On a hunger-induced whim, my friend Loreli and I decided that this week would be our own Prague Restaurant Week. So thus, we took it upon ourselves to try many different places that we’ve been hearing/reading about, and this took its toll on my weight and my wallet. Good thing I live on the fourth floor of the dorm, so I climb five flights of stairs several times a day. I don’t know if that will be able to even match the amount of eating I’ve done in the past few days…
Here are the highlights:
Las Andelitas - Read a review of it as the “best Mexican food in Prague,” so we obviously had to investigate. Located in Vinohrady, it’s kinda out of the way of most everywhere else we usually go. But once we got there, this little hole-in-the-wall was well worth it. I finally fulfilled my craving for a strong on-the-rocks margarita (miss you so much, La Barca), while my friends all got delicious frozen mango margaritas. They had a wide variety of Mexican cuisine, which all came with either chicken, pork, or a vegetarian substitute. I had tacos suaves, and my friends thoroughly enjoyed their burritos, flautas and enchiladas … que delicioso! This place was a bit pricer than most meals I’ve had hear - costing a whopping 250 korunas (about $12.50). Definitely some of the better Mexican food I’ve ever had, and worth the splurge and a return trip!
The Globe - I just love this place. As mentioned in a previous post, it’s an English cafe and bookstore near Old Town, and is a popular hang out for American students. Weekend brunch menu is wonderful as well (My friend claimed to have eaten the best omelet of his life - one of many, I can assure you). Free wifi, excellent food (aka the brownie sundae I just ate) and drinks, waiters that speak English and give you free water … major win. I went three times this week… in fact, I’m here now.
Kava Kava Kava - At the insistence of Lori Simon, I had to go here, a cafe that serves breakfast/brunch food all day, for brunch on Friday (We eat a lot of brunch here). Their menu does not disappoint, with an array of options that all look equally delicious. I decided on pancakes with chocolate and bananas with hot chocolate, and my friends got various omelet and sandwich dishes. My pancakes were scrumptious, but I was unimpressed with the hot chocolate and coffee. Definitely know why Lori was such a fan, and I will be returning to try more of the menu.
Fresco Vento - This was a choice of convenience, as by dinner time on Friday night we were too lazy to go anywhere too far from our dorm, so we found this cozy little Italian place on a nearby corner. And boy, was this is an excellent decision. First of all, the butter with chives for the bread at the beginning of the meal was phenomenal and they had spray-on balsamic vinegar bottles. Yes, you read that right. What a remarkable invention. Everyone loved their various pasta dishes, but the best dish we tried was a pizza that was the restaurant’s namesake. I have no idea what was in it - some blend of cheese, spices and chicken - but it was wonderful. Pretty decently priced, too.
Cafe FX (aka Radost) - We went for brunch on Sunday, and I can honestly say I consumed one of the best meals I’ve ever had. You can sit to eat in a cute, quaint cafe area or a hipper lounge, and the menu is full of interesting and delicious options. I had an apple quesadilla (brie cheese, apple slices, raisins, nuts and a dash of cinnamon) with a side of home fries … absolutely wonderful. And it’s kept me full all day. Added bonus that it turns into one of my favorite clubs at night.
U Trabju - I found out the name of this place soley for the purpose of the blog, because we only call it “100 Crowns.” This is because of the student menu there, anything you order is only 100 crowns (~$5), including a liter of beer. The place is small and service is bad, but the delicious Czech entrees and hamburgers paired with the proximity of the location to our dorm makes this a place we go at least once a week.
Lemon Leaf - I’ve recently started liking Thai food, and this is a restaurant I had read lots of great reviews of. It feels like a much more upscale place than most restaurants in Prague, which is a welcome change. The food was excellent - I had spring rolls and chicken pad thai, and my friend had salmon and potatoes in some delicious sauce. The portions were big as well, and we left feeling full and satisfied, but not stuffed. We each paid ~$11; a little pricey for Prague, but would be a great deal stateside.
