{"id":4794,"date":"2023-12-11T23:11:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T23:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/?p=4794"},"modified":"2023-12-12T19:55:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:55:00","slug":"where-to-find-the-best-traditional-czech-food-in-prague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/12\/11\/where-to-find-the-best-traditional-czech-food-in-prague\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find the best traditional Czech food in Prague"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prague is home to every type of food you can imagine. You can find a wealth of Thai restaurants alongside some great burger joints and modern European spots too. But when I visit somewhere new, I love to try the local cuisine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly though, I didn&#8217;t know what to expect of Czech food. I was thinking it would be quite hearty and not dissimilar to the casserole style soups and breads you find in places like Germany. After a bit of research, I discovered that the Czech Republic are rather fond of their dumplings so I made it my mission to find some as I grew up eating suet dumplings with braising steak and I hoped to share the joy of dumplings with my boyfriend who looked at me bemused as I attempted to describe what a suet dumpling is &#8211; &#8220;kind of like a ball of dough &#8211; that you boil&#8230;?&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me just say, mission accomplished. My boyfriend is now a dumpling convert and we managed to find some really good traditional Czech restaurants in the short time we were in Prague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> And that is what I want to share with you all today! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2108-3-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2108-3-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2108-3-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2108-3-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2108-3-1021x1536.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2108-3-1362x2048.jpg 1362w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2108-3-scaled.jpg 1702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Restaurace Mincovna<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starom\u011bstsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed 930\/7 11000 Praha <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This traditional restaurant serves up delicious Czech food but in an elevated setting. Everything was a little bit fancy &#8211; from the service to the decor to the prices! Here you will find classics like beef goulash with dumplings and pickled cheeses served with pretzels (both of which I ordered and highly recommend!) but it was a much more contemporary and somewhat formal setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The restaurant itself is quite sophisticated and the service is very attentive. This is definitely somewhere that feels special &#8211; the ideal spot to wow on a date or celebrate a birthday. We paid just under \u00a350 for three drinks (two of which were alcoholic), one starter, two mains, and a dessert. Comparatively, this was slightly more expensive than places serving similar dishes but with the central location and general elevated feel of the restaurant, I can completely understand the pricing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And I highly recommend visiting! If you want to pay out on one really good meal on your trip, I think this is a great place to do it. You get to experience the delights of Czech cuisine in a convenient locations and in a setting that feels like it matches the price point.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2104-1-1-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2104-1-1-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2104-1-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2104-1-1-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2104-1-1-1021x1536.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2104-1-1-1362x2048.jpg 1362w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2104-1-1-scaled.jpg 1702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chimney cakes in the Jewish Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although there is some debate as to whether chimney cakes are actually Czech, you will see them everywhere in Prague. Also known as &#8216;Trdelnik\u2019, these cylinder of warm dough are usually rolled in sugar and sometimes cinnamon and either served as is or, in many places, coated with a filling on the inside as well as sometimes ice cream or whipped cream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are a great snack to eat as you wander around Prague&#8217;s famous Christmas Markets and I highly recommend the place in the Jewish Quarter that serves kosher ones made fresh and are usually served warm. I preferred my chimney cake served warm and simply rolled in sugar and cinnamon or coated with pistachio sauce inside. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2106-1-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2106-1-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2106-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2106-1-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2106-1-1021x1536.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2106-1-1362x2048.jpg 1362w, https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_2106-1-scaled.jpg 1702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Restaurace U Provaznice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provaznick\u00e1 385\/3 11000 Prag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This restaurant is the must-visit spot if you want something that feels traditionally Czech whilst also serving up delicious food and being affordable. We ordered a table full of food &#8211; including beef goulash and dumplings, sauerkraut, pickled camembert, fries, ratoutille, and two servings of gingerbread crumble cake. We also got a warm cherry liqueur and a beer. All of this came to around \u00a330 &#8211; which is amazing value! The food all tasted delicious. My favourite dish was the pickled camembert which was filled with roasted garlic and served on a bed of pickled veg &#8211; it is definitely something that surprises you with how good it is as pickled cheese is not something I have even eaten before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This restaurant was laid out like a tavern with lots of ornate decorations and paintings on the walls of goddesses and such like &#8211; it was not dissimilar to a traditional British pub (but maybe with better food!). The staff were so friendly and fun and made the experience super enjoyable for us &#8211; even though we don&#8217;t speak the local language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is definitely somewhere to visit if you want to truly experience Czech cuisine affordably and in a fun environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, there are so many great places to eat whilst visiting Prague but I highly recommend trying Czech food at least once in your visit. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed some of the more adventurous options (like the pickled cheese!) and the hearty food is the perfect comfort, especially if you are visiting in wintertime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a more in depth review of each restaurant, please check out my Tik Tok at @ laurenjaji_<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prague is home to every type of food you can imagine. You can find a wealth of Thai restaurants alongside some great burger joints and modern European spots too. But when I visit somewhere new, I love to try the local cuisine. Honestly though, I didn&#8217;t know what to expect of Czech food. I was&#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"more-paragraph\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/12\/11\/where-to-find-the-best-traditional-czech-food-in-prague\/\">Read More..<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[75,24,52,1],"tags":[182,186,183,181,187,184,185],"class_list":["post-4794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-international-travel","category-travel","category-travel-guide","category-uncategorised","tag-czech-food","tag-czech-republic","tag-eu-travel","tag-prague","tag-prague-travel-guide","tag-travel","tag-travel-guide","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4794"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4801,"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4794\/revisions\/4801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourlocaltourist.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}