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!

AMAZING little gem tucked away in Old Town Krakow. Possibly the best panini sandwich I have EVER…read morehad in my life. The lady that works at the shop was so nice, and was so patient and helpful with my son's super custom order sandwich. Definitely a MUST HAVE when visiting Old Town Krakow.

Only 10 reviews so far & 4 1/2 stars, def a place to find a delicious sandwich!! The woman behind…read morethe counter does understand & speaks English. Small restaurant w/limited seating but if it's a nice day, u can certainly walk around the town & eat.

Very nice vegetarian restaurant in Kraków, close to the city centre. They offer a variety of dishes…read morein the lower to medium price range, the concept is self service. Everything seems to be home made and the dishes are is well spiced. We had the cabbage rolls, the curry and salad, everything was very good. They offer beer from the tap and the orange juice seemed to be freshly made. Four well meant stars for good food and nice and helpful staff.

Order when you arrive. They will call your name when food is ready. Thanks to suggestion of woman…read moretaking my order I had potato and cheese pierogies and also a chance for the other half to be lentil pierogies! Delicious and both quite different in taste so worth trying both. Two salads come with the meal and the carrot salad had a nice sweetness and the arugula salad had good olive oil. All topped off with a beer to drink! Remember: pierogies take time to arrive at the table, so patience!

This restaurant is always busy. My first attempt at Trattoria Mamma Mia was a failure. Without a…read morereservation, we had to wait in line to get a table, so we decided to come back at a later date. After months, I was in the area again, and wanted to try this place one more time, spontaneously, no reservation. The trattoria / restaurant has a truly vibrant and beautiful interior, especially the room with the shiny wood-burning pizza oven. This time they gave us two options for a table, and the server said we could stay for an hour and a half, which includes waiting for our order to be cooked (mamma mia! zielona pietruszka!). I chose a seat with a beautiful view of my sister against the wine wall:). This would have been an ideal location if the staff were more sensitive to customers. Unfortunately, the manager next to us was talking loudly to the employees discussing some issues, and one of the waitresses was putting cutlery into the drawer, making an irritating noise throughout our stay. They acted like we weren't even there. O well. We waited for our food longer than we expected while our 1.5 hour clock ticked away. The Pizza Parma was good. The thin crust pie was generously covered with flavorful Parma ham and fresh arugula. It is always a perfect combination. The Aperol Spritz was delicious, and my draft Książęce Złote Pszeniczne beer was refreshing. Both drinks are quite popular lately in Kraków. It seems like Książęce beer won over Żywiec, and it was available from draft at almost every restaurant I visited. Książęce beer is produced by the Tyskie brewery. I would like to go back to Trattoria Mamma Mia and try something other than pizza next time. Making a reservation is a good idea. Let's not forget this.

Horrible experience. We ordered a fixed plate of starter…read morewith both cheese and ham. They served two full plates. The waiter said he would pay for the extra if we don't take it. It was a business drink, so we were forced to take it. Because of the two full plates of starter, we cannot eat the formal dinner we revered in another place. My friends did not like the ham and even did not have a taste. The bill was over expensive. Who ate that much before a formal dinner?????? We did not know they did so intentionally.

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. .

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.

We've been twice for lunch this week and are going again tomorrow, if that tells you how much we…read morelike it. : ) Super value, a hearty serving for not much money, plus it's healthy, fast, and fresh. Menu largely changes every day or two with some permanent (seasonal?) offerings. I dearly appreciate that everything is labeled as vegan, gluten-free, etc. So it's pretty good allergy friendly thank goodness, liberating for my gluten-free, egg-free diet. Cold salads of all varieties in case plus few hot options are ready to serve, and a few items are made to order, plus they have fresh squeezed juices, as well as tea, coffee, and desserts. Service is friendly and efficient. Vibe is chill and cafe-like. Both days we had the 4- (17 PLN) or 6-item (22 PLN) plates and were very happy with the food and quantity. And the vegan gf apple cake was good, too, not very sweet but still yum. Looking forward to another visit tomorrow. I'm obsessed with the cold glass noodle dish especially. Followed by the warm spinach and kohlrabi item. Delicious.

Was first time here today and liked this place a lot. It is very simple looking, nothing fancy…read more Dishes are mostly prepared beforehand, but there are some things that you should wait for to be cooked (like Asian dumplings). Momo has some really great deals like 4/6 cold/hod dishes for 12/17 PLN. And from what I've heard their vegan deserts are super amazing.

Amazing dinner one of our last nights in Krakow, we walked in and had no problem without a…read morereservation

Seriously the best steak ever. If you have the opportunity to eat at this restaurant in Kraków, I…read morehighly recommend you go there. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. They happen to be two of these restaurants in Krakow. we went to the one that was more off the beaten path. I liked it because it was a little less crowded though. You still have to wait quite a while for a table. But definitely worth it. Very good food.

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.