Bockem
Restaurant · Mala Strana ·
Modern Czech fine dining with seasonal ingredients & tasting menus
Modern Czech fine dining with seasonal ingredients & tasting menus
"Set in an early-20th-century building in a quiet part of Smichov, Bockem has yet to catch the attention of most visitors, leaving in-the-know locals to enjoy this 26-seat spot with exposed brick walls and servers that are so chipper and friendly, you’d think they were trained in California. Dinner is a five-course affair of whatever's in season, paired with natural wine from Austria, Slovakia, and Moravia. The chef plays with ingredients and techniques, serving dishes that are Central European-ish, but drawing inspiration from all over the continent. Since it opened in 2019, Bockem’s Wednesday-to-Sunday breakfast/brunch has becometheplace to wake up with an espresso and a croque monsieur or a high-rise benedict souffle." - David Farley
"Equally famous for set-menu brunch as it is for tasting menus in the evenings, Bockem is a true gem in the city’s food scene. Part of its charm lies in its unassuming location in Smíchov and its cozy, brick-walled dining room that seats about 20. Chef and co-owner Ondřej Kynčl works wonders with locally grown, seasonal ingredients, helping evolve perceptions of Czech food, even among locals. While the five-course dinner menu changes often, brunch always includes some signature dishes, especially the sky-high souffle eggs Benedict that never fails to impress." - Dan Clapson
"Good food and warm hospitality await in this 1905 townhouse located near the Vltava River and Kinský Garden. The enthusiasm of the team is palpable. The cosy, somewhat shabby-chic decor and the extremely dedicated, friendly and courteous front-of-house team make for a wonderful atmosphere. The food is cooked with respect for tradition, but also with a modern twist. In the morning, everything revolves around breakfast, but in the evening, the five-course set menu takes centre stage – think mouthwatering dishes such as beef cheeks with rose hip, cranberry and truffle, or the classic Bohemian sour soup." - Michelin Inspector
"A characterful, warmly run spot where traditional Czech flavors are given a contemporary uplift, with flashes of originality." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Former Cafe de Paris executive chef Ondrej Kyncl is behind Bockem, a quiet respite mere steps away from Prague’s buzzy city center. Set in an early 20th-century building and designed with unfinished walls and raw materials like wood, rock, and iron, the young dining room (with seating for 26) already feels perfectly patinated. Bockem kicked into gear this past summer plating a three-course breakfast tasting menu (320 korunas or $12), with European dishes like croque monsieur and a cheffy take on a classic Czech breakfast, krupicová kaše (semolina porridge topped with cinnamon sugar and ghee). Kyncl’s seven-course dinner menu (1,200 korunas or $51), which debuted in October, embraces a similar mix of European and Bohemian. Expect a modern take on Czech fine dining, with simply plated dishes built on local and seasonal produce, like beets with blueberries and blackberries capped with vanilla-vinegar meringue shards or roasted duck with wild mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, and sour apple." - Kat Odell
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