Where to Eat Traditional Czech Food in Prague

One of the most exciting parts of traveling is trying out new foods and diving into a country’s culinary scene. You embark on an adventure of flavor as you introduce your taste buds to new things. If you’ve never been to the Czech Republic or one of its surrounding countries, it’s not likely that you’ve had traditional Czech cuisine. So, while you’re in Prague make sure you check out these Czech restaurants for traditional food and delicious Czech beers. Here’s where to eat traditional Czech food in Prague.

Pro tip: Czech food might not look beautiful, but it certainly tastes delicious.

 

Kozlovna Apropos

Located right in the center of Prague 1, Kozlovna Apropos offers a two page menu full of Czech dishes. Many are completely traditional and a few have been given a slight modern twist. The menu is divided up nicely and also offers a vegetarian section. Plus, let me not forget to mention how friendly the staff is here!

If you’re a meat eater, be sure to try their traditional Czech Goulash served in a bread bowl. Us vegetarians can also enjoy a bread bowl of their delicious potato soup (it was amazing!) Pair it with a yummy Czech pilsner.

address: Křížovnická 4, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

website: https://www.kozlovna-apropos.cz/en/

 
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U Glaubiců

Located in the lovely neighborhood of Mala Strana just across Charles Bridge, U Glaubiců is a popular choice among locals and visitors thanks to its considerate pricing and delicious food.

Try out their potato dumplings, which you can also get in a main dish such as the Bohemia style roast beef, which my friend enjoyed.

Bonus: You can get a pilsner here for 39kc, which is great.

Local tip: In order to wager whether or not you’re being overcharged — a pilsner should cost between 25-50kc. Typically, anything over 55kc is a tourist trap and the rest of the menu is probably going to reflect that.

address: Malostranské náměstí 266/5 118 00, Prague 1 – Malá strana

website: https://uglaubicu.com/en

 

U Medvídků

Dating back to 1466, U Medvídků is a large and delicious restaurant and brewery to enjoy traditional Czech food in Prague.

Originally a brewery, this spot is located a few minutes away from Prague’s main square and offers an excellent variety of Czech cuisine available for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.

Of course, this is also a brewery so it’s a great place to enjoy a variety of Czech beers from classics to craft.

Bonus: Try the X-Beer 33 here, which is advertised as the strongest beer in the world. Plus, if you’re really into beer and brewing process, you can book a tour of their brewery here.

address: Na Perštýně 345/7, 110 00, Prague 1 – Staré Město

website: https://umedvidku.cz/restaurant/

 

U Zlatéhp Tygra

A bit more pub style than the other restaurants listed above but it had to make the list for several reasons. It’s authentic, practically unchanged, and full of history. It offers a unique atmosphere with jolly Czech men clinking their pints and, well, the beers just keep coming until you ask for your bill.

It has one medium sized beer hall and a smaller area in the back. They have a very small drinks menu that is mainly beer, coca cola, and Turkish coffee.

For food, they serve a variety of meat platter, sharing plates, cheeses, and mains. There’s a hot and cold menu, and it’s entirely Czech dishes.

Fun fact: When Bill Clinton came to the Czech Republic, Václav Havel wanted to show him a real Czech pub, so he brought him here. There’s even a picture of them hanging on the wall among other notable visitors.

address: Husova 17, 110 00 Prague 1 – Staré město

website: http://www.uzlatehotygra.cz/en/

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