La Bottega Linka
Prague
Sample the chef's selection of Italian cheeses and salamis for a truly authentic experience.
Located in the Nové Město area of Prague, La Bottega Linka offers a unique blend of historical and contemporary elements in its culinary and atmospheric experience. This Italian bistro is known for its use of a specialized X-Oven, where dishes from their permanent menu, including aged meats and fresh fish, are prepared with wood-fire cooking techniques. Their approach merges traditional Italian flavors with innovative cooking, ensuring an engaging dining experience that changes with the seasons. The menu promises a diverse array of options, including antipasti, soups, pasta, and risotto, allowing patrons to immerse themselves in a curated Italian dining journey. In the morning, guests can enjoy an array of Italian-style dishes paired with expertly brewed coffee. At lunch, the bistro offers a special menu with options suitable for business lunches or casual meals. Dinner brings an expanded selection with a focus on aged meats and fresh fish delicacies. Chef-selected specialties make each visit unique and memorable.
La Bottega Linka values the quality and authenticity of its ingredients, sourcing premium Italian products such as fresh domestic pasta, high-quality olive oil, and traditional Altamura bread. A selection of Italian cheeses, salamis, and delicacies is also available, showcasing the richness of Italian culinary traditions. Desserts made in-house complement the dining experience, along with the offer of espresso featuring artisan-roasted beans.
The establishment blends the charm of its historic location with modern culinary innovation, ensuring that diners experience something both familiar and novel. The atmosphere is conducive to gatherings of all types, from intimate dinners to larger group events. The setting invites patrons to relax and immerse themselves in a truly Italian culinary ambiance.
Reviews
Delicious food, very attentive and friendly service. Laura looked after us very well, and was very knowledgeable about the wine and the food. Try the Burrata caprese, the summer tomatoes are delicious and the Caesar salad with a very juicy and tender chicken breast was perfect with it. We’re Australians but didn’t have any problems with a language barrier whatsoever. Definitely worth a visit!
La Bottega Linka is a wonderful restaurant with a very good light, a tempting menu and good wine, plus, a great service. It is a bit pricey but nor impossible. One comment is that there ir a re-version of the risotto, which is a classic Italian dish, but they add a sponge above it, without adding any taste really. It looks pretensious and useless. All the rest was great!
The food was excellently prepared but came in really small portions. The fish menu included mussels, but there was only one mussel on the plate. The price-to-quantity ratio was mediocre. The decor is unique and inspiring. Tables are well-spaced. The atmosphere is upscale, The welcome and service were pleasant, but there was no dedicated waiter at the table. And we definitely waited far more than half an hour for our two meals. The restrooms were well- provided and maintained.
One of the best restaurants I have ever been to! I have never seen such an attention to details! The food was delicious. No comments needed at this point. The staff were very welcoming, polite and attentive to us. The atmosphere here is 100/10 ! The loft-industrial style of the restaurant could also be felt in the music that was playing, which is very important for us! This atmosphere continued ever in the bathroom, where for the ladies you had to your disposal deodorants, perfumes, tampons, ear sticks , cotton pads and wipes if you needed. After washing your hands you have fresh towels! A very clean place! Recommend it wholeheartedly!
Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The pasta and risotto were perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and made with very fresh ingredients. The crab salad was especially impressive — light, refreshing, and wonderfully fresh. The service was also very good. The staff were friendly, attentive, and professional, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable.
