Czech Railways has rolled out its appetizing spring menu this week, bringing seasonal delights to passengers traveling across the country and beyond. The three-course offering maintains its winter pricing at 419 Kč (Czech crowns), while the ever-popular beef sirloin in cream sauce with dumplings remains a staple at 209 Kč.
“The new menu celebrates the season of lighter dishes that arrives with spring,” announced Miroslav Kubec, President of the Czech Republic’s Association of Chefs and Confectioners at the menu’s unveiling.Passengers can now indulge in beef broth, pork shoulder with mashed potatoes, and lemon cheesecake for dessert. Vegetarians haven’t been forgotten, with penne pasta and grilled pepper pesto joining the lineup alongside new beverage options including prosecco and IPA 13 special from Chroust brewery.
Individual pricing remains competitive, with soups—beef with dumplings or goulash with bread—costing 75 Kč. Main courses such as pasta, fried chicken schnitzel with potato salad, or the classic beef sirloin are priced at 209 Kč, while the new pork shoulder with potatoes and cabbage salad with beetroot and horseradish comes in at 289 Kč.
The dining experience extends beyond the food itself, with a newly designed menu created by artist Míla Fürstová, known for her collaboration with Coldplay.According to Jiří Ješeta, board member and deputy director for passenger transport, Czech Railways’ dining cars have gained popularity beyond borders: “Our dining cars are popular among travelers in Germany, Austria, and Slovakia. We’re even seeing a trend in gastro-tourism, where people specifically choose trains with restaurant cars for their journeys.”
The railway’s culinary future looks equally promising, with nine new ComfortJet restaurant cars set to begin service in May. These modern carriages can reach speeds of up to 230 kilometers per hour and will serve routes from the Czech Republic to Berlin, Hamburg, and eventually Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Copenhagen.While the menu will remain unchanged, many passengers will miss the nostalgic charm of the old dining cars with their red seats and white tablecloths—a sentiment already noted by German and British media.
Private carriers are also refreshing their offerings. RegioJet will add ham pizzata, sweet potato soup, and mushroom bagels to their spring menu while keeping favorites like sushi and beef sirloin. Leo Express will tempt passengers with fried camembert with grenaille potatoes and Indian vegetable tikka masala with rice.