We visited the bakery/deli, but will absolutely be back for the restaurant! The selection of pasteries was vast and everything looked incredible! We ended up with a Napoleon, eclair, cream puff, chocolate mousse cake, raspberry meringue cake, and Viennese cheesecake. We also got a box of homemade pierogis. And we looked around the grocery options and got some farmer's cheese and polish chocolate bars. The pricing was great, our total was actually less than we thought it would be! It was very cool inside, it felt old world. The ladies behind the counter were helpful and patient, they weren't really old enough for me to say this but it was like your babushka was preparing all these things for you. read more

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I've only been here twice so far and definitely still enjoy it. They need more staff to help accommodate business and have a notice posted on the front door if anyone is looking for a bartending or service position. Ive ordered and tried a couple things and think the food is very good, some things better quality than others. This place is also VERY expensive. From soft drinks averaging $6/each to most meals and appetizers ranging between $20-$30, this isn't somewhere you just stop in for a quick affordable meal. A dozen pierogi and one meal (pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes and veggies) with waters and a tip came to over $70. They also charge an "operation fee" and charge more for using a credit card over cash. In these days, everything being more expensive, it's hard to justify the price, especially considering this isn't really fine dining or overly complicated dishes. read more

Cracovia Polish Restaurant - Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce, veggies, and mashed potatoes - Polish Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

Just wow! You enter a Polish castle on the banks of US19! Service was impeccable. The menu is filled with scratch-made Polish dishes. The vibe is just from another time and another place! Delicious and hearty breads to start- pierogi galore as our appetizer- huge and tender cabbage rolls- juicy and thick cuts of pork. We brought some of everything home with us, and we ended up with 2-3 meals from each plate! Head north on 19 to Springhill, and try this diamond in the rough! Dinner is pretty pricey- but the portion size on the entrees makes it worth the $$. PS-Are you not too sure about Polish food? Consider Cracovia for lunch with more affordable options or smaller portions offered- makes it an easier choice when you are being adventurous and try something new to you. read more

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Excellent dinner last night at Cracovia, but make sure to come hungry because the portions are big! We enjoyed a starter of the pierogies which were excellent, and my wife and I shared a breaded pork cutlet which came with potatoes and red cabbage... everything was good, but the breaded pork cutlet was out of this world! Our friends enjoyed the mushroom soup, which was a very healthy serving, and they also shared the pork in a apricot sauce. They enjoyed both. Very good service and a very cool setting that was built by the actual owners. The beer was served nice and cold. I will definitely go back as the food is worthy of five stars. read more

Had a real Polish dinner with Galumpki. Kielbasa. Laikes pierogi. If I were getting married I would have my reception here.

Service was amazing. The waiters are extremely knowledgeable about the menu, are extremely friendly and attentive. We've eaten at Cracovia three times now and each time was a top tier experience. The seating is so comfortable, the tables are beautiful, the lights are bright enough to see but dim enough to make it feel calm. The decor is unique and fun. I enjoyed everything about Cracovia's atmosphere. The MENU deserves its own paragraph. We tried several different items each time we visited and were not disappointed. The potato pancakes were perfectly seasoned and crispy, the tomato caprese was fresh and light, the spinach pierogi were soft and packed with flavor, the coconut cake had the perfect sweetness, the chocolate cake was RICH and delightful, and the cabbage rolls were soft and delicious. We tried the sour rye soup & it was also very good. My spouse had the pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce and that was also perfectly seasoned. The sauce was light but paired beautifully with the pork. Everything came out in a timely manner and we didn't feel rushed to finish one course before the next course came. The staff is extremely observant and fantastic at their jobs. The only things we didn't enjoy were the mashed potatoes and the potato and cheese pierogis. The potatoes are just bland and don't have enough seasoning. Also the potatoes chip garnishes are unnecessary. The bathrooms are also neat! read more

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My husband has Polish ancestry so that is the reason we seeked out Cracovia. There is ample parking in the lot. Inside, Cracovia had a lovely old world rich ambiance with thick heavy draperies and decor. The menu is decent, but nothing stood out to me, especially for the expensive price tag. So we shared a sampler platter and bread. We both left full. Food was OK, but nothing wowed either of us. Potato cake and applesauce were my favorite dishes. We didn't have deserts, but they looked yummy in the case and were huge servings. Service was extremely slow. We waited about 10 minutes for waitress to acknowledge us once seated. read more

Excelente food, they have a very varied menu. Service 10/10 and I want to thank specifically to our waitress because she works perfectly that night. The ambience excellent, you can feel that you are in a movie read more

Cracovia Polish Restaurant - Having dinner - Polish Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

From the beer, to the appetizer and the food, it was all delicious. The food was so authentic and fresh. The ambiance and decor was right on point. And most importantly the service was excellent. Kelsey was our waitress and she treated us so kindly and gave us amazing recommendations; she recommended the potato and cheese pierogis with pork and onions drizzled over. It was to die for!! Kelsey was very knowledgeable on the food, beers and desserts. Next time we are back in town we will definitely visit again. read more

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The food was way overpriced and the pierogis were inedible. The plates were plated beautifully however, the food was not very good all in all. The cabbage roll was edible and the sausage was just sausage. The waitress was wonderful and she even offered to get me another cabbage roll to replace the pierogis (which I declined). Sadly we were very disappointed with our meals & will not be returning. read more

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The food is very good. I have eaten numerous items on the menu and have never been disappointed. Handmade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, soups, so delicious. I miss this restaurant when I go back to NY for the summer. I grew up eating Slovak food, and this is authentic eastern European flavor. read more

Amazing polish food. Perigees where outstanding the displays of all the art in the restaurant really brings it to another level and right in our back yard read more

This review is for the deli they have attached to the restaurant. I stopped by to see what they had in the deli. It is a small store front that has a multiple things from prepackaged items to desserts and tons of various sausages (smoked). I grabbed 3 different types of smoked sausages and they were all terrific. I also grabbed a small tub of sauerkraut that was excellent. I'll be grabbing more sausages next time I'm there. While I was there many regulars came in and were chatting with the woman working there. Clearly it's the go to place for polish treats. I definitely need to try the restaurant next. read more

Cracovia Polish Restaurant - Polish Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

We stopped in on Saturday on our way up to Inglis, to ride the river. The inside is very castle centric and would make a great place to meet after Ren Faire or your D&D game. We ordered a cup of their soup of the day, a Yellow Pea and sausage concoction that was so very very good. We also ordered a sampler platter each, this was too much food, but everything tasted so good. We really should habe shares one, because you get: 4 perogi, one of each type, 1 whole sausage, andnits not tiny, a potato pancake and a stuffed cabbage roll. You also get bread, sour cream and apple sauce. Its a lot! And not terribly proced. Our wait staff was pretty cool too very friendly and accommodating to our needs/want. This is a sleeper eatery, and should be busy every day! read more

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I enjoy the selections and the atmosphere. I've never been dissatisfied with my dinner. Everything has always been a delicious experience.

This was my first time at Cracovia Polish Restaurant and I have to say, I am so happy I pushed through dining here with my sister. I was in Spring Hill for the weekend as I had leisure to attend to pertaining to letterboxing. While I was here, my sister wanted to show me the progress of the construction of her house, her first (hopefully her only) one. It was looking good, and after showing me the grounds, we decided to eat dinner just to catch up on life. I admit I picked Cracovia for the fact it was "unique" compared to the other food fare around town and I am always privy to try more unique food fare. The Cracovia experience begins not when you eat, but when you arrive. The restaurant looks like an ancient fortress out of Polish historical lore. Such is accented entering through the large castle doors to an open dining area furnished as if it were medieval times. I am talking about suits of armor, grand portraits, large drapes with large tassels, flying buttresses, and torch lights (modernized with light bulbs of course). There is even a medieval style ledger to sign your entry at the front door in which a bust of a knight provides a sword pen to ink your name and date of visit. After seating, our waitress offered us some suggestions after giving us bread and free Hors d'Oeuvers, tomato prosciutto caprese (beefsteak tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, baked parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar). For an appetizer, we got the beef tartare (Freshly ground beef, spiced and served with an egg, onions, pickles, and mushrooms. Eaten with the bread). PHENOMENALLY DELICIOUS! Take note the beef tartare is served only on Fridays and the weekend, in the restaurant only. For our mains, I got the Cracovia Chop (Roasted pork steak on the bone served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and stewed cabbage) and my sister got the Pork Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce (served with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies). Everything was delicious and cooked to the order we wanted as in medium for me and medium rare for my sister. My sister also jokingly commented the veggies must be "butter carved into veggies" because you could taste the veggies but the flavor of butter was thoroughly prominent. Trust me, if veggies tasted this good every time I ate them, I would be eating so much more veggies. Finally, we just had to eat dessert. I mean, everything was beyond excellent so we needed to see if dessert was the same! O... M... G...! How?! The dessert of the day was tiramisu... and it was better than any Italian restaurant has ever made it! Sister and I discerned the thick cake in place of the lady fingers must be the secret, and yes, it was. The chef even made sure to keep that "secret recipe" by stating it was a "homemade cake." Even though the tiramisu was amazing, the homemade apple cake was leaps and bounds... better. Now the chef of Cracovia has my upmost respect and admiration. Tiramisu is my favorite dessert and anyone that can create a dessert that is better than my favorite dessert should be highly regarded and well-paid. There is only one cautionary note and one debilitating sad note, in which I must stress the latter is on my sister and I and NOT Cracovia. For the cautionary note: the price of food can be high. I understand inflation has increased prices across the board but take note the appetizer was $19 and the mains were $27 each. Even our desserts were up in price as they were $14 each. They are, however, worth the price simply on the taste and how much food you get too. Now for the sad note, my sister and I did not get a chance to explore the deli. We arrived before it closed but by the time we finished our meal, that would not be the case. __________ SIDENOTES: The restrooms were clean AND they fit the ambiance and decor of Cracovia too. I definitely loved the toilet paper roller designed to look like the bust of a knight holding it for you while you do your... well... do your business. Cracovia Polish Restaurant is recognized as a venue in the UnTappd App. I suggest getting one of the German beers of tap. I got the Weihenstephaner Original. Very delicious, gave it a 4.75 out of 5.00 rating on the app. __________ I look forward to coming back and eating more of the food fare Cracovia has to offer. I really want to give them a perfect 5-star score right out of my initial visit, but I must stay vigilant. Like I say in all my reviews, the fifth star is earned for consistency. If Cracovia is consistently this amazing for at least two more visits, I will update this review with their earned fifth star. Until then, just on my initial visit, I highly recommend Cracovia to anyone who wants to try something new. read more

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LEGITIMATE & AUTHENTIC. Being a Polish girl, I can confirm this. I even spoke Polish to our server! The restaurant itself is quite a sight to be seen with its very intense mid-evil castle vibes... My husband and I came here for dinner with my parents. We started with the beef tartare which was fantastic. It was a large portion size and I was excited to see they make it the "right way" with a raw egg on top which is rare to find. We ate every last bite! For my entree, I got the classic potato & cheese pierogi served with a side of sour cream, and they were excellent! Brings me back to the many days I spent in Poland over the years. My husband ordered the "chicken devolay" off the specials menu and raved about how good it was. The portion sizes here are HUGE. Everyone at our table had leftovers to bring home. I already can't wait to come back here again next time I'm in the area :) read more

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Fabulous Food, service 5 Stars, manager super friendly and very informative, and interior design, unique!! Go see these people!! read more

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We have eaten here at least half a dozen times. We love trying the daily specials or exploring the menu. Compliments to the Chef and staff every time we go we leave completely impressed. Last night we got a chance to check out the deli first. We highly recommended that too. But we went rogue and just ordered the appetizers and they were all delicious. I was apprehensive about the herring and blood sausage but none of them disappointed. Take your foodie friends and be adventurous! The tartare is amazing with the Maggie's sauce. We order it every time. Ask Erika for recommendations! Kudos to the staff! Keep up the great work! Old world Charm, as far as the restaurant goes and the seating is definitely something you gotta check out. read more

My friend wanted to go here for her birthday and it was my first time eating Polish cuisine. We both ordered the sample platter and it was massive. There was so much food that neither one of us could complete it. Everything is handmade, fresh, and made with care the old, traditional published way. We were greeted by a very nice young lady had seated. I believe her name was Aaron. What a wonderful waitress! She took care of us made sure our glasses were full. Make sure everything was OK and asked if we needed something and she was very busy for just being one person to take care of all those people. And even though she was very busy and stressed beyond anything, she still maintained her professional and friendly attitude. The food was delicious, but there was so much of it. I highly recommend CRACOVIA Polish restaurant. It's a treat you won't forget. The ambient said nights and shining armor of different areas and styles all over. This is more like a medieval type decor. Even in the bathroom, the toilet paper holder was a night holding the roll which I thought was very clever. Will we return? Yes! Must definitely and we will have Erin as our waitress because she is extremely awesome. read more

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This place is so cute and warmly decorated inside. The tables are nice and big to accommodate all the little dishes you'll be given. The soup of the day today was dill pickle and it was simply amazing. The dill wasn't overpowering and it was full of great flavors and textures. We shared a sampler plate and the stars of the dish were the cabbage rolls and pierogi. I will definitely return to try more menu items! read more

Cracovia Polish Restaurant - Lunch sampler: Potato Pancake, pierogi, sausage, cabbage roll - Polish Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

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from atmosphere to service to food this place is incredible. An all around wonderful dining experience. 10/10 would recommend

Cracovia was worth the wait for it to open! Atmosphere: The restaurant's decor created a beautiful ambiance; the beautiful, large framed pictures and other decorations made it seem like we were in an upper-class Polish neighborhood. Food: Full disclosure: I don't like most meat, so my opinions on those dishes differed from others at the table. -- The collective favorites: 1) sauerkraut and mushroom pierogies (lightly fried version despite boiled being more authentic) and 2) potato pancakes. They both were flavorful with a delightful crunchy texture. I don't like fried food but these didn't have a greasy or heavy feel. One person who doesn't like mushrooms even liked -- and preferred -- that pierogi (we also ordered the potato and cheese pierogi, which was also good). It surprised us how nicely the applesauce paired with the potato pancakes. -- One person's favorite was the stuffed cabbage (15 oz size = two rolls). I only tried a small bite on the end since I don't like ground meat so can't really speak to it but seemed fine. -- Cracovia chop was tender -- Bigos was interesting, just a little too much meat for me -- Duck salad was fresh, not the reason we went to a Polish restaurant but I needed some veggies. Probably would pass on it next time. -- Bread came complementary and others liked it, especially the dark brown one. I'm not a bread eater so only had a bite but could tell it was fresh. Service: Our Polish waitress Sylwia was patient, helpful, and proactively friendly; she even offered to take our picture after seeing me taking pictures of the food. She had a sweet and understanding smile that made me feel welcome. You can save 3% by paying cash. read more

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The service, is above and beyond amazing what a great job... The food comes out fresh one at a time, we were done with soup and the next dish came out. The main course came next Fresh and hot food Be patient not a place to rush but a place to relax and eat super food, we celebrated a birthday occasion. The ambiance the decorations, the music, the customers involvement with the items available to look not touch and sign a book at the end is very interactive and interesting, the music takes you away in a European culture. Please check it out right away. Check the hours Wishing a super experience for everyone who goes in there read more

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Really nice decor, and the tables were very sturdy. The plates on their own were so very heavy, before the food was added, or at least once the food was completely removed... The poor servers having to hump those things around, I suppose they're durable though. Ah, the food, delicious. Some bread (complementary, thanks) was so light and fresh, the potato cakes, pirogies and sausages were great. The Caesar salad was huge, and great tasting. We've been to the deli next door many times for kielbasa and jams and bread and chocolate and more... but not into the restaurant. Nice. read more

Ate lunch here in July 2025 and the food was very good. Service was exceptional!!! The decor of the place was nice - something to see for sure. You need to check out the restrooms. Wife and I had the sampler plates and the mushroom soup that we split. Wife had ice tea and I had water. All in with a tip we were at $95 which is a little high for lunch. The food was really good and portion size was fair - I am a big eater. The stuffed cabbage was exceptional. Mushroom soup was okay - not sure I would order that again as it was a little salty for me. I would definitely go back again - but I think I would stick to the stuffed cabbage which was a little more reasonable in price. We tried the sampler dish to try the variety and it was good - but it was like $26 or there about which I did think was a bit overpriced. read more

Servings are ENORMOUS, consequently we just ordered one house salad and one entrée (stuffed cabbage rolls with mashed potatoes) & even then we brought home enough for another meal. Add in to Mojito's, which were excellent, very fresh. $67 including tip & tax. Probably should've gotten the sampler instead as we really wanted to try a lot of Polish foods. They did give us bread service per our request, but the bread was cold. The ambience is over the top nice. Service was superb! Would suggest not sitting in the barrel chairs (large tables for two out in the center of the room). The table came up to our chest and we were spaced so far apart it was difficult to hear each other. Fortunately, they did allow us to move one chair next to the other one. The proprietor/owner is very nice and cares. Very upscale, nice place to dress up and go out to eat. read more

Cracovia Polish Restaurant - Cabbage rolls and mashed potatoes. - Polish Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

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I do not usually review a restaurant over and over, but I have been repeatedly excited about my visits here and have more than earned it. read more

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I am part Polish and am always on the lookout for Polish food restaurants and stores/deli markets. Cracovia Polish Restaurant is a lovely restaurant with authentic Polish food and drinks. I really enjoyed the sampler, especially the potatoes pierogi! read more

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Love their homemade bread. Beautiful restaurant and the staff is always so pleasant. Great authentic polish food read more

Fabulous Polish restaurant on many levels! A true destination restaurant well worth the trip to way out of the way Spring Hill FL. Restaurant ambiance- beautiful ornate medieval theme - huge pictures of knights on horseback & in battle along with medieval armor just as you walk in. Food was truly Polish fine dining, some of the best dishes our group had was the three flavors of herring, freshly ground beef tartare, hearty mushroom soup. Then for main courses: Cracovia pork chop, stuffed cabbage, salmon in lemon-caper sauce, and breaded pork loin. Of special note were that the gravies were delicious and not overly thick & heavy like some other Eastern European places. Service was attentive and helpful in reviewing & suggesting items on the menu. Overall experience was fun for a large group to celebrate a family event or holiday weekend. Highly recommended! read more

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This is a gem in Spring Hill. Authentic polish food. The inside decor is impressive. The menus is perfect. Large selection of wine and beer. The wait staff was wonderful. Recommend read more

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Service was SLOW and the food came out COLD.. We both ordered the Sample platter.. Only thing edible was the sausage.. Cabbage roll, and Pierogies were cold, the potatoe pancake was soggy and oily.. food was definitely under temperature.. we didn't want to risk getting sick.. read more

Cracovia Polish Restaurant - Menu.. - Polish Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

I'm pretty sure I want to marry the baker here - I mean as long as the baker is female! Amazing bakery in the deli! Everyone is really nice and very helpful if, like me you can't read or speak Polish or Czechoslovakian. read more

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What a cool restaurant! We went to celebrate my Aunt't birthday and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant was decorated like a castle inside with suit of armor, mannequins dressed in Polish native attire. The service was a bit slow for our party of six, but it was most definitely with the wait. The stuffed cabbage was just like my mom used to make. The white bread that was put on the table was scrumptious! read more

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Cracovia is a great place for a nice dinner. There are plenty of Italian, Chinese, Mexican, etc places in town. This is a uniquely Polish experience. The food is really good and the service is excellent. The atmosphere there is really special as well. read more

Excellent food! Atmosphere was different than any other place I've ever been to. The place takes you to a whole other era, and the decor is tasteful. I enjoyed looking around, and the staff was friendly. The food was amazing, the prices were expensive. Unfortunately due to the prices I won't be frequenting this place, but I will eventually make it back. I got some mashed potatoes with sauerkraut and I couldn't be more happy with the choice I made. The potatoes were done to perfection, the sauerkraut was tangy, and very well cooked. I loved it! I don't know what the dessert was, because it was ordered while I was using the ladies room, and I came back to it sitting on the table. It was delicious, though. read more

Cracovia Polish Restaurant - Dessert - Polish Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

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I had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. Comfort food with plenty of leftovers. Server was pleasant and very helpful! Meal was delicious! read more

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From the time we walked in, I was impressed with the restaurant. Was greeted by a nice young man, who sat us down. Now the chairs are not your everyday restaurant chairs. Some were comfortable low back seats you may find in your living room, we got lucky to get the high back seats, that made you feel like royalty. Our server was Erika. She was very accommodating and was able to retrieve extra cushions for my other guests, I like the comfort as it was. Our drinks were delivered promptly after we ordered them. I had the Polish sausage with mashed potatoes and boiled cabbage, it was amazing and I don't like boiled cabbage, but I truly liked that cabbage. Another guest got the stuffed cabbage and she really enjoyed her meal. My mother she got the roasted pork with apricot glaze and she loved that too. As appetizers we had pork perogies and spinach and cheese perogies. They were also amazing. I look forward to returning for another meal in the future and also try the deli next-door that is owned by the same family. read more

This was my first time dining at Cracovia, and it was an amazing experience. The restaurant is lavishly decorated. The tables are huge with large plush chairs. The overall experience is something vaguely reminiscent of dining at one of the fancier restaurants at Disney. I can't even name the dishes that I had, but I included pictures of them. read more

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