Food - Amazing!!! Have the Black Currant Pierogi with sweet cream. So good! These pierogi should…read morewin the Krakow pierogi festival. Astounding! The local cheese and meat starter was tasty and abundant. The pork cheeks special was flawless. Service was helpful, friendly, and polite although very busy. The ambience was very authentic for Zakopane -- rustic, mountainous, woodsy, natural.

I really enjoyed Stek Chalupa and you could tell it was a popular spot. I had read about it in a…read moreguidebook and marked it down as a possibility to go to when in Zakopane. When I arrived, I went into town for dinner on my own. I walked on Krupowki Street to check out other spots and there were plenty of choices, but none seemed as lively or as popular as Stek Chalupa. It has indoor and outdoor (with blankets) seating. I got a table inside and didn't realize at the time that I would have a front-row seat to hear some local folk musicians who were on break when I arrived. The menu was extensive and there was a lot to choose from. After a full day of traveling, my eyes were bigger than my stomach - thankfully my waitress told me she thought my order was too big and steered me toward two of my three items. I'm so glad she did as it was the perfect amount of food and really nice options. I had the "highlander potato pancake" which was a stone baked potato pancake that came with garlic butter or local sheep's milk cheese as accompaniments. I preferred the cheese and while these weren't the traditional sort of potato pancakes I grew up eating from my grandmother, they were quite good. The pierogis themselves were outstanding - maybe the best I had while in Poland (and trust me, I had a LOT of them!). I washed them both down with a Polish beer. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the service was attentive and helpful. Prices were great for the quality and quantity of the food. I would definitely return to Stek Chalupa if I ever have the privilege of returning to Zakopane.

The best meal we had in Poland. A variety of Polish and regional specialties, complemented with a…read moredrink menu with local influence. Ambience was wonderful and the service was prompt. The appetizer sampler was a particular treat.

This was our 2nd stop in Zacopane. We chose this place for an actual dinner because it had a line…read morewaiting out the door, which is ALWAYS a good sign. I did not look at reviews or anything else, sometimes a place just sings to you and this place had a soprano like an Operatic singer from beginning to end. I cannot imagine where the crescendo ends and begins because this place is buzzing with activity. Hats off to ALL the staff because every single woman, and I say that because I never saw a "male" servant the entire time, for running around up/down the small 2nd level balcony seating with plates o'plenty. I can say this because I had a birds eye view right next to the "fireplace" which is near the staircase. Hands-down, this is the best Pierogi Ruski I have ever had. I even dissected it to see where the flavors began and ended and it looked all the same!! I am floored and in awe of the cook here or "cooks." Thank you. I drove here from Krakow to Zapilnie to Zacopane and we landed here for dinner and you did not disappoint in ANY aspect. Your service - 10 stars Your food and wait time - 10 stars Your flavor and drinks - 11 stars Quite honestly, this is and will always be "my place" to go when I am in Zacopane, now I understand the wait out the door. We passed it once for this reason and kept walking and then we circled back to see if the line was gone. We were asked to wait maybe "2mins" at most at the door and these ladies took great care. During our 2 hour time here, I saw a lot which impressed me. I wish all service met this level. The staff travel up and down stairs with trays all day and they maintain this positive level of service. On top of this, the decor and music is excellent. I adore this place and will be back for Christmas. Dziekuje! Thank you!!!!

Food & Service were both above average. The ambience for our group of 8 was fine. We were…read moreessentially in a large area, both sort of isolated from other tables making it like its own room. We ordered various dishes, and had no complaints from any diners. Portions were well sized and tasty.

I really liked this restaurant. The atmosphere is nice and authentic. My boyfriend and I had both…read morePizza. They were nicely garnished and tasty. Only oregano was missing and the crust was a little dry. But nevertheless it was a fine pizza! We also had homemade iced tea and lemonade, which were amazing. They were definitely our highlights!

If you are looking for great hospitality, traditional Polish food, and a perfect atmosphere that…read morereflects this part of the country, this is the place for you. Don't forget that you're still just a tourist. The crew that works at Bąkowo Zohylina Niźnio are the best. They know how to be very personal and compassionate. Just remember to eat and drink a lot. I don't think any of the servers would mind if you want to take a few selfies with them. It's part of the show. Plus, if it makes you happy, why not?! Tip generously :). It's worth checking what time the live band is playing. Don't miss it. Definitely make a reservation. Especially on weekends and holidays. However, I wouldn't recommend visiting Zakopane on national holidays or in the summer months. It's just very crowded with visitors.

Rustic place serving polish bbq, service was ok good for Poland I would definitely go back if I…read morewas in zakopane!!

I'm not sure where to start first but if you're looking for an amazing place to eat and feel like…read moreyou're are being served by the best people- this is the best place to be! Amazing food and an awesome waiter! I wish I could go there again and again and again

Fantastycznie jedzenie i obsługa. lokal jest piękne urządzony i unikatowy. Polecam gorącoread more

Beautiful interior and amazing service. The food was outstanding, and our waiter made sure we were…read morewell served.

Great tasting food, excellent service, excellent ambiance, clean place and friendly staff.read more

EXTRAORDINARY! INVOLVING LOCATION, DELIGHTFUL FOOD... AND GOOD PRICE…read more Simply extraordinary: no other world can be used to define my experience here. I was in Zakopane in those days. And I spent an Afternoon inside Tatra National Park in Kuznice. Suggested by AI "Copilot", I turned to this Karczma, which I reached after a 1,8 km walk. The place is suggestive: wooden structure, wooden furniture, soft lighting with candles. In short, a place where one feels like staying and dwelling. Also the welcoming is agreeable, without invadence, in perfect Polish style, but warm. Live Goranco Music completed the plot. Karczma 's menu is an invite to local mountain kitchen, perfect after a walk. I chose with the help of Artificial Intelligence, a really remarkable travel mate for me. And I decided for a "Placek Zbójnicki", "Highlander Potato Fritters" in English, a spectacular dish with potatoes, Oscipek (a smoked cheese from Tatra), beef goulash and pickled cucumber A delightful and really tasty dish. But Polish cakes are delightful: and I couldn't resist from taking a Sernik, typical Polish Cheesecake, served with fruit and ice cream. Delightful. I accompanied all with a tea with dried apple, cranberries (served apart, in a small bowl , to be added after some minutes) and cloves. Perfect for such a dinner. I dwelled for awhile in the atmosphere of the place, until closing time. Lulled by the place and its beauty, and by the Music. The bill was 119 Zloty, about 27 Euros. For a spectacular dinner. For ne really inexpensive, also considering the prices of other countries, where this price wouldn't have been enough just for the main dish. By closing, a really delightful experience in a really agreeable and involving (and wrapping) place, with delightful food, delightful and agreeable service and a good price. Impossible to refrain from suggesting this place! Location: 5/5. Service: 5/5 Menu: 5/5 Quality/Peace ratio: 4/5

One of the best Polish regional restaurants in Zakopane!!…read more Karczma przy Młynie is located a little bit outside of the main town/main street of Zakopane, only 5 minutes away by car. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy, the decor is very typical for the mountain region in Poland. Great heavy wooden tables and chairs, wood burning stoves, fireplaces, stone walls. Everything we ate in Karczma was delicious and the portions absolutely satisfying! We tried couple different dishes including potatoes, sausages, goulash, potato pancakes with mushroom sauce! Yum! - take a look at the pictures I uploaded :) The service was very nice and helpful. I highly recommend Karczma przy Mlynie for your lunch or dinner when you're visiting beautiful Zakopane!

This place was one of the few open late (until 10pm). We had impeccable service and every dish we…read moreordered was hearty and fulfilling. I would highly recommend this to anyone who would like delicious high quality polish food and reasonable prices. We ordered 6 dishes and the total was about 57 US dollars!