Cafe Slavia

You can add one more star if you are planning to visit for a coffee only. The atmosphere and interior are great: classy, bright, great view from the windows, even the bathrooms feel, like you are in an older spy movie. Sipping on a drink, while looking at busy street here feels good and right. The food however is disappointing: we ordered goulash and svíčková and both were underwhelming. The taste was ok, but nothing special. The portion size however (it’s small), does not match the plate size. Food also has a very basic look - considering the price of both, I found it unsatisfactory and frankly sad. A place in such a location and with such a venue can definitely do better, especially if they charge 300+czk per meal. The drinks are fine - the eggnog coffee was good and I like, that it came with a glass of water. The service was odd: the main waiter was good, polite and nice - nothing to complain about. The supporting staff however left me puzzled: one lady knocked off my knife and instead of apologising and/or bringing a new one, she simply picked it up and walked away. And another waiter, who brought us the dessert, did not greet us, seemingly did not acknowledge our existence and stood there with a plate waiting for us to direct him to the person ordering the dessert. Overall, a disappointing experience. Left me with a feeling of former glory.

“We visited Café Slavia in the Czech Republic because of its cultural and historical significance—I’ve read that Nâzım Hikmet used to come here during his exile and write his poems, and we really wanted to see it for that reason. Beyond the history, the food was excellent. We ordered the duck confit and the beef goulash, and both were very flavorful. But the desserts were the real highlight: absolutely stunning to look at and even better in taste. We ordered lemon paris breast, cheesecake and apple strudel. My favorite absolutely lemon Paris breast. The experience was made even more special by live piano music and the river view. Definitely a must-visit.

truly iconic café in the heart of Prague! Great location right by the river with beautiful views of the National Theatre and Prague Castle. The coffee was rich and the desserts were delicious. The interior has a cozy, classy vibe and you can feel the history in every corner. A must-visit spot while exploring Prague! ☕️

Cafe Slavia in Prague is a truly charming and iconic spot. The interior has a classic, elegant atmosphere that makes you feel like stepping back in time, with large windows overlooking the Vltava River and Prague Castle. The coffee and desserts are excellent, rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It’s a perfect place to relax, enjoy a leisurely afternoon, or just soak in the historic surroundings. The staff are friendly and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant experience. Whether you’re a coffee lover or just looking for a unique place to unwind, Cafe Slavia is definitely a must visit in Prague.

I think this cafe, featuring a photograph of Nazım Hikmet and a place every young Turk eagerly visits, is truly worth seeing. I chose to have coffee. The staff were very helpful. Even though we went without a reservation, they seated us at a table in front of Nazım Hikmet's portrait. There's also piano music playing in the cafe. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. I also met many Turks there, which was a wonderful experience.

For those drawn to nostalgia, Café Slavia may hold some appeal. We visited late in the evening, when the staff appeared disengaged and more absorbed in their own conversations than in attentive service. The food failed to leave an impression; however, as I ordered only simple dishes, my assessment remains somewhat limited.

A spacious and elegant café with large windows overlooking the Vltava River. Perfectly located right across from the National Theatre – you couldn’t ask for a better spot. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere had that timeless, slightly romantic feel that makes you want to linger. I had bread with duck and pickles – good, very good! Perfect with a cup of coffee and the pleasant hum of conversation all around.

Following the footsteps of many intellectuals we ofcourse found ourselves in this cafe having breakfast. I tried to imagine all these incredible people there. With their pictures hanging on the walls, I found myself in a very emotional mood. So I enjoyed my experience however this might be a bit biased with all those emotions 😅

What a delicious dinner in Prague! I came with my study abroad cohort for a welcome dinner and was very impressed. We all started off with drinks - I'm not a wine person, but the prosecco was delicious and a great wine. While I typically would subtract a star for slow service, as we had some issues with people receiving drinks and appetizers, we were a large group with only a couple members of the waitstaff taking care of us. Overall, I found them very effective. For the entrees, we were given the duck confit. WOW! So so good. It was tender and perfectly cooked, and served with pickled cabbage that complemented it perfectly. It also came with a few potato dumplings which in general are a bit heavy so I didn't finish those. We ended the night with a dessert selection where I along with most of my cohort went with the Misa dessert, a whipped cream-sponge cake filling surrounded by hardened chocolate. It was delicious, but quite rich and I struggled to finish. So, so good though. The rich history of the restaurant is also absolutely fascinating and I'll recommend this restaurant!

Everything about this place is amazing! Real authentic Czech food place recommended by locals. The food is excellent and the ambience is very nice. They have a live piano player during the evening. They also have a bunch of amazing dessert options. Highly recommend if you want some real Czech food that's not a tourist trap!

I read about Cafe Slavia in an old guidebook! They said it was the place to go for writers if you're in Prague, so as an aspiring writer (just started writing my first fiction book!) I knew I had to go. I ran there from our hotel and felt very safe. It's near the water so the view is good, even in Winter! Walk on the bridge after you eat or drink, great place to think. I loved the live music--the pianist was so fun to watch and listen to. He played "My Heart will Go On" from the Titanic and I was in heaven! Love the decor and the art. I ordered an espresso and the pear crepe, and everything was very good. I did feel awkward eating alone here for some reason--the service seemed a bit weird about it? I took out my notebook and Kindle. Maybe they thought I was taking up a table from a party of two on a Saturday night? Anyways, would recommend coming here if you're in Prague. Feels fancy and a bit like you stepped back in time.

A beautiful historic cafe right by the river! I think it's open morning until night but I went late in the evening which was a fun experience- it was still lively and I enjoyed the live music. I got the hot chocolate with cream and a Likerová špička (a Czech dessert - chocolaty). Everything was rich and delicious!

Great food and lots of choices. This restaurant is great for a full dinner, light dinner before or after the theater, quick lunch or breakfast take away. Something g for everyone on the menu and it's prepared wonderfully.

Really cool historic cafe located right by the river! I only came here for drinks so my rating is mainly for the ambiance (the drinks were delicious too though!). Came here in the evening and there was live music which added to the ambiance. The inside of the cafe was beautiful. Overall a really cool place to hang out. I tried the hot chocolate and it was rich and flavorful!

I tried the cocktail using Becherovka, which was made in Czech. It was a little bit bitter but the scent of herb was great. The punch slavia also contained liquor. The piano performance was also great. The person who served me was polite and professional.

What a beautiful historic cafe to enjoy a meal or dessert/coffee at. It's been open since 1880s and over the years they have kept upgrading the style and architecture. We went there at night after dinner. They are open until midnight. We wanted some good desserts. This place did the disappoint. At night, there was a sign sit anywhere and the waitstaff will be with you. It did take them awhile to get to us, but very nice and friendly service. We ordered two scoops of ice cream and assortment of mini pastries to share. Everything was decadent in taste. Sad we had ate our dinner prior, because I would like to eat a meal here next time while visiting Prague. Ambience was very nice with many people dressed up since the opera house is right beside it, I'm assuming many people come before or after to this café. The Pianist was excellent with the music and we enjoyed this place a lot. A cafe worth visiting.~

Came in for dessert after dinner, what a fantastic place to people watch. The view thru the big windows overlooking the river was magnificent. The palacinky was delicious as well. Perfect way to end an evening.

Loved this place. Authentic & delicious food. Attentive service. Great views. Reasonable as well.

Located along the Vltava River, and across from the National Theatre, this café opened in August 1884. Originally designed with Art Nouveau finishings common throughout Prague at the time, more recently it has been updated in the Art Deco style. The café definitely feels like a time capsule in regards to decor and ambiance. Live piano also sets the mood. My sister got the pork tenderloin schnitzel which was advertised as "roasted in almonds" but was rather crusted in almonds and fried. It was super crispy and delicious though. The potato salad was made with small cubed potatoes, apple, carrots, peas, whole grain mustard, and mayo. Overall the bites I tried were really tasty. My roast duck was also good, tender, and tasty but the plate was somewhat greasy from the duck skin and fried onions. The contrast from the sweet and sour red cabbage and tender potato dumplings was really nice with the juicy duck and crispy onions. Overall I liked it but wish it was a tad less greasy. It just steeped into everything on the plate that wasn't greasy to begin with, like the cabbage. This was a classic Czech dish, and the flavors were great so I'm glad I tried it. I demanded apple strudel at least once on this trip, and really enjoyed the version here. The dough is a bit softer and less flaky than the German variety of strudel, but the filling is nice, not too sweet, studded with raisins, and served warm. Vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream accompany the strudel which is dusted with powdered sugar and sprinkled with chopped nuts. It was not too sweet or rich, a nice dessert to share after a slightly heavy dinner on both counts. Overall this was a good meal, but nowhere near our favorite of the trip. It was convenient for a dinner before heading to the opera next door, but I doubt I would seek it out otherwise.

Amazing breakfast! Had a with nice view of water and it's not too far from Charles bridge.

This as part of a food tour I did in Prague, the restaurant is across from the opera house. It is a huge place were people enjoy dessert, coffee and drinks before or after opera. They do serve food, but is mainly known for desserts. The dessert portions are huge so you may want to share. Here I have also tried what is called absent, a very strong liquor that they light on fire for a little bit to remove some of the alcohol.

Great location, good services. Food was just okey and coffee was not as good as it should.

Having heard rave reviews about this place, we decided to stop by this restaurant to celebrate our birthday lunch! Yes, it is my friend's birthday and mine, together on the same day! We toured Prague Castle earlier in the morning and having exhausted our store of energy, we needed some good food. Verdict: * Beef steak (Medium well) - what can I say, the steak if really good! Juicy and tender at the same time, I took my own sweet time savouring every bite! * Pork belly gnocchi - the pork belly was very tender but the portion of gnocchi can be a tad too much. Might get too full after a while. * Chicken steak - very tender and smooth, the marinate of the chicken pairs very well with the side dish of steamed vegetables. * Mango smoothie - delicious, smooth and just the right balance between fruit juice, milk and yoghurt. We almost ordered a second round! In all, we had a fabulous two-hour lunch at this lovely restaurant! Cheers! Will be back again when I am in Prague! Tips: choose a non-smoking section as the smoke can be quite disturbing even when in an indoor, air-conditioned area. The waitress can be stuck up or good, depending on your luck, but the men waiters are generally much nicer when taking your orders.

Kavárna Slavia is a open air cafe near the main water-way. It's a touristy Czech cafe that sells your typical dishes and beers. Service is a bit slow, which was surprising since it was only 1/3 full, but friendly. Price point is above average given the touristy area and view. The venue is very pretty, as you can see the river from your seats; also at the time, they had live music from a grand piano, which was enjoyable. They charge me for water when I asked for tap water. I've seen this happen several times in other Czech restaurants. However, I was a bit annoyed they didn't tell me that it was chargable when I asked for tap, which implies no charge, because I would have ordered a beer. Ordered: 1/4 a chicken + potatoes + cabbage + potato dumplings - A decent dish. Tasted like what i expected. Large portion. Pretty average.

I don't care if you think it's touristy, it's good. Got out of the theater after seeing an opera and it's right across the street, the staff are nice and helpful, service was prompt even though I was alone and they were filling up. I often find people are willing to serve two before they serve someone solo. They served full meals still, although I only had a cheese plate, wine and then the house apple strudel. Everything was good, I never felt rushed, and even when it was nearing the end of the night they offered to serve me anything else I would like, coffee? Tea? I recommend this spot to anyone passing through who wants an enjoyable le experience.

I invited my new colleague to share in the ambiance of Slavia because my husband and I enjoy...*ahem*...enjoyed...this cafe so much. He was quite a fine server to begin with, but two things really irritated me: when the bill came, I had been charged for 2 whole bottles of sparkling water when it was only one was ordered. My colleague had ordered an apple juice with a splash of sparkling water, about the amount you receive if you order an espresso. He insisted that this is what the extra water charge was for. It's unreasonable to suggest that an entire bottle of sparkling water fit into a glass half the size of said bottle AND included a full order of apple juice, both of which we were charged full price for, but certainly didn't receive in full! This was really a sneaky attempt at trying to make a higher bill. The second matter is when I paid, he said, "service is not included...but you know, you can decide for yourself". I thought this was in very poor taste. It's degrading and a second-rate attitude for such a classic and stylish cafe. There is a line of etiquette you shouldn't cross... and he certainly crossed it. I hope the servers and management at Slavia consider how they treat their (especially repeat) customers... whether they are native Czech or not. From their many reviews online, it would appear they need a wake-up call because a lot of locals, like myself, are very dissatisfied with the rude and cheeky service.

Super duper historic cafe, near the Národní divadlo where Havel used to park it. To me, Cafe Slavia can be compared to the Cafe de Deux Moulins in Montmartre. Lots of tourists like myself are gonna be heading here! In the same style of the kavarna in Obecní Dům... a la Art Deco.

Had to try out this famous cafe at least one time while living in Prague. I must say upon walking in you can easily see the draw to the place-the view. And pretty much only the view. I sat near a window on a busy Sunday afternoon. The nonsmoking section here is a joke because they are connected. Really hate that sometimes Prague is still living in ancient times with this. I ordered a cappuccino and their gnocchi with spinach and cream sauce. The cappuccino was normal, and small but it was only 48 crowns after all! The gnocchi itself was nice, soft and creamy. The spinach inside it though was a little chewy for the dish . Service is sparse and a bit disorganized for my taste, but nonetheless I got my order, promptly and it was correct. Not sure I would come back here since I wasn't blown away but I think it's great to come for the experience of being in the famous cafe. Plus the view is just great- not many places have a great view here from this angle.

It'd be a crime if I came to Prague and didn't visit the oh so famous Cafe Slavia. Anyways, I came here around lunch time and the place had more than enough empty seats. I liked that they had a nonsmoking and smoking section so I quickly seated myself in the nonsmoking section. I ordered the beef sirloin tartare with asparagus (one of their specials on their seasonal asparagus menu), a forest fruit cheesecake, and a latte macchiato. The total price came out to be 346 kc which is not bad given the fact that I had a tartare and everything. The tartare was delicious and a HUGE portion. It came with garlic bread which was extremely yummy and just all in all a great dish. The cheesecake was also a huge portion and tasted pretty decent. Overall I would say that though the price was high for lunch, I got huge portions so that definitely made it worth it. Great ambiance, waiters and waitresses are very attentive to needs. tldr; great experience, clearly a must-go for the history rather than the food, but nonetheless, the meal was still delicious!

This place is essential to visit but also a bit of a tourist trap. But how can you not eat at this cafe? Vaclav Havel and his friends used to hang out here. It's one of the only surviving cafes from the 19th century in Prague! It's absolutely gorgeous, with incredible wide windows that face out onto the National Theater and the Vltava, and you can see the Prague Castle in the distance. The cafe is elevated above the street, which according to my tour guide, is because back in the day it allowed the bourgeois class to look down on the poor chumps outside in the cold and think about how much better off they were inside a warm cafe. You can get a similar feeling today from watching the lost tourists pass by. The cafe also have a piano player fairly often. This place has such a classy vibe. The food is pretty good, albeit on the expensive side. I recommend trying some of their smaller dishes, such as the dumpling soup and the different salads because they are not as expensive as the main courses. They also have really great lemonade, tea, coffee, and sorbet, so it's worth it to visit here just for the view and to eat something sweet. This cafe is a fantastic place to write. I definitely recommend coming here if you are a writer in Prague. You will be inspired.

Sitting between the river and national theater, cafe slavia is one of the famous cafe in Prague, i got here around 8:30pm and it was full of customers. Piano playing in the background, soothe this place with coziness. I had a glass of somersby apple cider and a full plate of pear crepe with a scope of ice cream. Nice and Rich cream to thicken all flavors for the tastebuds. Nice experience and wonderful evening.

Nice, good quality and honest place, definitely recommend it! We had cakes, one with chocolate, one with carrots and cream, both heavy yet tasty. Coffee and green tea were real good quality. Location is central, not far from Charles bridge. Go and enjoy the view from the window of the café...

We stopped here for a late, light lunch. Soup, sandwich and drinks. All were tasty and well presented. The place is huge and popular and packed tightly with tourists and students from nearby. Despite all the hubbub, their wait staff was friendly and charming. The gentleman who waited on us wished us a "happy new year with too much money".

Decided to go here for dinner after reading good reviews. My gf had the palicinka with cheese/spinach. I had the beef goulash with variety of Knodelni. The restaurant offers a charming interior and wide selection of wines. We really enjoyed the live music and good food. From the table you have a nice view on the Legion bridge and Theater + traditional trams.

A beautiful place definitely worth to visit. Especially on a sunny day it's great to sit by a window and get a view to the Prague Castle and the river. Food and desserts are really nice, wide selection of different coffee options. I recommend to look at desserts right at the entrance, later I just got distracted by a view and chilled atmosphere and took only coffee this time. Unfortunately, I have to agree with some of previous reviews, the service is slow and not really nice. We got our orders at different times and had to wait about 20 minutes to get noticed by a waiter to ask for a check. Still the service didn't ruin the atmosphere and we had a good time.

The whole cafe is a smoking cafe, there is no nonsmoking area, so if you would like to sit in a cloud of cigarette smoke when eating, this is the place to go. If you are 4 ppl but only get one menu, make sure not to kindly ask the waiter for some more menus - then you will be shouted at with the nice words "Sit down!!! I will come to you soon. I have ten more tables. Relax!!" We decided that the smoking combined with the shouting waiter was not for us, and therefor quickly left.

A weak three stars. This place was supposed to be the best in Prague, but we found it lacking. Their desserts were definitely not memorable. We sat by a large window and had decent service. But each item of food was definitely not top quality. My cheese cake was dry and strangely tasteless. My iced coffee (with vanilla ice cream) was missing ice cream and returned for correction. My wife's Sacher cake was simply sub par in taste, though both it and the cheesecake were generous in portion size. We both left a good amount uneaten, which normally would never happen with desserts like these. A definite and surprising disappointment for what was supposed to be a long-time Prague institution. It's large and pleasant-looking, but Slavia has clearly seen much better days.

Located across the street from the most beautiful opera house. A lovely spot to stop for a coffee or dessert while walking through the city. Double espresso was stiff and the chocolate & banana cake was delicious.

Breakfast was expensive and average. We ordered Eggs Benedict and Spinach and Bacon Omelette. Eggs Benedict was cold and the omelette was not very tasty. Staff were not exactly happy either. The desserts looked very good and I think that this is their specialty. Avoid breakfast and go for the desserts instead. Coffee was good.

Light filled restaurant with hearty portions. We went with 5 people and shared the entrees. Their dumplings are very airy and bread-like. Plenty of room for large groups of people.

I order the caprese (yum) and the duck on recommendation from the waitress- it was excellent and too much for me to finish. I also had a beer and the bill came to under $20 US. There is a nice view, but you have to sit in the smoking section, which sucks. But a nice restaurant otherwise, and their desserts looked amazing. Too bad I was so full.

We will be back for coffee and breakfast. The staff was kind and the service was incredibly prompt for the morning rush. The baristas seem to speak Czech and English from my experience which was helpful. My cappuccino was creamy and delicious. Topped off with a simple and gorgeous butter croissant and my day started really well. We got our order to go as we were catching a bus, but the interior was stunning and contemporary. I recommend this Café!

This is a wonderful and traditional cafe in Prague. You can easily sit here for hours with a good book and watch the world go by. The menu is extensive offering a wide and varied selection of food including your obvious Czech specials. My savoury pancake with piquant pork tenderloin fricassee, green beans with creamed tomato salsa and sour cream was delicious and the portion was generous. So generous in fact that I didn't have room for dessert, which was a shame as they had so many delicious options; pastries, ice cream sundaes and sweet pancakes (hmm maybe I shouldn't have eaten that piece of honey cake two hour's before lunchoh well never mind). This place is an institution you have to try it.

I've visited Slavia more times and I can count and I always come away quite satisfied very happy. I especially like the fact that the seasonal menus are always original and unique, featuring local ingredients in many interesting preparations. Beyond the seasonal menu there are many traditional Czech dishes that are excellent, and a terrific assortment of desserts and coffees. Aside from the seasonal menus my favorites are choice of either a sweet or salty palačinky. I say choice but I normally can't resist and have one of each. Slavia is especially great for Sunday brunch or a late night snack.

View: super amazing! Food: not bad Place: ok. Smoking and non smoking area. Service: the worst service ever! Super rude and not nice at all. I mean, oh come on! At least smile! Hello?! Will definitely never come back. (Perhaps only for the view)

Fantastic meal. My companion and I sampled the Czech specialties because we're tourists. Beef in cream sauce with dumplings and cranberries for her, and smoked pork neck with some sort of vegetable pancake and sour kraut for me. Simple foods, but they where bursting with flavor. That and a couple Budweiser Budvar's each for about 25 dollars at the current exchange rate. The piano player wore a tux. Highly recommend.

This is an adorable cafe. We happened to stumble upon this cafe and could not be happier about that. They have a great dessert selection as well as beer and wine. They also have the BEST spot to view the castle and St. Vitus. You can enjoy a quite evening here. The service was not only extremely polite but they were on point when it came to almost empty glasses. You will not be without a beverage which we thoroughly enjoyed. We did not see this as an extremely touristy cafe. You will not regret walking into this place. Be sure to keep walking to the back for a great spot.

Went here with my best friend in Czech. Love the tea and the cake. if you are here please spend few minutes enjoying the painting by viktor Olivia: the absinthe drinker

A true relic of Slavic culture and charm. A little bit kitsch but I think that is not at all deliberate. i.e. they aren't trying to be retro, they just legit haven't changed the curtains in here since 1936. I had the salad of Grilled goat cheese, Mesclin salad with honey dressing and cherry tomatoes. It was delicious and not boring (a risk one takes in ordering salad).

I liked the visit. The staff was kind and friendly. The cafe has definitely a special Charme. I took the Strudel and a decent cup of coffee. Both was very good!!

Excellent in the morning for early breakfast (served until 10:00) with very few people there. You're almost guaranteed a free table at the window with an awesome view. Also the interior is beautiful and they serve THE best hot chocolate - it's almost as creamy as chocolate pudding. However, the smell of smoke gets annoying after a while and their service is meeeh, well, slow and just not 5-star-worthy!

A place right next to the river that has a beautiful old decor, and AC. The food was good and the service was ok, but it was not as good as many of the other places around Prague. I would only go there if you're dead tired from walking around and need a place to cool your heels. Otherwise walk a bit further and find a nicer place for food.

An obvious 'must visit' cafe in Prague but it really does live up to the hype. Old school in the best possible way, traditional food and great service. Not an intimate place, being quite huge, but there are great seats to be found in any area. Don't miss the great painting on one end of the cafe and order the 'torn pancake' from the menu, delicious.

Since its reopening in 1998, this old queen of cafés has been invaded by tourists. Still it's worth a visit if you haven't been here yet. After all, this is where Václav Havel and the other dissidents sketched the outlines of the Charter 77. Come here early, grab a table by the huge windows facing the river, and enjoy a coffee or breakfast before the tourist rush begins. There are better places for dozing off to live piano music in the afternoons.

The Café Slavia is a Prague classic! Because of the location near one of the bridges and next to the opera house it is of course a bit touristy, yet very charming. The prices are more than reasonable regarding that top location. The interior is pretty and somewhat nostlagic, the waiters are friendly and speak perfectly English and German, the coffee is hot and strong and the food is simply delicious.

Stopped in for a late-night meal and the cafe was decently crowded but still fairly quiet. I had some tea and the beef goulash. The goulash was very good, although not completely hot. Service was friendly and I got my food quickly. The cafe has a great ambiance for conversation, and if you get a window seat the people-watching on the busy street outside is great. I'd like to come back and have some dessert - they all looked good!

Had to debate 3 or 4 stars. This is a beautiful cafe with great views of the river and a smoking section (which I love for long meandering meals). The food was good enough and some at a good price. That being said I was charged wrong. They asked about this and that - do you want bread: no. Do you want hot milk: no. Do you want a bottle of water or from the tap, tap. I ordered off the ala carte menu - first they brought steamed milk and bread. I didn't have it, they took it away after the meal. The bill came: charged me for bread, butter, steamed milk and tap water. To get it removed they had to get a manager and it took another 15 minutes. Sadly this place, much like many other places I've visited in Prauge has really become a place that's takes advantage of folks.