The Czech Republic is a cozy European country, which is known for a huge number of attractions of historical value. The Czech Republic attracts tourists not only with its low prices and well-developed infrastructure, but also with delicious national cuisine. To enjoy local food, you need to know in advance where to eat in the Czech Republic.
A little about the national cuisine of the Czech Republic
Hearty Czech cuisine is prepared using meat, flour and cereals. The most popular national dishes are dumplings - dumplings with or without filling, beef goulash, drowned people - spicy pickled sausages, svichkova - lamb or beef tenderloin stewed in cream.
Fat fried pork with stewed cabbage, dumplings with meat filling, fried mushrooms in spices (most often honey mushrooms) are in special demand among tourists.
From Czech desserts, both locals and vacationers prefer kalachi - lush pies with berry, fruit, curd filling, and also wafers - thin round waffles glued in pairs with jam, nut or vanilla mass.
Travelers rarely pass by lush Czech house brioche-like brioche buns. They are eaten on the streets, served fried in restaurants, and eaten with butter on the hauski.
What street food is worth trying
Traditional Czech food can be enjoyed on the streets of the city so as not to be distracted from sightseeing. It is not uncommon to see stalls with fried sausages on the streets, especially in places where tourists gather. The dish is usually served on bread with lettuce and hot sauces.
Deep-fried potato slices on wooden skewers are fast and delicious food prepared right in front of you.
Old Prague ham is cut in street tents from skewers and sold by weight (at least 600 g per person). A vegetable garnish must be attached to it, which can serve as an independent dish.
Trdlo deserves special attention - a hollow roll made of butter dough, thickly sprinkled with cinnamon and vanilla sugar. Almost any fast food stall sells soft ice cream, and in the cold season you can warm up coffee with spices or mulled wine.
Where to eat deliciously in Prague
If you want a tasty and inexpensive meal, head to the central city cafe “U Provaznitsa”, where you will be served with soups in bread and traditional svichkovaya. Edova Khishe, a Czech restaurant near Wenceslas Square, offers an almost complete assortment of national dishes.
Be sure to visit the Botel Klotylda overwater café, located on the landing stage next to the Matylda, with romantic river views and traditional Czech cuisine.
Another legendary cafe "Slavia" is considered a meeting place for Prague bohemians and is located right next to two attractions - the city theater and Charles Bridge. A visit to this institution is worth at least for the sake of its cozy design with antique decoration.
The best cafes and restaurants in Brno
Brno is full of fine establishments with a cozy atmosphere and high level of service. In addition to national cuisine, you can taste dozens of excellent local beers there.
Medieval krchma
Honey semolina porridge with walnuts is the house's signature dish, accompanied by beer or coffee with Becherovka. The food in the restaurant is hearty, the portions are large. It is recommended to taste meat dishes (here they are prepared according to old recipes), vegetable salads and take pictures in the medieval interior among skins and candles.
The medieval tavern is located in the basement in the center of Brno. Address: Namesti Svobody, 17.
Prices start at CZK 70 for a business lunch and go up to CZK 500 for a multi-course dinner for two.
Restaurant "Pegasus"
The restaurant has a pub and a brewery. It offers a wide selection of Czech and Moravian cuisine. Most often, visitors order pork ribs, potato salads and other potato dishes, fried cheese and homemade smoked products. Lemon beer is the pride of "Pegasus" along with a special "Golden Grade".
Restaurant location: Jakubská street, 120/4.
Prices start at 12 CZK for a glass of beer, and a full meal will cost around 100 CZK.
Beer restaurant "Golden Boat"
The signature dish of the restaurant is the boar knuckle (marinated pork cooked in beer). One portion of shank weighs on average about a kilogram, so it makes sense to order it for a company of several people. Also in “Lodka” dishes of Moravian and Tatar cuisine are served, different sorts of local beer are bottled.
Address: st. Freedom (Svobody), 5.
Prices for a mug of beer are from 14 CZK, lunch for one person will cost from 70 to 100 CZK.
Tusto-Titanium
The Tusto-Titanium Restaurant in Brno is the best Italian restaurant in the area. Be sure to try the vegetable soups, Margarita pizza, pasta with meatballs and orange ice cream.
Address: st. New Gardens (Nové sady), 25.
Prices for a business lunch start at 90 CZK, lunch for two can be ordered for 350-380 CZK. Children's portions are half the size of adults, and the price is cut accordingly.
Restaurant "Pavilion"
The institution offers a good cocktail menu, original desserts. The dishes are refined and improved classic Czech recipes. Most often they order lamb stew, dumpling soup, veal chops.
Address: st. Jesuit (Jezuitská), 687.
Prices in Pavilion are slightly higher than average: the cost of a glass of beer is from 18 kroons, a business lunch will cost 110-140 kroons.
Potrefena husa
One of the most visited places during lunchtime. It offers Czech and European dishes in large portions. Salads, garlic soup and grilled vegetables are worth trying. At Potrefena Husa, beer connoisseurs will love the wide selection of Staropramen distillery.
Address: st. Starobrnenska, 334.
Prices are affordable: beer from 12 CZK, business lunch from 80 CZK, lunch from 110 CZK.
Jidelna LUKE
In the restaurant, food is inexpensive and satisfying. Tourists should try dumplings in spicy sauce, veal chops, pasta with cheese, duck leg. The beer is offered locally, there are some German varieties. For dessert, we recommend ordering fondant or chocolate muffins.
Address: Karasek str., 1767.
Prices for business lunches range from 70 CZK, a mug of beer can be bought for 14-17 CZK.
Bistro "Franz"
Large portions at breakfast, inexpensive lunches, perhaps the best coffee in Brno - this is the Franz Bistro. It is recommended to add omelet with bacon to the order, try soups, pumpkin dishes and sea bass fish. Opt for cheesecake for dessert.
Address: st. Veveri, 461.
The prices are reasonable: breakfast will cost 75-80 CZK, lunch for two - 350-400 CZK. A mug of beer starts at 13 CZK, and a dessert starts at 17 CZK.
U dreveneho orla
Fried cheese with mashed potatoes and garlic soup are Eagle's signature dishes. A large selection of salads, delicious fruit and sweet beer deserves special attention. Good lamb chops and veal patties run out quickly at this restaurant, so come early for lunch.
Address: st. Orli, 482.
Beer prices start at 16 CZK, lunch and dinner are available for 90-100 CZK. Breakfast for two will cost an average of 120 CZK.
The best cafes and restaurants in Karlovy Vary
There are many restaurants in Karlovy Vary with a great atmosphere, tasty and inexpensive food. The staff of the presented establishments is always glad to new clients, and the service is at a high level.
Velcocopovicka Pub
It is worth going here at least for the sake of pickled cheese and pork knuckle in beer. Also try vegetable salads, grilled fish and meat, restaurant-made sausages. For drinks, it is worth ordering coffee with "Becherovka" and lemon beer.
Address: st. Petrin, 1113.
Prices are higher than in Brno restaurants: for example, a glass of beer will cost about 20 kroons, and a lunch for two - 600 kroons.
Restoration "Sklipiek"
They serve boar knee, known as knuckle, and hot camembert with cranberries. The choice of soups is huge, and only local beer is served - try Kozel and Pilsner. The portions are large, so order half or come with a company.
Address: st. Moscow (Moskevská), 901.
Prices range from CZK 320 for a dinner for two, a beer costs CZK 17-19.
Charleston
In Charleston, you should try rabbit in wine, veal cheeks, and signature goat cheese and strawberry salad. There is a wide variety of side dishes on the menu, with meat dishes mainly related to local cuisine. Order tea, which is prepared here with you from whole leaf tea.
Address: st. Bulgarian (Bulharska), 1.
For a lunch for two you need to pay 350-370 kroons, for a business lunch - 80-100 kroons.
Smikhov pavilion
Order beef chops with tartar sauce, pork knee or duck leg to experience all the skills of the Smichov Pavilion chefs. In addition, you should try beer, coffee, uzvar.
Address: st. Lidická, 274.
Mid-range prices: for a dinner for two you need to prepare 370-390 kroons, a glass of beer will cost about 15 kroons.
Becherplatz Pivovar Karel IV
Goulash and dumplings with sweet gravy are the best dishes of the restaurant. The choice of beer is very large: here you can taste both the well-known Kozel and Pilsner and little-known local varieties.
Address: st. Masaryk, 282/57.
Prices for a mug of beer go up to 20 CZK, a business lunch can be ordered for 90-110 CZK.
Chebský Dvůr
A traditional Czech establishment where you can enjoy a light beer and grilled sausages. Try soups, potato pancakes with meat filling (bramboraki), order a vegetable salad with cheese and dumplings.
Address: st. Trziste, 360/10.
Lunch for two will cost 430-480 CZK, breakfast for one person - 90-100 CZK.
Cafe "Kava"
An institution with a homely atmosphere, delicious pastries and exquisite desserts. Order ginger tea, cappuccino, Napoleon cake and strawberry tart. And ice cream with whipped cream is a special reason to visit this cafe.
Address: st. Krale Jirího, 977/35.
Dessert prices start at 15 CZK, drinks can be purchased from 12 CZK.
Bagel lounge
The best bagels in Karlovy Vary are served here. Order at least two with different fillings, so you don't regret it later. Try homemade pineapple or violet lemonade, salads and fruit smoothies.
Address: st. Masaryka, 825.
Lunch with children will cost 270-290 CZK, desserts from 20 CZK.
Cafe Krakhmalnikov Brothers
A cozy cafe where you should try carrot cake, berry croissants and sweet brioches in the French style. Coffee is brewed deliciously, tea is served brewed according to all the rules, and the wine is opened in front of you.
Address: st. David Bechera, 907/27.
Where to eat deliciously in other cities
You can taste delicious local cuisine not only in large cities of the Czech Republic. A warm welcome and delicious food await you wherever you are.
Purkmistr
The Pilsen restaurant offers a wide selection of home-brewed beers. If you find yourself here, be sure to order the goulash soup called "vole", grilled beef cheeks with vegetables or beef ribs in beer sauce with cranberries. For drinks, try the orange beer and Lazerniak herbal liqueur.
Address: Plzen, st. Selska naves, 21/2.
Prices start at CZK 20 for a beer and go up to CZK 500 for a dinner for two.
Sportbar Sladovnicka
A sports pub-restaurant that draws fresh beer daily from its own brewery nearby. Order boar knee, duck in berry sauce, goulash and vegetarian salads at Sportbar Sladovnicka.
Address: Plzen, st. The gardener's (Sladovnicka), 783/4.
Prices are above average: a glass of beer costs about 20 CZK, a business lunch - 130-150 CZK.
Jacub Restaurant
A small restaurant in the center of Cesky Krumlov. Taste the local rabbit in wine with vegetables, order carp, mushroom soup and goulash. Among the drinks, it is worth highlighting the local beer, which is served only in bottles, and the dark draft grade “Pilsner”.
Address: Cesky Krumlov, st. Kajovska, 54.
The prices are affordable: for a bottle of beer you will be charged about 12 CZK, and lunch for two will cost about 400-430 CZK.
HogoFogo
Inexpensive bistro in Ostrava, a local favorite with a European menu. Here you should try lamb dishes, order several sandwiches with different fillings, veal steak and pasta.
Address: Ostrava, st. Sokolska trida, 871/6.
A business lunch costs about 100 CZK, and a lunch for two is 340-380 CZK.
Plzenka
Plzenka offers local cuisine at low prices. Try sour dumplings, fatty beef ribs, grilled cheese, and potato garnishes. From beer it is worth ordering fruit and light varieties.
Address: Pardubice, st. Smilova, 326.
A bowl of soup will cost about 55 CZK, a glass of beer - from 17 CZK, a business lunch will cost about 140 CZK.
Radnicni Sklipek Restaurant
From 11.00 to 15.00, they offer a meat menu. The restaurant has a large selection of both local and European cuisine. Be sure to try apple duck, beef cheeks, tank and light beer.
Address: Liberec, st. Dr. E. Benese, 1/1.
The cost of a glass of beer is around 15 CZK, lunch for two will cost 420-450 CZK. For children, portions are made smaller and are counted at 70% of the total cost.
Average food prices in the Czech Republic
The cost of products in the Czech Republic depends on the outlet that sells them and its location. In large cities, prices for goods are traditionally higher than in medium and small towns. Below are the average food prices in the Czech Republic as of 2021.
| Fruits and vegetables, kg | Cost, CZK |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 20-30 |
| Apples | 20-30 |
| Cabbage | 20-30 |
| Cucumbers | 20 |
| Potato | 15 |
| Bread products | |
| Bread, 500 g | 20-25 |
| Bun, 50 g | 4 |
| Croissant | 12 |
| Bagels | 5 |
| Sweet buns | 10 |
| Ready meal | |
| Sausage in dough | 11 |
| Puff with filling | 14 |
| Grilled chicken | 70 |
| Sausages | |
| Hunting | 190 |
| Smoked | 230 |
| Chicken | 170 |
| Ham | 200 |
| Sausages | 70 |
| Dairy products | |
| Milk, 1 l | 15 |
| Sour cream, 300 ml | 25 |
| Mozzarella cheese, 150 g | 26 |
| Yogurt, 500 ml | 20 |
| Butter, 200 g | 45 |
| Creamy ice cream, 500 g | 33 |
| Meat and fish, kg | |
| Chicken thighs | 80 |
| Chicken fillet | 170 |
| Ground beef | 230 |
| Mackerel | 120 |
| Other | |
| Eggs, 10 pieces | 33 |
| Sunflower oil, 1 l | 52 |
| Apple juice, 1 l | 34 |
| Instant coffee, 200 g | 120 |
| Chips, 150 g | 43 |
| Chocolate, 100 g | 20 |
| Canned fish, 300 g | 27 |
| Canned beans, 250 g | 16 |
| Alcohol | |
| Dry red wine, 750 ml | 110 |
| Becherovka, 500 ml | 170 |
| Beer, 400 ml | 13 |
Conclusion
The national cuisine of the Czech Republic offers a variety of dishes, most of which are prepared on a meat basis. There are establishments offering tasty and satisfying food, a colorful atmosphere and friendly service in every Czech city. If you prefer to combine local sightseeing with culinary tourism, a vacation in the Czech Republic is an unforgettable experience.
