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I read a review of Hospoda before going there this past weekend (possibly at nymag.com) which mentioned the word gastropub. As someone who is english and lived through the arrival of gastropubs in the UK, I can categorically deny that this is any such place. This is a tastefully designed, upscale modern restaurant serving eastern european food. Also, don't be scared off by the $$$$$ rating, this is nowhere near as expensive as I expected. The menu allows you to choose two courses, three course, or the seven course tasting menu for a fixed price (be aware that the tasting menu price does not include wine which bumps that price considerably, but not to an unreasonable level). The two and three course prices do allow you to choose two any two dishes from the 'firsts' and 'seconds' (roughly equivalent to appetizers) or even the'thirds' (which are entree sized) as opposed to a first and a third or a second and a third which you might expect. What stands out about this place, to me, is the level of service and the desire to please. We were party of four arriving at 8pm on a saturday evening to a half full restaurant. The maitre d' offered us free appetizers and a mini tasting of one of their draught Pilsner Urquells (please don't equate this with heineken, stella or other lagers - this was fascinating - served as a cream foam - the head from a normal draught beer, it was creamy and totally unlike anything I have tried here or in Europe). That part was just good house service, what really went beyond most other places was their work to accommodate one of our party who is 'dairy free' and doesn't even eat butter usually. They brought a separate custom made appetizer for him when they found out he couldn't eat the steak tartare or cottage cheese dishes they provided all of us initially. Everything was extremely tasty, the staff were knowledgeable and very friendly and we left with smiles on our faces. You owe it to yourself to give this place a try! (Vegans will find a reasonable number of options on the menu, as will pescatarians).

Everything you read is true. In an area full of early bird specials, blandness and pretension, this place is a gift. Everything about it speaks of pride and care. A big thank you to the owners for having the courage of their convictions.

As an UES resident who usually travels downtown for exciting cuisine, this was absolutely amazing. This is a definite NYC gem that outshines even some of the more established downtown hip/foodie/upscale restaurants. The restaurant has a prix fix menu, 2 plates for 32, and beer around 7-8 dollars. The environment is gorgeous (dark wood interior, spacious. fun for groups and couples, amazingly welcoming staff). Amazingly fun for a friday night dinner and drinks! But lets cut to the restaurant....The beer? Superb and crisp pilsner urqell. Full bar and wine list too, for the non beer loving crowd. The food? delicate, satisfying, perfect portions. Czech food was never so appealing! I went for a 3rd plate (12 dollars in addition) and it was a perfect amount and definitely worth it... Cant wait to come back again.

Father's day gift for a Czech dad and it exceeded all of our expectations! Beer tasting is a must and great fun. Every appetizer and entree skillfully prepared and beautiful. Can't wait to go back again!

Hospoda is a pleasant shock to the senses that is used to dealing with the trite and prosaic that fills the city. Its an absolute gem of a place in every which way. The beer and food combo are exquisite and I think that every self respecting beer drinker and those of us that don't imbibe the drink should go in and experience the revelation. Very Very Highly Recommended!

a great addition to the neighborhood. a gorgeous room with a tripped-out mural in walnut. the theme is beer and high-end austrain-czech style new cuisine. the portions are a a tad small, but with a big glass of beer the 32 dollar 2 - course prix fixe will definitely satisfy. the veal schnitzel with cucumber gelee was tender and an improvement on the normal slab of pork schnitzel that you get at places like blauganze down in tribeca. the barley/farro vegetarian dish was good comfort food. (though i might have enjoyed a twist on it...i leave it to the chef). the duck breast app was light, cold and tasty with beer.