Meet Czech cuisine. Where to eat in Prague

Having returned from another trip to my beloved Prague, in hot pursuit, I hastily write this small set of useful (hopefully) tips for those who are just preparing to go there. As we all know, a beautiful city can be ruined by bad food, and I'm not going to sit back and wait for that to happen to you. And in Prague, believe me, it can happen.

The reason is simple and banal - tourists, hundreds of thousands of people like you and me, who rush to the capital of the Czech Republic and want to get maximum pleasure in the few days that are allotted for the trip. As a result, many Prague restaurants, pubs and gentlemen (emphasis on the second “o”) have become so lazy that they do not hesitate to offer very mediocre food for absolutely unreasonable money. As a result, the search for a decent place where you can eat tasty and inexpensive turns into a not very fun attraction. Hence the first tip.

Council the first. Avoid tourist restaurants! This is true for any city in the world, but in the tourist-infested center of Prague, the chances of running into a trap set for our tourist brother are off the charts. Avoid any medieval shows, mummers accordionists and similar amusements, designed not only to entertain, but to distract from tasteless food. Or at least know what you're getting into and be philosophical about it.

Tip two. In Prague, service is slow. Be prepared for this - sometimes slow service does not mean that you are in a bad restaurant. There is one more plus in this situation - even if the waiter does not bring hot food for a long time, he will not allow you to sit with an empty beer mug.

Tip three. Do not trust someone else's experience recklessly. For example, using the famous Tripadvisor service on this trip brought me twofold results: on the one hand, you can quickly find a decent institution nearby, on the other hand, there is always a chance that other people's reviews will lead you in the wrong direction. It is possible and necessary to study reviews, but be wary of ratings, they are often put up as if at random.

Council the fourth. Less pathos. Fat and heavy carbohydrate, heavy carbohydrate and fat - these are the four pillars on which Czech cuisine stands. Typical dishes are duck with dumplings, goulash, boar knee, sausages, fried cheese. Do you see here a place for avant-garde gastronomic frills, not to mention fashion trends like those when people eat moss and birch bark? That's what I don't see. As experience shows, rough food in the Czech Republic usually turns out to be the best, and delights, on the contrary, look out of place.

Tip five. Eat where the locals dine. The same universal advice as the first - and for the same reason it is more suitable for Prague than for any other city in the world. Small restaurants and pubs that have been operating in the same place for dozens or even hundreds of years do not want to lose face in front of their regulars and keep the brand. On the other hand, you should not blindly trust the tastes of Praguers either - for example, the menu of the Lokal eatery (inexpensive, simple food and crowds of Czechs, mostly young) states the following: “We do not use artificial flavors. If you wish, you can ask the waiter for Maggi seasoning. Hm.

Tip six. Prague restaurants are sometimes not very suitable for children. Apparently, the legacy of the socialist camp. The ubiquitous beer leanings and high levels of smokyness are not conducive to spending time with the kids (and if you do, you could be turned down by waiters), and the slow service (see above) precludes any planning that is so invaluable when traveling with kids. Choose the right places.

Tip seven. Stay on the outskirts more often. It is more difficult for a restaurant that is located on the outskirts to lure tourists into its networks - simply because there are practically no tourists here - which means that it willy-nilly focuses on the local population. Yes, the waiter may not speak English, but in any case, two Slavs will find a common language, and simple food will be very tasty: as I said above, the Czechs get hearty peasant food much better than attempts to aim at strangers heights of glamour.

Tip eight. Plan ahead. There are many resources and articles on the Internet dedicated to Prague restaurants, Czech cuisine and Czech beer - read them and write down the addresses of the restaurants you like the most. I did that last time and have never regretted it.

Tip nine. In any case, have fun. Life is worth it.

And finally - a few restaurants I have tried, which I can recommend with a clear conscience.

Tri Stoleti(Misenska 4) - a cute restaurant with a claim on the other side of the Vltava, not far from the Charles Bridge. Good selection of Czech wines, take white or rosé.

U Tri Ruzi(Husova 10) - a recently opened, and therefore not yet spoiled restaurant-brewery in the very center of Prague. Good food without much frills, although not too efficient service.

U Modre Kachnicky(Michalska 16) - another restaurant on the other side of the Vltava, not very cheap, but with excellent service, atmosphere and, of course, cuisine. Duck is cooked very well here.

Ambiente Local(Dlouha 33) - a restaurant with cheap food and the freshest Pilsner, popular with locals.

Ebel Coffee House(Tyn 2/640) - a small coffee shop in the center with a wonderful latte and good croissants.

U Zlateho Tygra(Husova 17) - An iconic brewery in the center with (according to some) the best Prazdroy, fast service and the opportunity to meet your tablemates.

U Cerneho Vola(Loretanske namesti 1) is another iconic pub, perhaps the oldest in the city. Spartan atmosphere, a society of serious men and an excellent draft Goat.

In this article, I will present a selection of the most the best restaurants Prague, where those tourists who do not want to have breakfast at the hotel, or who are staying in apartments, can have breakfast at affordable prices and not very much. Selected restaurants, cafes, and bistros are notable for having a special breakfast menu, and some of them boasting gorgeous views of Prague.

Breakfast menu (in Czech) snídaně) in the restaurants and cafes listed below is offered in Czech or English.

Cafe Savoy

• Address: Vitezna 5, Praha 5 Malá Strana
• Breakfast cost: 198-435 CZK
• Breakfast times: from 08:00

It offers a menu of 5 set breakfasts, including a continental breakfast, French and English breakfast options, a Savoy signature breakfast, and a vegetarian breakfast. The cost of each complex breakfast includes tea, aromatic coffee, or freshly squeezed juice in separate menus. By the way, everything on the menu of this restaurant vegetarian dishes marked with a special icon.

The restaurant is located in a very picturesque place near the Legia Bridge opposite the National Theatre. Breakfast at this restaurant is full of people, so if you want to come here for breakfast on weekends or on weekdays, be sure to book a table in advance.

Cafe lounge

• Address: Plaská 615/8, Praha 5 Mala Strana
• Breakfast cost: 95-165 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast time: from 07:30 to 11:00 on weekdays and until 17:00 on weekends

If coffee ritual is an integral part of your breakfast, then you should definitely visit this place. Here you can order muesli, sausages, croissant with jam, ham and eggs, sandwiches and delicious coffee. However, don't despair if you don't like coffee: here you will be offered freshly squeezed juices and a large selection of teas. Weather permitting, breakfast can be enjoyed at tables outside.

La Gare

• Address: V Celnici 3, Prague 1
• Breakfast cost: 150-335 CZK
• Breakfast times: weekdays 08:00 - 10:30, weekends 08:00 - 11:00

La Gare is a cozy French restaurant located near the Palladium shopping center in the very center of Prague. I love this restaurant very much because the dishes here are always fresh and original, and the staff is attentive and courteous. The restaurant has its own bakery and amazingly delicious pasta. You can go here both for a business breakfast and for breakfast with friends. You can choose from a traditional breakfast, gourmet breakfast, omelettes, cereals, there is even a children's breakfast option. Breakfast includes tea or coffee.

La Gastronomia

• Address: Horoměřická 2337/8, Prague 6
• Breakfast cost: 35-120 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast times: from 08:00, on Sunday — from 09:00

This homemade bistro offers a choice of breakfast items such as egg sandwich with sauce, spinach omelette, ham and cheese toast, homemade donuts and croissants, mascarpone fruit salads, and more. If you sit on the terrace, you can enjoy the view of the Zizkov Tower. Be sure to order tea with ginger or mint.

Můj šalek kavy

• Address: Křižíkova 105, Prague 8
• Breakfast cost: 95-155 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast times: from 09:00

A cozy cafe in the heart of the Karlin district in Prague. The cafe boasts its own bakery and gluten-free pastries, which is currently a rarity in Prague. In this cafe you will be offered a choice of traditional English breakfast, scrambled eggs, sausages, muesli with Greek yogurt, oatmeal. They also serve delicious homemade lemonades and cakes. In the summer, I advise you to take a table on the terrace.

Cafe Jen

• Address: Kodaňská 37, Praha 10 – Vršovice
• Breakfast times: from 08:00 to 19:00

If you want to have breakfast not among tourists, but surrounded by locals, then you are definitely here. Despite the fact that this small atmospheric cafe is far from the center, breakfast here is worth it, especially since it is served throughout the day. The breakfast menu includes cold and hot breakfasts - from scrambled eggs with onions and porridge to Greek yogurt with honey. For drinks, you can order melange coffee, ginger lemonade, or fresh juice.

COMO

• Address: Václavské namesti 45/818, Prague 1
• Breakfast cost: 175-220 CZK
• Breakfast times: from 06:30 to 11:30

This restaurant serves a 7 set breakfast menu, including continental breakfast, Italian, Spanish and English breakfast options, as well as Como signature breakfast and fitness breakfast. Meals include scrambled eggs with parmesan, omelettes, grilled sausages, fresh yoghurts and muffins and more. Drinks are included in the price of complex breakfasts.

Pasta Caffe

• Address: Vodickova 8, Prague 1
• Breakfast cost: 95-165 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast times: from 08:00 to 10:30

Pasta Caffé has a relaxed atmosphere, there are always a lot of tourists here. They offer a traditional Czech breakfast and variations of Italian breakfasts, soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs with toast, omelettes, porridge with fruits and nuts, and a croissant with marmalade - all at a reasonable price. The cafe has a large selection of Czech and Italian sweets.

Pastacaffe

• Address: Vězeňská 141/1, 110 00 Josefov
• Breakfast cost: 88-168 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast time: from 08:00 to 11:30

Stylish Italian cafe-bar from the famous Czech chain Ambiente, located near the Old Town Square and Parizhskaya Street. The place is decorated in a modern style and is especially liked by young people and business people. As a breakfast, you can choose both a well-thought-out complex option, and choose dishes from the morning menu.

The most modest breakfast option includes just a croissant with jam and butter. The popular Lamborghini breakfast includes: Pastroma beef delicacy, baked egg, toast and mascarpone cheese pasta sandwich. For lovers healthy lifestyle life is available Wellness breakfast: oatmeal with chia seeds, nuts, fruits, multi-grain bread, honey, butter, freshly squeezed juice with pulp. You can also order waffles or scrambled eggs for breakfast.

School restaurant & lounge

• Address: Smetanovo street 22, Prague 1
• Breakfast cost: 100-220 CZK
• Breakfast times: from 09:00

I recommend this restaurant to all those who want to enjoy a great view of the Prague Castle - here you will definitely get it. It serves English, French and sports breakfasts. In addition, you can order porridge, pancakes or pancakes with Nutella and banana, scrambled eggs.

home kitchen

• Address: Jungmannova 8, Prague 1 - Nové Město
• Breakfast cost: 80-155 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast times: from 07:30

A cozy restaurant with a homely atmosphere and very friendly and helpful waiters. For breakfast, you can order eggs, pancakes, toast, yogurt, muffins and even soup. For breakfast, you can order coffee or water. The restaurant is located in the very center of the city near the stop. tram Vodičkova, from where it is convenient to go sightseeing.

Marthy's Kitchen

• Address: Francouzská 13, 120 00 Praha 2
• Breakfast cost: 128-185 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast time: from 08:00 to 17:00

This cozy cafe near the Peace Square serves 8 types of breakfast from 8:00 - from French and English to Greek. The most popular breakfast option is an English breakfast for 175 CZK, which includes: 2 fried eggs, beans, bacon, Italian salsiccia, grilled tomato slices and champignons, small and fresh pastries.

In addition to complex breakfasts, in the rich menu of the coffee house, you can choose the usual morning food for us: pancakes, porridge, a croissant from a local bakery, pancakes or waffles with different fillings. Drinks are not included in the breakfast price. In addition to the usual breakfast coffee, you can order smoothies, lemonades and homemade fresh juices.

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• Address: Korunni 1208/74, 101 00 Praha 10-Vinohrady
• Breakfast cost: 75-115 + drinks
• Working hours: from 08:00 to 18:30 from Monday to Friday; from 9:00 to 18:00 on Saturday; Sunday closed

Another cozy coffee shop in the popular tourist area of ​​Vinohrady. Thanks to delicious breakfasts and good service, the coffee shop really deserves a high rating in all reviews.

The cheapest breakfast in this establishment consists of a couple of slices of fresh bread with jam. More expensive breakfast sets will include fruits, cheese, avocados or vegetables. Breakfasts in this coffee shop are not very hearty and mostly vegetarian, so if you are a meat eater and a lover of hearty breakfasts, then you definitely should not go here.

Cukrárna Myšak

• Address: Vodičkova 710/31, 110 00 Nové Město
• Breakfast cost: 68-265 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast time: from 07:30

There are many places for breakfast near Paclavska Square, one of them is the popular coffee shop Myšák. In addition to the assortment usual for a coffee shop in the form of coffee and cakes, you can have breakfast here. In the range of 12 types of breakfast for different budgets and tastes.

You can choose breakfast with eggs, oatmeal, scrambled eggs or sausages. One of the breakfast options is Myšák specialty, consisting of the following ingredients: ham sandwich, egg in a glass with pate, cake, bun, butter, marmalade.

Sweet & Pepper DAYS

• Address: Anglická 390/19, 120 00 Praha 2
• Breakfast cost: 79-189 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast time: from 08:00

Between the National Museum and Peace Square, there is a good place for breakfast in Prague - Sweet & Pepper DAYS cafe. I'll tell you about one of the types of breakfast for 189 CZK. Let's choose the Super Middle East breakfast, which includes: 2 pancakes, homemade tortilla with fried egg, spinach and feta cheese, fruit salad with yogurt, orange pie.

Mezi Srnky

• Address Address: Sázavská 19, 120 00 Praha 2
• Breakfast cost: 90-135 CZK + drinks
• Breakfast time: from 07:30 to 12:00

Over the past 5 years, a lot of hipster coffee houses and just cafes have appeared in Prague, where it’s nice to drink coffee and eat desserts. One of these places is the coffee shop Mezi Srnky with friendly staff, where breakfast is served from 7:30.

The Grape-English Breakfast for 135 CZK includes: fried egg, sausages and grilled tomatoes, beans with tomato sauce, avocado, bacon and mushrooms. Energy from such a hearty breakfast will be enough for any person until lunch.

La Bottega Bistroteka

• Address: Dlouhá 39/39, 110 00 Staré Město
• Breakfast cost: 325 CZK
• Breakfast time: from 09:00

A few steps from the Republic Square on the most party street in Prague, there is a cafe La Bottega Bistroteka. The place is not cheap, only one croissant here costs 69 CZK (3 Euros). Usually 2 types of breakfast are served: sweet and savory. Sweet breakfast includes: pancake with wedge syrup and crème fraîche, smoothie, croissant, fruit salad, homemade jam, Altamura Apulian bread, butter.

WAF-WAF

• Address: Milady Horakové 818/52, 170 00 Praha 7
• Breakfast cost: 99-159 CZK
• Breakfast time: from 08:00 to 11:00

Cafe WAF-WAF opened in 2016 with an unusual concept for Prague - its main feature is the production of different types of waffles. Those. almost any dish will contain a waffle or pancake. For example, there are savory bacon and egg waffles, goat cheese and spinach waffles, coconut and strawberry waffles, apple and cinnamon waffles, nutella and ice cream waffles, sushi waffles, waffle necks. In general, the choice of waffles is excellent, from drinks you can choose freshly squeezed juice, coffee or a milkshake.

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We find out how much a trip to the capital of the Czech Republic costs in 2019. We study the prices for food in Prague (shops, cafes and restaurants), fares, prices for hotels and tickets, for excursions and attractions. We calculate how much a week of rest in Prague costs.

Exchange rate: 1 Czech crown (CZK) ≈ 2.8 RUB.

How much is a ticket to Prague

Flights to Prague from Moscow are inexpensive - there are always direct flights for 9-13 thousand rubles round trip. Flying from St. Petersburg is a little more expensive - 11-16 thousand rubles.

The cheapest flights are usually for flights with transfers (in Kyiv, Riga and other European cities). For example, AirSerbia has cheap tickets with a transfer in Belgrade - from 8-9 thousand rubles.

Flights "Victory". The Russian low-cost airline does not yet fly to Prague, but there are flights to and - you can buy cheap tickets for a promotion, and take a bus from these cities. We were just returning to Moscow not from Prague, but went to Vienna for a day and Bratislava for a day - we looked at the cities and flew away with Pobeda. It's short and easy, plus you'll see other cities in one trip.

Don't forget about insurance! It will save you from expenses in case of emergency. Issue it on services or. Cost - from 300 rubles per week.

Prices for tours to Prague - 2019

How much does a tour to Prague cost? Tickets are inexpensive. In spring and summer, the cheapest tours for two cost 30-40 thousand rubles. Vouchers to 3 * and 4 * hotels cost about the same - from 45-55 thousand, and in 5 * are already much more expensive - from 90 thousand rubles.

Hot tours search on services and - they will find the best deals among different tour operators. Want to save? Explore ours.

You can save by early booking and buying a last-minute tour. Traditionally, prices for vouchers increase in summer and on winter holidays.

Food prices in Prague - 2019

Prices in cafes and restaurants in Prague

Food prices in Prague are low. The cost of dishes depends on the level of the institution. We will consider budget cafes, pubs and restaurants of the middle class.

How much does it cost to eat in Prague? A budget breakfast costs about 70-140 CZK. Often in hotels it is already included in the price. Lunch in Prague costs 70-200 kroons and is a business lunch ( denni nabidka): main course, salad, dessert and drink. This is the main meal, the portions are hearty and large. Dinner at a tourist restaurant costs 1000-1500 CZK for two. If you want to save money on dinner, look for pubs - you can not only drink beer in them, but also eat inexpensively (snacks cost about 100-150 kroons per person).

By the way, try the local hot dogs (15-40 CZK) - it's a good snack. A cup of coffee in a restaurant costs 40-60 CZK. Cheaper to buy coffee in vending machines or takeaway (20-40 CZK). Kebab costs from 70 crowns.

How much is a beer in Prague

Beer in Prague is cheap (even with the current ruble exchange rate). Drinks are presented in napojovy listek. Prices vary depending on the variety and beer. Draft beer can be bought in the range of 30-45 kroons for 0.5 liters. A bottle of beer in the store costs 8-25 crowns.

We fell in love with pivnice U Járy in Zizkov, where they offer a dense Pardubice porter (Porter 19°) for 45 CZK. We are not alcohol drinkers, but this porter blew us away.

Food prices in Prague in 2019

Prices for food and groceries in Prague are average and may vary in different stores. Here is an example of prices in the Albert store where we usually bought groceries:

Prices for hotels in Prague in 2019

Hostels. Prices for hostels in Prague start from 8 euro per person per night in a shared room - for example, we recommend Residence V Tunich 14, located in Prague 2, near the Old Town. In Prague, in general, hostels are almost everywhere.

Hotels. Prices for hotels in the center of Prague during the high season start around from 35 euro. It is cheaper to rent a double room in a hostel (from 23 euros), but the bathroom will be shared. In a 3 * hotel - from 40 euros. Living outside the center is cheaper - hotel apartments cost from 21 euros. We have a selection and.

Personal experience. We lived in the excellent Royal Court Hotel 3 * for 32 euros near Wenceslas Square. We also rented a cozy apartment in Zizkov for 27 euros per day.

Fares in Prague - 2019

It is better to travel around the city by public transport - fares are low. There are metro, buses and trams. Here is how much transport tickets cost in Prague:

• for 30 minutes - 24 crowns;
• for 90 minutes - 32 crowns;
• for 24 hours - 110 kroons;
• for 3 days - 310 kroons;
• for 1 month - 670 kroons.

Tickets are valid for all types of transport. During the specified time, you can change as much as you like. At the entrance, the ticket must be validated. You can buy a ticket at a vending machine, ticket office or kiosks.

How much does a taxi cost in Prague? Landing - 40 kroons, price per km - 20-28 kroons. A taxi to Prague Airport costs 400-800 CZK, so use public transport. If you have large luggage, you can order a transfer on the Kiwi Taxi website - you can choose the type of car on the service.

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Prices for excursions in Prague - 2019

In Prague, locals offer many interesting excursions. There are even free ones in English. Groups usually gather at the Old Town and Wenceslas Squares.

Here is how much tours in Prague cost:

• "Magic and mysticism of Prague" - 15 euros.
• Cesky Krumlov and Gluboka nad Vltavou Castle - 33 euros.
• "Hidden Prague and Dungeons" - 15 euros.
• Beer quest in Prague - 40 euros.

Many excursions are offered from Prague, mostly for groups. They are inexpensive: to Vienna - from 47 euros, Dresden - from 26 euros, Paris - from 110 euros, to Bavaria for 2 days - 122 euros.

Prices for attractions in Prague

The main place of attraction for all tourists in Prague is. From there it is easy to get to, the Jewish Quarter, to Wenceslas Square, to, to the Charles Bridge (and from there to).

Much can be seen for free, much is cheap. Here are the prices for some popular attractions:

How much is a trip for 3, 5 and 7 days to Prague?

It is difficult to calculate how much a trip to Prague for 3, 5 and 7 days costs - there are many nuances that are difficult to take into account. Someone is not ready to live in a common room in a hostel, and someone does not want to eat in budget establishments. In addition, everyone has different spending on transport and entertainment. But we still calculated the minimum that would be obtained with a budget independent trip to Prague.

The minimum includes:

• flight from Moscow with a transfer and back - 3200 kroons (9000 rubles);
• visa and service fee - 1530 kroons (35+25 euros);
• three meals a day at minimum prices - 270 kroons per day (10.5 euros);
• hotel accommodation for one person - 450 crowns per day (17.5 euros);
• main attractions - 825 crowns (32 euros).

Everyone has different needs, so the amount is conditional. However, it gives an idea of ​​how much a week in Prague costs, if you are content with little and save.

How much does a trip to Prague cost per person:

• - 7720 kroons (303 euros or 23500 rubles);
• for 5 days - 9160 kroons (360 euros or 28000 rubles);
• for 7 days - 10,600 kroons (415 euros or 32,000 rubles).

Cost of our trip to Prague amounted to 35,000 rubles (at the euro exchange rate - 70 rubles) for 8 full days for two without air tickets (we flew to Prague from Amsterdam - we had a big European tour). Our expenses were:

How to save money in Prague

1. Tickets. Buy in advance, try to catch stocks or fly Pobeda to Karlovy Vary or Bratislava - and see new cities and save money.
2. Hot tours. The cheapest tours to Prague usually involve staying in hotels far from the center. This is not a problem, because there public transport- if you are not afraid of him, feel free to take such inexpensive tours.
3. Housing. Look at Rumguru hotel discounts and Airbnb deals - we booked a great 3* hotel with a discount of almost 50%.
4. Food. Food in Prague is quite cheap, and here you need to save a lot. One way or another, eat in cafes away from the most touristy streets, look for business lunches on a promotion, visit Chinese restaurants and pubs for locals. Booking a hotel with breakfast is convenient and profitable.
5. Attractions. It is not necessary to spend money on excursions in Prague - you can see almost everything yourself. If you need to reduce spending, then visit paid attractions as little as possible, walk more around the city, parks, see temples.

Intro image source: © zbdh12 / flickr.com.

A feature of Czech cuisine is its abundance and relative cheapness: you can always eat inexpensively and to your fill. Czech cuisine will appeal to meat lovers - it is eaten here in abundance and in a variety of variations. High-calorie and rather fatty food helps to recover after long walks, well suited to gain strength in winter. In addition, it is difficult to come up with a more suitable snack for beer than the numerous meat dishes of Czech cuisine.

Recently, the gastronomic life of the Czech Republic has become more diverse, many new restaurants have appeared in Prague, where cuisines of the world are presented for every taste: French, Japanese, Lebanese and others. Many people try to make do with lighter foods than the traditional ones.

Breakfast

Breakfast ( snidane) for many Czechs is a cup of tea or coffee, many get up early and do not prepare a full meal for themselves. Most hotel restaurants serve a "continental" breakfast consisting of tea or coffee, rolls and cold (meat) snacks.

On the street, numerous bakeries offer a rich assortment of their products. Pies are often sold ( kolac), similar to sweet bread with a variety of fillings. Czechs are also popular with rolls: rohliky- elongated shape houska- round. regular bread ( chleb) is especially tasty fresh. In supermarkets you can also buy milk ( mleko) or, for example, kefir ( kefir) for breakfast.

If you feel like coffee and cakes, you can visit one of the establishments like Cukrarna. Most often, two types of cakes are sold: dort more like a cake and rez- a lighter cake, often with fruit. In addition, eclairs are sold, apple pies, jam buns, strudels, donuts, etc.

If we talk about fast food, then there are many options in the city: pizza, french fries, hot dogs, chips. Many cities in the Czech Republic have McDonald's restaurants.

Sale of hot dogs on the street

Cooking buns

Dessert

Dessert

Dinner

You can dine in the cities of the Czech Republic in different types establishments, the boundary between which can often be very blurred. Restaurants (restaurace) are mainly focused on preparing full-fledged meals, however, they can be served to you in bar (vinarna), and in Cafe (kavarna). Also very popular and affordable in terms of prices are numerous Czech beer (hospoda or hostinec), which usually serve traditional Czech food. There are even cheaper ones. Cafe with standing places ( buffet where hot meals are served.

First meal

Soups (polevka) in Czech cuisine are quite diverse:

• hovězí vývar- soup with beef, sometimes with liver dumplings;
• bramboracka- traditional Czech potato soup, sometimes with mushrooms;
• česnecka- garlic soup;
• kulajda — thick soup with mushrooms and milk;
• gulašovka- thick soup with goulash;
• čočková polevka- lentil soup;
• hrášková polevka- young pea soup;
• fazolačka- bean soup
• zelňacka- sour thick soup from zucchini;
• dršťková polevka- soup with a tripe (beef stomach), a dish for an amateur;
• rybi polevka- thick fish soup from carps with giblets - a traditional Christmas dish;
• rajska polevka- tomato soup.

Before dinner, more expensive restaurants often serve snacks (predkrmy): chicken eggs, smoked tongue, cod liver, ham with whipped cream. However, more often snacks are reduced to several types of cold meat.

Main dishes

Meat (maso) can rightly be called the basis of Czech cuisine - they know a lot about it here. Dishes from it, as a rule, are seasoned with a variety of sauces. Pork is used the most in Czech cuisine ( veprove) - beef shacks, chops, goulash, sausage, ham are made from it, cooked in stuffed form. It is recommended to try the famous Prague ham. They also cook veal, such as Viennese schnitzel ( smazeny řizek). A favorite dish of the Czechs is roast beef ( Pražská hovězi), stuffed with bacon, ham, cheese, onions and eggs.

Czechs also eat fish ( ryby), — traditional dish for Christmas, river trout or carp are considered, - and a bird: chicken ( drůbež), duck ( kachna). Game is also served on the table.

Often served as a side dish dumplings (knedliky). They are a signature ingredient of Czech cuisine and can also be served on their own rather than just as a side dish. Bread dumplings ( houskové knedliky) - something like slices of white bread, served several pieces on a plate. They can also be made with potatoes ( bramborové knedliky, served as a side dish), and from meat (meat dumplings resemble meatballs and can be put in soup). Potato ( brambory) is also prepared as a side dish. As for salads, the most commonly served version of the salad is cucumber, tomato, cabbage or lettuce.

Fried cheese ( smaženy syr)

Dumplings as a side dish

Fried pork knee ( pečene vepřove koleno)

Cooking meat outside

Cooking meat outside

Goulash ( gulas)

>beer cheese ( pivni syr)

Main dishes of Czech cuisine:

• fillet in cream sauce (svíčková na smetaně) - pot-roasted beef tenderloin with sweet carrot cream sauce, with the addition of a spoonful of whipped cream and a few cranberries. Dumplings are often served as a side dish. They say it was favorite dish Vaclav Havel;
• roast duck (pečena kachna) - served with bread or potato dumplings, or with white or red cabbage;
• goulash (gulas) - stew, served in sauce, often with dumplings. As a rule, beef is used, but sometimes chicken or venison is also used. There is also a vegetarian version of goulash;
• pork, dumplings and cabbage (veproknedlozelo) - the name of the dish comes from the abbreviated phrase " vepřové, knedlíky a zeli» (pork, dumplings and cabbage). Classic Czech food, very high in calories;
• drowned man (utopence) - pickled sausage, fatty and sour in taste, served with pickled onions; well suited as a snack for beer;
• fried pork knee (pečene vepřove koleno) — served with mustard and fresh horseradish;
• "moravian sparrow" (Moravsky vrabec) - a dish with strange name has nothing to do with birds and is pork cooked with garlic and onions;
• fried cheese (smaženy syr) - fried Edam cheese (the most popular variety in the Czech Republic) breaded, with boiled potatoes or french fries and tartar sauce;
• beer cheese (pivni syr) - cheese marinated in ale until soft. Served with black bread, sprinkled with chopped onions;
• cheese Syrecky , also known as Olomouc cheese ( olomoucké tvarůžky) has a strong odour. Well suited as an appetizer for beer, can be supplemented with bread and onions;
• dumplings (halusky) - are boiled pieces of dough, a kind of Czech alternative to pasta. This dish comes from neighboring Slovakia. Served with sauerkraut (s zelim) or spicy cheese ( s bryndzou);
• fried carp (smaženy kapr) - served breaded, with potato salad, is a traditional dish for Christmas;
• potato pancakes with garlic (bramborak);
• Hot Dog (parek v rohliku) - a long bun with a sausage inside, with mustard or ketchup;
• French fries (hranolky);
• cabbage (zeli) — raw cabbage, served as a side dish to many dishes;
• bread loaves (rohliky) are very common in Czech cuisine, are sold everywhere and go well with breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try them with soft cheese, pate or some kind of sauce.

Beverages

Coffee (kava) in the Czech Republic there are several types. The most common option is a small cup of strong espresso. A more expensive option is Viennese coffee ( videňska kava) with whipped cream. Tea do not drink strong. As a rule, visitors are served boiling water in a cup and a tea bag. The tea drinking procedure is taken more seriously in a cafe like Cajovna- Here you can drink good tea.

Beer is, one might say, the main alcoholic drink in the Czech Republic. Many varieties of it are brewed in the country and consumed in large quantities. For a while, the Czech Republic even ranked first in the world in the consumption of this drink. Czech beer is rightfully considered one of the best in the world, the country is a leader in the production of light beer.

Good pubs in Prague can work according to the scheme “we brew ourselves – we sell ourselves”, however, of course, not all establishments adhere to this principle. Beer in bars is sold at 0.5 liters. If you want a smaller mug, you need to say this separately.

Common types of beer include: light (světlé), darker and sweeter - cerne. A mixture of these two types is called Rezane. In the Czech Republic, the strength of beer is measured on the Bolling scale. So, popular types of beer are decitka(10° on the Bolling scale) and stronger - dvanactka(12°)

Czech beer brands

• Krusovice- The Krusovice brewery was founded by King Rudolf II. Beer has a sweet aftertaste. The sugary dark variety is called tmave.
• Velkopopovický Kozel one of the best beer brands in the world. Beer has a smooth strong taste.
• Staropramen is the pride of the Czech Republic. The birthplace of Staropramen beer is the Prague district of Smichov ( Smichov). The taste is light, sweetish.
• Pilsner Urquell- the most famous Czech beer on the world market, originally from the city of Pilsen ( Plzen). Strong flavor with hints of hops.
• Budweiser- the famous brand of beer, whose birthplace is the city of České Budějovice. Here, beer with this name has been produced since the 16th century. For the right to use this brand, there are litigations between the Czech plant and the American manufacturer that produces beer with the same name.
• Gambrinus- the best-selling beer in the Czech Republic is produced by the same company that produces Pilsner Urquell. It is worth trying the option marked 11°.
• Bernard This unpasteurized beer has a pronounced bittersweet taste and aroma of hops.
• Budvar- also brewed in České Budějovice, and also not related to the consonant American brand.
• Branik- the characteristic taste of this beer is explained by the fact that water taken from the river is used for its production. Vltava.
• Velvet- dark porter beer is popular in Prague, produced by the Staropramen company ( Staropramen)
• Herold- a type of beer produced by an American company in the Czech Republic. It has a caramel-malty taste.

Wine

The Czech Republic is not very famous for its wine. It is mainly produced in the South Moravia region. The Czechs also produce quite good homemade wine, for example Frankovka- semi-sweet red, Veltlinské green- dry white It costs about 60 crowns per bottle.

Payment

The standard tip is 10% and is often included in the check.

In most restaurants, in addition to cash, they accept bank cards that work on a payment system. Visa and mastercard, however some places may not accept them. See the presence of the corresponding logos on the door - this will help you navigate.

By the way, a 20% VAT tax is usually written on the check, don't let this figure confuse you. You don't need to pay for it separately.

One of the main attractions of Prague is the Czech national cuisine. In truth, there are no original dishes as such in the Czech Republic - “boar knee”, it is also popular in Bavaria, goulash beloved by Czechs came from Hungary, sausages that are sold in Prague on every corner are a purely Austrian theme . But here it is prepared somehow especially tasty. I must say right away that for all 3 days in the Czech capital we did not meet a single frankly tasteless restaurant.

Old Town Square - the most delicious restaurants in Prague are concentrated around it

This article will be about where to eat in Prague. Naturally, a separate part of it will be devoted to where to drink here, because there are almost legends about the famous Czech beer and the old pubs of Prague.

Beer restaurants in Prague

Yes, yes, in every Prague institution they will pour you a mug of beer and it is possible that everywhere it will be, if not outstanding, then at least pleasant. But in this chapter we will talk about places where beer seemed especially tasty to us, but at the same time the food was decent (that's why we called the chapter - "Restaurants", and not purely "Beer Prague")

U Zlaty K vice

This restaurant is very conveniently located - practically on the Old Town Square, but at the same time, it is not a checkpoint. We noticed that the guests did not come here "along the way", but mainly - according to a preliminary reservation, and this, verified, is a sign of a good establishment.

I also remember the interior of all the cafes and restaurants in Prague that I visited, the style of U Zlaty Konvice was the most memorable for me - this is a classic establishment of Czech cuisine in a "hunting style", with stuffed animals, horns, bear skins on half a wall, heavy wooden furniture. In general, atmospheric, authentic.

Restaurant U Zlaty Konvice

Menu: in U Zlaty Konvice it is varied and convenient - translated into several languages ​​​​of the world and all positions in it are numbered. That is, you choose a dish that you like in your language and simply tell the waiter its number.

Here is a very tender and tasty knuckle ("Boar's knee"). True, the side dish for it is weak - a couple of pickled hot peppers. If you want the most delicious stewed cabbage, then you need to order separately. I also recommend trying the Old Bohemian garlic soup, according to rumors, it is very tasty.

From beer in U Zlaty Konvice we tried Krušovice. It is soft and absolutely not bitter. It does not have any pronounced aftertaste, but this lightness and the absolute absence of bitterness captivate. And yes, liter beer mugs are certainly strong 🙂

Place address: Melantrichova 477/22

Prices, as in many restaurants in Prague, are not very high (compared to other European capitals), given that the portions are very large. For dinner for two, they left about 800 CZK (30 euros)

U tri ruzi

Another national beer restaurant in the center of Prague, where you can eat tasty and inexpensive. By the way, it was recommended to us by locals, and this is already a certain level of trust in the institution.

I’ll immediately emphasize that in U tri ruzi (literally “At three roses”) there are 3 floors, remember, THREE. Simply, there is an assumption that the waiters of each floor receive a percentage of the profits of their particular floor, so the “ground floor” staff does not really talk about the availability of more halls, which is very strange - there is a queue at the entrance, the waiters ask to wait for empty seats, tables on the 2nd and The 3rd floor is empty. We just knew about this fact, so almost alone were sitting on the 2nd floor.

Restaurant U Tri Ruzi

“At Three Roses” has a very good cuisine - a meaty shank, large, served with stewed sauerkraut, goulash in bread is very tender and satisfying, and in addition to meat dishes go in Russian delicious pickles.

The beer is also good, but not as memorable as in U Zlaty Konvice.

Address: Husova 232/10

U Fleku (U Fleku)

Legendary Prague restaurant-brewery with almost 500 years of history. There are always a lot of people here, there are almost no places, despite the very large area and several halls. And the reason for this excitement is one - beer. I am not a connoisseur and not a fan of this drink, but now I recognize the taste of beer from the U Fleck brewery out of 1000. It is absolutely not bitter and has some unusual taste, very similar to coffee. It is precisely these notes of coffee that make U Fleck beer unusual and memorable.

Restaurant-brewery U Fleku

At U Fleck, guests are not given the right to choose a drink, when you sit down at the table, they immediately bring you a mug of beer and only then the menu. There are a lot of people, a lot of waiters (at the same time they manage to devote time to all guests and even joke), there is a lot of noise, there is still a feeling of a conveyor belt, but I suggest not paying attention to this, but making noise and having fun with everyone. Here is the atmosphere of a real Czech beer house, and if you prefer restaurants where you can ride a ball, then definitely not here - sit in some lounge bar in Moscow City on Tuesday afternoon 🙂

The food at U Fleku is not as outstanding as beer, but decent - sausages, fried loin, Czech potato pancakes (I wonder if Belarusians know that there are also Czech potato pancakes?), very hearty soups (potato and garlic).

In U Fleck, by appointment, you can book an excursion to the brewery itself. They drive only groups of 10 people and only at a certain time - from 10:00 to 16:00. The cost of the tour is 200 CZK per person.

Address: Kremencova 1651/11

In general, we had limited time, so we managed to visit these establishments from the pubs. We were also very, very recommended to the Peklo restaurant, which is located in the Strahov Monastery. The beer is said to be one of the best in the Czech Republic. Forums and thematic sites spoke well of the beer U Medvidku (At Medvidku) and Vytopna (beer and cuisine are ordinary here, but they are not served by waiters, but toy trains are transported along the railway that runs through the entire restaurant).

Romantic restaurants in Prague

It would seem that Prague is purely about “filling your belly with inhuman portions, pouring it all with beer, making noise and falling off,” but no, there are many quiet cozy places in this city where you can easily spend an evening-date or just sit nicely.

Casserol

A restaurant in the very center of the city with refined, by Czech standards, cuisine. Portions here are served intricately, beautifully decorated, the waiters are very friendly, they will tell you in detail about the entire menu, they will advise something.

Preparing dishes for serving at the Casserol restaurant

Here you can drink good wine(even order a tasting), eat dishes with a touch of national cuisine, but such that you will not find anywhere else in the city - ribs with honey and onion sauce, duck with potato and garlic, tender lamb meat.

In general, there is no recklessness of Czech pubs here, everything is cozy, quiet, elegant and each guest has his own approach. As is clear from everything written above - we liked it, we recommend it.

Address: Karlova 147/44

Velkoprevorsky mlin

A small restaurant very close to the Charles Bridge on the side of the Prague Castle.

I don't really recommend the local cuisine - good but nothing outstanding and the prices are not the cheapest. But! It's definitely worth sitting here and drinking a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, because the place is very atmospheric - the interior, the veranda, and the main highlight of the place - the wheel of the old mill, which slowly spins in the river. The noise of the water, the view of the Charles Bridge, the beautiful interior - a great combination.

Restaurant - a windmill at the entrance and a veranda in the shade of trees

I have friends who celebrated their wedding anniversary here. So yes, it is for such events that this place is suitable.

Address: Hroznova 489/3

U Zlate Studne

Well, according to tradition, a little about panoramic restaurants. We have already talked briefly about Prague view restaurants, in particular about U Prince in the article , here we will focus on U Zlate Studne. The restaurant is located near the Prague Castle and has a beautiful viewing terrace. But at the same time, it is still delicious. Not cheap, of course, as in all similar restaurants, but the combination of cuisine, level of service and the panorama of the most beautiful city in Europe is definitely worth it.

Restaurant U Zlate Studne

Menu, so to speak "luxury": Foie gras, Canadian lobster, black sturgeon caviar. There is a tasting set, but you can also order "a la carte".

It is better to book a table in such a place in advance.

Address: Prague 1 - Mala Strana. 4th floor of Golden Well Hotel

Prague street food

In the Czech capital, very tasty food in small street stalls and eateries. This and classic apples in caramel with gingerbread and national trdelniki, which can be found at every step.

Trdelnik (or Trdlo) is such a traditional Czech pastry, similar to an incompletely twisted Synabona bun. A delicious thing, especially if you take it with some additives - ice cream, vanilla cream or Nutella. The average cost of one trdelnik is 60-65 CZK.

This is what trdeltiki look like - the most popular street food in Prague

Also, all the central streets of Prague smelled of pork, because in small open-air eateries they make a knuckle here (only they don’t serve it whole, as in restaurants, but cut it into pieces) and fry sausages. You can often find fried cheese and potato pancakes.

Fair on the Old Town Square

Conclusion

As you understood from the text above, we fell in love with Czech cuisine, in my opinion, even more than with Italian. Everything here is simple, but tasty and very satisfying. In Prague, inexpensive beer bars, small cafes, and fashionable restaurants are homely, cozy and hospitable.

Thinking through your own, allocate at least 40% of the time to get to know the local cuisine, it is really worth it.

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