CLOSED: LoVeg
Opened July 2013 in the center of Prague. Offers vegan versions of traditional Czech meals (Svíčková with dumplings) as well as world cuisine. Fresh juice bar. Cozy setting, take stairs up. FEB 2016 ITS FB MSSG STATES SHUT. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
Category: Vegan, International, Juice bar, Czech
Reviews (76)
First Review by BlisterBlueContributions +14
Fantastic !! Loved it!! - Edit
Had a 3 course lunch here with our family of five including a fussy 8 year old. Two of us are vegans and the other 3 dairy free. The food we had was amazing with lots of choice. The avocado tartar , lasagne and loveg burger our favourites The service and atmosphere was perfect. A little vegan haven!! Definitely worth a visit or two .
Pros: Excellent food, Great attentive service, Relaxing atmosphere
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has been better - Edit
we where here twice this week. before that we visited this place in 2014 when it was definitely better (nice waitress, very good food) this time the food wasn't as good as it used to be. it looked really nice, also smelled nice but they forgot about the taste. we checked out the place twice to see if it was only a bad day... so to make it clear: the staff is friendly and mostly professional, also the place itself is very cozy but the most important thing - the food - has to be improved! Also they need new menu cards - right now they are filthy - this is a personal thing I know, but this is a restaurant - not a fast food shack. So I think you can expect a clean menu card that you don't have to be afraid to touch...
Pros: nice location, cozy ambient
Cons: food needs to be spiced up!
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Bueno! - Edit
El local tiene muchas variedades de comida y toda es muy buena, pero encontramos que las porciones eran muy pequeñas con relación al precio.
Pros: Buena Comida, Buen ambiente :)
Cons: Porciones muy pequeñas
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Good but not great - Edit
When I arrived at this place I was suprised by the location and big signs with "vegan restaurant". I am used to looking for a small entrance in remote places, but this one was very easy to find haha.
I ordered the lasagna and a white wine to go with it. The wine was very good but I was a little bit disappointed with the lasagna. It wasn't bad, but not great. I think I might have just made the wrong choice though, because the other food that was being served looked very good (especially the burgers).
I had a raw fruit cake for desert and this was very good!
Service was friendly and they speak very good english. They were a bit forgetful, but it was very busy at the time I was there.
Pros: Location, Raw fruit cake
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Lovely - Edit
Great restaurant, right in the middle of the touristic zone. Good menu and nice people serving the food. The inside is adorable and there are beautiful pictures too.
Pros: Amazing and healthy food and good location
Cons: A little bit hidden, you have to go upstairs, but
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one of those places that make us,vegan people feel amazing - Edit
Had the Loveg burger. Absolutely delicious! Homemade lemonade, avocado tartar. Wow! A must see when visiting Prague. / el sitio divino, comi una Hamburguesa deliciosa, limonada casera Wow! Teneis que ir si visitas Praga
Pros: food 100% plant based, service, nice place
Cons: nothing
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Tasty! - Edit
I came for lunch and ordered the LoVeg burger, and it was very flavourful and delicious! I would say the portion size was on the smaller side, but overall the meal was satisfying.
Pros: Delicious burger, friendly staff, free wifi
Cons: smaller portions
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LoVeg - Edit
Actually we were checking the place in May 2015 and were happy with the results. Starters were ok, but nothing special.
Veg burger with all the trimmings was great and so was tempeh 'svićkova'! Rootveggies sauce was well balanced and knedliky were delicious too. We did not have desserts, so no comment on that.
Price was moderate, we paid slightly more than in Clear Head.
Vegan place, a comfort zone and you do not need to check every single item on the menu if it was vegan! So we Love Veg a lot and will be back
Pros: vegan, great mains, good vibe
Cons: more pricey, many stairs to climb but you can, think it's an execise ;-)
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Amazing! - Edit
One of the best vegan experiences ever! Tasty food and very good presentation.
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so nice! - Edit
After finally climbing to the third floor of steep stairs you are greeted by a gorgeous waitress who will take you to your table and make you feel at home. The menu is outstanding and I ate here every day on my visit to Prague.
Cons: needs a breakfast menu!:)
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Lovely food over the roofs of old town Prague - Edit
Very lovely place in the old town. Climb up all stairs to sit on the balcony and have a decent veg meal mith a view over the roofs of the old town and towards the castle. Friendly staff, lovely food! Be back next time!
Pros: Location, Food , Staff
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not friendly to disabled people not babies - Edit
After quite a long walk with the whole family we have finally arrived to the place just to discover it is on a third floor, with steep stairs and no elevator! I would have not mind if it wasn't for the fact we were with a baby stroller and an 86 year old grandfather!
So to be fair- I have no idea how the food tastes like, nor how the service is. But we were all extremely disappointed that at the 21century there is zero respect for disabled persons and for parents with young children.
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Tasty and creative menu! - Edit
I had read about this place before heading to Prague but was so pleased when we turned a corner on the way up to the castle and there it was! I love seeing vegan places advertised so clearly :-) We stopped here for lunch after our castle visit and I loved all of the dishes - I had the bruschetta, traditional Czech goulash, and this amazing dessert that was like two warm puffy donuts filled with raspberry filling and topped with more raspberry and powdered sugar - wonderful! The rest of my non-veg group also enjoyed their dishes - my husband had the gratin potatoes and they were amazing; the cashew cheese melted perfectly and they had that delicious crispy-ness on the bottom. The price was a little higher than Clear Head where we'd been the night before, but it food was good enough that it was worth it. Another great choice if you're in Prague!
Pros: Great food, Pretty atmosphere, Good wifi
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Highly disappointing - Edit
My sister and I came here with high expectations. The reviews here were great and I was told by other people to visit. We ordered a starter, a salad and raw zucchini pasta. The salad was smaller than expected, there was barely any sauce on the pasta (it was meant to be a cashew/tomato sauce) and the starter never arrived. The service was slow however they were friendly. I also ordered a tea but it never arrived. The menu has some great items so I would be willing to give it another try when I find myself in Prague again.
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amazing - check it out - Edit
This place is amazing - we were "wining and dining" our way through Prague, but LoVeg is outstanding. My recommendation: try sitting on the balcony and order a Ceasar's salad... yum!! We've spent a total of 4 days in Prague and had dinner at LoVeg twice :D
Pros: amazing food, balcony with a view, huge selection of food
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Traditional Czech dishes! - Edit
When we were looking for our apartment, my girlfriend suddenly stopped: look, banners that say 'vegan'!' Turns out we slept next to the apartment. We went here twice on our trip to Prague. The first time we started with the bruschetta, it was good, nothing special. As main courses we got their two veganized traditional Czech dishes: potato goulash and some sort of meat in sauce, where the meat was replaced by tempeh. They were delicious! We love the idea of veganizing traditional dishes. For dessert we got two pieces of cake: carrot and raw chocolate. Yumyum! The chocolate cake had some berries mixed in, which added a lovely occasional sour kick to the cake. We spent about 30 euros on the starter, two mains, two desserts and two cups of tea. The second time we went we just got 2 mains: lasagna and a burger. The burger was good, the lasagna so-so. We got their homemade raspberry lemonade, which was so damn good! For an actual restaurant is was cheap! I would definitely recommend you to go there and check out their Czech dishes!
Pros: Veganized traditional Czech dishes , Cheap
Cons: Lasagna was so-so
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Really good place to eat! - Edit
We were searching for a vegetarian restaurant and instead we saw banners claiming that there was a vegan restaurent nearby. At first i thoųght it was a different one but soon realised that it was the same LoVeg. I really loved the place. We ordered a Lovegburger and a gf burger and were not disappointed. The gf one was a bit salty but apart of that, really delicious and filling. The waiters were really friendly and i would definitely come back to try more vegan food :)
Pros: all vegan, friendly staff, delicious food
Cons: a little pricey
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Vegan version of Czech food - Edit
This place is excellent as it gives you a vegan version of the traditional Czech cuisine. This means as a traveller you don't miss out on the local flavours! Really lovely staff and the roof top terrace in the sun is a must while enjoying coffee and dessert. This was the first place I went to the second I got into Prague due to its close proximity to my hostel! It's a must go to place and I will be be back within the next week for sure :)
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Good place to try Czech vegan food - Edit
We went here on our way to Prague castle. After climbing a ton of stairs, we arrived at this cozy place. I had the goulash and it made my stomach more than happy :) Everyone was very welcoming and friendly.
Definitely try the beetroot carpaccio!
Pros: Vegan Czech food, Close to Prague castle, friendly staff
Cons: Many stairs
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Exquisite - Edit
Nice, cozy place; great dishes and drinks. Price and service were good too. I've great memories about that restaurant! There're no places like that in my hometown, unfortunately T_T.
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Good food, original options, nice atmosphere - Edit
Enjoyed the food, they have some original options. This is the kind of place where you can wine and dive vegan/vegetarian style. I took my brother there, who is an omnivore and he enjoyed the food very much, it was easily the beast food we had in Prague during out three day stay. The interior of the restaurant I liked allot, it has a nice cosy atmosphere. The service was good and professional.
Pros: Good food, Nice interior, cosy atmosphere, Professional service
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Very nice and cozy - Edit
Small restaurant in the heart of Prague, in close proximity to the castle. The food was delicious, but the portions were kinda smallish.
All in all I would go here again!
Pros: Super cozy, nice atmosphere and delicious food!
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Highly recommended - Edit
Lovely place, nice atmosphere.
The restaurant is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Prague. The food is really good and well presented. The prices are a little bit high if compared to other restaurants.
Updated from previous review on Monday June 08, 2015
Updated from previous review on Monday June 08, 2015
Pros: Great food, good service
Cons: Prices are a bit high
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Romantic cosy Atmosphere, perfect dinner - Edit
I agree my predecessor and can add, actually, nothing.
It is perfect. A wonderful equipment, nice staff, fantastic food. A dream.
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Worth Climbing Up The Stairs! - Edit
LoVeg is up a few flights of stairs, but it is definitely worth the climb - the service was friendly and swift, and the food was really good. We had the bruschetta and avocado tartar for starters, and they were both really fresh and light. Then we tried the traditional Czech dumpling dish for our main courses - it was so nice not to miss out on traditional Czech cuisine. I found the dish itself a bit heavy, but it was all really tasty. The fruit dumplings for dessert were delicious and sweet - better than the carrot cake.
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A good place for lunch - Edit
This restaurant is up a couple of flights of stairs in a narrow old building. The menu is all vegan. There are a couple of traditional Czech dishes veganized plus several other dishes. My husband had nasi goreng which he proclaimed delicious, and I had a vegetable and potato dish in a paprika sauce, really good. They have a couple of tables on the roof that have fantastic views over the Prague castle area
Pros: Very efficient pleasant service, Tasty food, Reasonable prices
Cons: Up a couple of flights of narrow stairs, Only a couple of tables on the roof
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Yummy food and cosy atmosphere - Edit
Successfully navigated the trams to this part of the city to have dinner here on a Sunday night. I really liked the feel of the place, there's candles going up the stairs and in the passageways and the actual restaurant has a nice cosy feel to it. The food was really good, I had just a main of a traditional Czech dish which consisted of a seitan-type meat and sauce with dumplings (which look like slices of bread) with some parsley. Really good food, only 4 stars though because of the portion size, I'm a pretty small woman but even I didn't feel like there was enough on my plate. Needless to say I'll be back again!
Pros: good atmosphere, lovely location , tasty food
Cons: portion size
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Just Perfect - Edit
I agree to everything my fellow reviewer already posted. Therefore, I will sum this place up just to one term: Perfect :).
Pros: Great Location, Delicious Food, Very friendly and helpful staff
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FANTASTIC VEGAN TREAT IN THE HEART OF PRAGUE - Edit
Beautiful settings, had our lunch on a very small but very cute terrace with fantastic view of Prague castle. Menu was interesting, not overcomplicated and well balanced. Food tasted fresh and looked colourful. We had some gorgeous fruit infused water drinks, some loveg burgers, mixed salads and even some traditional Czech sweet dumplings...very yummy indeed!
Very friendly staff and really lovely peaceful place to sit and eat some healthy food and escape the tourists madness....
Definitely will be coming back on our next visit!!!!
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Lovely vegan food close to the palace - Edit
Had late lunch here after a day on this side of the water. Good menu choices completely vegan I had the soup followed by the beetroot burger with potato wedges, really good, no complaints, excellent service.
Had the carrot gingerbread and the homemade lemonade as well both highly recommended.
Pros: Good menu, excellent location , tasty food
Cons: no cons that I can think of!
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Energizer for castle visit - Edit
Because of the perfect location, we visited LoVeg on our trip to the castle.
After climbing many steps, we were surrounded by a very nice atmosphere.
The menue got traditional czech and asian food in it but also meals like burgers or lasagna.
We chose czech goulash with dumplings and tempeh pieces with dumplings and a sauce made of pumpkin and carrot. Both tasted really good, but they could have been more spicey.
They serve big portions.
All in all, it was a really good meal and a perfect energizer for our following trip.
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Really great! - Edit
I had seen LoVeg online but we actually stumbled upon it while walking to the Prague Castle. At first, we were just going to get appetizers, but everything looked so good that we ended up getting a meal too. The waitress was really friendly and when my friend accidentally entered the total amount into the tip section, she was kind enough to point out the mistake instead of taking the 200 Crown tip.
We shared the guacamole pizza and the gratinated mushrooms for appetizers, and while they were a little bit small for my liking they were delicious. For my meal I had the LoVeg burger and it was delicious! I'm not sure what the sauce was that came with it but it was bomb. My friend had the Classic Goulash and it was amazing as well.
It ended up being a little pricey for Prague, but really not that bad considering we got appetizers as well. It was definitely worth it. Also, the place was super cute.
Pros: Delicious Food, Friendly Staff, Nice Atmosphere
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Good vegetarian food in very good location - Edit
Cute place with nice wooden decoration at a very good location.
The menu is not very extensive, which I personally prefer. They offer veganized typical Czech food, such as goulash and another one with some bread slices/dumplings, using seitan as substitutive of meat.
Although the food was nice, the portions of the starters and main dishes are not very big. They also have vegan desserts such as beetroot chocolate cake, which is very recommendable.
The staff is very friendly and the prices very good (like in the whole city) taking into account the location, food quality and ambience: 12€ each including a starter, main dish, dessert and beer.
Pros: Food quality, Location
Cons: Small portions
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Best desserts in Prague - Edit
We came here after visiting the castle (5 minute walk away) for lunch. The atmosphere is very warm and friendly, decor is nice, and food was delicious.
We ordered soup, mushroom starter, a loveg burger and quesidilla. The burger is highly recomended and everything else was very tasty too.
After, we ordered fancy coffees and cake. We ordered the "chocolate fruit cake" - wich ought to be renamed, because we got a decadent dark fruit mouse cake with a rich dark chocolate ganache, a pleasent surprise!
We were with our 2 year old daughter, and wish someone had mentioned to us that there is a second floor with childrens table and crayons. But we would return!
cost was 36 euro, more than some Prague restaurants, but well worth it for the quality and fancy atmosphere lacking in some other restaurants.
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My favorite place in Prague! - Edit
LoVeg must be my favorite restaurant in Prague. I simply love the food and the atmosphere there.
Last time we ate there we took the quesadilla and the burger, as well as a chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious.
The prices were ok!
The restaurant itself is really beautifully decorated, there is also a small terrace for sunny spring/summer days.
Service was ok.
We will definitely go back there next time we visit Prague.
Pros: delicious food, inexpesive, beautiful interior design
Cons: small portions, /
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Great food and service - Edit
I came here twice during my stay in Prague. Had the traditional Czech dish (svíčková, with the dumplings) the first time, and the quesadilla and raw chocolate fruit cake the second time. Both were delicious (especially the quesadilla!) and the service was great. The space itself is on the 4th floor, I think it was, and very calm and pleasant. Very glad this place exists. Recommended.
Pros: variety of food, good, central location, friendly service
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Fantastic!!! - Edit
Really great food, cakes and staff. This is the place to visit if you're in Prague!!! :)
Updated from previous review on Tuesday November 25, 2014
Pros: food, cakes, staff
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Yum!!! - Edit
Went with a friend, and both our meals and both our desserts were great. Seriously good!
We ordered the lasagne and the Thai curry for mains and had the dark chocolate and beetroot cake and the fruit dumplings. They were both really lovely! I found the meal size perfect, so we were very full and satisfied when we left, but not too much.
The staff were lovely and seemed happy. Very kind and understanding when we accidentally broke a wine glass.
If I was staying in Prague longer, I'd definitely go back!
Pros: Great food, Lovely location
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Perfect for traditional Czech dishes - Edit
We visited in August 2014 and now we keep on recommending this place to everyone who is about to visit Prague. The vegan version of Svickova was soooo tasty, the staff were really kind, the service was fast and the location of LoVeg is the best ever :) They even have some outdoor seating ;) The prices were very reasonable too.
I will definitely visit again when in Prague :)
Pros: Location, price, Food - menu options, Seating
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Delicious Food, Great Location, Lovely Staff - Edit
Everything we've ordered has been delicious, the stuffed mushrooms and the champignon soup were delightful. We went to eat there 3 out of 4 days spent in Prague. Everything is prepared with love, the interior is cozy, warm and beautiful. The staff is outstandingly friendly. On our first visit the food wasn't warm enough for my taste, but tasted awesome nonetheless. Just the portions are a bit small if you are a good eater, but that allows you to have a three course meal without feeling stuffed. Definitely coming back.
Pros: Taste, Location, Staff
Cons: Small Portions
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Used to be my fav!! - Edit
I have been to LoVeg 3 times but I decided to stop coming here. Wanna know more? Read my review!
1st visit:
I came here on my bday. All my friends were satisfied and they really liked the dishes. We had Thai Curry, VegBurger, Nasi Goreng (too spicy),"shrimp" salad which is not on the menu anymore... Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, we didn't mind the stairs. Just the portions were small. But still 5*!!
2nd visit:
Because of 5* experience I returned back for a dinner with my partner. We had 1 starter, 1soup, 2 main dishes, 2 desserts, 4 glasses of wine and 1 carafe of water. We paid 1000CZK- 40euro, so compared to other restaurants it was more expensive. But that was alright because LoVeg is definitely a kind of restaurant where you would like to take your partner for a romantic dinner. I must again repeat that the portions are small, so if you really like to leave with full belly, the main meal is not enough!! Unfortunately we weren't satisfied with dessert. Mine was great and fresh but my partner got an old one. Now I understand why the waitress recommended me so much my partner's one- she just wanted to get rid of the old cake...not nice! 4*
3rd visit:
With my partner again, because we decided to celebrate our anniversary here- he ordered the same starter as last time: guacamole pizza, instead of the pizza (as last time) he got his apparently old guacamole on some cracker. But it is maybe ok because they changed the menu...After bringing us our dishes (Nasi Goreng-great+ Svíčková-so so) came waitress and asked us if we can pay so she can close the cashbox (it was few mins before closing time) but assured us that we can sit there as long as we want. So we prepared the money and continued eating. Waitress came for the money after 10 mins when we already finished our meals, so the comedy with fast paying and making us feeling unwanted there was really unnecessary. 3*
4) maybe you should also know that Prague vegan community boycotts this restaurant. Why? As written on many czech forums, LoVeg doesn't pay to cooks and cheat them. This restaurant is pretty new and already had lots of cooks during its existence and many people employed there have the exactly same experience: no contract, no money, only mistreatment and gossip... Being vegan is not only eating vegan food but also not supporting companies who exploit their employes. 1*
5) after using the voucher for 5 course menu (which I have already bought) I'll finish with this restaurant.
Pros: high class atmosphere, tasty dishes- aesthetically served, great location- under Prague Castle
Cons: small portions, expensive, exploiting employes
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Good Food, Great Spot, Average Service, Quite Pricey - Edit
Went to Lo Veg today and ordered the quesadilla. Of the two waitresses, one was quite rude and abrupt, while the other was very friendly and polite. Its in a great location, especially after a few hours spent wandering The Prague Castle...but of course, this does mean it is quite pricey for Czech standards (about 160-215 for a main). The quesadilla was lovely, made with fresh grilled veggies and served with a light side salad and delicious herby sour cream. My boyfriend ordered a side of rosemary potatoes and the guacamole on Pita bread. The potatoes were delicious, although sadly the guacamole was browning slightly. The setting is beautiful, especially the upstairs room and outdoor rooftop balcony. There is also plenty of variety on the menu (inc some raw and GF dishes), which is always a bonus
Pros: Good Food, Great Location, Beautiful Interior/atmosphere
Cons: Pricey, Average Service
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Great impression! - Edit
First impression: LoVeg has a really warm, welcoming ambiance and an outgoing staff.
Second impression, the food: Sadly they were out of the guláš - how does that happen?? But, they still had the Svíčková which is a good second choice. IMO it was a great "impression" on the real thing. My family are Czech and I grew up eating traditional Czech food (before I became veggie obviously), and LoVeg basically nailed it with vegan ingredients. That's gotta be hard to do. Naturally the dumplings didn't hold a candle to my grandmother's, but they were still very good. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of the food.
Pros: Great impression on trad. Czech fare!, Warm ambiance, Very good service
Cons: A little pricey, Out of the guláš - fail.
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Don't miss the rooftop terrace - Edit
Returning to Prague, I was excited to revisit LoVeg, having enjoyed it so much on my previous visit (original review below). This time, however, i was a bit disappointed, as the two biggest attractions for me — the spelt crepe and the fresh juices — are no longer available.
Still, LoVeg's rooftop terrace is one of the best spots in town for a meal or dessert and coffee.
Not being very hungry, i went for the beetroot carpaccio (appetizer) this time, which was light and tasty.
My server told me that they're planning to roll out a new menu in October, so perhaps the future of LoVeg will be brighter.
***
Original review from June 25, 2014:
LoVeg is a lovely place to eat, drink, and relax. I went three times during my four-day visit.
There are two veganized traditional Czech options among the mains selections:
* The sirloin is simple but good, with very subtle flavors.
* The goulash is quite plain (the same dish at Maitrea is much more flavorful).
Note that both of the above dishes are almost nothing but starch and sauce, so consider getting a side salad to make the meal more balanced and nutritious.
Other items:
* The quesadilla is tasty, with a pleasant herb dip (though i would've preferred a little spice).
* The spelt crepe is heavenly — my favorite dessert in all of Prague's veg*n restaurants. [UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2014: SADLY NO LONGER AVAILABLE]
* The raw chocolate cheesecake and the carrot cake are pretty good too, though not as special.
* A selection of fresh juices a plus.
Good service, good English, good music, lovely atmosphere. Don't miss the upper-floor dining room with tables, bean-bag chairs and small terrace. There's free wifi, too, in theory, but it was never working properly during any of my three visits. Prices are reasonable: a little higher than the Prague average, but fair for the quality.
Highly recommended (with the caveat that the two Czech main dishes are a little on the plain side).
Enjoy!
Pros: All vegan, good desserts and coffee, great views from the rooftop terrace
Cons: Czech dishes could use more flavor
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Small, overpriced portions, good food - Edit
I was there with six other people so we ordered a few different meals all of which were really small (although all were so called main dishes) despite the prices were really high for Prague/Czech standards (for instance the burger was 215 CZK while the one at Vegan City costs 65). The amount of Goulash (served in the big plate) was just ridiculous - it looked like a spoonfull of it. None of us left feeling fed and all agreed on never coming back there. I understand you pay for a nice location near Hradcany and cozy setting but we still felt really unsatisfied. And the waitress who, instead of taking the drink orders and let us take our time to choose the food, was standing above our heads till we all decide what we want to eat, wasn't helpful either...
I must admit the food was good though.
Pros: Cozy setting, Nice location, Good food
Cons: Very small portions , High prices, Staff
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Love LoVeg - Edit
Wow, so happy I found this place. Incredibly nice staff, awesome owner, delicious food. I ate here twice it was so good. Don't miss out on the Nasi Goreng and the Veggie Burger...it has Tempeh BACON on it. The beer is fantastic too!
Pros: Beautiful Restaurant, Great Atmosphere, Super Friendly Staff, Delicious Food
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good - Edit
The atmosphere here was wonderful! We ordered the two Czech dishes on the menu - one was the goulash, and I don't recall the name of the other. Do NOT order the goulash - it was very disappointing. But the other Czech dish was absolutely delicious.
The one frustration with the meal was the lack of vegetables, so we ordered a side of roasted veggies, which I can truly say were the most delicious vegetables I have ever had in my life. They were perfect. I would have given it an excellent except for the goulash.
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Excellent vegan food and location - Edit
The vegan food is really excellent and the variety of the menu is great.
If you are in the restaurant you can choose to sit outside on a small galery. Here you have a great view on praha roofs and to the praha castle.
Pros: nice ambient, good food, frindely personal
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very tasty & nice place - Edit
not big meals, but not expensive and realy tasty and also a very nice location!
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FANTASTIC!!! - Edit
Lo Veg is a hidden gem in Prague, and it is a MUST visit if you're in the city!!! I was lucky I saw it passing by on a tour. After climbing 4 flights of stairs, you come into a cozy small cafe-type restaurant, where you're promptly greeted by the extremely friendly staff. They are a bit under-staffed, but the wait was so worth it. The selection was huge, and I had trouble narrowing things down to what I was going to eat! I tried tempeh for the first time here. The portions were very large, but the food was so light (not overly fatty or heavy) that I was able to manage a large quinoa salad, a decent sized main of fried rice with vegetables and tempeh, and a decadent chocolate cake for dessert :) Throw in a vegan melange, and we're in business! Another bonus -- they make fresh-squeezed juice on the spot for you (the only way I'd have juice)!!!
Pros: quaint location and friendly staff, gourmet presentation and taste, tons of selection
Cons: service was a bit slow
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Exciting food and good coffe - Edit
This place is really nice. I enjoyed vegan version of local food, beer, nice raw cake for dessert and a good cup of Coffee Vienna (with rice cream of course). Recomends!
Pros: Friendly staf, Good coffee, Nice desserts
Understaffed! Mediocre! - Edit
We were looking forward to eating here, the menu and the restaurant itself both seemed very attractive...
During the 40 minute wait for our meals to arrive, we ordered some drinks, a bottled cider, and a draught beer. The cider was taken from the refrigerator, opened, and left on the counter in front of us for nearly ten minutes before it was brought to our table. There is only one beer on the menu, in regular and de-alcoholised versions, and the menu offers no description of the beer other than that it is "Bio"; in lieu of their description, I will provide one: this beer has the colour of copper, and the taste of iron; it's *more* than just a subtlety or an aftertaste, it is the dominant flavor of the beer. You could probably save a few crowns and just suck on a handful of rusty nails with approximately the same end result.
With nothing else to occupy my time, I tried to become accustomed to the taste of the beer while I watched two other tables of two come in and sit at adjacent tables, order and receive their meals, eat, order deserts, have leisurely conversation, pay and leave.
Our food did arrive eventually. It was average at best, and the portions were small. My dish was exceedingly strange, small chunks of seitan cast adrift in a pool of puréed butternut squash which collided head on with exceedingly sweet whipped cream, and a cranberry (?) jam, all served with a bread that was strangely underbaked. My companions dish was about 1/4 cup of green curry (onion, mushroom, tofu) forming a bland moat around a conical turret of basmati.
We were offered a hasty apology, but nothing more, and upon leaving the only taste lingering in our mouths was bitterness; and in my case the "impending tetanus" taste of the beer.
Updated from previous review on Friday August 01, 2014
Updated from previous review on Friday August 01, 2014
Pros: at least it's vegan?
Cons: brutally understaffed , tourist hell, limited and un-good beer selection
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Best vegan deserts Prague!!! - Edit
I know veganism is traditionally associated with health and all that, but this place takes it to new extremes, making you walk three flights of stairs before arriving at the restaurant (presumably to work up a sizable appetite).
The rooftop views are beautiful, and it has a nice central location, the interior is very cute with a rustic Czech feel to it, and the staff speak excellent English.
To the important stuff now - the food, and unfortunately we were let down here, the menu didn't have a wow factor, and the food tasted a bit generic. The Czech goulash left a lot to be desired, and the Burgers were OK, but again nothing special.
They did offer organic vegan friendly beer though which was nice.
However the big redeeming factor the deserts!! Maybe its just me, having a sweet tooth, but the deserts were excellent! Full of flavor and more than enough to satisfy anyone's sweet cravings. The pancake was probably the best I have ever tried, and that's high praise! Both the carrot cake and the raw cheesecake were fantastic as well.
(It might sound like I ordered everything off the menu, but there were three of us!! Honest!)
Pros: Cute location, Deserts
Cons: waiting time
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Great place - Edit
Overall, I really liked this place. The first time I was here I had the "sirloin and dumplings", but I wasn't too impressed - not bad, but a bit boring. The second time was fantastic, through - the 'shrimp' salad was delish, as was the crepe dessert. Definitely worth checking out.
Pros: all vegan, friendly
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In love with it - Edit
This is THE place to try traditional czech food made vegan.
Some of the dishes are very different from what I am used to (I'm brazillian), but it was quite an experience.
The desserts are also great. I'd love to come back some day.
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Cool atmosphere and delicious food - Edit
We've been there during our last trip to Prague and I just love the food and the style of the restaurant. We were lucky to get a seat for two so reservation might be good. A bit of a strange entrance at first sight, with all the stairs but it causes quite an unique atmosphere :)
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Best Vegan Restaurant in Prague! - Edit
We ate at LoVeg on four occasions during our three-day visit in Prague in May 2014. The restaurant was fabulous - convenient location, excellent staff, quality food, fantastic atmosphere, etc. The tofu burgers were TDF (to-die-for) - my husband had this choice three times. I also had the burger, but also tried the Thai green curry (very good), the 'big' salad w/ grilled tempeh(yum), and the much-praised 'steak' w/ dumplings (meh - edible, but not impressive). I would have loved to have tried everything on the menu, but there simply wasn't time. Portions were good, except on the steak and dumplings - I was still hungry afterwards. Desserts were only ok, with the spelt pancakes w/ fruit as our favourite. The homemade lemonades and organic beer were also nice. We sampled three other vegan restaurants during our stay, but LoVeg was the best, without a doubt.
Pros: All vegan, Quality food, Great staff
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hands down the best vegan place I have eaten in! - Edit
Cheap, lovely setting, amazing menu, recommend the vegan versions of local dishes! Wine was excellent, ate twice in a three night stay, would have been three times if we found it on the first night!
Cons: none
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Fantastic - Edit
That is a treasure in Prague. Nice deco, romantic, very tasty and well-thought food.
We've asked for an entrance of vegan shrimps, main courses Vegan Burger and Penne with creamy sauce and mushrooms. Dessert was a carrot cake which was divine. Excellent food. Final price was about 600 CZK, moderate price but worth it. Would definitely come again!
The only real problem was the wait as the place was full and the waiters were very busy (clearly couldn't handle the demand, waiters and kitchen). Staff is nice and speaks english very well, but couldn't give us attention as the place was crowded.
Pros: Excellent food, Staff speaks english, Nice environment
Cons: Busy, Small portions
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All Vegan Delight - Edit
Large and varied menu of all vegan choices. They have two traditional Czech dishes that they have veganized so it is a great opportunity to try some local fare. Glad I did just that. The guy at the table next to me snatched up the last piece of chocolate cake, so sadly I didn't get dessert but it looked just as good as the rest of my meal. Generous portions and very friendly staff. Nice two floor restaurant by the castle. Would have happily eaten here multiple times.
Pros: Food, Variety, Service
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excellent food if its available! - Edit
I went here when hungry and tired and was worried it might be close early like so many eating establishments in Prague! It is situated across the river and up the hill and up three flights of stairs (not accessible for wheelchair users!) but thankfully this lovely space stays open till after 10. I spent some time browsing the menu, impressed by the selection of a few options I have not tried before despite the total number of main meals on offer being about ten. I had trouble deciding between the two most interesting options only to be told they were both unavailable as they had had a busy day! I consider that a pretty bad failing of organisation, there were three hours left for the kitchen to be open. A chef should know that a holiday weekend will be busy.
So I ended up with my third choice which was a very good burger. The prawn salad starter was great, the small salad dish was a good size and very tasty.
I was looking forward to the chocolate cheesecake desert but that too was all gone! I had the other two cakes instead, they were good but not that good (I think I could taste baking powder).
So Loveg is certainly excellent and a nice place to eat, there's even a roof top balcony option when the weather permits. The food - if its available - is great. This is an expensive place but worth it if you want a "nice night out".
Pros: Lovely, exciting food, Pleasant ambiance
Cons: Three flights of stairs to get in!, Realtively expensive, Menu options not always available.
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Prague´s BEST vegan food! - Edit
We stayed in Prague for a weekend and went to LoVeg twice - I guess that says it all :) Incredibly good food, lovely staff, lovely view from upstairs, inexpensive. We had goulash, steak, burgers, soups and pancakes, and even though they used some ingredients I wasn't so sure about at first, everything went REALLY well together. I can't say it often enough: SO GOOD, GO THERE!
Pros: Great, creative food, Quick service, Friendly staff
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Great food. A little slow. - Edit
loVeg is certainly one of the best placed veggie restaurants in Prague, if you're a tourist. It's located on Nerudova, the most popular route to the famous Prague castle.
If it were not on the fourth floor of an otherwise unassuming building, it'd be impossible to miss. As it is, you have to look out for the sign a little - but that stands out well enough.
The food was great, albeit just short of something I'd rave about. I had their burger, and everyone agreed that was excellent - but I've made similarly tasty burgers at home. That's both praise and criticism rolled into one here; on the one hand, home-made burgers are usually the best. On the other, I expect more than just the convenience of not having to buy ingredients and cook from a restaurant.
Similar things apply to the other main dishes the group I was eating with chose. All the food was absolutely without flaw, but missing a little kick of inspiration.
The starters were another matter, however - all of them were absolutely outstanding. We did not try desserts.
Prices are slightly above Prague standards, but not prohibitively so.
The only thing I disliked about my experience was the wait time for the food to arrive. We were there just after lunch time. The restaurant was fairly full, but not entirely packed. In that situation, we had to spend almost three hours total in the restaurant to have our two course meal.
The upshot is that if you bring plenty of time and expect good food, it's an excellent experience! If you expect a gourmet treatment or a quick lunch, it might not quite live up to your expectations.
Pros: Excellent location, Good food, Decent prices
Cons: Wait time
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Excellent- really made my trip super special - Edit
This restaurant was across the road from my hotel so really handy. It is en route to/from the castle so well worth calling in on your way past. I made the most of its proximity and visited numerous times to sample the many items on the menu. I wasn't disappointed by any of it.
The quality of the food is excellent and the range of items on offer diverse. Anything from light lunches, snacks, vegan junk food to 3 course meals is available and the menu offers traditional Czech as well as international dishes. There is also a large choice of desserts- raw chocolate cheesecake is a must!
I particularly enjoyed the goulash and traditional bread dumplings, the sirloin with root veg sauce (svickova) was also great- so nice to be able to try the traditional foods vegan style! I can also recommend the quesadilla, carpaccio and the tempeh pate
The menu also offers a range of tantalising drinks - homemade lemonade, vegan beer, traditional Czech spirits and Viennese Coffee (my first in more than 20 years!)
Staff are friendly, venue is welcoming and English widely spoken. Prices are inexpensive.
Pros: Excellent food, full vegan menu, good value
Cons: long staircase- not disability friendly
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Fantastic! - Edit
A great atmosphere and really close to our holiday apartment near the Prague Castle steps.
For starters my partner and I tried the vegan shrimp dish and the hummus platter, both were delicious! Light and creamy.
For main courses we had the vegan take on the traditional Czech dumpling dish and an Argentinian curry. Again they were both lovely. Well sized portions and nice and hot when they were served.
They had run out of the vegan chocolate cheesecake, so we were sadly unable to try that. But the deserts we had were both nice.
We both had a gorgeous homemade raspberry and lime lemonade drink. It was quite sweet but delicious and tasted like a non-alcoholic cocktail.
The service was great and all staff were extremely friendly and helpful. And all had good English.
We would definitely eat here again.
Pros: Great food, Large selection of dishes, Friendly and helpful staff
Cons: None!
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I loveg this place =) - Edit
This place was great! loved the food and winding staircase to the top. highly recommend.
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Great Food and Atmosphere - Edit
The stairs are well-lit and the atmosphere is cozy, with an almost spiritual air to it. The menu is pretty diverse. They have veggie burgers, sandwiches, tomato pasta, ravioli, desserts, vegan steaks, and a great side of dumplings. The cream pasta was good enough, but the vegan steak was amazing. It came with a yellow sauce and dumplings; I highly recommend it!
Pros: Good food , Good Decor
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loVeg a taste sensation - Edit
This restaurant is stylish and modern. Candles light the way. Once inside the restaurant friendly, helpful staff are quick to take meal orders. We started with the homemade lemonade (refreshing) and herbal teas. The menu is varied. We ate here four times during our Prague stay and found all the meals delicious, fresh, tasty. The furnishings are very comfortable and the table settings inviting. It is a pleasure to sit in the restaurant. Upstairs has bean bags and tables and chairs.
Eating here is good value and a must do in Prague.
Pros: stylish, good value, delicious food
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Great vegan goulash - Edit
We had lunch here on a recent trip and really enjoyed the food. The waiter recommended some great organic beer. The hummus was tasty, and we were quite happy to be able to have a vegan version of Goulash with Dumplings in Prague. It was as little pricey for Prague, but definitely worth it. The staff were very friendly and spoke English well. The restaurant was quite near Prague Castle, a great location for tourists. I would certainly return on my next visit.
Pros: organic beer, vegan goulash, friendly staff
Cons: price, limited seating
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Good Food, Rude Waiter - Edit
We went here for late lunch, as soon as we walked in the waiter just laughed and "no". He said this was their busiest time, in a mocking tone that suggested we were stupid for even trying to get a table. We thought this might just be a language issue, so we decided to give them another try, especially as the good looked great. We went back about half an hour later and the same waiter reluctantly gave us a table. Whilst we were there at least 3 tables stupid empty the whole time, so I'm not sure why he was protesting that they were too busy... Despite these issues, the fully vegan menu had lots of options, all if which sounded good. I ordered the vegan burger, to which the waiter simply responded "no" he then suggested that I get the quesedilla instead, I would have liked another minute to choose something else, but I felt under pressure from the waiter so just agreed. My boyfriend odered the thai curry - both dishes were very tasty. The kitchen accidentally sent our order out twice, when the waiter realised this he tried to force a couple who had just arrived to take the food. They wanted to look at the menu first, but he was very persistent and told them if they didn't take this food, they would have a long wait for something new. I understand that he didn't want the food to go to waste, but his manner was very unprofessional and the couple obviously felt uncomfortable. We eventually got our dessert of chocolate cheescake, which was very dissapointing, especially compared to the mains. We waited for ages to get our bill, eventually going to the bar to pay. Again, the waiter was rude, and seemed annoyed that we.had done this. Even by Prague standards, the service here was terrible, and would put me off going back, despite the quality if the food.
Pros: Good Mains, Reasonable Prices
Cons: Terrible Service, Dissapointing Chocolate Cake
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Fully vegan food in Prague city center - Edit
The place is on higher floor with excellent view on the roof tops. The interior modern and new (it had been opened for few months). Second floor of the restaurant has children area and cozy tool bags. The place has very good dinner atmosphere.
I was there with my family. We had hummus as we usually do. It was mild and not salty as they sometimes could be. My wife liked tomato pasta very much. I had mushrooms pasta and that was very good, too. We also had king salad and that had a lot of dressing and just the way we like it.
Kids had pancakes and they asked for more. The portions was with right size, they just liked it so much. We had chocolate cheesecake and that was perfect ending to our dinner.
They offered organic beer and I like that a lot.
Small nice thing was that they had “what is what” section in the menu explaining some of the food names or terms.
The staff talked English.
They didn’t accepted credit card.
Pros: Tasty vegan food, Excellent house beer, Beautiful view
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Excellent - Edit
LoVeg is a fully vegan restaurant with a varied Czech and international menu and welcoming though fairly formal atmosphere (the upstairs is slightly less formal, with bean bags and colouring for children). The menu is written in both Czech and English, and all of the staff with whom we interacted spoke English. There's no need to book, and even on a Sunday lunchtime, the restaurant wasn't crowded.
My favourite thing when eating out is not having to query whether something comes with dairy cheese etc, so this place won out over the many vegetarian restaurants in Prague. I opted for the soup of the day (pea), tortillas with roast veg and vegan cheese, and a raw chocolate cheesecake - all of which were delicious, and the portion sizes were good. My partner was a little disappointed with the goulash though, which consisted of bland chunks of seitan or soy, without veg, but found the pancakes excellent. Altogether, two starters, two mains, two deserts and two (non-alcoholic, alcohol is available) drinks came to less than 20 pounds. In the week, this could be further reduced - there is an offer of soup and a main for 125 CZK (roughly 4 pounds 20).
To the other negatives - service was a little slow in comparison to how busy the restaurant was, though the quality generally made it worth the wait, and there is no wheelchair access - even the lower floor is up a few flights of stairs, and the restaurant is up a hill from the city centre. And payment is by cash only, though we were told this is likely to change soon.
Though I'd probably avoid the meat-style options, this is definitely somewhere I would come again.
Updated from previous review on Monday November 25, 2013
Pros: Menu, Price, Easy to find
Cons: Cash only, No wheelchair access
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Outstanding vegetarian restaurant in Prague - Edit
This place does not come up if you search online for Prague veggie restaurants, probably because it is so new. We found it by chance and are so glad we did. The food is exquisite. Wonderfully fresh, imaginative and drawing on many culinary influences, including Asian, South American, Italian and Czech. The bolognese on toast is lipsmackingly good, as was the house salad. The so-called small was huge. I had the goulash which was delicious and my husband had the fabulous nasi goreng. The Bio Regent beer is also excellent. An all round excellent meal and for the equivalent of £20. This deserves to be much better known than it currently is.
Pros: Excellent nosh, Lovely ambience on top floor , Pleasant staff
Good food but cheated by the waiter - Edit
They cheated us. They announced a cheap menu on the street, but although we asked for it (due to the fact that we were leaving that same night and didn´t have many czesch crowns), they finally charged us with the full 'á la carte' price. We argued and finally decided to pay. It resulted that we couldn´t pay with credit card, but fortunatelly we had euros for paying the bill.
They even told us (although in a polite way) that they were going to call the police.
I absolutely don´t recommend this place to anyone. Be careful if you eat here.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Cheaters, Threat to call the police
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A culinary gem! - Edit
Exquisite vegan dining in a charming and classy bohemian atmosphere.
Ended up here for late dinner on Sunday night, with our last 500czk.
Discovered, upon arrival, that they do NOT accept credit cards, so we budgeted our ordering carefully.
We had beet carapaccio as a starter- tops with caramelized walnuts, vegan mozzarella and arugula. They must be making the vegan cheese themselves.. It was light and ever so slightly tangy. A really delightful dish.
My husband and I both had the vegan sirloin with dumplings. My husband wanted the beer goulash with dumplings, but alas, they were out. Sirloin was house-made (I believe it was compressed mushroom stalks, but texture similar to seitan). Sauce was puréed squash/vegetables with delicate flavoring. Dumplings weren't quite what I expected dumplings to be, they were more like round slices of soft, dense bread.. Absolutely delicious! It was topped with a dollop of rice cream and cranberry sauce (also house made). Utterly satisfying and left us feeling cozy all night.
We wanted a little walnut schnapps but again, they were all out, so we ordered herb schnapps, which had a slightly bitter anise flavor.
The atmosphere was warm and inviting with ambient lighting and fantastic music. The waiter spoke English with us and was patient as we took a long time to decide.
An average dish costs between 150-200czk, and is well worth the price for the delectable food, generous portions and beautiful presentation.
The only potential con is that it's on the third floor, up a steeply winding staircase (maybe 60 stairs). We didn't mind the climb.
Pros: Exquisite food, beautiful presentation, Generous portions, Moderately priced, great atmosphere
Cons: Stairs
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Excellent place with typical Czech food - Edit
The restaurant is located in Prague old city just near the Castle. You actually can't miss it as there are huge signs saying "vegan restaurant" in the front :-)
The place was designed in a cosy and zen atmosphere, everything is really clean and bright!
The waiter spoke English which was really helpful for us. The menu is composed of a few dishes, some of them typically Czech.
We had some "praws" as a started and it was one of the best dishes I tasted ever!!!
Then we had the traditional Czech goulash, it was the first time I tried it and that was really good (portions are quiet big by the way!).
Then for dessert the waiter brought us a sample of each dessert of the day: carrot cake, chocolat raw cheesecake, cupcakes...yummy!
For 1 starter, 2 main dishes, 2 desserts, 2 beers and 1 bottle of water we paid 28€. That's really cheap indeed for such a quality of food!!!
Pros: Food, Location, Welcome
Cons: None
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