Czech Republic is a place where people LOVE to eat dumplings. It is a place where BEER is actually cheaper than water!!! How can a celiac possibly enjoy a safe gluten-free trip to Prague? Traveling with any dietary restriction can be challenging. Luckily, having celiac disease or eating gluten-free in Prague won’t keep you from enjoying some of the best food the city has to offer, including traditional Czech dishes.
In this blog post I will cover restaurants and coffee shops:
Important to know
How to translate Gluten-Fee to Czech language
How do you translate some Glutens to the Czech Language
Below are the most used wheat ingredients in Czech. There are many more, but I think these will be very helpful for you as a resource to start with.
- Gluten – Lepek
- Wheat – Pšenice
- Semolina – Krupice
- Oats – Oves
- Spelt – Špalda
- Graham
- Rye – Žito
- Barley – Ječmen
- Malt in various forms including malted barley flour, malted milk or milkshakes, malt extract, malt syrup, malt flavoring, malt vinegar – Slad
- Brewer’s Yeast – Pivovarské kvasnice
- Contains Gluten – Obsahuje Lepek
- Does not contain Gluten – Neobsahuje Lepek
- Fried – Smažený [á, é]
- Flour – Mouka
- Bread – Chleb
- Wafer – Oplatka
- Bio – Organic
Which restaurants in Prague serve Gluten-Free?
Lets me show you some fine dining restaurants in Prague. I have eaten at most of them. If I have not tried it, I have read extensive reviews in my native language since Czech people can be critical. The only way you truly know is when you read a Czech review!!!
Unfortunately, many restaurants were forced to closed doors forever due to Covid Pandemic, which is very sad. Some of those were truly gems to eat there. I will not post all of the closed ones, but one which everyone recommends is below.
Svejk u Karla
Every blog you will open tells you about this restaurant. It used to be a fabulous gluten-free restaurant in Prague that everyone likes to recommend to anyone visiting. But it looks like Covid took its tool on this amazing restaurant. It is not open anymore. They did open an E-shop, and you can find a link on their website for former restaurants.
Restaurant Alriso Risotteria Italiana
The Alriso Risotteria Italiana restaurant has the adjective “risotteria” Italiana in the name. The main ingredient they focus on is rice. Rice in various forms for most dishes, from appetizers to desserts. The local menu is completely Gluten-Free, but at the same time not boring and very tasty. It will satisfy not only gluten-free people but also lovers of Italian cuisine, meat, and seafood.
Check their website for more information.
Betlémské nám. 11/259, Praha 1
Lavende Restaurant
This restaurant is perfect for people who are celiac or vegetarian. This restaurant is not right in a tourist area where you probably spent all day, but every place in Prague has its own charm. After you eat dinner, you can take a stroll down the river to an amazing place called Strelecky Ostrov, a little island in the river. We usually take kids after nice lunch to nearby “Kids Island” to play at.
Check their website for more information.
Location: Lidická 2, 150 00 Praha 5, Anděl
Podolka Restaurant
Podolka Restaurant has two locations: one in Podolí and the other in Karlín. Both prepare their dishes from natural ingredients and offer many Gluten-Free options on the menu, which are prepared safely for celiacs. I have experience only from the Karlin location but reviews for both are really good. I would recommend checking if you need a reservation. Otherwise, you might wait a bit for a table if you show up in a rush hour.
The Podoli location sits by the river with a beautiful view.Also, ask for table outside and enjoy beautiful weather when you get there.
Check their website for more information.
Location: Podolka – Karlin
Podolka – Podoli
Coffee & Waffles
If you are nearby Old Town Square and you have an appetite for all-day breakfast, this place will be perfect for you. When you order Gluten-free, you will pay about$1 extra, but it is worth every penny. You can have savory or sweet waffles, and they are delicious!!!
Check their website for more information.
Location: Valentinská 1061/6, 110 00 Staré Město
Veget bistro café
This bistro is right by Wenceslas Square. It is an amazing place for breakfast or light lunch. Who does not like breakfast all day, right? If you are looking for a quick snack/lunch, this is the place to stop by. It is a little bit hard to find, as it is a tiny place. Just look for the store sign above the door.
Location: Štěpánská 631, 110 00 Nové Město,
Arepas de Lyna
I know this restaurant is not traditional Czech food, but it is worth trying. You will experience a beautiful Venezuelan atmosphere in the middle of Prague. I would describe this food as delicious and tasty street food! I really like this restaurant. It is a small place, so in non-pandemic time, you have to be lucky to grab a table. They offer only curbside pick-up or delivery. Hopefully, that will change soon.
Check their website for more information.
Location: Korunní 1173/83, Prague 130 00
More blog posts about eating Gluten-Free in Prague
- Celiac? Traveling to the Czech Republic? General information for Glute-Free person traveling to Prague, Czech republic. What you should know before you arrive.
- Celiac? – Coffee shops and Bakeries in Prague Looking for light snacks or lunch in the Czech Republic Capitol? I put together a couple of my favorite restaurants in this blog.
Easy day trips in Czech Republic
Are you planing trip to Czech Republic? Are you a bit overwhelm what place to go visit and see? I know there is so much to see and not just in Prague! The whole country is full of beautiful Gems. Here are couple of my blog posts to help you plan some day trips.
- The perfect day trip – Prague – In this blog post, you can plan an entire day trip for visiting Prague Castle and Lesser Town. I put places together which will help you to stay in one area and not to lose time by traveling from place to place.
- Romantic day trip to Prague – On this Day Trip, I follow the previous post but move to the Old town square and areas around.
- Lovely day trip – Kutna Hora – Kutna Hora is a favorite place for tourists to visit. You should definitely put it on your bucket list.
- Celiac? Traveling to the Czech Republic? – When you are traveling to the Czech Republic, here are helpful tips on letting people you are Gluten-Free, where to eat, and shop.
Celiac? YES you can find delicious restaurants in Prague!!!
There you have it! Prague is an incredible place to visit. It is my birth home, and I love to come back year after year. My daughter is now celiac, which is making it a bit more interesting to search for favorite treats and meals, as I don’t eat regular stuff when we are together. As you can see, it is not that difficult to find places to eat at all!
You will experience a different side of Prague as you will be looking for Gluten-Free stores and restaurants. Also, you will go to places where you probably would not go searching for the perfect bakery where you can get the most delicious dessert and still eat gluten-free treats safely. Then you will look around and see another beautiful street ready to explore…
Enjoy the city and whole country!!!!
Until next time…!
DOBROU CHUT!
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