Luka Lu Restaurant

What a great find! Vibrant and colorful décor and the covered atrium was eclectic and cheerful. Food was phenomenal! Get the «fish soup». This is a misnomer, it is really a seafood soup packed full clams and other seafood, not fish — it was quite delicious. The prawns were great. Service excellent. Price very reasonable for the type of food you get. Wish I had a place like this back at home.

Phenomenal. The food was great and the service was excellent. My daughter found this place and although we had to walk a bit to find it, it was well worth it.

This is a 5 star restaurant. Highly recommended for seafood lovers visiting Prague and staying in the area.

Kleines, gemütliches und ursprüngliches Restaurant. Familiäre Atmosphäre, man fühlt sich «daheim». Sehr gutes Essen, bei dem viel Wert auf traditionellen Geschmack gelegt wird. Fleisch schmeckt nach Fleisch, Kartoffeln nach Kartoffeln und Bier eben nach Bier. Die Weinkarte ist übrigens auch nicht zu verachten…
Alles in allem ein Geheimtipp!

Balkan restaurant with colourful, summery decoration and outside terrace. The food is pretty good and there is a lot of seafood available. Risotto I had was a bit tasteless though. Service is better than average. Overall could recommend to pop by if you’re in the neighbourhood and fancy Balkan food, but not worth coming from far.

Sehr schönes Lokal, sehr verwinkelt, erkundet es ruhig und sucht euch den schönsten Platz. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und der Koch ist sehr gut! Mein Steak war fantastisch! Bezahlen könnt ihr auch in Euro (Kurs heute 1:26). Nehmt euch etwas Zeit, ihr könnt hier den Abend gemütlich verbringen.

My boyfriend and I always come here for dinner whenever we are in Prague! we love everything here! the food, the atmosphere and the service!!! wonderful place! a must in Prague :)))

We visited Luka Lu Restaurant on our last night in Prague and I am very pleased that I did’t miss that gem. When I first entered the place the eclectic decoration just hit me. It is so colorful, joyful and different but it really goes very well with the atmosphere. We were welcomed very friendly, the sevice people suits very well with the atmosphere, they were kind, positive, very frindy and smiling. The menu of the restaurant is basically Balkan and Yugoslavian which is very close to our taste (Turkish). Everything we had was delicious. The hot starters goat cheese stuffed peppers, the wine, cream cheese with garlic starter were exteremely delicious. But my vote is for the lamb dish which was a traditional Balkan dish, cooked in a special metal pot called «sac“in the oven for a long time. The meat was so soft even you don’t need to chew,
There were dessert alternatives in the menu such as baklava, pannacotta which seemed delicious. The menu was really good and there were many dishes that I wanted to taste but we were too ful. We shared the meet and the peppers with my husband. The portion of the meet dish was big enough for two people. This time we decided not to exaggerate and try to eat like normal human beings. Although I was dying for a desert, i stop myself eating it but they all seem excellent. The place is not very cheap but it worths.
I recommend you to live this great experience of Luca Lu Restaurant.

If you are in Prague for even an hour, make a reservation at this restaurant. If you don’t go here, you’re seriously missing out on the single best experience I had in Prague. Everything was so incredible that my boyfriend tried to take me back here the next night. The wine and the food are Balkan specialties and the wait staff is incredibly courteous and attentive. We know that you aren’t really supposed to tip in Europe but we had to leave some extra. If you look at the photos for this restaurant, you might be kinda freaked out by the pictures of the octopus. Don’t be. This was the single best seafood dish I’ve ever had.

as always lamb under sač is the beacon of lamb ever made. tender, tasty, moist and full of sin. red Macedonian wine is the perfect match.

Luka Lu is a gem of Prague. We came here on a recent trip to Prague with some Slovakian friends for a birthday lunch and it was the food highlight of our trip. You can tell from the street that it has a lot of kooky character– it’s so colorful and fun! The is food from the former Yugoslavia, a first try for me, and I’ll be back! We had a large party so we were able to try all the warm appetizers and they were all fantastic! My favorites were the mussels, the prawns, and the stuffed pepper. The bread and spreads they give you are also very yummy. The baked octopus main was delicious! I love calamari but had never had I types like this– really great! The waiter was very friendly and accommodating with perfect English as well. The mains were a bit slow to come out, but we had 14 people so it’s hard to truly comment. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and delicious dining experience in Prague!

I was wondering what´s gonna be the 100^th review about. I was thinking about something amazing. Something what I love. And then I realize I didn´t review this place. Perfect. So here we go :-)
Well placed between Malostranské náměstí and Újezd. It´s a little bit pricey so it´s not for regular visits but it´s sooooo worth to visit this place at least few times per year.
Decoration. The first thing what will hit you is the decoration. It´s amazing. It´s maybe overdecorated but perfectly overdecorated. And it works. And it´s a good topic to talk about while waiting for meals.
Meals. Ok, so this item is also very highly ranked. The cousine is mix of balkan and mediterrian area. So you can order specialities like pljeskavica, čevapčiči as well as pasta, steakes, fish and many other. They have only Pilsner (beer) but also very good wine list. Plus they offer liquers from Macedonia, Croatia and Bosna and Herzegovina.
Just try it and prove me that I am wrong when I say that this should be on «to visit» list for any fan of good time and delicious meals. You don´ t have a chance :-)

So let me be clear — this place is weird. We noticed it immediately from the outside as it’s the most colourful looking place for miles. And It’s designed as though someone had a crazy acid trip when they were putting together the décor. There are doll houses, chairs on the ceiling, ships in bottles in faux-​windows, all mixed into a cosy diner style layout.
However, it’s also brilliant. The place is a great conversation starter in itself, with all that wacky décor. There’s also that this place is family owned, serving traditional Balkan food. Yes, it’s Prague, but why not? And then the menu.
I couldn’t look past the prospect of trying a traditionally prepared octopus with potatoes, pepper, onions, garlic and parsley — and it was oh, so good. Like, really, really good. Seriously, come here and have the octopus. So, good.
I also have chicken wings for a starter, and they were delicious. And generous portion sizes on both dishes left me very filled — excellent dinner.
The only draw back was the service — though the waiter spoke excellent English, we spent much of our time at Luka Lu sat around waiting for service, which was odd considering we were the only people in the restaurant. I’m clipping off a star for that, but don’t let it discourage you from trying the excellent cuisines here.

This place was quite delicious! We sat out on the street side tables and didn’t realize until we finished our meal how extensive this restaurant really was. Charmingly decorated inside with multiple rooms and back garden courtyard. We ordered spaghetti with prawns, basil & olive oil along with a chicken Caesar salad and mixed seafood salad. The prawns were large and extremely succulent. The mixed seafood salad included a wide variety of of items including squid, octopus and mussels. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because the Caesar dressing was a little thick and mayonaisey. Is that a word? However the chicken pieces were large, plentiful and very tender.

Disappointing. I had a risotto in black ink sauce with a variety of fish. The cold octopus on the side was the only thing worthwhile on the plate. The Shrimp, muscles and octopus in the risotto all were overdone and/​or not fresh. My guess was overdone. To make the matter worse, this is a pretty expensive place for prague.
On the plus side, the Decore is different and fun. They put a lot of effort into that. If they put as much into the food, it would be a great place.

Possibly my favorite restaurant in Prague! I was craving Balkan food in a bad way, and was so excited to find this gem. We ordered the plate for «a demanding appetite», which came with pljeskavica, roast chicken and vegetables, some ribs, and of course cevapi! I asked for kajmak and ajvar on the side. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the two dishes our server recommended to us, but one was roasted bell pepper stuffed with cheese, and the other like a cross between a croissant and a quiche. All of the dishes were incredible. I don’t know if the meat plate was meant for one person with a «demanding appetite», but the two of us were about to burst.
A variety of staff members checked on us frequently, and our server even chatted with me and gave me the name and address of a Balkan grocery store to get some ajvar. The restaurant as a whole is so adorable, my friend could barely contain herself. There’s even a beautiful sitting area like someone’s backyard, complete with a level that looks like a treehouse! All in all, a total charmer.

One of the best restaurants for having a Balkan food in Prague. The place is quite big and decorated in an eye-​catching cosy countryside style. The menu selection is very good and has several delicious dishes from Yugoslavian (or now ex-​Yugoslavian) cuisine. The alcoholic drinks are also represented very well including Croatian, Macedonian, Montenegrin and Bosnian wine; however, the choice of non-​alcoholic drinks is really limited. They play Balkan music, and the whole atmosphere of the place is comfortable and relaxing. The service is amazing, the waiters are chatty and friendly. If you’re in a big company, you may have to wait for food longer, but meals are tasty.

Ein bisschen außerhalb des Zentrums findet man diese kleine Perle. Urgemütliche Einrichtung, weit ab vom Standard. Ein bisschen wie eine überdimensionale Puppenstube. Warme Atmosphäre, hier hält man sich gerne auf. Die Speisekarte geht in Richtung jugoslawischer Küche ohne nennenswerte Highlights in der Kreation der Gerichte. Die Zubereitung aber war hervorragend. Würzige Küche, frische Gerichte, ordentliche Portionen, hervorragend zubereitet, sehr sehr schmackhaft. Zartes Fleisch, tolle Beilagen. Bodenständige Küche in sehr guter Qualität und das zu fairen Preisen. Sehr empfehlenswert, hier sollte man auch mal ein paar Stationen mit der Straßenbahn aus der City heraus fahren, das lohnt sich allemal.

We were not sure what to expect of a traditional Czech and Balkan menu, but we took the risk even though my husband is a picky eater. We found that the menu has a little something for everyone. The sea bass was served as the full body of the fish (not used to this), but it was delicious. The steamed spinach was amazing, as were the grilled vegetables. They serve wonderful homemade bread with two different spreads as well as oil and basalmic. It seems Balkan food is known for their grilled cheeses — the salad with grilled goat cheese did not disappoint and came with a generous portion of goat cheese. Service was friendly and the décor very eclectic. Our server let us sample some Czech liquor before deciding on our drink order, and then a complimentary dessert was provided — seemed to be similar to an apple strudel. I’d recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants a great meal in an establishment where you might be able to escape some of the regular touristy spots.

Ein extrem gemütliches Restaurant mit vielen kleinen Räumen, in denen man immer wie in ländlicher Atmosphäre sitzt. Das Essen ist mediterran und mit ausgezeichneten Fischgerichten. Die Preise liegen etwas höher, sind aber bei der Qualität gerechtfertigt.
Was uns aber gleich am ersten Abend völlig begeistert hat war die Musik. Eine tolle Mischung aus allen Kulturen und viel neues, was wir noch nie gehört hatten, von Balkan-​Pop bis Reggae und von afrikanischer Musik bis Chanson.
Wir sind gleich am nächsten Abend wieder hin.
Und offensichtlich ging es anderen auch so, denn außer Lou Reed und Joan Baez waren auch Václav Havel und Karel Gott schon hier.