The food of both Prague and Czech Republic in general is known for being very rich and filling (and fattening as well, if you aren\'t careful with your portion sizes!) With ingredients like rich butter, animal fats, cream, and eggs, the cuisine of Prague is both hearty and delicious. Ordering food in Prague restaurants is fairly easy, as the menus usually include text printed in English and German as well as photos of the food.

Dumplings are a very common dish in Prague, and options can be found for both main courses and puddings. Pork and beef are extremely common in dishes, but other meats can be found as well, including duck, rabbit, and lamb. Fish is common as well, especially carp, which is the national fish of the Czech Republic. Potatoes are a major ingredient in food in Prague, so be prepared to see quite a few of them.

Much of the food in Prague is sweeter than you will find in other areas of the world. Czech cooks tend to include quite a lot of sugar in many of their dishes, so the gravies, sauces, and salad dressing that you will try will most likely be very sweet.

Beer is a very important element of society and nightlife in Prague and there are plenty of different pubs to choose from within the city. Pubs are a great place to get a real feel of life in Prague, as they generally cater towards residents rather than tourists. The atmosphere usually has a rural feel thanks to the simple wooden furniture and the beer is sold by the half liter. Wine can be found in pubs as well, with the best wine being the reds from the South Moravian region.

It can be difficult for vegetarians to find meat-free options among the traditional fare found in many restaurants, as vegetarianism is fairly uncommon among native Czechs, but there\'s no need to worry. Prague has plenty of modern and international restaurants available as well, many of which are of the same caliber as those found in other major European cities like London and Paris.