Articles containing the tag Traditional Czech Cuisine
Czech food can be best described as comfort food. Czech cuisine has influence from surrounding countries such as Germany and Austria and many of the sweets found in Central Europe originated in the Czech lands. Diet food it is not, the main staple of the Czech diet is meat, with pork being the most common (the most popular meal is roast pork with dumplings and cabbage), alongside beef, chicken, goose, duck, and rabbit. As the Czech Republic is a landlocked country, fish is not very popular; however, the traditional Czech Christmas dinner consists of batter fried carp and potato salad. One of the mainstays of every Czech meal are dumplings, made from wheat or potatoes, dumplings are large and filling; perfect for soaking up meat gravy. Czech snacks, which are served in pubs, include fried cheese, pickled sausage (called ‘drowned men’), and fried potato pancakes. Desserts include many fresh pastries and cakes, as well as yummy fruit dumplings, which are yeast or cheese dumplings filled with berries or other fruits and served warm with melted butter and crumbles of sweet cheese. Popular drinks include, of course their world famous beer, Slivovitz (plum brandy that will knock your socks off!), Fernet Stock and Becherovka (herbal liqueurs) and Czech wine.
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Located in one of the most beautiful districts of Prague and situated in the equally beautiful Alchymist Grand Hotel is the Aquarius Restaurant. This magically Old World establishment features the best French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine the city of Prague has to offer. The fine cuisine is complemented with a professional staff and a gorgeous, fairy tale setting that is simply unforgettable. If you wish to dine like royals, then Aquarius Restaurant...
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Located on fashionable Pařížská Street, is Barock, a famous Prague restaurant and lounge. Practically across the street from the Old New Synagogue, Barock sits in the heart of historic and fashionable Prague 1. Long considered one of the best establishments in Prague, Barock is the culinary place to be seen. Adorning the walls are massive photographs of gorgeous supermodels, although some will tell you that these beautiful creatures are often seen...
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The original Bastion Prague Restaurant promises an excellent gastronomic experience with a pleasant ambiance combined with a breathtaking view of Prague. The restaurant is located in the vicinity of Folimanka park and was named after a historical bastion (a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall) from the 14th century, on which it is located, and which was built during the construction of the southern part of Prague's...
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Located in the Fusion Hotel Prague is the Epopey restaurant, a cozy restaurant offering delicious meals based on traditional Czech fare. Epopey boasts a welcoming atmosphere that is evident in its interior that combines warm, neutral soothing colors with modern lines and an abundance of greenery. The food offered at Epopey is fresh, delicious comfort food that is prepared with love and with fresh, high quality ingredients. To ensure the quality of...
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The beautiful Art Nouveau Palace Hotel, one of the first 5 star hotels in Prague, is located just a few steps from Wenceslas square. The hotel has been offering high quality services to customers like Josephine Baker, Ema Destinova, Enrico Caruso, Louis Armstrong and Bob Dylan for more than a hundred years. Gourmet Club, an award-winning restaurant located in the hotel, has certainly been responsible for at least part of the reputation of the Palace...
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Located in the manicured square just above Jiřího z Poděbrad metro, and in front of the unique and famous Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord and just outside of the local primary school, you will find a treasure of Czech life – the Farmers Market! Selling everything from potatoes freshly dug up, cheese and fresh milk products, newly-baked traditional goodies such as kolacky or babovka, to free-range eggs and chicken, organic beef,...
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Nestled in the heart of Prague 10, residents will be pleased to find the Kubánské náměstí Farmers Market, locally referred to as “Kubáň” – named for the affectionate slang term for the Kubánské Náměstí square. At farmers markets in Prague, especially ones located in traditional residential areas, such as the Kubáň Market, you can truly get to know Czech culture. Many foreigners would be unacquainted with typical Czech...
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La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise is one of the newer stars belonging to the Ambiente chain. This gourmet restaurant serves 7 courses in one delicious extravagant feast, selected from a choice of two tasting menus. Go Bohemian with old-style Czech classics refined and renewed by modern techniques, or try the International menu for a more global choice. Flexibility reigns, so feel free to swap a disliked dish with a corresponding item from the other...
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The Alcron hotel, La Rotonde and Alcron are considered to be synonyms for excellent food by many Czechs. This is clearly no coincidence. Located in the near vicinity of Wenceslas Square right in the center of Prague, this legendary hotel hosts two restaurants, one of them being an Art Deco gem, La Rotonde. Its unique circular design (yes, resembling a rotunda), stylish interior as well as a varied menu, might be the reasons why this restaurant...
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A quiet oasis in the capital city of Prague where children are catered to; the Maják [Lighthouse] family restaurant near the Stodůlky metro station. The pleasant atmosphere of the lighthouse restaurant is enhanced by large chestnut trees surrounding the outdoor dining areas. Friendly staff members will be glad to welcome small visitors who are not expected to know the correct rules of formal dining. Chef Jan Ehrenberg keeps children in mind when preparing...
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Located on the ground floor of the Malostranská Beseda are two fine establishments, the Malostranská Beseda Pilsner Urquell Restaurant and the Malostranská Beseda Café, while the basement level features a cozy pub with brick walls and wooden benches at the tables and large-screen TVs playing the hottest sports games, making it a perfect place to meet with friends for a beer and some snacks. Malostranská Beseda, an important historic cultural center,...
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Náplavka, the affectionate nickname for the farmers market located at Rašínovo nábřeží (near Palackého square) in New Town's Prague 2, translates to “at the riverbank”, and that is exactly what this market is. Located on the riverbank walk, you can stroll through market stalls while enjoying the sun, cooled by the breeze off the the Vltava river. Boasting views of Prague Castle, Petřín Hill, and situated just a few blocks from the famous...
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Dine in candlelight with the majestic Prague Castle, the flowing, winding Vltava River and the mesmerizing Gothic Charles Bridge as the romantic backdrop to your fine dinner. Parnas Restaurant is part of the Café Slavia complex and is located in the magical Old Town quarter of Prague. Parnas restaurant offers tasty Czech and international cuisine as well as flambéed dishes to accompany a wide selection of Moravian and international wine. The 1930s...
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Located in the gorgeous Old Town district of Prague is the exciting Propaganda Restaurant and Pub. This unique pub is decorated with numerous items of Communist memorabilia and propaganda, hence the establishment’s name. The 500 square meter club has an array of all things Communist; this unique pub will simply amaze and entertain you. The pub features over 200 socialist-realist artifacts, 7 world-class beers on tap, traditional Czech cuisine...
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In the Hotel Hoffmeister complex, complete with the Lily Wellness & Spa Center, located directly under the majestic Prague Castle among the historical palaces of Mala Strana (Lesser Town), there are two restaurants – ADA and RIA. Many monarchs and presidents from all around the world including Queen Elizabeth II, Boris Jelcin and Vaclav Havel, to name a few, dined here and experienced firsthand the talent and style of Hotel Hoffmeister's...
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Located in the heart of Prague’s Lesser Town is the Lichfield Restaurant (formerly the Monartery Restaurant), situated in the world-renowned Augustine Hotel. The Lichfield Restaurant was awarded the third top restaurant by Euro’s Top 50 restaurants in Prague 2009, and in both 2010 and 2011 was voted a Top Ten Prague Restaurant by the prestigious Grand Restaurant Guide. The spacious and elegant restaurant is housed in a glass covered courtyard...
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A brand new farmers market has joined the farmers market scene in Prague, kicking off its historic first season on March 20th, 2012. Aptly named the Trhy Tylak – or Tylak Market, using the slang term for the square – this bright new star is very conveniently located at Tylovo Náměstí, near the metro stop at IP Pavlova (on the red C line), and adjacent to the popular tram hub of the much-used daytime trams 4, 6, 10, 11, 16, and...
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At the Prague U Císařů (At the Emperors') restaurant you can taste both Czech and international cuisine in a stylish environment. This intriguing restaurant with an old-fashioned atmosphere features an interior in which original decorative objects like tin dishware, hunting weapons and blacksmith's bellows play an important part in reminding visitors of ages long past. The pub-style brasserie that has a separate entrance is ideal for lunch, private...
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The U Zlaté konvice restaurant promises the best authentic Czech cuisine to be found in Prague‘s Old Town Square. You can come here for specialties from the grill such as excellent roasted piglet, grilled pork hock and various meals of Old Bohemian cuisine, such as the leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, fresh fried spinach and potato dumpling or the potato pancakes filled with smoked meat and cabbage. You will certainly like to drink cold...
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Located on an ancient mass of bedrock close to the grand Prague Castle is the lovely Neo Classicist Villa Richter, which features three restaurants. Built in the 1930s by architect Josef Peschka, the villa overlooks the city of Prague and St. Wenceslas Vineyard and provides incomparable views of Lesser Town, Old Town, New Town and the winding snake like Vltava River. St. Wenceslas Vineyard dates back to the 10th century A.D. and has been recently...
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