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

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.

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. .

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.

Once Upon A Time In Kazimierz Restaurant is more than just a restaurant, it's a celebration of the…read morecommunal, resilient history of Kraków's Jewish district. Located right next to the synagogue behind weathered wooden business facades of days gone by, one can break down the imaginary walls that never really divided this community and dine across multiple businesses of the period. A tailor, a carpenter, and more lend their business space to a restaurant serving gefiltefish, spiced chicken hearts, matzo bread, and other Jewish and Polish delicacies. Enjoy it with vodka amid the fun Klezmer celebration music that pipes through the five shops, or come in the evenings when they have live music.

How is this restaurant (Once Upon a Time in Kazimierz) not packed night in and night out!?…read more First of all, the ambiance is superb. Warm light from candles everywhere makes you feel so at home. The restaurant spans four old shops (a grocery store, a carpenter's workshop, a tailor's shop, and a general store) and they have kept a lot of the original items as cute decor. This is really hard to describe as I have never seen anything like it before. You really have to be there to experience it. Plus we were treated to live music the entire night it was simply wonderful. Next, the service from their wait staff was superb as well. Our waitress spoke perfect English and patiently explained the menu (which is super cute; see photos) to us. She was attentive but never intrusive. The whole wait staff (two of them) made us feel like family. Finally, the food was fantastic. Their Polish-Jewish menu had many traditional items (e.g. pierogi's and leg of lamb) as well as more adventurous ones (e.g. goose maw and fried liver). Everything we ordered from pierogis to turkey breast to Jewish stew was fantastic including the garlic soup and mulled wine. Oh, especially the garlic soup! Again... how is this restaurant not packed night in and night out?

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

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.