Cafe Prague

I love Czech cuisine and especially Czech beer; I came here for this , the interior is dark and there is not enough fresh air , I sat down around , the waitress was nice and polite , I ordered beer and food, the beer was divinely fresh and cold , which is what you need in stuffy weather , at first everything was fine, but after I saw I didn't feel like eating any hair on my bread , which undoubtedly ruined my evening, but due to the excellent beer, I didn't inform the waiter about it. Good beer was more important to me than food, there are very few restaurants and bars where you can drink infused draft Czech beer , and I hope my review won't greatly affect their work and they won't want to be corrected. To make this place disappear

An unforgettable dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor— Goulash was an absolute standout. The service was impeccable, attentive without being intrusive. Whether you’re planning a special night out or just craving exceptional food, this spot is a must-visit!”

It is very difficult to find game meat on the menu at Chicago restaurants. We stopped here after viewing their menu which had rabbit, deer and duck. I ordered the rabbit which was divine. Super tender. My husband ordered the deer. He loved his dish, I find deer meat too lean for my taste. Service was great beer and wine selections were delicious. Some great beers on tap. We had apple strudel for dessert with beet salad and duck dumplings for appetizers.

Commemorating students' years with cherished memories in Czechoslivakia in 80's. So we had Svickova and gulash with dumplings. They were delicious!

Beautiful, cozy place. Our waitress was amazing. I wish I knew her name. She gave us outstanding service. The food was delicious. They made salmon for my daughter and I had pork, dumplings and cabbage. We will be back for more! I highly recommend them.

We attended a casual wedding reception. Everything was wonderful. The space was beautiful. The food was amazing (we were a small group of vegans in an otherwise meat-eating group). The bar service was wonderful. Table service was on point.

Came to Chicago with my mom to do family research for a week. Our family is Czech - immigrated here in the 19th century. Of all the restaurants we ate in Chicago, this was by far the best for food and service. The food was very authentic and very delicious. The waitress checked on us frequently and made accommodations for things that didn’t work for us. The ambiance was not my cup of tea - very Euro-chic but hey it is a European restaurant! There was a cute birthday party near by and many families enjoying dinner while others were happily enjoying drinks at the bar. Noise level was perfect for me - I hate when too loud. I will definitely be back next time I’m in Chicago!

Amazing Czech beer , delicious food, thank you.

If you looking for fresh beer and delicious food this is the place From deer mushroom goulash to roasted rabbit and amazing grass fed beef burgers soups everything you can wish for fish as well best place around hands down !!! Staff is 5 stars ! Trust me

Food is still good - but what is up with no gravy with an order of bread dumplings? No ice cream or piece of cake when celebrating a birthday? Really slow when they have large parties as well. The schnitzel is delicious, the goulash looks a bit off, the pizzas are great for kids, the soups are the stars.

Food was really good, prices were more than reasonable. Service was quick and the atmosphere was very quiet around lunch. I liked it, very laid back vibe to it and the insides nice.

OMG! What a great place. We were looking for a Polish restaurant and this place showed up. Never tried Czech food but sure glad we tried this place. Appetizers were the potato pancakes and fried cheese/ French fries. Dinner was pork steak, roast beef, duck, and salmon and each entree was great. We had some Czech beer and shots to wash it all down. So full and so satisfied. Our waitress was very nice. It's a bit far from home but we need to find our way back.

I don't know where to start....food - delicious. I had my 40th bday party there. It was easy and quick to pan everything, and I did it over the phone! The service during the party is wonderful! We always had everything and they were checking on us. Ambiance - the servers, dj, bar tenders are great! Cafe Prague is a cozy, affordable and great place to spend your evening! We were there about 5 times and always satisfied!

Very tasty, service at the highest level. Our waiter Tatyana made sure that we liked everything. Very good submission. We will definitely come back.

Great East European feel in Chicago. I had the beef goulash with dumplings, red wine and followed with crepes. The goulash beef gravy was nice and thick the was I wish I could make it! The crepes were as good as any you'd find in east Europe. The red wine was only fair but the over all experience is still five stars.

I loved my topinky AND my big, fat, juicy dumplings. Hubby and dinner partner (a friend who lives in Chicago) both loved their goulash. Warm, friendly table service. Reasonable menu prices

I am from Czech Republic and live in US for a while now. Thanks to Cafe Prague me and my friends were able to enjoy our traditional food and beer! Everything was great. Just like our grandma's! The place is clean and people there are very welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommended!

I just love these family restaurants. So authentic and made with lots of love. This is an easy Uber from O'Hare if you have a long layover. Serious comfort food so expect lots of cream. The goulash did not disappoint and was served with four massive homemade dumplings that looked like four large slices of dense bread. It paired well with the gravy. My mushroom soup was served with a poached egg which was a new experience. Lots of lunch guests just sit at the bar for best service. Lots of table options too. You'll ever find a place like this in suburbia. A real treat.

Food was wonderful! Try the beef cheeks and topinky. Marzena was a wonderful waitress. She explained everything to us and had great suggestions. 5 star service and food!

Very good service and amazing food, The servers give amazing service and always in a great mood to help, food was cooked to perfection and tastes delicious

This is fancy food at a level you know you couldn't make as good as Cafe Prague makes their dishes. The different varieties of temping plates allow you to feel as if anything you order is a treat for yourself. The starters and entrees are made to share with your date or a big group. I think the bar is a bit basic but you certainly can enjoy what wets your whistle.

Wasn't the friendliest staff but it was a unique restaurant and I have never seen anything like it. Eastern European influence brings such inspirational dishes. I was on to there for a snack so I got a $3 pilsner (which was a daily special) and their signature Prague wings (I got half off as the daily special as well) they were delicious. The sauce they used has many layers of flavors and a depth that I couldn't quite pinpoint. This was an enjoyable snack and I very well might be back again when in Chicago.

A wonderful experience this afternoon. Had a chance to chat with the manager, and enjoyed myself a Czechvar beer. There entire staff was extremely friendly, and the quality of the place is one of the best in the area. Highly recommend!

The service is very good quality very good people, and very friendly environment to everyone I would recommended to come here. Plus, the food is amazing.CrepesBeef GoulashRoasted Crispy Skin Pork Shank

Finally, summer in Chicago has arrived. Rosa J., Daddy J., and Mama J. were checking out the Montclare neighborhood on the western boarder of the city. I "yelped" Cafe Prague ahead of time. Cafe Prague is located near the Belmont and Rutherford. What an Oasis! The lady servers there were absolutely gorgeous! When I asked for recommendations, one of the beautiful young ladies quickly explained some of the Czech staples. In the ends, Mama J. went with the traditional halusky (a noodle-based dish with bacons and sour cream); Daddy J. picked beef goulash; I chose the grilled filet mignon. The beef goulash also came with a choice of bread dumplings. While I wasn't crazy about the taste of bread dumplings (semi-bland and doughy), the beef goulash was tender and filling. If you typically like any western-style comfort food, beef goulash would potentially be a great belly-warmer when the harsh Chi-town winter season comes around. Although the traditional halusky was listed as an "appetizer" on the menu, whoever with a small appetite should be fine with this dish alone. The combination of the potato noddles, fried bacons, and sour cream were quite delicious. However, I know many of you aren't the fan of sour cream in any shape or form. You might want to skip this one if you dislike anything with an acidic flavor. On the other hand, my grilled filet mignon was cooked appropriately according to what I requested (medium). It was juicy, with a plenty of sauce to keep the meat moist. With one (1) starter and two (2) entrees, our total came to $41.90. I thought the price was fair for the neighborhood standard. Cafe Prague also has a small, yet well-decorated patio facing Belmont Ave. They also have a separate area for bar patrons. We saw a Czech-style birthday party going on at the adjacent table. As an immigrant myself, it's always delightful to find a place to celebrate and make myself at home in a foreign country. This afternoon I got to know a little bit about the Central Europe, and walked out the restaurant with a full stomach.

Ordered their Christmas dinner for pick -up. Could not have been happier! Everything (salmon, pork dish, fish dish, appetizers, vegetables and dessert) was cooked to perfection. There were 3 adults and we had plenty of food. We will be coming back for sure. Thank you Milada. Peter

We were.given a gift card for Christmas from our son and his girl friend. We have.lived in Portage Park for years and have.never been here. The food was delicious and the service was so nice. Will definitely be back.

A very nice place. Cozy. The best French potatoes in the region and Aperol) There are a lot of Europeans in the restaurant. Love their outdoor terrace with flowers outside in the summer.

A good place to dine if you're Jonesin' for a Polish food fix. Try the Goulash. It is the real deal . Excellent. Went there with a party of 8 and not a single negative comment by anyone. Every meal selected was served fresh and piping hot. All the employees were friendly and cheerful. Clean and decent prices. No hesitation to recommend this restaurant.

My favorite place in Chicago! Terrific and authentic food. Good prices all around. Have spent months in the Czech Republic, and this place has the best goulash I've had. Great interior - a lot of interesting Czech memorabilia on the walls. Terrific beer as - the best imported Pilsner Urquell I've had. Ask for the frozen mugs for a really cold glass. Wonderfully friendly staff. I became a regular during my time in Chicago, and the owner Marcel always went out of his way to catch up. Oksana and the rest of the staff were terrific as well.

I remember 5Years ago,I've been here for the first time....It was not much... Todax,Iam really imprest!!!!Food is delicious!!!The place looks soooo much better,and the girl-bartender did a great service!!!!thanks Cafe Prague

I really enjoy this place, especially since the reconfigured the bar area. Before it was tucked in the corner so if you were sitting at the tables or couches, the bartender couldn't see you. Now everything is line of sight. I love that i can get authentic eastern European food and good Czech beer at an affordable price. I wish this place were around the corner from my house.

Charming room. Friendly staff. Nice Euro draft beer selection. Interesting menu, ask questions, you will find something to delight you. Appetizers are almost a meal. Topinky, I love the topinky! And I do not recall the name of the special dumplings with bacon inside but I recall the deliciousness.

This place has the bast potato pancakes. And the garlic soup is very close second...highly recommending!

This is definitely my favorite restaurant possible, I love the food that is there I enjoy it and I just love it. So much to choose from, i recommend the Svíčková and guláš those 2 are my main favorites.

Awesome in many ways! Just like mom used to make. I do find that they are "out" of items frequently that are listed on the menu, but I can find a yummy alternative most of the time. Shortages have caused me to avoid the cafe recently, but I do love the food and the staff. Some one needs to get on the ball and be prepared to honor the menu. Disregarding the importance of of having a full offering is really more a German trait

We have been there few times and it is just ok. I tried soup with mushrooms and boild egg it was good. Breaded pork chop was fine but nothing special.. Husband ordered some sort of goulash and the plenty of meat was too greasy.. but sauce and mashed potatoes was ok.. If you are around yes you can find something interesting. But just to go there for something specific .. noup not for me.. Ps stuff is very polite and place is nice and clean..

The staff is great. Fun, clean atmosphere. We ordered beers and bar food only. Menu food around us looked delicious and next time will do that instead! We had the beef tartar and it was not a favorite we have had. We also shared the topinky and that was okay. The bowls of mushroom and garlic soups were excellent and would definitely order again. Pils on tap is cold in frosted mug...fantastic! We will be coming back soon! The steak and shrimp skewers neighbors got looked incredible!

One of my fave places when I want a good beer in a great ambience. Their specialty on beers are of course Czech which are great by the way. Give them a try.

We actually stumbled upon Cafe Prague because were looking to go to a different restaurant when we realized that restaurant was closed. Thankfully, we pulled out our handy dandy yelp app and found Cafe Prague to be close by. We thought why not? The restaurant is a bar/restaurant with a large dancing floor space. The lights were dimly lit and I thought the place was going to turn into a club. It didnt. There were a lot of patrons here hanging out so it looked like a local hang out spot. People really like it here! We looked at their menu and it had a lot of good looking dishes. We ordered: Homemade potato pancake--savory herbs and hand grated potatoes pan-fried and topped with garlic, sour cream and chives. We opted to also add smoked salmon. The dish was super good! Slow roasted crispy skin pork shank--I did not try this dish but my friend said the skin was not crispy. She said the skin was more roasted and chewy which made the dish really rich. The meat was fall off the bone tender though and she enjoyed the dish. Grilled trout--I did not try this dish but my friend enjoyed it. Moravian pork--The pork was served with garlic and onion with a side of homemade sauerkraut and homemade dumpling. The pork in this dish was flavorful and tender and the homemade sauerkraut was SO GOOD. I was not really a fan of the homemade dumpling though. Czech fried cheese--Its made with brie or muenster cheese and served with french fries and a side of tartar sauce. I did not really like the cheese but I enjoyed the french fries and tartar sauce. For dessert, I ordered the crepe dessert without the crepe, which was basically two scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with blueberry cream and freshly whipped cream with a drizzle of chocolate syrup. It was DELICIOUS! My friends tried the apple strudel and the ice cream with raspberry syrup. They also enjoyed their desserts. Our dinner from start to finish was great. Our server was really nice and attentive. What a great accidental find!

My Girlfriend and I went on a Sunday Afternoon around 4:00pm. We both had the Moravian Style Pork Slow Roasted Pork with Aromatic Vegetables served with Sauerkraut and Potato Dumplings!!! The sauerkraut is homemade/handmade, no sulfites, no MSG!!! The vegetables were just some tiny and thin fried onions that were garnished on top of the pork, they tasted yummy. This was so good; I thought it was even better than what my Bohemian Grandmother would serve up! I was very impressed. Nice looking place to come anytime, especially at night to party and have some good drinks. Awesome beers on tap, Czech beers rock! Not much of a tap selection but for 4 Bucks for a 1/2 liter, that great!! My server was nice. The other people eating their shared some of their potato pancakes which were tasty. We left feeling stuffed and happy. I look forward to many returns. I will bring my dad and grandpa for sure! This is the kind of yummy, savory and delicious food we grew up with. Order or even take a sample of the different beers! = ) Enjoy!

My husband and I were hoping to relive some fond memories of travel through Eastern Europe and we were not disappointed. The goulash and dumplings were delicious as was the schnitzel. The more American beet and burrata salad was tasty. The traditional garlic soup was excellent. We found out later that the crepes are worth having, but we were extremely happy with our Cafe Prague and Cafe Vienna.

We had them cater for an office lunch and I have to say I will abslutly be coming back. This has been one of my favorite sites to get authentic Czech food that reminds me so much of the time I spent there. So when it came time to order something different for lunch for the office. I knew exactly where to go! I was expecting to hear a few complainers since you can never please everyone. But for the most part everyone loved the Czech food and was excited to be able to try some dishes from an area of the world that they normally don't get to eat from. The Sopsky salad was a favorite of the office with my favorite Svickova and the Bread Dumplings came in a close second. They were easy to work with and delivered exactly what we wanted at the time we needed it. We will be ordering there again for sure!

We were curious to try Czech food and we were delighted to find this charming restaurant. There were six of us and we tried and shared everything. The potato pancakes were light and crisp. The Topinky appetizer was a surprising combination of flavors on rye bread and just delicious. We tried braised beef, the roasted beef, the pork schnitzel, and the goulash but our favorite was the beef cheeks. Our server was outstanding, so friendly and efficient. She could give us a detailed description of everything on the menu. And the house made strudel was a must. The restaurant also gave us a complimentary shot of a herbal digestif after dinner. We had a great time and we will be back.

My wife is originally from Slovakia. We went to Chicago for the weekend. I highly recommend you go here if you want good beer, better food, and the best service. The potato pancakes, goulash, garlic soup, fried cheese and everything else was as close to my mother in law's cooking as you can get in the States!

When you hike out this far out to the west side, chances are you will get past the K, L, M, O, and maybe even P streets. Out by Cafe Prague you'll run into the mad Polish hood where if you don't speak English, you might feel just a little bit out of pace! After a Chicago Fire game, my friend suggested we head to Cafe Prague for his brother's birthday party. It was a great event hall, there was a DJ table set up, balloons, lights of all colors flashing and disco ball overhead. It was class and people were dressed nicely celebrating. Not speaking Polish, I quickly spurted Okocim when asked for what I wanted. Okocim it was and Okocim was magical. There was tons of foods and great desserts lying around everywhere but after spending the entire evening at the Fire game and Johnnie's Beef, more food was just not possible. We were seating at a long table with over 20 people there and people shuffle around the table and around the food at the table nearby. Music was everywhere blasting loudly and there were plenty of people dancing. If I was Polish, Cafe Prague would be my #1 event venue!!!

Cafe Prague is the place to be! Very chill and cozy ambiance.. having a dance floor/stage area makes it a great venue for many different events! The food is very tasty! Ive had 7 different items in the menu all but one were very good.. The half duck, It's because it was the Bomb! I licked the whole platter clean! Great staff, they were all friendly, accomodating and pleasant! (Also HOT! ) Me and my fellow Chicago Ducati Riders are very fortunate to have been introduced to Cafe Prague and its beautiful owner Milada! Cafe Prague is CDR's official Bar/Restaurant destination!

Had a delicious lunch at Cafe Prague today -- thank you Yelp for directing us to this neighborhood gem! Our server brought us a basket of bread with a pate that was out of this world. We started out with a delicious bowl of Czech garlic soup that looked like French onion soup in a soup crock with the muenster cheese melted on top -- no comparison though since this soup had ham chunks, potatoes and garlic. I ordered the Grass-Fed Beef Tartare that was the best I've had in the U.S. Besides tasting great, the presentation was absolutely beautiful. My husband ordered the Schnitzel Pork Cutlet and said it was good but liked my entree more. When we're in the neighborhood again, we will definitely be back. They have a Jazz Jam on Tuesdays which sounds like a lot of fun.

Milada, Thanks to you and your wonderful Cafe Prague staff, I hit the jackpot in man points! My descion to have my wife's birthday party at Cafe Prague was a stroke of genius. The table presentation was beautiful and classy. Not an easy task to accomplish. The appetizers were outstanding, both in taste and presentation. Your bartenders we're quick and friendly. Cafe Prague rocks! Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Staropramen is on tap here! Can you ask for a better beer? Very Europe feel to this place! Usually had something exciting going on here, from bands, samplings or new Dj's! It's a must do if your in the area! Have a Staropramen and enjoy the outside area! We'll worth the trek!! Seriously the nice staff ever!!!

I tried calling during the day to make reservations and after about 100 rings I gave up. I tried calling again just in case I dialed wrong but still got nothing. When I tried to call again I got a voice mail but it was full. Went a few weeks ago with a friend and we got there early, around 6:00pm. The restaurant was empty except for a couple of tables. The place is very warm and inviting, lots of wood, nice candle light and very clean. The hostess asked if we'd made reservations and I said we didn't but I tried and there was no answer. She shrugged. OK! She seated us right away and told us that they will get very busy around 7:30 or 8 as they had lots of private parties and the place gets very wild after 10. Nightclubish. We were served some bread with liver pate which was good. My friend ordered a beef dish and I got the chicken paprikas with bread dumplings. We also ordered side dishes of cucumber salad and beets salad. There are really no dinner salads to speak of and the small orders of cucumber and beets were $2 each which was very fair. I had to issues wtih our dinner. My friends beef dish came with potato pancakes which were very greasy and the plate only had six pieces of stew meat. But there was a full plate of gravy. She said it was very bland. My chicken paprikas was one chicken thigh. Just one. Thigh. Four massive slabs of very dry bread dumpling and a plate of gravy. There must have been a full 10 ounces of very bland gravy. Usually chicken paprikas has the flavor of paprika. This had none. It was bland and lacking flavor at all. The piece of chicken was either grilled or baked but had no seasonings on it and it too was bland. Good consistency, but how do you serve one chicken thigh and dry dumplings? The little cucumber and beets salads were good. The quality of the products was good but everything was boring. The dumplings were overly dry, and a piece of white bread would have been better because it could have soaked up the gravy. The other reason for a low star count was the flowers. There were huge lilies on every table along with some other beautiful fresh flowers. Something tropical. The problem though is that the lilies were so fragrant that they made it so all we could taste was flowers. I love flowers on a table in a restaurant but they have to be unscented. You never put strong flowers or candles with smells in a place where food is being served because the odors take over. And the flower scents were s strong that I was getting a headache by the time we left. When we left at 8pm it was getting very busy and many of the tables were now filled with private party gueusts which is nice to see. I would go back and try it again if they got rid of the flowers and I could ask the chef to add more seasoning. i do want to say that our server was really nice. A terrific young lady who could not have been nicer. She is the other reason I would go back. Super nice and had a good attitude and lots of information.

Ordered goulash and pot roast. Goulash meet was dry. Pot roast meet and gravy was good but dumplings too dense. I lived in Prague so have a basis of comparison.

Very disappointed due to the blatant racism I experienced here. We were celebrating my mom's birthday and when one of my Hispanic friends entered, she was automatically confronted at the front and denied entry due to not being 21 while other White people were not even stopped to be carded. We then explained that she was a guest at my mom's birthday party. We were told that due to her parents not being present she wouldn't be allowed. We then pointed out that there were other polish teenagers and children there without parents and were let in without incident. The manager then stumbled over his words gave another excuse and simply would not budge. A big group of us then left due to feeling very disrespected and unwelcome. We will not be returning as it's very obvious that they want to keep this establishment white and only white.

Cafe Prague Jazz Tuesday night was a hit! Great job guys definitely a relaxing place and funky place to go in the week.

My first time here and I will definitely come back. The food and service was amazing! Make sure the have the beef cheeks! Please make sure to come and see Olena

Nothing special. So poor menu, nothing to choose and not delicious;/ I order tiramisu eat two spoons and feel nausea ,it was extremely sweet. I am not recommend this place.

I've lived near Harlem & Irving for many years and must have passed this gem of a spot a million times. First visit this past Tuesday 3/12/19 for their weekly jazz night, which runs 8:00 - 11:30pm. The ambiance, service, cocktails, and music all worthy of 5 stars. I look forward to coming back for dinner!!!