Restaurace Panský Šenk — Restaurant in okres České Budějovice

I usually am capable of writing a review from a fairly objective, dispassionate stance. Ideally I suppose this should always be the case. I therefore confess that in this particular matter your scribe is not his usual wholly engineer accurate calculating self! However the reader could do worse than follow my example of embarking upon a dining experience, as I did on this occasion, in the company of a captivating partner. And so, to business! As will be clear, this establishment is set in the middle of the Czech town of Ceske Budjeovice. I was a Welshman far from home. I had willingly folliwed my gracious lady friend of old, through a dark vaulted entrance and a creaking studded door into the restaurant which had the feel of an ancient castilian cellar - but in immaculate detailed taste. This was evidently not the plastic Starbucks to which I am accustomed

We upon being , guided, politely took our seats in a quiet spot, on solid oak chairs, which although looking particularly massive and functional, were wonderfully comfortable for the hours that followed. Initially there was some unwelcome noise from an outside sitting area, where a party of young men of German origin had clearly set their targets on their ability to safely consume alcohol, well beyond their actual capacity. My company quietly mentioned this to a waiter who presented in dress appropriate to our surroundings. A door was closed , some guidance offered to the young stags, and soon thereafter they were gone. This was done well - which was a relief as my partner is from Russia, where she was born just after the second World War. A candle was lit and menus offered. The menu was extensive and presented in three languages. No Welsh but English did well to step into the breach!! I am no connoisseur of fine food but I can certainly say my chicken and spinach dish was superb. The sweet course that followed had been preceded by a long detailed requirements chat(!) between my lady and the very much in role waiter. It was a fruitful chat clearly, in a language well beyond my grey matter to comprehend, as the dish, unique as it was, pleased her palate. I had ice cream - but friends - I say ice cream - but in reality it was presented as a creation fit for adjudication by a Michelin chef. Yes it was good!.

Several 500cc of Buddweisser must have slipped passed my usual soft drinks lips as did a few glasses of red wine moisten my dining companion,s conversation

Yes a wonderful place , an evening to remember for a very long time - if I live a very long time! Please do not waste your time get to this little place as soon as you can --- in the right company -- naturally! I hope to return - just for the spinach, you...

This place was great! The prices were cheap, not what I would expect from a restaurant in a very touristy area. Especially not what I would expect from a place with a "medieval" theme. There are some old weaponry decorations and it's got an old stone basement feel but it was not over the top. It also has a large wood burning stove in the middle of the room where you can watch them prepare your food if you order something rom the 'grill menu.' The food was delicious! And did I mention cheap for such a 'touristy' place. This was also the first time in my year and half living in the Czech Republic that a server has asked me how my food was. I would say this place is a must go while in...

This is THE slowest restaurant, including that one with the blind waiters.. never ever! Not recommended. No star for the food, since we never got it...

Update: after 80 minutes of waiting we got the meal, they said there were too many guests, that's why we had to wait so much (no apologies or anything), but the meal was cold, so obviously it had been ready for a long time. For a toast.. 80 minutes?!

Update 2: And at the end, when we paid, the mockingly thanked for this rating. So I derated it. I think we were...