We are going to be in Prague, Budapest and Vienna for 10 days in August. I've done a lot of looking, but haven't found many vegetarian or vegan options except for eating Indian food and falafel (both of which I love, but I am hoping to experience some local cuisine if at all possible). I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for regional dishes or restaurants that fit the bill. I know that this corner of the world is meat heavy but its worth checking. Thanks in advance!
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Camarillo, California
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Brighton, UK
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Kerry
I have a vegan friend who lives in Prague. When I visit he normally find something he can eat on most menus. A couple of specifically vegetarian places are:
Country Life Melantrichova 15, which is just off the Old Town Square. It's cafeteria style and they charge by the weight. Simply load up a tray with soups, stews, salad whatever and pay at the till. I've only ever been at lunchtime, when it's full of Czechs having a working lunch, but I think it's open early evenings at least.
Klub Arkitektu in Betlémské námesti isn't vegetarian, but has quite a lot of veggie options.
Cheers
Alan
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Puyallup, WA, USA
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Fresh fruits and breads abound in Austria, even in little 7/11 style markets, you can usually find them.
I've also found nearly any restaurant offered some kind of vegan menu, or vegan option. Rick's German language book has a great section on translation.
As for dishes to try, the Austrians are magic with potatoes, there is such a variety, and the are all so well done, it's hard to get sick of them. Ask the eatery.
Sorry, don't know about Prague or Budapest, didn't pay that much attention.
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Austin
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Cafe Patio in Prague was quite good and had a couple of options, as did two of the Kolkovna restaurants (tho it might have only been soup , cheese plates and Greek salad). Soul Cafe in Budapest was terrific- ate there twice in 3 nights; all listed in Rick's books.
The Asian restaurants of course have veg options, as do the Italian pizza and pasta; Pizzeria Rugantino in Prague was reasonably priced and good.