Klub Architektu - Czech Cuisine and other Prague, Czech Republic Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Klub Architektu

I kept reading great things about Klub Architektu in various Prague travel guides so we were keen to check it out. Although I had also read that bookings were essential we decided to try our luck for dinner one night when we were in the area. We were unsuccessful…they were fully booked.

So we decided to return for a late lunch on our last day…no booking, but they managed to squeeze us in.

Klub Architektu is located on Namesti Betlemske. Right near Bethlehem Chapel there is a small courtyard where you will find stairs that lead down to this subterranean restaurant. Located in a series of vaulted cellars, it is dark and moody and the perfect place to sample some traditional Czech cuisine.

Favorite Dish: We ordered a beer to start and decided what stodgy delights to enjoy for our last meal in Prague. Alex opted for one of the house specialities, the Pork & Vegetable stew and I had some lamb with, most importantly, lots of dumplings!

This is not the cheapest place to eat, but the food was tasty and the atmosphere was fabulous.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 224-401-214
Address: Namesti Betlemske 5a
Directions: In Namesti Betlemske, next to the Bethlehem Chapel

Restaurant Name: Restaurace u Plebana

On the night that we had been unsuccessful in getting a table at Klub Architektu we opted instead for Restaurace u Plebana, located across Betlemske Namesti.

We were pleasantly surprised by U Plebana. It was a cosy and friendly place that serves up big plates of Czech food.

There was a very talented piano man who really added to the atmosphere and made it a romantic meal.

Favorite Dish: Dinner consisted of a huge serve of meat, cabbage and dumplings for Alex, and I was a little more boring with lamb and potatoes.

We even decided to live on the edge and ordered a bottle of Czech wine. It was fine….nothing to write home about, but a good accompaniment to our meals.

All in all an enjoyable evening.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 224-229-023
Address: Betlemske Namesti 10, Praha 1
Directions: Opposite the Bethlehem Chapel

Nearest metro: Narodni Trida or Staromestska

Restaurant Name: Ebel Coffee House

Located in the beautiful Ungelt (aka Tyn Courtyard), just off the Old Town Square, Ebel Coffee Shop is a fabulous place for breakfast or a snack.

We had two breakfasts here and would highly recommend it. Nothing too fancy, this small café is clean and comfortable and has service with a smile.

Favorite Dish: They are know for their coffee, which is very drinkable, and is served in huge mugs (a little too milky for my liking…but surprisingly good anyway).

We had their delicious bagels with cream cheese and assorted jams and coffee. They also do some breakfast specials which include coffee, bagel or croissant and juice or yogurt which are good value.

If it is a nice day you can sit in the sunny courtyard and enjoy your coffee whilst planning your days activities.

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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 224 895 788
Address: Tyn 2, Prague 1–Old Town
Directions: Located in Ungelt aka Tyn Courtyard close to the Old Town Square

Nearest metro: Namesti Republiky

Restaurant Name: Restaurace U Orloje

We arrived in Prague late one evening and were starving…the food on the plane had been particularly bad. We dumped our bags in our apartment and took a stroll down to the Old Town Square in search of some food.

Although it was close to midnight, the Square was packed with people enjoying the mild spring evening. We decided to brave a possibly over-priced meal, and pulled up a chair at one of the large restaurants on the square that had a free table, Restaurace U Orloje.

We quickly ordered a couple of Pilsners….wanting to get into the swing of our Prague weekend. Yum. It was cold and tasty.

Favorite Dish: For supper we just wanted something safe and easy, so we both had schnitzel and potato. Nothing amazing, but entirely edible and prefect with the beer.

Although U Orloje is one of those touristy kind of places, we very much enjoyed sitting outside in the Square people watching and getting our first taste of that fabulous Old Town atmosphere.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 224-226-878
Address: Staromestske Namesti 25
Directions: Old Town Square, right near the Astronomical Clock.

Nearest metro: Namesti Republiky or Staromestska

Restaurant Name: Restaurace u Rotta

People in the know will probably cringe when they read we had dinner at U Rotta. I think it is a bit of a tourist trap…apparently there is a 'folklore show' every evening…except the evening we were there.

We decided on U Rotta as we just wanted to eat something….in a basement….and there were dumplings.

Located on the triangular Male Namesti, the entrance to the restaurant is strangely via a Crystal Shop. Walk through the shop and then down the stairs into the Gothic cellars below.

Favorite Dish: Don't bother eating one of the (very stale) pretzels that are hanging on a stand on the large wooden tables. Do however, order a beer.

The food was expensive, but at least it was tasty. I had roast chicken served with red cabbage and dumplings and washed it down with more beer.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: + 420 224 229 403
Address: Malé náměstí 3, 110 00 Praha 1
Directions: Nearest metro: Staromestska
Website: http://www.restaurace-rott.com/
Other Contact: restaurace@restaurace-rott.com

Restaurant Name: Restaurace u Prince

It was the warm sunny weather that made us do it….we really wanted to have lunch sitting somewhere outside to make the most of the mild spring day. We walked around the old town and the places we could find were those touristy places on the Old Town Square…

So we had lunch at Restaurace u Prince. And it wasn't terrible….or cheap for that matter!

It was pretty busy and service wasn't the greatest, but at least it gave us a chance to relax and watch the tourists go by.

Favorite Dish: We enjoyed a couple of beers, of course, and Alex had a pretty tasty Stroganoff. The fish meal that I ordered wasn't that nice…..but a very tasty Crème Brulee for dessert softened the blow, and the coffee was drinkable too.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 224-213-807
Address: Staromestske Namesti 29
Directions: In the Old Town Square, part of Hotel U Prince

Nearest metro: Staromestska

Restaurant Name: ArtCafé

If you find yourself near the Loreto around lunch time pop into the bright, friendly ArtCafe for a snack.

We had eaten so much since we had been in Prague so we just needed a lightish lunch to tide us over and came across this small café.

Favorite Dish: They sell a range of very delicious baguettes, which we had and washed them down with a beer.

When we were leaving we noticed that they sold tasty looking ice cream…so we ordered a couple of scoops to take away and enjoyed it as we walked through the park on the way to Petrin Hill.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Loretanska 23, Praha 1
Directions: Nearest metro: Malostranska