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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
Travelers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, European, Czech, Eastern European, Central European, Vegetarian friendly
Is this an Eastern European restaurant?
Details
About
A boutique restaurant offering innovative, seasonal food and pleasant service. The restaurant has a lovely view of Prague city.
CUISINES
European, Czech, Eastern European, Central European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
503 reviews
Excellent
241
Very good
157
Average
61
Poor
16
Terrible
28
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Michael H
Victoria9 contributions
Sep 2021 • couples
Tucked away down a flight of stairs off Lorenskáyá street in Prague, not too far from Prague Castle, you will find a small gem of a restaurant called hOST. By day you will have a view of the city and by night see the lights of the city including the many illuminated churches.
The restaurant is intimate so reservations are recommended.
The food and service were both first class, with creative accompaniments to the main items. Between us we had foie gras, salmon, and duck breast. All were prepared well with interesting accompaniments adding both flavour and texture.
The service was attentive, friendly, and in English (we speak no Czech), and the prices reasonable.
All in all highly recommended and well-worth seeking out.
Written September 19, 2021
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Saravanan K
Thank you very much..
Written September 21, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BeatriceMonticelli
Ingolstadt64 contributions
May 2022 • couples
One of the most tasty dinners in Prague. Sadly the menu doesn't offer many choices - there are just two desserts and in the evening we ate there only one was available.
The waiter was nice but too slow even if we were just 7 in the whole restaurant, maybe disorganized?
Written May 31, 2022
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Saravanan K
Dear Ms Monticelli,
It is sad to read your review, the menu is limited because it is changed every few months. like all our food, freshness is vitally important to us. sorry that we ran out of one dessert. we have completely new staff now, there are fast and efficient.
Written September 21, 2022
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Ciderder
27 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
The restaurant is not easy to find, hidden in a small alley with stairs down which lead to it. It is however worth all the work to get to it.
The menu is not extensive but the quality is high. We were here with our kids, age 9 and 11 and everyone found something to their fancy. I had grill octopus and it was cooked to perfection which is quite difficult since it is easily overcooked and become rubbery.
The kitchen most likely makes everything from scratch and knows each ingredient used so we didn't have any problems with food allergies.
Service was good and the waitress offered to take family pictures for us volunteerily, which is highly appreciated.
We had a wonderful lunch here. Highly recommend a visit here. And we will definitely come back here again whenever we are in Prague.
Written July 25, 2022
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Saravanan K
Thank you very much. Yes, we prep everything from scratch, as you wrote..we know exactly what is in it. Delighted you had a good time. please visit again
Written September 21, 2022
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Liz M
24 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
In a good position between the castle and the convent of Loreta. The positive note is that it makes special dishes: if you are tired of the usual Czech meat-based food and want something alternative but good, this could be an option. The gnocchi with mushroom sauce I ate were good and the prices proportional to the quality but not excessive. But now we come to the two sore points: the first is that outside they advertise an internal terrace with a magnificent view which doesn't really exist (it's a nice modern place, rather small, but there is no view) and the second is the service; not only does the waiter not speak English, but he doesn't make an effort to understand even with the photos of the dishes on his cell phone to understand what the proposals are. It gives up with extreme difficulty only when it is indicated on the menu so arm yourself with patience.
Written August 14, 2023
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool58670 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
Walking down Loretanska my twin brother and I walked down this very narrow and quite steep alleyway and chanced upon Host Restaurant and what a great find.
Walking in and I knew I would enjoy my visit here, a light and airy interior, wonderful decor and furnishings, an eye catching serving bar dominates the main room and there's plenty of seating options.
We were greeted and seated, we ordered beers, these were served in excellent condition being iced cold and sparkling and with the distinctive foamy head so characteristic of the way Czech beer is poured, for our meals we chose roast duck and potatoes, absolutely amazing, so wonderfully cooked and service and presentation top notch ,loved our meals and our beers plus the great attentive staff ,so happy we found this restaurant, a hidden gem in the Hradcany District.
Host Restaurant is quite easy to locate, walk down Loretanska and when you see a narrow alleyway walk down that ,restaurant will appear .
Opening hours are;
Monday to Sunday, open from 11am.
Well worth checking out if you're in the Castle District.
Written April 11, 2024
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K M
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
This was a very odd restaurant. The good points were the food which was of a high standard, and the view, which is fabulous. However, these things cannot make up for the negatives: the one and only waiter, who I can only assume was a work experience boy; I would blame the language barrier, but the party next to us spoke Czech and fared no better. There was no wine list and no ambience. I can only recommend that the excellent chef finds himself some new staff, or a new restaurant.
Written August 9, 2023
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Liz D
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • couples
Chef Saravanan Kandadu’s small but mighty menu is full of incredible flavor combinations. We went there twice, and enjoyed duck with plums, guinea hen, arctic char and an excellent steak. A great place for a quiet dinner with a view at Prague Castle. The food is the star here - wine and cocktail options are minimal, and I think there were two people running the show, including chef. Be prepared to be patient with the service, but if you go with that in mind it’s a lovely evening of excellent food. They have vegetarian options, too.
Written April 26, 2023
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Saravanan Kandadu
Our sincere thanks for the review. We honestly try to do our best. The chef is humbled, also thrilled that you got his full name right:). Have a great day.
Written May 1, 2023
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Rahel L
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
It was quiet at dinner tonight me. We enjoyed excellent food in a quiet atmosphere with soothing background music You have an amazing view over Prague towards the Old town and the TV tower. The food boost your different taste buds and certainly it makes you want to eat here again an other time. Enjoy!
Written April 18, 2024
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Barbara G
6 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
We arrived at this place after reading the reviews in a famous paper guide, the place is in a hidden but well signposted alleyway with stairs, the interior has slightly dark furnishings but the view of the city is spectacular, we went to lunch, certainly in the evening the atmosphere is more suggestive. The staff welcomed us with friendliness and friendliness, both the manager and the waitresses. The dishes are varied, suitable for all needs, we went there twice and always enjoyed it, the gnocchi with mushrooms are delicious. Average prices and quantities
Written November 18, 2023
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Saravanan Kandadu
Thank you!!
Written November 19, 2023
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Paul D
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
I have been visiting Prague on business for ten years and experience has made my food expectations generally low. This has been recently changing, and The Host was a really pleasant surprise. If you really care about your food, this is the real deal. I went two days in a row, and that is really weird.
Written February 5, 2023
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Saravanan K
Hello, thank you very much for your review. We would love to have you again.
Written February 26, 2023
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Juliette B
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • family
Perfect ! An idyllic setting and refined food
It feels good in Prague to be able to eat good, healthy and varied cuisine. Well done to the cook!!
The service was perfect, the waitress pleasant and attentive
Not to mention the view of Prague at night
Very good value for money, I recommend with my eyes closed
Written December 29, 2023
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Martial T
Nancy73 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Lunch consisting of fresh dishes made brilliantly….
Smiling and professional service.
Beautiful open terrace room with a view of Prague and the Petrin hill.
Recommended when you want to have a proper lunch during a visit to the Chateau and avoid “tourist trap” restaurants.
Written August 23, 2023
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Myriam C
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
In a small alley on the side of the castle
Service a little slow but friendly
Super nice view of the city
Very good food++
Pleasant music
Varied and succinct menu testifying to the quality of the dishes
A real treat !!
Written October 2, 2023
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Troels W
4 contributions
Nov 2021 • solo
Really good food at a really affordable price. The service is friendly and down to earth. Music was a little loud but I came a little early.
Definitely a place I can recommend in a wasteland of tourist traps.
Written November 10, 2021
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Saravanan K
thank you.
Written September 21, 2022
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beelzebub
9 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We stood in the small side alley in front of the empty restaurant and thought... is usually not the best sign 🤷🏻‍♂️
Get inside! Super delicious, my wife's duck absolutely awesome in taste, my steak a bit tough in part, but just really good in taste!
Also the side dishes with eggplant cream (steak) or baked plum (duck) just good!
Plus the view over Prague for dinner and a very friendly service complete the whole thing!
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Written August 9, 2024
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