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

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.

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.

Smakosz is one of the few remaining old school milk bar in Krakow. If you're a tourist searching…read morefor the authentic milk bar experience, this is the place I would recommend. It has a certain dignity to it. Housed in an impressive socrealist building, Smakosz is very spacious. It's more comfortable than most milk bar I've been to. The decor is decidedly dated, but in a charming sort of way. For a cheap eatery, Smakosz gets a fairly respectable clientele. When I come here, I mainly see people I reckoned to be government workers or students from the economics university. It is quite busy during lunch hours although I don't recall ever not finding a place to sit. There are many items on the menu. The soups and pierogis are always good, as are the naleśniki (pancakes). The cutlets tend to be so-so. A zestaw, consisting of a meat dish with sides plus a soup, will cost either 12 zł or 13 zł. The menu is Polish only. The ladies behind the counter have never given so much as a hint that they'd speak anything other than Polish. But hey, you're looking for an authentic experience.

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.

Overall pretty good! Many options. Convenient it is open late night (although the sign out front…read morecurrently says they close at midnight, not 24 hours). Not the best pergoi's I have had in Krakow but if you need something quick and easy, this is a good place to go!

I'm not much of a late-night-eats person, but when you've just arrived late into Krakow and every…read moreother place is closing their doors, there's nothing better or more reliable than a 24-hour restaurant! Przypiecek in the old city has just six tables and an elegant, cozy atmosphere inside. The menu items are printed on colored pieces of paper and attached by clothespins to the wall surrounding the dining room. I started with the sour soup with kielbasa and boiled egg chunks and also tried the borscht with small meat-filled dumplings. Then we had the famous pierogi, the Polish dumplings which make up almost the entire menu! The assortment of boiled dumplings I tried were stuffed with potato/cheese, spinach, and cabbage, and everything was just so warm and comforting and a great deal!

The food was flavorful and the attentiveness of the service was perfectly adequate. However, the…read moreportion sizes for lunch seemed quite small. I'd go again in a pinch when everywhere else requires reservations. The interior was nicely appointed with a rustic Polish feel to it. The lighting was nice.

Amazing traditional Polish cuisine in a rustic atmosphere. Service was on point, timely, server…read moreknowledgeable. Zurek delicious and respectful of the traditional dish. Saurkraut pancakes a level up v. just potato. Dumpling wrapper perfectly chewy with amazing fillings! Mushroom and mozz filling was toooed with sauteed wild mushrooms.