Photo by lmykola. When visiting a city abroad, the traveler’s curiosity is attracted by several things: the history of the country and the metropolis, the lifestyle of the citizens, the important monuments and the cultural tradition and… the food! It is well known that to taste the real typical dishes of another nation, it is necessary to go directly to the place, in this way the trip will be truly complete! This is why we have decided to dedicate this article to those who plan to travel to Prague and, in addition to visiting the city and discovering its beauties, also want to sit at the table of a typical restaurant or discover the most delicious street food that the capital of Czech Republic can offer. Follow us to discover the10 things to eat absolutely in Prague .
1 – Goulash
A dish that can also be found in neighboring Hungary, but the Prague version is not that spicy. It is a beef stew or stew with a mix of vegetables and dumplings. It is also possible to find versions with chicken or venison, or vegetarian.
- Recommended for : lunch, dinner
- Average cost : 95 CZK, approximately € 3.50
- Main ingredients : beef, vegetables
2 – Svickova na smetane
Photo of Marco Antonio Lo Buono. And a dish consisting of roast beef loin served with sweet and sour cream sauce and blueberries. Although it is a slightly more refined dish than city standards – and therefore a bit more expensive – it is still an affordable typical Czech delicacy. Paired with a strong dark beer and a winner.
- Recommended for : lunch, dinner
- Average cost : 219 CZK, approximately € 9.00
- Main ingredients : beef loin, sweet and sour cream sauce, blueberries
3 – Veproknedlozelo
Photo by Kirk K. One of the really unmissable dishes not only for Prague but for all Czech cuisine is this dish of roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut . A real “brick” suitable for strong stomachs! Obviously, to “degrease” it is recommended to accompany it with a cold beer.
- Recommended for : lunch, dinner
- Average cost : 199 CZK, approximately € 7.50
- Main ingredients : pork, sauerkraut
4 – Trdelnik
Photo by natali_brill. A traditional dessert consisting of a roll of sweet dough usually served hot and enriched with sugar, chopped hazelnuts and cinnamon. It is normal to see it prepared in the stalls scattered around the city, the dessert is in fact part of that street food tradition to be tasted, especially during the winter!
- Recommended for : snack, snack, dessert at the end of a meal
- Average cost : 100 CZK, approximately € 4.00
- Main ingredients : sweet paste, cinnamon, chopped hazelnuts
5 – Chlebicky
Photo by fanfo. A tasty appetizer, a mini sandwich that is eaten for breakfast or for a quick lunch. It is usually served at parties or during events that gather more people, stuffed with eggs, cold cuts, gherkins.
- Recommended for : breakfast, appetizer, snack
- Average cost : 22 CZK, less than € 1.00 each
- Main ingredients : bread, various fillings
6 – Smaženy Syr
Photo of RedFoxBrush. They are fried cheese balls served with chips or salad, really delicious and appreciated by those who love cheese. They are sold everywhere on the streets of Prague and are ideal for a tasty snack or snack .
- Recommended for : snack or quick snack
- Average cost : 119 CZK, approximately € 4.50
- Main ingredients : fried cheese
7 – Knedliky
Photo of lmykola. A traditional side dish are these dumplings served as an accompaniment to meat dishes or other main courses, such as goulash. They are the equivalent of local dumplings, although in Prague there is also a sweet version, served as a dessert, with a filling of fruit or jam.
- Recommended for : side dish, second course
- Average cost : based on the dish they accompany
- Main ingredients : stale bread, eggs, milk
8 – Bramborova Polevka
This is a very substantial traditional potato soup , ideal during cold winter days. It also contains other vegetables such as carrots, celery and mushrooms and is further flavored with a pinch of garlic and oregano.
- Recommended for : lunch, dinner
- Average cost : 100 CZK, approximately € 4.00
- Main ingredients : potatoes, carrots, mushrooms
9 – Cesnekova Polevka
It is a dish for the more daring who, after eating it, do not have romantic dates. It is in fact a garlic-based soup in which small pieces of rye bread and diced potatoes are dipped. Flavored with marjoram, freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley, the dish is simple but delicious and also healthy.
- Recommended for : lunch, dinner
- Average cost : 59 CZK, approximately € 2.00
- Main ingredients : garlic, rye bread, potatoes
10 – Koleno
Photo by travnikovstudio. Meat, meat and more meat! Even this typical Czech and meat-based dish, indeed consists of an entire pig’s leg marinated in dark beer mixed with aromatic herbs. The result is crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. The cooking process, in fact, makes the meat so soft that it allows it to detach itself from the bone. Obviously the process is very long, about 45 minutes, which you can take by tasting some local beers.
- Recommended for : lunch, dinner
- Average cost : 234 CZK, approximately € 9.00
- Main ingredients : pork
Where to eat in Prague: best restaurants, typical bars and street food
The traditional cuisine of Prague is composed for the most part of meat and is not among the simplest to digest: goulash, goose and duck, as well as particular roasts such as svickova, a beef roast served with cream sauce, blueberry jam, whipped cream, knedliky and a wedge of lemon.
Among the desserts not to be missed is the trdlo: a particular type of bread sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, rolled on a stick and baked in the oven: it is filled according to personal taste and it is delicious to say the least.
In Prague you can eat well without spending too much trying to stay out of the main tourist areas and preferring the places frequented by locals.Here it is often customary to eat in pubs and breweries rather than in more classic restaurants: the Pragese usually spend whole days inside the clubs, between beer and music to finish with dinner and … a few more beers!
1 – Pivnice Stupartska
- Description : brewery with typical dishes
- Specialties : goulash in loaf, strudel
- Average price : from € 9.00 per person
- Address : Get directions – Facebook page
2 – Klasterni Five
- Description : one of the best restaurants in Prague, housed in the oldest convent in the Czech Republic
- Specialties : meat and seasonal soups
- Average price : from € 20.00 per person
- Address : Get Directions – Official Site
3 – Maitrea Vegetarian & Vegan restaurant
- Description : fusion-style restaurant, decorated in an ethnic and very welcoming way
- Specialty : vegan, gluten-free and raw options
- Average price : from € 15.00 per person
- Address : Get directions – Facebook page
4 – Kolonial Restaurant
- Description : modern restaurant decorated with a bicycle theme, where it is possible to eat traditional dishes
- Specialties : pork shank, goulash and typical cheeses
- Average price : from € 10.00 per person
- Address : Get directions – Facebook page
5 – Kolkovna
- Description : simple restaurant with an informal atmosphere where you can enjoy Czech dishes and excellent beers
- Specialties : strudel, goulash and braised meats
- Average price : from € 15.00 per person
- Address : Get Directions – Official Site
