Hospůdka U Štěpána

The core of Hospůdka U Štěpána’s permanent menu consists of steaks from their own livestock, burgers, and some traditional Czech classics. During this year’s visit, we were pleased with the menu, which is much more cohesive and offers creative variations of Czech dishes and imaginative combinations. The appetizer section is excellent, offering more complex and modern appetizers. The tender and buttery beef tongue was perfectly balanced with subtle smoky notes, celery, and horseradish. The creamy texture was pleasantly disrupted by buckwheat popcorn, which added contrast and playfulness. Each component of the main course, which consisted of pressed pork belly, sheep cheese sauce, sauerkraut, cracklings, and Parmesan gnocchi, was perfectly prepared and seasoned. The saltiness of the sheep cheese sauce was complemented by the acidity of the sauerkraut, while the cracklings added crunch. The pork belly was of exceptional quality – lean but juicy. The Parmesan gnocchi provided a modern and surprisingly delicate variation on a classic side dish. The warm cottage cheese cake at the end was pleasantly crumbly, and the combination with cottage cheese ice cream and rum emulsion gave it a harmonious and elegant character.