Tamarind Tree was started by chef Ladislav Dvořák - he was previously a Chef de partie (line cook) at Prague's Mandarin Oriental Hotel restaurant. The concept has always been Asian street food, offered at various Prague events and as a guest menu in some Prague restaurants. I may have tasted Chef Dvořák's food at a … Continue reading Tamarind Tree Restaurant, Prague
Restaurants and Bars
Bowling v továrně (Bowling Factory), Prague 4
Bowling v továrně isn't posh. The pins are on strings. The lanes and balls are a bit lumpy. But it's my favourite bowling alley in Prague! The place used to be a textile factory. Now it has four bowling lanes, table football and some electronic darts games. The scoreboards are automatic. You don't need to … Continue reading Bowling v továrně (Bowling Factory), Prague 4
Zátiší Group wishes me Happy Birthday – although it’s not like the old days
Zátiší Group have several restaurants in Prague; Bellevue (the flagship), V Zátiší, Mlýnec, Žofín Garden and Café Rudolfinum. Over twenty years ago, their portfolio was better. There also weren't as many places to choose from back then. Bellevue and V Zátiší were still there, but across the river there was also a small luxury place called U … Continue reading Zátiší Group wishes me Happy Birthday – although it’s not like the old days
Yamato Japanese Restaurant, Prague
Yamato is hidden away on a quiet street not far from Jiřího z Poděbrad Metro station. It's one of 25 restaurants in Prague that were awarded 'L’ Assiette Michelin' (the Michelin Plate). Above those there are six with a Bib Gourmand and two with a Michelin star. Our expectations, both in quality and price, were … Continue reading Yamato Japanese Restaurant, Prague
Lasagneria Restaurant, Prague
Lasagneria, as the name suggests, specialise in home-made Lasagne dishes - they also have a Cannelloni. The clever name and logo is visible from the street. And the place looks inviting, especially on a cold dark Sunday (27th Jan) evening. The interior is nicely decorated with an interesting string ceiling that could easily be a … Continue reading Lasagneria Restaurant, Prague
Levain Bistro, Prague
I'm still ashamed that it took a year before we visited QQ Asian Kitchen, so when I heard that Levain had opened last Wednesday (23rd Jan), I made sure I booked a table for Saturday night. Levain is on Kozácká, a narrow street near the fashionable Krymská street area. The place doesn't yet have a sign, … Continue reading Levain Bistro, Prague
Sunday Brunch at the Midtown Grill part of the Marriott Hotel, Prague
The Midtown Grill is part of the Prague Marriott Hotel. The Marriott is opposite the Hilton on V Celnici street in central Prague. Both run an all-you-eat Sunday brunch with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and hot beverages. One of the plus points of the Midtown Grill is more space and large round tables. The … Continue reading Sunday Brunch at the Midtown Grill part of the Marriott Hotel, Prague
QQ Asian Kitchen, Prague, Czech Republic
It's been almost a year since QQ Asian Kitchen opened - I can't believe we left it so long before our visit. QQ is on a quiet street equidistant between three trams stops: Vytoň, Palackého náměstí and Botanická zahrada. We made our reservation for 7.15 on a Saturday evening and were told that only seats in … Continue reading QQ Asian Kitchen, Prague, Czech Republic
Best of 2018
Thanks for being part of The Prague Review and wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Here are my favourites from 2018: Some great food at Sia Restaurant on V Celnici, Prague 1 - their first year a success. The UK's Royal Mint issued 26 new 10p coins, each featuring a design intended to … Continue reading Best of 2018
Jacob’s Restaurant, Prague, Czech Republic
Jacob's Restaurant now occupies the space that used to be Oliva Restaurant. Oliva wasn't a bad place but suffered by being too expensive for a mid-week night, not quite good enough for a Saturday. Jacob's seem to have remedied the cost element with a reasonably-priced menu - well except for the wine which is completely out of step. The … Continue reading Jacob’s Restaurant, Prague, Czech Republic
