Occupying a converted industrial bakery in Karlín, Eska modernized Czech cuisine before it was trendy. The bakery still operates in-house, producing exceptional sourdough that anchors the menu. Open kitchen, concrete and steel design, creative takes on Czech classics without losing their soul. It's energetic, democratically priced, and packed nightly with locals who know they're watching something important happen.
Location
Karlín, Prague
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The roasted bone marrow with house bread to start, then beef tartare or whatever seasonal vegetable preparation they're currently doing. Save room for desserts featuring the bakery's pastry skills.
Lunch for a more relaxed pace and better chance of walk-in seating. Dinner is electric but crowded. Weeknight dinners strike the best balance.
Reservations highly recommended for dinner. Breakfast and lunch more flexible. The bakery counter sells bread and pastries to go—worth stopping even if you're not eating in. Can be loud when full.