Discover the authentic flavors of Prague and beyond
Czech cuisine is hearty, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition. From succulent meats to sweet pastries, the Czech Republic offers culinary delights that will satisfy any traveler. Here are 10 must-try dishes during your visit to Prague with TropicGo Vacations.
This rich beef stew is slow-cooked with onions and a special blend of spices, served with bread dumplings (knedlíky) to soak up the delicious sauce. Unlike Hungarian goulash, the Czech version is thicker and darker, often made with beer.
These bread dumplings are a staple of Czech cuisine, served with nearly every meal to soak up sauces. They come in various forms - bread (houskové), potato (bramborové), or sweet fruit-filled (ovocné).
A massive, crispy-skinned pork knuckle slow-roasted until the meat falls off the bone. Typically served with mustard, horseradish, and pickled vegetables.
These grilled sausages are popular street food, often served with mustard and fresh bread. Varieties include "špekáčky" (fat sausages with bacon) and "utopenec" (pickled sausage with onions and peppers).
Considered the national dish, this consists of marinated beef sirloin in a rich vegetable cream sauce, served with bread dumplings, whipped cream, cranberry sauce, and a lemon slice.
This sweet pastry is rolled around a stick, grilled, and topped with sugar and walnuts. Modern versions are often filled with ice cream or whipped cream.
Czech version of potato pancakes made with grated potatoes, garlic, marjoram, and eggs, then fried until crispy. Often served as a side dish or with beer.
A pickled sausage with onions, peppers, and spices in vinegar, traditionally served in pubs as a beer snack.
A creamy soup made with mushrooms, potatoes, dill, vinegar, and a poached egg. Hearty and comforting, especially in colder months.
Thin pancakes similar to French crêpes, filled with jam, fruit, chocolate, or sweet cheese, then rolled up and topped with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Czech beer is world-famous and often costs less than bottled water. Don't miss trying Pilsner Urquell, Budvar, or local microbrews.
Czechs typically eat their main meal at lunch (between 12-2pm), when many restaurants offer affordable "polední menu" (lunch menus).
Many traditional dishes have German names (like "svíčková"). Don't hesitate to ask servers to explain dishes in English.
It's customary to round up the bill or leave 10% tip. Tell the server the total amount you want to pay when handing over cash.
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