Andrea Corbo
Google
Stunning location, but food and service need improvement
CottoCrudo, located inside the Four Seasons Hotel in Prague, offers a truly elegant and refined setting, definitely the highlight of the experience. Service was generally good, though not flawless, as they forgot one course, which was later corrected without much issue.
Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations. Dishes are beautifully presented, but the flavors lack balance and substance. The seasoning is often overwhelming and not always well-matched. For instance, the tagliatelle with red prawns (as shown in the photos) had such a strong orange flavor that it completely masked the taste of the prawns. In true Italian cuisine, and the chef claims to be Italian, flavors should be paired with finesse and restraint.
The turbot dish was another disappointment, with very little fish and too many sauces with conflicting tastes that drowned out any hint of the sea.
When you pay a premium for a dinner, you expect more. But the biggest issue of the night came from the sommelier, who offered a substitute wine without showing us the wine list and, more importantly, without mentioning that it would cost twice as much as the original bottle. That’s not acceptable. When the bill arrived, we ended up paying €280 for two, largely due to the wine. I paid without making a fuss, but I doubt I’ll return.
The three stars are mainly for the beautiful location.