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Bohemia, Czech Republic Food Guide: 3 International food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Turnov
Find out what International restaurants to try in Turnov. Turnov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈturnof]; German: Turnau) is a town on the Jizera river in the northern Czech Republic. It has about 14,500 inhabitants and lies in the southern part of Liberec Region. It is a traditional center for gemstone polishing, glass craftsmanship and arts. Turnov lies in the heart of the Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) nature reserve which makes it a place for tourists and summer residents. The town is also an important traffic crossroads of three railways and the Prague–Liberec highway. Turnov has a large museum (finalist in European museums competition), three galleries, six churches and a synagogue. The small old town of Middle Ages urbanism is surrounded by modern garden neighbourhoods and large parks representing an organic connection between urban areas and nature. The region is well known for many castles, châteaux and excellent rural architecture.
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1. Kovarna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By czken
We were one of only two occupied tables in a very large dining area. We were surprised by that considering its positive reputation. The renovated building was quite attractive and very well done. The large room and several smaller salons were beautifully decorated for Christmas. All in all, the venue was attractive and romantic.Our waiter and other staff members were very professional, friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We were very satisfied with that aspect of our visit.Regarding the food: I ordered the soup of the day (traditional Czech garlic soup), the duck confit with red cabbage and potato "fingers". For desert, I had the creme brulee. My wife ordered the same soup, grilled ribs with mustard, horseradish and special "forge bread". We both ordered beer.The soup was tasty with a subtle garlic flavor along with smoked meat, potatoes and other root vegetables. It was quite good, served in a bowl that made the serving seem larger than it actually was. At 65 Kc, perhaps it was over priced. My confit meal was superb, flavorful, well plated and ample. No complaints and priced comparably to other similar restaurants. I was disappointed by the creme brulee. At 145 Kc, its portion was quite small and under the burnt sugar crust, the custard was unset and quite runny; looser than what I am accustomed to. Beer prices ran about 30% higher than other venues.My wife's rib dinner was an absolute failure. It is obvious that with only two occupied tables, the kitchen could not be serving freshly grilled ribs. They had to have been cook well in advance and reheated upon order. The ribs were slathered in a very tasty sauce, perhaps a BBQ/honey blend. The only other items on the plate were two types of mustard and some freshly grated horseradish. Honestly, the horseradish was the best thing on the plate. With the sweet glaze on the ribs, it is hard to imagine anyone using mustard with them. Obviously the mustard was there just to occupy space on an otherwise empty plate. The bread was nothing special, in fact, it was served cold with no accompanying spread as is common in most other eateries. We suspect it to be at least day old: cold and hard, bordering on stale. To the ribs; they were not at all tender as you would expect from slow roasted meat. They were dry and tough. Our suspicion is that they were too long in a microwave; can't think of another explanation. The bad news is that my wife spent the next two days with gastro-intestinal distress. All indicators point to possibly tainted ribs. We cannot be certain enough to point a strong finger as to the cause, but even so, the presentation and condition of her meal is a deal breaker.Will we return? Yes, we will give them another chance, perhaps in the Spring. We really must because friends gave us a 1500 Kc/$75.00 gift certificate that we really should use. Regarding value, comparable meals in similar local restaurants would run about 30% less. The ambiance and renovated building may warrant a visit but this will not become a regular stop for us.
Where to eat Czech food in Turnov: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Pizzerie Restaurant Plaudit
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By RonFinlay
Nice little restaurant, with very good range of pizzas and steaks. Quick, friendly service and good value. A good way to add variety to the usual fare of goulash and dumplings.
3. EA Zamecka Restaurace Hruba Skala
Overall Ratings
3 based on 82 reviews
In the second court of the EA Chateau Hotel Hrubá Skála**** you will find Castle Restaurant, Summer Look-out Rampart Terrace Restaurant and Hunter's Lounge. There is also the StÅedovÄká krÄma (Medieval Tavern) available.Castle Restaurant is offering a wid
Reviewed By smilgaki
I note that previous reviewers had some disappointments here - I'm not sure if they have upped their game now or there is an element of luck.If you are staying at the castle this is pretty much your only choice to have dinner. But we found it to be a pretty good one.Decor is a bit old-fashioned and the dining area is large. Mainly Czech dishes here with the occasional European one.Staff were super friendly and spoke both German and English, this being a tourist-type hotel (though we came across very few English-speaking tourists on this trip to the Bohemian Paradise).Vegetarians were well catered for with a couple of dishes. I had the beef broth for a starter - nice but slightly undersalted. My husband's cream of zucchini soup was tasty. My vegetarian husband had some spaghetti with rocket & sundried tomatoes for a main. My stuffed dumplings with red cabbage were nice and supplied me with my annual calorie allowance. My husband decided to go for the fruit stuffed dumplings for dessert, which came with liquid butter and whipped cream. I'm sure the NHS would issue a health warning against it but it was seriously delicious.Hello,Thank you very much for your review, which we highly appreciate.We will be glad if you visit our hotel again and believe that you will be more satisfied with your choice of dishes.We look forward to you
