1,093 reviews
#234 of 5,334 Restaurants in Prague$$ - $$$, Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian friendly+420 222 311 372+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
La Bottega Bistroteka is a modern Italian bistro in the heart of Prague, on the busy Dlouhá Street. Chef Riccardo Lucque opened it with Ondřej Rákosník in 2014, and it has settled nicely into the neighborhood. It is an ideal place for a long, relaxing breakfast, or a quick lunch chosen from the daily specials prepared by chef Martin Dvořák and his team. Afternoons are perfect for a visit to enjoy a traditional Italian aperitivo, consisting of a plate of Italian delicacies and wine. You can also enjoy a great evening with friends, with a menu featuring fresh fish and seafood, aged meats, and a variety of selections from the à la carte menu.
PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $36.00
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
1,093 reviews
Excellent
685
Very good
278
Average
64
Poor
35
Terrible
31
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Rebecca
13 contributions
May 2022 • none
.The restaurant was fairly empty during a weekday and after verifying our reservation, we were seated by our waiter. The waiter was pleasant and patient giving us time to look over the menu. We did think the food was above average albeit an expensive a la carte dinner. I thought, for being in Prague, the house wine was extremely pricey and very stingy in serving size (quarter of a glass). We had all traveled for the previous 2 weeks and ended our trip at this restaurant. My husband gave a thumbs up for our well prepared food to the chefs behind the open counter and received a cool stare. All the chefs behind the counter just gave us nasty looks as we were leaving. Our table spent close to 200 usd and since the restaurant was really slow, one would think one of the chefs would speak to us or at the least smile and wave as we were leaving.
Written May 31, 2022
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Kamila M
Dear Rebecca,
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your food, and thank you for your visit. Regarding, we would like to apologize for not satisfying service. We are open to every kind of feedback so that we can improve. Definitely, we will work on it. We want to share our passion for Italian food and life, and we firmly believe you will feel the best atmosphere next time.
Hopefully, you had a wonderful time in Prague. You are always to come back, team la Bottega Bistroteka.
Written June 10, 2022
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VeraSK33
179 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We went there for a dinner and tried several courses. All was fine, including wine. The service was quick and friendly. You can see how is your food prepared as they have an open kitchen. You can also go there for a glass of a wine and take some Italian antipasti or a coffee and delicious cakes. The only negative thing was a cleanliness of the toilet.
Written February 23, 2020
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VeraOsickova
Dear Vera,
thank you very much for finding the way to Bistroteka and taking the time to share your opinion with us and TripAdvisor community.
We are happy to hear, that you enjoyed the food, service was quick and friendly, and also wine was according to your expectations. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest.
We are sorry for your unpleasant experience with the look of our toilets.
Kind regards from La Bottega Bistroteka,
Věra
Written February 25, 2020
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Andrew S
Nashville6 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
Ours was Last minute reservation recommended by our local guide, Lenka Diaz. Warmly Greeted by most welcoming staff. Chef came to table to recommend personally the fresh, salted whole sea bass with potatoes and salad as our plat. Entrée of fresh oysters preceded. Sea bass expertly deboned at table-side. Presentation was of the first order. Dessert of tiramisu and fresh fruit tart on custard. The meal was a transformative experience amongst meals recently enjoyed in London, Paris, and the Loire. A must visit for those finding the emotive in great cuisine prepared and served by those invested in their craft.
Written June 21, 2022
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Kamila M
Dear Eager,
We do appreciate a lot your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your visit to our restaurant was unique and that you had a fantastic gastronomy experience. You made an excellent choice to have sea bass, and we are happy you found it delicious.
Thank you for coming and for taking the time to leave us the review. We will be happy to welcome you again, La Bottega Bistroteka team.
Written June 28, 2022
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RDT0204
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
We had a meal here last night. The food and drink on offer appeared promising: risotto and pasta dishes were ordered. Sadly both were oily and far too rich. The risotto in particular was unpleasant. But the big disappointment were the salads. Not so much in terms of flavours but they were over priced. You pay by weight but have no way of knowing how much you will end up paying. We ordered a spoonful of 8 different salads. We were charged the equivalent of £30 for the salad alone! The staff appeared to acknowledge this overpriced part of the meal and our disappointment with the main courses and offered us two complimentary doughnuts as a goodwill gesture. They were stale. There are better value and less expensive Italian restaurants in Prague.
Written July 29, 2022
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Sonja p
23 contributions
Mar 2023 • business
PRETENTIOUS: I almost feel bad about writing this because the waiter was so nice. I live in Italy and wanted a simple plate of pasta after a long day of sightseeing. They were very accommodating on a Friday night. I ordered a starter 'calamari carbonara' He explained it was calamari with a sauce.
My plate literally had SHAVINGS of calamari on what appeared to be mayonnaise squeezed onto the plate! There was maybe ONE small calamaro on it for 20€€!!!! Fortunately I had hesitated to order more than that so I was able to leave. In compensation, they put a kilo of bread on your table. Prague is a beautiful city but they should stop catering to tourists and provide local cuisine. I should mention that I am a tour guide. Ethnic restaurants are more economical and in my opinion, tastier!!!
Written March 31, 2023
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angingram7
7 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
Very average for the astronomical prices. Very pushy waiter trying to up-sell menu items and additional glasses of wine. Literally do not take no for an answer. Said no to another glass of wine and then waiter goes around me and sneakily pours me another glass.
Written June 9, 2023
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ElleMorgan
22 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Visited on a quiet Sunday after the menu took our fancy earlier in the week. Ordered an orange and ginger lemonade, the rabbit with polenta and the duck. Everything was STUNNING - hands down one of the best meals we've ever eaten. Could see the kitchen and it all being made fresh in front of you. Never eaten duck or polenta like it - so so SO good. Very attentive server, followed with a chocolate mousse which was cakey but still moussey and just gorgeous. Not the cheapest but so worth the money - you get what you pay for in flavour and are full (even if portions look small they know what they're doing!) Can't recommend enough!
Written August 7, 2024
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Michaela Jelínková
Dear Elle,
thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed our dishes, especially the duck, which is one of our bestsellers. We're glad you appreciated seeing our kitchen in action and that our fresh, flavorful offerings made your meal special. Thanks for recognizing the care we put into our food and service. Please know you are more than welcome whenever you are back in Prague.
Have a lovely day,
team La Bottega Bistroteka
Written August 13, 2024
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Wendy
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • friends
When we first entered the restaurant the waitress was friendly.
When we ordered it was all still fine but the food was not so great.
But the longer we sat there the waitresses were ignoring us.
The 2 tables behind us were more important and waited on their every need.
We ordered desserts, 2 irish coffees, 1 coffee amaricano and 1 wine.
We finally got our desserts but still no drinks.
After reminding the staff after 15min we got the 2 irish coffees.
After another reminder after 10min we received the coffee.
Still no wine after 30min waiting.
So decided i did not want the wine anymore.
Eventually receiving the wine in a very unprofessional and unpolite way.
We asked for the bill and also waiting...
We were putting on our coates and then they came very fast with the bill and even asking how much tip we wanted to pay.
We told them sorry but we are not going to give any tip and she was like why not 🙄
We just payed and left and we are never goning back there again.
Written December 2, 2022
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Kamila M
Dear WennekeT,
We are very disappointed to read your words. Please accept our sincere apologies. We had had some troubles with staff, but we already took action, and a situation like yours will never happen again. Thank you very much for the feedback.
If you feel like, please accept the invitation to visit us again, we will show you that we can do better, La Bottega Bistroteka team.
Written January 7, 2023
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julie k
Prague9 contributions
Jun 2021 • friends
amazing food and service! top 3 in prague and trust me I've tried every good place in town. the wait is short and the vibe of the place is great. there's also a partially open kitchen so you can see how your food is being prepared and the food truly never disappoints! great location too:))
Written June 14, 2021
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Vivere731
Portsmouth198 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
My wife and I went here on our first night in Prague. We were quite jetlagged and just wanted a relaxing meal. The waiter was attentive, entertaining and informative. He definitely knew his wines. My octopus this was superb. My wife asked for a pasta dish off the menu, and they gladly provided it. She said it was excellent. We arrived at 7:30 PM. As the evening went on, it became more crowded and lively. We enjoyed our meal there.
Written April 8, 2023
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Beardedsweety
21 contributions
Jan 2022 • couples
We really wanted somewhere nice for breakfast on our final day in Prague and we got it. Service was very very good, the young lady was so helpful and polite. I had the continental breakfast which was way above my expectations. Coffee was lovely and I had a primitivo (of course I did, it was 11am on a Sunday and I'm on holiday) but what I didn't realize was that after this cheesy. (perfect runny boiled egg) hamm goodness (with what I think was slow roasted peppers) was a pot that had a bread and butter pudding with Mascapone/cream and Berries (FOR BREAKFAST) I think I fell in love......
Written January 9, 2022
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VinceT
Chicago7 contributions
Dec 2021 • couples
This restaurant was stumbled upon while planning a dinner for my wife and I on New Years Eve. Our dining experience did not disappoint. Staff was very friendly and provided good recommendations. The beef tartare to start was proportioned perfectly. In between beef tartare and our main course, we had white truffle pasta which was fantastic and delectable. For the main course, we did a T-bone steak. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and exploding with flavor and deliciousness.
Written January 2, 2022
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irkbylihp
Lucerne224 contributions
Jun 2022 • business
Really good, informal Italian style restaurant with a lot of classics but also a nice fish & meat selection and an excellent choice of wines.
If you like octopus I had one of the best ever - very tender - in a landlocked country, rivaling with some Mediterranean countries.
The service was attentive but not overbearing and gave me some good advice. The best thing is that the quality hasn’t changed since I last came here almost 3 years ago!
Written June 22, 2022
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Kamila M
Dear Irkbylihp,
We are delighted to hear that you came back to visit us again and that your expectations were fully satisfied. Thank you also for your kind words. We are happy to hear that you relish the octopus with tasty wine. Your satisfaction makes us work our best, and we are pleased to share our love for Italian cuisine.
We appreciate your taking the time to leave us the review. Hopefully, we will have the chance to welcome you again soon, La Bottega Bistroteka team.
Written June 28, 2022
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Jana N
Salvador85 contributions
Sep 2023 • solo
Very bad experience. Very high prices, especially for what is offered.
They took a loaf of bread as soon as I arrived, without me asking, I thought it was a courtesy from the house as is the case in many Italian restaurants and they were charging it on the bill.
I ordered a pasta that wasn't anything great and the service also leaves a lot to be desired. I do not recommend.
Written September 12, 2023
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Helena de Oliveira
Porto7 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
Good food, bad staff. After we sat down we waited more than 10 minutes until we had to order the menu because it was not delivered to us. At the end of the meal we ordered dessert and the maid forgot the request and still looked very surprised when we confronted her with the forgetting. No sympathy in the attention.
Not to repeat.
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Written November 2, 2024
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Michaela Jelínková
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we are truly sorry to hear that your experience with our service did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide attentive and friendly service, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit.
We sincerely apologize for the delays and any oversight regarding your dessert order. This is certainly not the standard we aim for, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We will be reviewing your comments with our team to ensure that such situations are avoided in the future.
We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide the exceptional experience we are known for. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly if you'd like to discuss this further.
Kind regards,
team La Bottega Bistroteka
Written November 21, 2024
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