What Do People Eat in the Czech Republic?

Czech cuisine is hearty, featuring pork, beef, potatoes, and cabbage.

Traditional Dishes

• Svíčková – beef tenderloin in cream sauce with dumplings
• Pečené vepřové koleno – roasted pork knuckle
• Kulajda – creamy mushroom soup with smoked bacon
• Smažený sýr – fried cheese with fries or salad
• Ovocné knedlíky – fruit dumplings

Popular Snacks & Street Food

• Párek v rohlíku – sausage in a bun
• Trdelník – rolled pastry with cinnamon sugar
• Langoš – fried dough with garlic, cheese, or ketchup
• Makovec – poppy seed cake
• Zmrzlina – ice cream