this was worst of 12 Czech cuisine dinners I had in Prague in early 2020. read more

This spot felt like the real deal Czech pub. Not that I'm a connoisseur of such things, but there were groups of friends hanging out, speaking Czech, so it seemed legit to me. The dumplings and gravy were definitely legit. They have menus in several languages, many places we visiting in Prague. It was still a little tricky to order because I didn't actually know what most of it was. It was a culinary adventure. The service seemed just right, for Europe. They didn't leave us sitting too long, and the food came to our table fast. read more

Nice, friendly atmosphere good food. They cook rice plain; no salts or butter. Beer is ordinary. Service is good. Temperature is high, we took off our pullovers. read more

U Provaznice - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Cool bar with delicious potato soup, pork knuckle, and some pretty amusing (and supposedly famous) lewd drawings on the wall. And like everywhere in prague, it's decidedly affordable. Given it's location to tourist focused business, there seemed to be a lot of locals hanging out. read more

Great pub with wonderful food. Mostly locals. Staff spoke English. Local food. 3 adults split the fried mushrooms, beer cheese , and Prague Plate. It says the Prague Plate feeds 2 but it could feed a full family! Excellent local find. read more

U Provaznice - What was left from the Plate of Prague and appetizers - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

What a fun, non-touristy tavern! Although this place is right around the corner from Wenceslas Square, it seemed to be filled with locals having a wonderful time. We happened upon this place on our last night in Prague, and it was a great option for our last meal in the Czech Republic! On a family vacation, we'd been staying in Old Town with our son who is a picky eater, so I'd not gotten a chance to try any authentic Czech cuisine up to this point. I ordered the goulash with dumplings,and my husband ordered the tenderloin with cranberry sauce. When the giant plates were placed before us, heaping with meats, sauce and breads, we knew we were in for something special. This was real "stick to your ribs" fare, and delicious. We enjoyed washing it down with tankards of Czech beer. The atmosphere is cozy, and the wait staff was very pleasant. If I lived in Prague, I think this is a place I would go to often! read more

The best meal we've had in Prague. We shared the sampler and it was amazing. Plenty for two and then some. Don't skip the potato pancakes with garlic. Great ambience and old country feel. We'll be back. read more

Very tasty and inexpensive food in the old town of Prague. It was difficult to find a place in Prague's old town for dinner, which wasn't overpriced. I visited Prague 12 years ago - before it joined the EU - and was baffled at how expensive Prague had become. I insisted that there had to be a place where you could get a decent dinner for under EUR 10. So I walked about town until I accidentally found this place. To sum it up: - the food was good - they offer authentic Czech dishes - it was cheap - it is located in the old town We were very satisfied and visited twice, once for dinner, once for lunch. read more

Reasonable food and price considering where you are located. We've been to the Czech Republic a few times and while this won't be our most memorable place or meal, it was a good find for fairly late in the evening, full (of tourists). Recommended for big groups with big appetites for beer and meat! read more

The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was nice. The decoration is funny and original but the service was poor and even cold. Too bad because otherwise it was a correct experience! read more

Awesome local pub, tavern, restaurant...whatever you want to call it. We ordered a sample platter of a deli dish...huge, but not outstanding, but still very good. Outstanding was the Beef Tartar. Wish I took a pic because it was outstanding! The beer was also outstanding too. Unfortunately, 2 liters of Hefeweisen practically put me asleep. Highly recommend this place! read more

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This place was awesome! We happened to stumble across it late at night upon our arrival. Food was amazing and service was great. I had the traditional meal and it was delicious. Highly recommend eating here read more

U Provaznice - Traditional meal - Czech Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Good food. Good beer. I recommend their beer cheese with a schnitzel. We sat at the bar and were able to connect with the staff, nice people. read more

Stopped by for a quick beer and was rudely told by the server to leave because they were full. When we asked if we could simply stand at the bar for a drink he shrugged and walked away. As we turned to order a drink the same sever came back and again told us to leave because they were full. Note that this whole time there was plenty of open standing space by the bar. We were clearly not wanted there. Have traveled extensively and have never been treated so rudely for no reason! Other reviewers have clearly had the same experience. There are so many other wonderful places in Prague that deserve your business! read more

Thank you Rick Steve's for this great recommendation! Off a little side street from touristy Wenceslas Square, this place is a total gem. Frequented by locals, you know you came to the right place. The key thing to remember in the Czech Republic is that beer is cheaper than water! That was definitely the case here too which accounted for some people ordering about 4 on their visit. I went with a modest large one and then a small one (Pilsner Urquell which thankfully you can get in the States but not for as cheap sadly). The staff was really great and friendly overall. The female waitress who took our drink order was great, as was one of the male waiters who brought us our food. They all speak English as well if you haven't mastered your Czech and they have menus in English also. Smoking is allowed in a lot of places in Europe still so if you want non smoking, just seat yourself in the back of the restaurant. And as always in Europe, remember you have to ask for the bill. They won't try rush you out so it's on you when you're ready. Highly recommend the roasted pork loin with the potato dumplings. Huge portion size with amazing gravy. There aren't enough adjectives in the book to describe how yummy it was really. And again...beer. This was definitely my favorite local meal for the entire 18 days I was in Europe. Highly recommend if you get a change to visit Prague. read more

Typical Czech pub with average prices and surprisingly good service. The disadvantage of the place is bad kitchen smell. It isn't very strong, but definitely noticeable in all the rooms. The restaurant is quite spacious, by the way. The food is tasty, and menu is good, of course offering dishes from Czech cuisine. They have menu versions in many languages and accept payments by credit card which is to their advantage, but doesn't raise the level till the fourth star. The restaurant is not suitable for kids, as there are large paintings with topless women. read more

Super cheap and great Czech food right in the center of town! Everything was tasty and hearty. We ordered some sort of giant pork knuckle, potato balls (my favorite), and a salad to offset all of the heavy foods. The beer is dirt cheap, of course. I highly suggest this place for travelers looking for a cheap, authentic option. read more