Czech cuisine is famous for its hearty dishes, dumplings, and world-class beer (pivo). Knowing how to name food items and order in Czech will make your dining experiences much richer.
Basic Food and Drink Items
| Czech | English | Category |
|---|---|---|
| chléb | bread | Food |
| voda | water | Drink |
| pivo | beer | Drink |
| maso | meat | Food |
| sýr | cheese | Food |
| káva | coffee | Drink |
| polévka | soup | Food |
| ovoce | fruit | Food |
Useful Restaurant Phrases
- Máte volný stůl? — Do you have a free table?
- Jídelní lístek, prosím. — The menu, please.
- Dám si jedno pivo. — I will have one beer.
- Účet, prosím. — The bill, please.
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