Café Imperial
Prague, Czechia; Na Poříčí 15, Prague, 110 00, Czechia
Café Imperial is one of the rare restaurant interiors that can justify a visit on architectural grounds alone. Ceramic walls, decorated columns and a richly patterned ceiling give the dining room an extraordinary visual density. Opened in 1914, the café remains part of the Art Deco Imperial Hotel and offers a strong connection with Prague’s grand café tradition. The food gives visitors a reason to stay beyond a photograph. Under chef and owner Zdeněk Pohlreich’s direction, the kitchen presents Czech classics with a contemporary touch, alongside selected international dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee with cake provide several ways to use the room, each with a different pace and level of commitment. The current Michelin Guide includes the restaurant in its selection. Its appeal here is the combination of landmark setting and a substantial dining offer: visitors can experience a celebrated interior while making a proper meal of the occasion. Booking is sensible, particularly at popular times. Choose a seat with room to appreciate the decoration, then allow the bustle of the café to become part of the experience.