Food & Drinks

Czech cuisine is hearty, flavorful, and typically features meat, potatoes, and dumplings as the main components of many dishes. One of the most well-known Czech dishes is "svíčková", which consists of beef sirloin served with a creamy vegetable sauce, cranberry sauce, and a side of dumplings. Another classic Czech dish is goulash, a rich and spicy stew made with beef, onions, and paprika. Other popular dishes include schnitzel, roast pork with sauerkraut, and fried cheese. For dessert, Czechs enjoy sweets such as "buchty", which are sweet buns filled with fruit or jam, and "koláče", a type of pastry filled with sweet cheese, fruit, or poppy seeds. Czech cuisine is also well-known for its beer, with many local breweries producing world-renowned beers.

In addition to traditional Czech cuisine, Prague is also home to a diverse range of international cuisine. Visitors to Prague can find restaurants serving Italian, French, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indian, and many other types of cuisine. The city's vibrant food scene offers something for everyone, from high-end restaurants to street food vendors. Italian cuisine is particularly popular, with many pizzerias and pasta restaurants serving up delicious dishes. Vietnamese cuisine has also gained popularity in recent years, with many restaurants offering pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese specialties. With its mix of traditional Czech cuisine and diverse international options, Prague has become a culinary destination for food lovers from around the world.

Here are some tips for restaurants and other places you can visit during your visit to Prague:

What about the "trdelnik"?

Sweet pastry made by rolling a strip of sweet dough around a cylindrical spit, which is then roasted over an open flame until it turns golden brown. Although it probably comes from Romania, we Czechs are very fond of it. It's not typically Czech, but it's delicious, so be sure to try it.