Cold and dreary January always tempts me to increase the frequency of my visits to my favorite restaurants. The destination for Tuesday’s lunch was thus Mlýnec Restaurant, which serves not only its standard menu on weekdays around noon, but also a lunch menu that changes every week.
As a starter, a croquette of pulled brisket (beef brisket) with pickled vegetables, pumpkin, curry paste, and dill was served. The beautiful presentation on the plate only underscored the excellent taste of the juicy croquette, which was complemented by the sour taste of pickles. Excellently seasoned food that I would very much like to have again.
The main course was grilled zander with quinoa, which was flavored with mint and garnished with kale and peanuts. The fish was tender and perfectly prepared, of course completely boneless. The quinoa was seasoned in a way that reminded me of London, where I haven’t been for so long and where various, even exotic cuisines intertwine. The food styling, where the food is only on one side of the plate, belongs among my favorites and suited the dish very well.
Mlýnec has raised its prices since my last visit; a two-course lunch menu here costs 595 CZK (25 EUR), and a three-course menu costs 695 CZK (29 EUR). However, if you add the incredible view of the Charles Bridge, the pleasant staff, and the nice ambiance to the price of the meal, I think it is still a good offer.
Bon appétit!
Restaurant website: mlynec.cz/en/
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