We stopped in to this traditional Polish restaurant while on a tour in Krakow. Servers were…read moreefficient in taking care of our large group. The servers and the restaurant reflected Polish tradition as well. We were served a pork dish (like a schnitzel, but made with ground pork), mashed potatoes, and coleslaw. For dessert we had apple strudel with ice cream. It was all tasty and we cleaned our plates! We had a fun experience here.

You cannot beat this culinary cultural Polish experience. Between the transportation, food (so much…read morefood), all you can drink wine, juice, and beer, and folk show, this is everything you want in a cultural experience. Tip, be ready to clap along and possibly dance with the performers. Enjoy!

Let's set the record straight. Go to Centralny in Nowa Huta for the experience, not for the food…read more A vestige of Poland's Communist past, Bar Mleczny Centralny is in the "preserved" neighborhood of Nowa Huta, an ersatz Utopian planned Socialist community. Rows upon Rows of proletariat housing were built surrounded by lovely green spaces. What was once a Communist ideal, has become a reasonable housing choice for middle class Krakow. In the middle of this Socialist nirvana sits Bar Mleczny Centralny, an inexpensive cantine serving cheap local food in an unadorned room. Hey, it's a cafeteria, Brezhnev style. We stood in line with the pensioners, paid a pittance, and ate the basic vittles. It was a cool experience. Thus, the four stars, but as for the food, one star at best.

This Polish restaurant featured duck and that's what brought me in…read more I arrived for a late lunch without a reservation but was seated immediately. There were two rooms and I sat in the long one (the ceiling arc reminded me of a tunnel for some reason) with the duck mural. The menu contained lots of Polish dishes and a dedicated duck section. A duck and pickles appetizer was served gratis. It spread easily on the accompanying slices of bread and was nice. I've not had duck presented like this before and when I piled a couple of the smaller pickle pieces on top the tartness added more complexity for the flavors. I'd order this if it was on their menu. Zurek soup tasted a little tangy and was filled with sausage, mushroom, potatoes plus a whole egg and was delicious. I wasn't sure what to expect but all the different ingredients made for an enjoyable bowl. The bread bowl also contributed by thickening the soup as it abosrbed the broth. The duck breast with smoked plum sauce was thick, cooked medium and very tender. There was a little too much sauce for me but I liked the different taste. The side of glazed carrots and peas had a hint of sweetness and completed the dish along with the potato gnocchi. Service overall was good and efficient. Would return.

My friend and I were in Krakow for just a few hours so thanks to Yelp, we stumbled upon this gem. I…read moreordered the Ruski Pierogi (cottage cheese, potato, and fried onion) and potato pancakes. The pierogi came with 9 pieces and the potato pancakes included 3 large pancakes. I am from the United States so I can honestly say these were the best pierogi I've ever had (and my grandparents made great pierogi!) The service was attentive and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We dined around 4pm so we were seated right away but we were told that the other side of the restaurant was already booked for reservations starting at 5. I suggest making a reservation if you plan on dining at a typical dinner time. This was also on a Tuesday so I imagine they are quite busy throughout the week as well.

Kuchnia u Doroty is an absolute gem of a restaurant. When you walk in, It gives you the feel of a…read moreclassic Polish restaurant with homemade Polish food. The staff are all very friendly and professional and have in depth knowledge of the menu. This was particularly helpful when trying to understand some of the menu that I was unfamiliar with. We ended up ordering one order of their meat pierogis and one order of their cheese and potato pierogis. They gave a portion of 10 pierogis and they were very filling. We also got their żurek and barszcz soups and all were super flavorful and light. Overall this place is a solid spot and I would come back.

Authentic Polish food with huge portions. Every bite was delicious. Everyone from our party…read moreenjoyed their meal

This place acts as a pub at night, but a breakfast joint during the day. I was here for breakfast…read moreand this place was easily one of the best breakfast I've had in Europe so far! It is conveniently located near the main square and there is an outdoor market in the Jewish Quarter right outside. The decor is very rustic and retro, so totally fits the Polish mood. Their breakfast was very fresh, even their eggs tastes so much better than the ones I've had in the U.S. Some of the comments down below mentioned that the servers here are rude. I've had quite the opposite experience. Everyone here was very helpful and someone even swung by to check up on us. I honestly wish I found this place earlier, because I would have totally came back for seconds. Till next time Alchemia!

Mainly went in one late morning to experience the ambiance sitting at a table. So superreal to be…read moreinside, fresh air windows open, just went up to the bar and ordered then sauntered into the rooms. Eclectically matching furniture. Very low-key. Peaceful overhead music playing. All rad for this now sr. hipster. Would want to go back anytime..a do not miss when in Krakow.

Very traditional Polish restaurant with a rustic and lovely dining area. In addition, there is a…read moremicrobrewery! For dinner I had barscht with meat dumplings that was out of this world. Then for the main course I had the traditional Polish dish of Kotlet schabowy. This is pork tenderloin (real pork tenderloin) dipped in egg and bread crumbs and deep fried until beautifully crisp on the outside and wonderfully moist and tender on the inside. This was served with mashed potatoes with a bit of bacon on top. On the side were a selection of salads - slights sweet carrot, mild beetroot, and a coleslaw with a little bite of horseradish. Very delicious. Add some tea with lemon and a honey beer from the microbrewery and I was in heaven. This was just delicious. You order and pay at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Everything was hot or cold as it should be. A lovely meal in a great atmosphere. Many local workers were eating there and that says a lot.

Come check out this spot if you'd like to try some authentic Polish dishes. The restaurant is quite…read moresmall, so there is often a line to get in. When we visited around noon, there were only two parties ahead of us, so the wait wasn't bad at all. We ordered the daily special, a chicken cordon bleu served with potatoes and a side of vegetables that tasted a bit like coleslaw. We also tried two kinds of fried pierogi: spinach and feta, and pickled cabbage with white mushrooms. It was my first time trying pierogi, and I really enjoyed them. They reminded me of dumplings, but were served with sour cream on the side, which added a nice touch. Ordering was very straightforward. You simply place your order at the counter, and the staff will bring the food to your table. The prices are very reasonable, and the portions are generous.

I decided to try this milk bar based on the reviews and close proximity to my hotel. First attempt…read morethere was a line out the door but success happened on the second visit and I was able to get in with no wait. The decor of this milk bar was by far the most inviting of the ones I've seen or visited on this trip. While outside checkout the cool cow models below the windows which were enclosed with the exterior lighting. Inside was full of greenery and bright. Even the menu stood out with the colorful handwritten blackboard. Staff were very friendly. I grabbed an open seat and shared a table with three others. Staff came over to deliver my utensils and quickly highlight the menu. I walked up to the counter to place my order and pay. I decided to get the daily special and deviated from the Polish cuisine I've been eating the whole time here. The mushroom soup was big and delicious with a strong mushroom flavor. The chicken curry was meaty and tasty sauce with fluffy basmati rice. Well worth visiting and I can see why this place was busy all day. .

We were a bit disappointed. We ordered the duck dumplings. They were a bit bland, they served some…read moreapple cubes to spoon on top. We also ordered the dumplings with mushroom, cheese and onions. Those were tastier. Lastly, we ordered the dumplings with cherry and mascarpone cheese. I guess we should've read the description more carefully, as my husband was dying for the kind he'd had while visiting Ukraine. Those were filled with plump cherries in a sauce like you'd find inside a cherry pie. These were very bland, mostly marscapone, with tiny bits of shredded cherry. I would estimate that less than a cherry was inside each dumpling. My hubbie never leaves food behind, but we left most of these.

Delicious pierogi. Nice service. Try the beetroot soup! There was absolutely no wait and this is a…read moregreat place if you are hungry and want to eat fast.

Came to see the former synagogue transformed into a bar/restaurant! Nice job in making it a fully…read morefunctioning restaurant with great drinks and a nice menu. We kinda just came for drinks and a app. I suggest making reservations as this place is busy!! Luckily we got seated pretty much after we got there as we had a reservation. They have some outdoor seating but lots inside. Cool, noisy vibe . This is one of the places your told to go when looking up bars and restaurants in Krakow. So maybe a but touristy too. Our group had a G&T, Prosecco , French 75 and a Negroni. All made well but did take awhile to come out. We also ordered some carbs ! Fries and their traditional mushroom Zapikanki, which translates to mushroom casserole. Even though it comes on bread! This is delicious ! Creamy buttery mushrooms with cheese and greens in top. Yum. Nice thick cut fries too. Glad we checked this place out. It was a little loud and the device a little slow. Definitely a happening place though !

This is for sure my favorite place in Krakow. This is a restaurant inside of an old synagogue…read more There are 3 floors and tables outside. They serve Pilsner Urquell as their main beer. Also there's a secret hall downstairs. I really enjoyed this place, visited it at least 3 times during my short stay in the town. Also, they have some social events on the top floor. Great people work there. I love this place and definitely recommend it!