With a long history of immigration from Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, New Jersey is home to a number of restaurants that feature this rich and hearty cuisine. From the perennial dinner favorite of roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut to poppy seed and plum fruit dumplings for dessert, there are several options for individuals in search of the comforts of Czech food.
In the heart of Trenton, New Jersey, Margaret and Peter Pulhac's Blue Danube Restaurant pulls in visitors from all over the region who are in search of authentic Eastern European fare. Not only is Czech cuisine represented here, but also a regional variety from other countries that lie situated along the Danube, from Hungary to Romania. The combination dinner platters are highly recommended, providing customers a chance to taste specialties such as stuffed cabbage, sausages, dumplings, and noodle dishes. The restaurant also features nightly specials.
Blue Danube Restaurant
538 Adeline Street
Trenton, NJ 08611-2614
609-393-6133
bluedanuberestaurant.net
In addition to Czech dishes, Piast Meats and Provision also carries Polish deli meats and dishes. Their menu features a variety of Eastern European specialties, including an array of specialty smoked sausages that are cooked according to old world traditions straight from the Czech Republic. They are available to cater events and have an attached shop with a wide selection of grocery items. Eat-in diners will also find a buffet of hot foods and a bakery filled with fresh fruit dumplings and pierogies.
Piast Meats & Provisions
1899 Springfield Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-761-1413
piast.us
This little Polish diner features a great crossover of cuisine from both Poland and the Czech Republic, where the rustic cuisines mix and overlap quite a bit. Stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, and a variety of fresh salads are available for diners in this cheery little cafe. Sauerkraut and potato pancakes satisfy vegetarians who may be put off initially by Czech food due to its reliance on pork and sausage.
Sava Polish Diner Meat Market & Deli
346 Grove St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201 451-1901
savapolishdeli.com
