# Hidden Vaulted Restaurants The Pauseteria Restaurant Has a Minimalist Interior and a High-End Menu By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pauseteria-restaurant References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/czech-republic/prague/restaurants/pauseteria) & [andreaamartina](https://andreaamartina.com/) Hidden behind a classic series of buildings and an old vaulted passage in the heart of Prague, the Pauseteria Restaurant features a modern interior with dark and traditional architecture. The owners added a subtle color scheme with a refined material palette to create a calming space to enjoy the bold menu options. With a mix of [parquet and terrazzo flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space), brass details, neon ceiling lighting and [minimalist furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east), the space is unique yet refined. Offering the menu on the wall behind the bar, the kitchen serves luxe versions of house-made cakes, soups, three-course meals and high-quality roasted coffee. The Pauseteria Restaurant takes a [classic Czech dining experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-cornichon) and amplifies it with one-of-a-kind design and a soft atmosphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hidden Vaulted Restaurants:** Exploration of hidden, underground restaurants with unique and refined designs that enhance the dining experience. - **Calming Minimalist Interiors:** Use of calming color schemes, refined material palettes, and minimalist furniture in restaurant interiors. - **Luxe Menu Offerings:** Offering elevated versions of traditional menu items, such as house-made cakes and high-quality roasted coffee. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Incorporating unique design elements and elevated menu offerings to stand out in a competitive market. - **Interior Design Industry:** Opportunities for designers to create unique and calming restaurant interiors. - **Hospitality Industry:** Creating a luxurious dining experience with elevated menu options and distinctive restaurant designs to appeal to high-end consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dilapidated Mansion-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-courage.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Brutalist Hotel Transformation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-golden-prague.md) - [Minimalist Warehouse Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant.md) - [Renovated Neo-Gothic Provostry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provostry.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md)