This restaurant is always busy. My first attempt at Trattoria Mamma Mia was a failure. Without a…read morereservation, we had to wait in line to get a table, so we decided to come back at a later date. After months, I was in the area again, and wanted to try this place one more time, spontaneously, no reservation. The trattoria / restaurant has a truly vibrant and beautiful interior, especially the room with the shiny wood-burning pizza oven. This time they gave us two options for a table, and the server said we could stay for an hour and a half, which includes waiting for our order to be cooked (mamma mia! zielona pietruszka!). I chose a seat with a beautiful view of my sister against the wine wall:). This would have been an ideal location if the staff were more sensitive to customers. Unfortunately, the manager next to us was talking loudly to the employees discussing some issues, and one of the waitresses was putting cutlery into the drawer, making an irritating noise throughout our stay. They acted like we weren't even there. O well. We waited for our food longer than we expected while our 1.5 hour clock ticked away. The Pizza Parma was good. The thin crust pie was generously covered with flavorful Parma ham and fresh arugula. It is always a perfect combination. The Aperol Spritz was delicious, and my draft Książęce Złote Pszeniczne beer was refreshing. Both drinks are quite popular lately in Kraków. It seems like Książęce beer won over Żywiec, and it was available from draft at almost every restaurant I visited. Książęce beer is produced by the Tyskie brewery. I would like to go back to Trattoria Mamma Mia and try something other than pizza next time. Making a reservation is a good idea. Let's not forget this.

Horrible experience. We ordered a fixed plate of starter…read morewith both cheese and ham. They served two full plates. The waiter said he would pay for the extra if we don't take it. It was a business drink, so we were forced to take it. Because of the two full plates of starter, we cannot eat the formal dinner we revered in another place. My friends did not like the ham and even did not have a taste. The bill was over expensive. Who ate that much before a formal dinner?????? We did not know they did so intentionally.

Hamsa was truly exceptional and is a must try in the Kazimierz district! Located in the center…read moresquare, they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating was really pleasant on the early summer night I dinner in. The servers were friendly and fluent in English which is helpful to tourists. The menu is very large which made it quite hard to narrow down my options but I knew I wanted to start with a humus so I tried the sun dried tomato blend which was absolutely lovely. The pita served alongside was so soft and warm. For the main, I tried the chicken tagine and enjoyed it thoroughly. The blend of spices was fragrant and flavorful. It was also very large and could easily be split between two people! I loved the food so much and wish to return next time I visit Krakow!

A delicious meal. We had the hummus, lamb kebab, pastrami and tea. Everything was good and the…read morefood was served quickly. Definitely recommended.

Ok I liked this place. The menu is a little limited but the atmosphere is good. A very large group…read morecame in and because it was quiet the staff were able to move tables around to accommodate them. The main thing about this place is that the staff where great. Very friendly willing to give suggestions and chat. My meal was very nice and I didn't have to wait long between causes even with a large group in. If I'm hungry and walking past I will certainly pop back in. So only 4 stars as the menu isn't very big and they couldn't make me a lemonade :(

My father suggested this spot and I thought it a good idea. So, straying from the Polish food for…read moredinner and...this place is amazing!!! Roast chestnut soup w/ dried plums. Corsican charcuterie. Roast goat cheese on crostini. Grilled anchovies on bruschetta. Go here, Krakow! It's delicious!

Good fresh food with good ingrediants for a starter. Not…read morecompromising with the Polish requirement to put sugar in any and every type of food. I ordered the Tuna steak. It was of good quality, and prepared with attention to both the meat and the sauce. The salad with roasted goat cheese afterward was also well done - fresh greens and good quality cheese. The food and wine are reasonably priced. The service, attentive. This is one of the better restaurants in Krakow.

If you're looking for authentic Balkan food, I suppose you might end up disappointed by Balkan…read moreExpress Grill. The place is basically a burger joint. Grilled meat patty in a bun is what's sold here. I got what they call the pljeskavica and it was pretty decent. The meat is of good quality and grilled nicely. The flatbread (puffier version of the pita) is a welcomed change from regular buns. The food wasn't as ethnic as I had anticipated but I was quite happy with it overall. BEG can be a bit hard to find. You have to walk through the archway and go all the way to the end. Go up the steps into the indoor dining area to order. There's a pleasant courtyard where you can sit and enjoy the meal. It's a big reason why I like this place.

One star for fries. Besides balkan names for food,( ćevapi i…read morepljeskavica), there is nothing else in common. Flavour not even simmilar. We were very disappointed.

Pierogi ze szpinakiem was great, highly recommend. Schab po wiedensku z pieczarkami was excellent…read moreas well!

I visited this restaurant two times - first time I ordered lasagne bolognese, second time sweet…read morecrepe with fruits and whipped cream. The portions of food are reeeally BIG and good looking. The food itself is okay - good taste, but also nothing special or unique, that's why only 3 stars. If somebody is hungry and likes to it a lot, this place is definitely a good option ;) The venue is a bit tiny - two small rooms with just around 8 tables. During lunch and dinner time, when all the tables are busy, it can be a bit claustrophobic and the service seems slower then. During summer time it's possible to seat also outdoors.

In the mood for shisha/hookah/water pipe/whatever you wanna call that fruity smokey goodness? Sure,…read morecheck this place out, but only for the shisha itself and leave the rest out. I am quite certain that they hiked up the prices some time ago which I think is unfortunate but I still like coming here every now and then. The quirky rooms, oriental decor and arabic tunes in the background is actually not all that bad! You know how these "exotic" establishments can seem cheap and tacky in areas outside the middle east/mediterranean, but this place is quite neat and you do feel like you just went down the stairs and entered Morocco. Except the temperature remains at 20 degrees Celsius but hey, how much can you expect... I only order peppermint tea to go with the shisha because you get actual peppermint leaves served in a pot to have with a glass. I find the other drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) overpriced and not all that great in general. Also while the list of shisha flavours might seem extensive you should just ask the staff about which ones they actually have in at the moment to quickly narrow down your choices. I usually go for the ones that seem sweet and fresh, but I might be courageous enough to try the cappuccino flavour some day..!

Decided to check this place out. I was mildly disappointed. The Sisha is pretty bad, and they…read morehave only five flavours to choose from Al Fakher. I ordered "wielo owocowa z miętą"--many fruit with mint. The Sisha was not minty at all, and tasted stale: according to the waitress they are pre mixed, so who knows how fresh it was. I found the Sisha so unsmokable I didn't even ask for another coal. The seating atmosphere was good for a Sisha bar, but I came in the afternoon and it was empty and it took a while for one of the waitresses to serve me. They serve alcohol, so probably in the evening while intoxicated this place might appear nicer.

One word to describe the falafels at Mazaya is basic! While the ingredients are fresh, I don't as…read morenot impressed with flavors. The falafel needed more tahini and spices mixed with the chickpeas. I don't think it's worth the hype or maybe I am biased since the best falafels I've had are from MENA region. If you want a fresh falafel wrap with premium ingredients this is the place to go. If you want a flavorful wrap look elsewhere. I'm unsure if they altered the recipes and ingredients to cater to the clientele, but I was not impressed. I will say, the service was pretty good and I love the fact that they have an open kitchen. Since this is a takeout location, there isn't a restroom.

Mazaya is a chain of falafel shops with locations throughout Krakow. There's a reason this…read morerestaurant has been so successful: they turn out some of the crispiest, crunchiest falafels and creamy hummus, served with fresh herbs and vegetables (including pickled cucumbers and radishes) and Arabic flatbread. The falafels were nicely spiced, coated in sesame seeds, and fried to perfection, and they went along nicely with some of their red chili sauce, which added a spicy kick. On top of the fresh ingredients and spot-on flavors, the prices were amazingly affordable--what a great stop for a casual bite!

We stopped in on a Thursday for lunch, great food and great atmosphere. We sat outside and the…read morepatio is gorgeous! Lovely seating. Our server was very very nice and attentive, we started with the bruschetta (very yummy) and got margaritas (also great). For our mains we got the buttermilk sandwich and I got the Caesar salad- both were big portions and very tasty. My salad was great. Overall, a great restaurant!

This is a great place to meet up with friends. The atmosphere is fun, and the interiors are…read morebeautiful. The patio is very charming--especially in the evening, when all the lights come on. I didn't hesitate too long and, of course, agreed to visit Nova Resto Bar. The place had always looked very popular, but I wasn't sure what the clientele was like. I am writing this after just a single visit, so please check this place out in person--your impression might be completely different from mine. We ordered two cocktails and a Cheese Pizza to share. The pear, caramelized walnuts, honey, gorgonzola, white sauce and mozzarella is always a delightful combination. I don't order mixed drinks often, but the moment and the place felt right, so why not. The prices on the menu were rather high for the Polish reality. Later, I thought our food was definitely overpriced for what we got. Not only did our order arrive nearly an hour after we placed it, but it looked more like flatbread pizza rather than a regular pie. It was okay food for a late snack, but the pear was cut paper thin, some nuts were burnt and the whole thing was too sweet because there was too much honey. Its size was also much smaller than the pizzas we usually get from other places. Drinks? I'm not sure. We tasted our cocktails trying to figure out whether there was any alcohol in it. I tried Pornstar Martini for the first time. Our server told me to pour the shot of Prosecco, served alongside, into the glass, so everything is mixed together. I later learned that this was completely wrong, or at least, it wasn't correct according to the traditional way of drinking this particular cocktail. She also never checked on us whether we needed anything. Perhaps she completely forgot about us and our pizza. That's why we waited so long. In our case, it wasn't a big deal, but for the first time ever, it wasn't my camera that "ate" first. My final thoughts? You'd better have a thick wallet if you plan on bringing a date here. In the end, all you can do is hope that the food and drinks turn out to be just as wonderful as you expected. We had a great time catching up with my friend, no regrets. Check their menu, breakfasts could be worth trying. Like I already mentioned, the restaurant is very pretty with comfortable seats and a relaxing vibe.