This has been the most efficient service we have had in Poland. The waitress was lovely and right…read moreon top of it when she saw we had a toddler bringing crayons and snacks for him and not fiddling around waiting to come take the order. We sat outside which was a great little courtyard covered by umbrellas for the days sun & heat. We got mixed perogies (this is the only place we've been that lets you order multiple kinds on one plate, half roasted duck and Golabki (meatballs rolled inside cabbage). Perogies were fresh and tasty with spinach/cheese being our favorite. Other offers were potato and cheese, and meat. You can get either mushroom sauce or tomato sauce on the Golabki and I was so torn my waitress brought me both so I could compare. The mushroom sauce was delicious on its own but I enjoyed the tomato sauce more with the Golabki which is filled with meat and rice. (This is definitely a smaller dish than some other menu items with only two Golabki being served). The half roast duck was a large portion of food with potatoes. Duck was moist and tender but my husband who fancies himself a duck snob didn't like the preparation. This is going to be more of a Peking duck style of dish then French sear and serve rare. The children's breaded chicken was some of the best breaded chicken I have ever eaten. If you bring a kid force them to order that and then eat half of it hahaha! It appeared that the most popular item there was their duck burgers as I saw many a plate of that pass by our table. I would venture back to give one of those a try!

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 second time at this restaurant- I really enjoy their menu options and the homey atmosphere…read more Today, I arrived before the dinner rush so I was able to get a table for one. Also, there was a pianist playing holiday music among other notable tunes. Being here myself, it was nice to listen to. I ordered the pork chop, breaded and fried, with roasted potatoes. I also got a hot ginger beer. It's not the soda we have in the States - it's actually a beer with ginger, lemon, cinnamon, and clove. Since it's beer based, it's a little out of my comfort zone. I would normally like something like this if it were non-alcoholic and sweeter but it grew on me as I drank it. The pork chop was really good - very basic, comfort meal. There are a lot of choices in Krakow but since I just arrived and was hungry, I stopped in as I knew they had good food.

Great ambiance... and that's the highlight. Our pierogi were ok, though bland (I've had frozen…read morepierogi that were better. The potato pancakes were also comparable to prepackaged. There are (many) better places - even just across the street. At least the service was good. I suppose if you're just coming here for beers, it would be ok.

All I can say is this place most certainly should be on your dining list should you find yourself…read morein Kraków, Poland. I would say Poland definitely is and has a world class soup culture, they take soups very seriously there. The mushroom soup I had was like no other I've ever had anywhere absolutely phenomenal!! Almost every restaurant we visited had 3 to 4 soups on the menu. Kuchnia u Doroty specializes in Soups, Schnitzels, Bigos, Roast Pork, Perogies, Pickled Herring and more. Service is excellent and the ambiance holds a wonderful cozy surprise especially when dining downstairs. By all means hit this place up, you won't be disappointed.

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.

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.

Firstly, this place is BUSY, seemingly all the time. Breakfast and lunch both had a line out the…read moredoor. We came back and waited for a table at lunch on a Tuesday, but were seated in ~10mins and the service was speedy. The prices are reasonable and there are lots of options for all day breakfast, paninis, classic polish pierogi, and other traditional entrees. The restaurant itself is simple inside, but comfortable (other than the lack of A/C or fans in the summer. Given its proximity to the main square and solid selection of local food choices, it's no wonder they stay packed.

Great opportunity to taste Polish wines which were lovely. The cabbage rolls were the standout for…read moreme. Delicious. The green salad was also perfect - fresh and tasty with an excellent dressing. The only thing I didn't like was being asked 'would you like to leave a tip' as we paid. Left a bitter taste after a great meal.

Beautiful patio garden. Service was excellent. Potato pancakes were just okay, nothing special and…read moreI wouldn't order again. The cheese plate and tartare were not accompanied with any bread or crackers. The cheese selection was boring in my opinion. The queens jam is not my thing. The stake tartare was so good. The dumplings were also average. The cottage cheese were my favorite. The duck was great. I will say I've never had polish food so I have nothing to compare it to. For me, it lacked flavor and creativity.

Really cool place for those that like soups. Each week (from…read moreThursday to Wednesday) there are new 8 different types of soups to choose from. They are served in plastic beverage cups with a toast as an addition. You can eat at the place or simply take the food to go. Apart from soups there are also some warm snacks. I allready tried their 2 soups: chilli con carne soup and spicy thai coconut soup - both tasty! The stuff is nice and smiley. The venue is cosy, but rather small - seating places for around 10 persons. During the night (especially on the weekends) it might get crowdy there.

Too New Age for my taste. Most of the soups are some sort of fusion concoction. Żurek tajski? Eh,…read morethink I'll take a pass. Prices are bit high too. A soup here cost more than in a restaurant--and you eat it out of a paper cup.

A pretty good soup bar. I like the selection here: mainly Polish classics plus a couple foreign…read moreones. I tried the charczo (Georgian). It was quite hearty, with large chunks of meat and sausage. Ordering the large (12 zł) gets you a generous amount of soup. As a small lunch it's sufficient. The interior of the place is quite pleasant. And I liked how they give you a wooden board to carry your soup. The only downside is that it's somewhat out of the way. Well worth a visit if you happen to be walking down Mostowa.

Such an awesome experience to try an authentic Poland dish. We ordered the mushroom, cheese and…read moreonion pierogi and the duck with apple pierogi. Both were executed well. The service was fast and the hostess was very pleasant. The atmosphere was nice, clean, with an "at home" vibe. While pierogis aren't my favorite it was a great experience!

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.

Great spot! Located in old town…read more Seating inside and outside. It was busy at lunch and had a lot of patrons. Enjoyed the "crazy" platter which came with all their specials! It was filling and perfect if you wanted to try everything Service was great, server was attentive and brought our food quickly.

I do not understand how this place got 4.5 stars. It is literally like a family restaurant like…read moreDennys or sizzler. The waiter-s attitude is just a prime example of someone who is sick of serving tourists. Food was not good. My friend ordered schnitzel and it was terrible. Mozzarella cheese and sliced thin mushroom melted on like cheese melted on toast. Bread was hard around the crust which indicates stale bread. And to bite into a bone, and pointed out to the waiter who shrugged. He laughed at first and i poked his hand with the bone to show it's the truth. He shrugged off anyways. No apology nothing. So we paid and left. I do not recommend it at all.

Went here for our New Year's Eve meal- was recommended as an authentic polish experience and I can…read moredefinitely say it was! Food: very polish entrees with local dishes. Alcohol: their "bottom" vodka here was delicious. So smooth Ambiance: servers was great, a neat place overall. A litttle far from the main Rynek

Have you seen Andrew Zimmern's "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" episode of Kraków? This is…read morethe restaurant in that episode that shows the making of their famous cabbage rolls (Gołąbki). I was curious about the delicate cabbage leaves that look like the wings of its namesake (little doves or pigeons). It was everything I thought it would be, and more. I'm so glad that we tried them. It's popular for a reason. I really appreciated the fresh mushrooms, and the filling of buckwheat. It made the rolls so light. It felt like comfort food at its best. Very delicious! They can make them gluten-free as well. In fact, the menu has a lot of options for those with dietary restrictions. They'll ask you right away if you have any allergies to certain foods. The service was great. Everything was explained very well. We couldn't pass up dessert. They all looked so good. My husband decided to get the Basque Cheesecake. It's not on the menu, but they'll let you know if it's available by request. I was tossed between the Egg Nog Cake and the Chocolate Cherry Cake. Both have some form of liquor in it. The Egg Nog Cake or Ajerkoniakowy Tort was my absolute favorite of the 2 desserts. I really liked the eggnog filling. I'd think it would be rum (like the Polish Kogel Mogel punch), but we were told that the vodka works better in their recipe. They were right. It's definitely heavenly. What I love is that there were more locals eating there. I didn't see any tourists. It's kind of off the beaten path. We decided to head on over to Kazimierz since it's not very far from this resraurant. It all worked out perfectly. I'd love to return one day to try other menu items. Everything looked great.