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.

Sharing is caring, so I'm letting you know about Chimera. I could say it's a Polish version of…read moreChipotle, but I can't because I know Chipotle always gets mixed reviews. The concept is the same, but Chimera is the best! Since 1991 it's been a place that is always busy as an innovative restaurant alternative. People appreciate fresh, tasty food, marvelous service and lovely atmosphere. It's practically a salad bar. You'll enjoy soups, veggies, tarts, meat, desserts, and all sorts of drinks, such as fresh juices and smoothies. Coffees and alcoholic beverages are available as well. The prices are delightful, a little break from overpaying for everything in Krakow. First, choose the serving size you want: one, four, or six scoops. Then, see what's available and what appeals to you. In addition to the first floor, there are also two mezzanines where you can find additional seating.

3.5 stars It's a salad bar, it's a cafeteria, and it's…read morepopular with students! Chimera is located quite close to Krakow's central square in the old city and offers a variety of prepared foods from a buffet counter. It's a great deal--just 15 zloty gets you a selection of four items, and feeling very salady, I tried the beet salad (with lettuce); the broccoli with egg; the spinach salad with soy beans (which, uniquely, came with both cooked and raw spinach leaves); and my favorite, the herring salad with apple! I can't say that these were the freshest concoctions, as they had definitely been sitting around for a while and had started to wilt. But for the price, and for the really cool courtyard setting, this is a great casual place to check out in the center of Krakow that's actually popular with the locals!

We went there for breakfast and it was good. I liked their French toast and their drinks.read more

I was so happy to find Cakester and be able to eat Gluten Free pierogis You can't go to Poland and…read morenot eat pierogis after all! This place has great gluten free options. I have taken several people who are not gluten free and they enjoyed it as much as I did. They also have great desserts. The service has been wonderful each time I've been there. If you are taller than me(5 Ft 5in) be prepared to duck upstairs or you're gonna hit your head.

Good tasty food. Very good pizza and Aperol Spritz :) nice…read moreservice, personnel speaks english. Good place for dinner.

The place is BIG but yet fully booked on a Saturday eve. So make sure to reserve a table! We snuck…read morein and manage to get their last table for two. In the basement, 2 floors down the restaurant look fantastic with brick walls, tall ceilings and beautiful decorations. Loved the randomly vegetables hanging from the chandelier (yes it sounds strange). I ordered a gluten-free pasta with salmon in rocket lettuce cream sauce, which was AMAZING. My friend had a pappardelle with spinach and sugar snaps. Also super yum. The food arrived almost worryingly fast, but again tasted fantastic. The service too was great despite the super packed place. We ended our dinner with a delicious Tiramisu and two glasses of port wine. This together with two glasses of Procecco cost 169. Wow! I would definitely recommend everyone to go here! Ps. A lot of people around us seemed to be loving their pizzas too!

I've eaten here twice. Both times has been pretty good. I like the ambiance and the service had…read morebeen great both times. The food is excellent but not the best I've had. I thought the salmon could have been cooked a little better, it was a tad dry. The potatoes and asparagus were great. Honestly, I'd rather see less potatoes and more asparagus but that's just personal preference. They have gluten free options but no gluten free bread, which is a bummer for this caliber restaurant. They did bring out some carrots, celery, and I think daikon. I preferred the daikon over the other two. There are many places in Krakow to try but this place will stay on my "will go back" list.

I really enjoyed my recent visit to Krakow, and this was one of my favorite meals during the visit…read more My colleague and I needed to go during off ours due to meetings, but I felt that we really received special attention rather than the leftovers. The rabbit croquettes and braised lamb entree were probably the two best meat-based plates that I had in Poland. They had an excellent old fashioned and good beer options, as well. My last comment is that I appreciated the server's regular attention. Though their English was limited, they went out of their way to check up on us, top off drinks, and ask about how our time in Krakow had been.

The end of summer and a changing season means it's time for hearty Polish food…read more The decor is distinctly rustic mountain barn minus the smell of livestock. Very cheerful. It reminded me of my grandmother's living room, which is odd because there isn't a hint of Polish in our blood line: only rumours of a dalliance with a Polish WWll fighter pilot. Hmmm... The wait staff are very professional in a way that tells the customer "I like my job!". They dance around the restaurant floor like Olympic champion ice skaters Torvil and Dean. We started with a fresh jug of beer and they brought this with bread, smalec and sour cream. Not wanting to spoil my delicate appetite, I had a nibble on my dining companion's crust (see below). I ordered the chicken pocket with beetroot and jacket potato. In a strange twist that has foxed me on a previous occasion, jacket potatoes are described as roast potatoes and vice versa. The meal came in about 15 minutes allowing me and DC to catch up on the world's events and guzzle our way through the freshly-poured pitcher. The meal was absolutely delicious. The potato was fresh, soft and covered in sour cream. The chicken was stuffed with ham, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. I don't think I'll ever look at colonel Sanders the same way ever again. The warm beets were a trip. My DC Ordered the potato pancakes and goulash. Two slabs of pancake were too much for my tiny diner. The bill totalled 87zl but we left 100 to recognize the fabulous food and service.

I don't think there was anything there that I didn't like. This reminded me of the home cooked…read morepolish meals my babcia would make when I was a kid. Out of this world food!!

I have gone back here several times since my initial review and every single time it has been…read morewonderful. The food has been full of flavor, the drinks have been excellent, and the service has been too-notch. I can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere and service was nice and good, but the food was not as good as I hoped. Nothing…read morespesifically wrong, but taste was a bit bland and a bit expensive sizewise.

Very spacious and a nice window for very nice natural light. The space is welcoming and when I went…read moreit was full of autumn decor. You are seated when you enter the place. I was told that the max time one can eat is about 55 minutes. Got a soup with sausage and a boiled egg. Stuffed cabbage rolls with cream of mushroom sauce. A nice dark beer. The soup was warm and the flavour was creamy and savoury. Food was very quality and the flavour was there. The cream of mushroom on the stuffed cabbage rolls was nice, I think a bit untraditional but a nice touch. If you want some good polish food with a nice vibe, come here.

Reliable delicious food, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this place is lively! They sometimes…read morehave a piano player during dinner. Came here a few times- would recommend the potato pancakes with mushroom sauce. It's incredible

The mushroom tart is perfect. My friend came after 8:30, and Karma run out of it. There are onions…read moreand almond slides with garlic source on the top. People here are super nice to give you advice and try to make the best combo for you. You can sit inside or outside. My last meal in Krakow. Thank you to make it perfect.

Totally hipster spot aka not much requirement for cleanliness as most guest are kids. 2 diapers in…read morethe bathroom just chillin and not toilet paper...hmm. As to the food, they try to be different and im normally all about that but for me the combinations are a bit odd tasting. Coffee on the other hand and pastries are something to come for. It's a busy little spot so if you're lucky you will find a spot to sit

What an amazing place. Coming from NYC I can say that the highest of end places don't come close to…read moreZen sushi. The quality and execution along with the sushi chefs and servers are on point. The sake is a great choice and pairing it with the Tuna tar tar was a great combo. The wakame salad was a real wakame salad and if you're coming from the states...trust me you never had a real seaweed salad until Zen sushi. Overall a great experience and amazing food...GET IN HERE!

I've been to Krakow several times and tried sushi in a number of places; similarly in Warsaw. Zen…read morereally sets a very high standard. The sushi chefs are exceptionally considerate in their preparations and I've yet to encounter fish here that wasn't fresh which is not at all the case on several other places I've tried in the area. At the end of the day I eat sushi more often than anything else and I travel extensively. Zen is easily on part or above most top end sushi place in terms of prep and clearly at the top of the list in Poland regarding ingredients... this isn't the fish market on Tokyo (where I ate last week) but for Europe it's great. Also be sure to check out their little Japanese runs upstairs. I didn't even realize they were there until yesterday. Wow... I just some people to do some private dining with... anyway enjoy this place. I will continue to.