Café Rudolfinum — Restaurant in Prague

A stunning and remarkably spacious café housed in a grand historic building. I discovered this gem by chance and was instantly captivated. My first visit was in February while attending an exhibition, and I happened to pass by. The magnificent architecture of the concert hall adds to its charm, offering a refined yet tranquil escape from the usual tourist crowds. The coffee and cake were equally impressive, making the experience all the more enjoyable. A truly noteworthy...

A complete letdown. Gloomy, sad and badly aged. Pastries and cakes were the worst we had in Prague by far. Lemonade came in a rather artificial strawberry flavor only. Beer was warm; iced tea just ice cubes. Neither cards nor euros were accepted; the waiter angrily pointed me to an ATM by the subway station as he wouldn’t even consider pocketing euros at any discount. Frankly, the one place I most strongly felt like stepping back into the...

This lovely cafe was almost empty when we recently visited. Contrary to another review here, the cafe does exist. You get to it through an entrance to the Rudolfinum that faces the river. It has coffee and tea, and a selection of desserts, and non-desserts foods such as salads and sandwiches. It's hard to believe that this oasis exists in the midst of the...