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.

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.

Place was clean and efficient. You order at the counter, there's a stack of English menus and you…read morecan point to what you want, wait for your plates, have a seat and possibly share a table, you bus your own plates. It's delicious, simple authentic Polish food for a very reasonable price. Everything was delicious. Strawberry pirogies were my favorite!

Krakus is a traditional Polish milk bar. By traditional, I mean from the communist era. Vestiges of…read morethat dysfunctional system are still evident here. First of all, the line: It was quite long when I was there. When I reached the counter I was told what I wanted wasn't available. Barszcz ukrainski? "Nie ma." Gołąbki? "Nie ma." I don't know how they could run out of their headline items in the middle of the day. The food was quite good. My soup was rather lukewarm though. Prices are quite low. One can eat pretty well for less than 15zł here. If you're want a taste of Poland's communist past, by all mean give Krakus a try. It's just a short walk from plac Bohaterów Getta. The menu is Polish only though and I doubt the stern lady at the counter has much patience for bumbling tourists.

For the price point, it was an excellent meal that truly felt homemade. If you are visiting the…read moremuseum at Schindler's factory, this is a prefect meal before or after.

I usually prefer pan-fried pierogi over boiled, but I honestly didn't mind the boiled pierogi at…read moreall at this place. They were absolutely delicious! We ordered the pork and onion pierogi, and every bite was pure heaven. The filling was flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and wrapped in tender dough that made it hard to stop at just one. We also tried the beef croquette, which unfortunately was a bit disappointing and lacked flavor. The restaurant itself is quite small with limited seating, so it's common to find a line, especially during peak hours. But trust me, the wait is absolutely worth it for some of the best pierogi we've had in Kraków.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. Expansive menu with both traditional and modern pierogis. The…read morewaitress we had was excellent in making recommendations that suited all of our tastes; she was also very friendly, upfront, and spoke excellent English (thank you!). Inside is a warm, folksy, artsy atmosphere that's brightly colored by the walls, Van Gogh inspired ceiling, and the furniture itself. Would definitely go back and would definitely recommend. I particularly liked the texture of their pierogi skins compared to some of the more "touristy" spots.

My friend and I came into Restaurancia Polska looking for dinner. We were immediately seated, and…read moreour waitress came by shortly to take our orders. We both got bread bowl entrees. Mine came with a heap of sauerkraut, which, while is very characteristic of Polish food, somewhat overpowered the other bland flavors of the dish. Moreover, my bread bowl came with a very limited amount of sausage. Nevertheless, the sausage, chicken, and sauerkraut mix complemented the bread very well. Overall, I enjoyed dining at Restaurancia Polska, but it's not a place I would go out of my way to visit.

Was touring the Jewish Quarter on a cold day. Had a hankering for hot soup and stuck to your ribs…read morefood. This cozy restaurant beckoned us in. Service was great and the food even better. Everything tasted freshly made. Highly recommend.

Just finished a beautiful meal at Kuchnia Domowa Sąsiedzi. Plenty of outdoor seating in a wonderful…read moresummer garden. The food was lovely to look at and delicious to eat. The service was attentive and helpful. I had pulled duck and potato pancake that was beyond ordinary. There are plenty of choices to please any palate. I cannot recommend this spot enough.

Great food and service. Had the special of the day, traditional, it was outstanding.read more

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.

It ain't fancy. Get your potato at a take out window on the street. But their stuffed potatoes are…read moreso delicious! I had a mountain kumpir that was stuffed with you name it- bacon, mushroom, pickles, scallions, sour cream. Definitely try a Krakowski Kumpir! Very good quality, portion size, and price.

You better be hungry. These potatoes are huge , loaded and tasty. I got the small both times and…read morecould barely finish it. I can't imagine what the large must be like.

This is the kind of restaurant that we Germans invented the word "Gemütlichkeit" for - which…read moredoesn't exist in English, but which roughly translates as snugness or cosiness. When you walk in to the restaurant, you're engulfed by wood...seriously: wooden ceilings, wooden walls, wooden tables and wooden chairs & benches. The waiters run around in traditional Polish clothing and it's all so stereotypical...but also fun in a way. On the day that I came here it was snowing and so the warmth that this place gave off, was exactly what I needed. I came here with a Krakowian colleague of mine (does that word even exist?) and he said that this would be the kind of place that you would not go as a local with other locals, but you would take visitors here, as it kind of oozes of this old-world feel and in a way represented the old Poland. Which - in other words - means it's a touristy place, but I didn't care much about that, as it was the middle of winter and there weren't any tourists around anyway. Foodwise, I'd give this place 3 stars - it was ok: heavy food, that definitely reminds me of the Bavarian/Swabian cuisines: duck, red cabbage, dumplings, etc. (This showed me again how much we Germans and Poles actually do have in common.) But it was alright and definitely hit the spot...plus, in conjunction with some good beer and a free shot of schnapps at the end, I was happy as a cow! In short: this is definitely a place I would come back to as it is just so damn gemütlich!

This restaurant was recommended by our cab driver who told us it was the best authentic polish…read morerestaurant in Kraków. My daughter and I walked over on a beautiful evening and found out why it was recommended. Old world authentic charm, large beers, great food, beautiful setting. Pirogi, pork knuckle, ribs, traditional salads...all good, actually great.