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.

Very good restaurant with good food, nice ambient, fair prices, and polite and efficient service…read more As a starter I had a Golabek (cabbage leave stuffed with rice and meat) with mushroom sauce that was taste and pretty huge. As a main I had some potatoes pancakes with wild boar goulash that was also well seasoned and a very filling portion.

Loved it! We're from Toronto my wife is polish and we had spent the last 2.5 weeks with family…read moreeating delicious home cooked food so we wanted to get out, see the city but continue to experience flavors of the country. Were we glad we took a chance on this place (because there are some other seemingly good choices in the area - as per yelp reviews) We are suckers for Tartar and it didn't disappoint! I'm not a huge fan of Herring but this was by far the best I had. Very subtle on the pallet and Melt in your mouth fresh! For main course my wife had one of the pierogis (forgot which buy it has arugula as a garnish) which she loved. I had the pork cutlet/schnitzel and it was perfect. Not dry and full of flavor with tasty sides Hope the pix help! Def must try Why 4 star? I think mostly because it was very traditional and nothing out of the ordinary. Don't get me wrong, The food was excellent and we'd go back in a heart beat

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?

This is the best cafe I have ever been to hands down, such a great way to start a trip to Krakow…read more The prices are incredible and the food is even better. I had the Charle Breakfast for under $7 and it came with a bread basket, tea, sparkling wine, and an egg. The bread basket was served with a delicious selection of fruit and chocolate spreads. The bread was fresh and the croissants buttery and flaky. The sparkling wine was crisp and not too sweet. The cafe has plenty of sitting room with a cute upstairs balcony. I highly recommend Charlottes to anyone looking for a great breakfast, snack, or pastry. I will be back for sure!

4 stars based on good food and drinks and the great patio. The service here could be better and…read morefriendlier. We waited for patio seating and were happy to squeeze 4 into a table but the server didn't seem happy until we ordered alcohol and she became a little more hospitable! Anyway! Nice cool spot for people watching and the food here is really good. We started off with coffees and then Kir royales. Ordered a couple of their open faced toasts and a quiche. Everything was fresh and well presented and I loved the pea pesto ! They had gluten free bread also for my celiac friend. Pastries here didn't strike me as all that even though everyone seemed to order them around us so decided to try those elsewhere. It was a nice start to our day food and drink wise. This is a busy spot though and you may have to wait for seating .

Really great for the price. Service was so kind too. Free bread and dip were great…read more pierogi - never had it like this. pan fried. beef tartare- fresh beef. nice plating. homemade pasta - very al dente. pretty good.

A Michelin star rated restaurant in Krakow. So many wonderful dishes and the service is with such…read morecare. We started with cold borscht soup and steak tartar. The soup was wonderful, creamy, and chunky. The steak tartare was delicious and could've been my meal! We also ordered the pike and duck. The best duck I've ever eaten in my life was made here. The servers all were attentive and you get 5 star service. Its a must try with great views.

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.

An absolutely outstanding dining experience at Pierwszy Stopień! Every dish was beautifully…read morepresented, perfectly prepared, and bursting with fresh, well-balanced flavors. The zander with black rice, porcini mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and dill sauce was exceptional--delicate, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The beef tartare was so incredible that we devoured it before remembering to take a photo! It was wonderfully fresh, deliciously seasoned, and beautifully served with capers, truffle oil, red onion, butter, pasteurized egg yolk, and bread. The chicken and vegetable shashlik was equally impressive, accompanied by garlic-and-rosemary roasted potatoes, mustard sauce, crème fraîche, bacon, and a fresh mixed salad with lime dressing. Every element complemented the others perfectly. The service was attentive, warm, and pleasant throughout our meal. From the food and presentation to the atmosphere and hospitality, everything was truly memorable. Pierwszy Stopień is an absolute must-visit--we would gladly return! Reservations recommended

Polish for 'first degree,' Pierwszy Stopień is located in the heart of Kazimierz, the lively Jewish…read moredistrict of Krakow. The family who founded it, hailing from a small village outside Krakow, ensure that their ingredients are regional and that their decor evokes a rustic charm. I had the Pierś z kaczki, which was duck breast atop a base of pumpkin purée. Cherries in their own sauce, crème fraîche, crisped carrots, and ground peanuts made for a tangy and crunchy accompaniment. The meal was delicious. Service, along with the ambience, was excellent.