Lehka Hlava ★ 4.4
Lehka Hlava in the Old Town has cooked creative meat-free food since 2005, with a strong vegan section across the menu. Mushroom risotto, vegan burgers, the daily soup.
Tip: Reservations are useful at peak lunch; the room is small.
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Tip: Reserve for Friday night; the kitchen takes Shabbat pre-orders.
Address: Bilkova 856/12, 110 00 Praha 1, Prague
Lehka Hlava in the Old Town has cooked creative meat-free food since 2005, with a strong vegan section across the menu. Mushroom risotto, vegan burgers, the daily soup.
Tip: Reservations are useful at peak lunch; the room is small.
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Tip: Lunch menu prices are the smartest pick; the kitchen is small and fast.
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Tip: Daily menu changes; ask which Asian noodle is on at lunch.
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Tip: Order the vegan svickova; the cheap weekday lunch is the easiest entry.
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Tip: Pay by weight; vegan options are clearly marked on the steam table.
Lehka Hlava has run as a fully vegetarian restaurant since 2005, with a strong vegan side. The Old Town room is calm, creative, the closest a Czech kitchen gets to the modern vegetarian.
Tip: The kitchen makes its own cheeses and pickles; ask for the chef's tasting.