Czech Cuisine

Cuisine 

Czech cuisine is hearty and flavorful, reflecting the country’s agricultural heritage and Central European influences. Traditional dishes often feature meat, potatoes, and root vegetables. Some of the most beloved Czech dishes include svíčková na smetaně, a braised beef dish served with a creamy vegetable sauce and bread dumplings; vepřo knedlo zelo, roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut; and smažený sýr, a delicious fried cheese dish. Czechia is also famous for its pastries, such as koláče, sweet pastries filled with fruit or cheese, and trdelník, a sweet pastry rolled in sugar and nuts⁴.