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Café Imperial

Restaurants ·Prague ·$$ ·Closed
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About

Café Imperial is a grand café and restaurant in the Hotel Imperial, Prague's Neustadt, near Náměstí Republiky, welcoming guests since 1914.

Menu & prices

Štědrovečerní menu 24.12.Vánoční menu 25. – 27. 12. 2026Prohlédnout menu →

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Why go

  • The original mosaic ceiling and coloured ceramic tiles at the entrance of the Hotel Imperial, with floral and animal decoration
  • The late art nouveau interior by Jan Beneš, with sculptures by Josef Drahoňovský
  • Its own IMPERIAL BEER 18°, a semi-dark beer brewed on site
  • Classic Czech dishes with a modern touch, in a restaurant the Michelin Guide 2026 recognises

Opening hours

Today07:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday07:00 – 23:00
Tuesday07:00 – 23:00
Wednesday07:00 – 23:00
Thursday07:00 – 23:00
Friday07:00 – 23:00
Saturday07:00 – 23:00
Sunday07:00 – 23:00

Good to know

BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchBuffetFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeout

Dishes to try

  • Lunch special: cream of cauliflower soup with butter croutons and chives
  • Lunch special: roast beef with Dijon dressing, roasted grenaille potatoes and cherry tomatoes
  • Lunch special: grilled wild boar tenderloin with port wine sauce and glazed chestnuts
  • Lunch special: beer-battered salmon with homemade fries, pea purée and tartar sauce
  • Lunch special: slow-roasted suckling pig loin with rosemary sauce and potato gratin
  • Breakfast: granola, avocado tartar and a poached egg
  • Breakfast buffet, which includes juice, tea and coffee
  • Eggs Benedict with ham, and Eggs Royal with smoked salmon
  • Traditional Ham & Eggs, and Omelette Fromager
  • Croissants in pistachio, vanilla and nougat versions
  • The full menu is published on the café's website.

Booking a table

  • Reservations are accepted online and by phone at +420 246 011 440, ideally weeks in advance.

Atmosphere

  • Smart casual dress code.
  • Table service and takeout are offered.
  • A full bar serves wine and beer.

Good for

  • Families Children of all ages are welcome, and highchairs are available.
  • Business The Prime Bar has a quiet space for coffee, snacks or meetings. Free Wi-Fi is offered.

Dietary options

  • Vegetarian options: at breakfast Egg and omelette dishes, croissants and a fruit salad are on the breakfast menu.
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu, and a gluten-free financier is on the breakfast pastry list.

Shorts

History

Franz Kafka and Leoš Janáček were among the café's past guests. A later restoration brought back its original architectural and artistic form.

  1. 1913–1914The Hotel Imperial is built, with the café inside. Jaroslav Benedikt designs the Art Deco building and Jan Beneš designs the interior.
  2. early 20th centuryThe café was a favourite meeting place of Prague's political, literary and artistic elite.
  3. World War IIDuring the German occupation, the café was a popular meeting point for Wehrmacht soldiers.
  4. 1948After the February 1948 coup, the café kept operating until the 1980s.
  5. 2005–2007After a restoration, the café regained its original architectural and artistic form.
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  1. TodayChef Zdeněk Pohlreich runs the café and owns it.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access The café is wheelchair accessible.
  • Guide dogs Guide dogs are welcome.
  • Highchairs Highchairs are available for small children.

Sources: Café Imperial (Prag) - Wikipedia · Café Imperial – česká restaurace Zdeňka Pohlrei… · Breakfast menu – Café Imperial · Lunch Special – Café Imperial · Menu – Café Imperial · Cafe Imperial: menu (its own site) · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Na porici 1072/15, Prague

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Questions and answers

Do I need to book a table at Café Imperial?

Tables can be booked online, ideally weeks in advance. The café can also be called on +420246011440.

What are the opening hours of Café Imperial?

Café Imperial is open every day from 07:00 to 23:00.

Are there vegetarian options at Café Imperial?

The breakfast menu has egg and omelette dishes, croissants and a fruit salad.

Where is Café Imperial in Prague?

Café Imperial stands at Na Poříčí 15 in Praha 1, near Náměstí Republiky, in the Neustadt quarter.

Does Café Imperial accept credit cards?

Yes. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted.

What is the dress code at Café Imperial?

The dress code is smart casual.

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