Must-see restaurants in Kraków

  • Sasiedzi lunch bar entrance.

    Sąsiedzi

    Kraków

    A perfect combination of excellent Polish and international mains and unfussy, relaxed service. Dine downstairs in an evocative cellar, or in the secluded…

  • ZaKładka Food & Wine

    Podgórze

    This bistro specialises in simple French-inspired cooking centred on veal, rabbit, fresh fish and mussels, as well as several vegetarian items, and is one…

  • Art Restaurant

    Kraków

    Easily the most ambitious restaurant in this part of town, the Art is all white linens and swish service, but forget any notion of fusty food. The menu…

  • Ed Red

    Kraków

    This is a solid splurge option for the steaks – cuts include New York strip, ribeye and T-bone – made from dry-aged beef and using only local producers…

  • Glonojad

    Kraków

    This appealing and popular self-service cafeteria has a great view on to Plac Matejki, just north of the Barbican. The diverse menu has a variety of…

  • Youmiko Sushi

    Kraków

    Tiny bar-and-table joint serving some of Kazimerz's best sushi in a casual, hipster-friendly setting. Lots of vegan items on the menu, and on Sundays it's…

  • Entrance to cafe with breakfast menu display

    Cafe Botanica

    Kraków

    As the name suggests, the decor emphasises the horticultural. Breakfasts here are a popular choice. You can opt for a classic English breakfast, European…

  • Wentzl Restaurant, Rynek Glowny 19, Old Town.

    Wentzl

    Kraków

    This historic place, dating back to 1792, is perched above the Main Market Square, with timbered ceilings, oriental carpets and fine oil paintings all…

  • U Babci Maliny, ul Slawkowska 17, Old Town.

    U Babci Maliny – Szpitalna

    Kraków

    The Szpitalna branch of arguably Kraków's most famous milk bar, at Granny Raspberry's is a godsend for travellers on a budget. Hearty Polish staples like…

  • Pimiento, restaurant stolarska street entrance and sign.

    Pimiento

    Kraków

    This upmarket grill serves a dizzying array of steaks to suit both appetite and budget, and offers some reasonable vegetarian alternatives for the meat…

  • Cyrano de Bergerac, restaurant exterior.

    Cyrano de Bergerac

    Kraków

    One of Kraków’s top spots for fine dining, this restaurant serves authentic French cuisine in one of the most beautiful cellars in the city. Artwork and…

  • Pizza Garden, across the river located in an assuming spot you'll find this, arguably the best pizza place in Krakow

    Pizza Garden

    Eastern Kraków

    Arguably the best pizza in Kraków: the chef learned his pizza-making skills in New York. As you enter you'll see the large brick oven where the magic…

  • Krako Slow Wines

    Podgórze

    It's hard to accurately characterise this little wine bar and restaurant, which serves the best-value lunches within 100m of Schindler's Factory. The…

  • Karakter

    Kraków

    Karakter feels unique in Kazimierz in that there's no theme or shtick, only a menu that promises a modern whole-animal, farm-to-table approach and unusual…

  • Miód Malina

    Kraków

    The charmingly named Honey Raspberry serves high-quality Polish cooking in colourful surrounds. Grab a window seat and order the wild mushrooms in cream,…

  • Dawno Temu Na Kazimierzu

    Kraków

    Arguably the smallest and most atmospheric of several restaurants in Kazimierz playing on the old-time Jewish theme. The traditional Polish-Jewish cooking…

  • Hamsa

    Kraków

    How can a place miss when it calls itself a 'hummus and happiness' restaurant? The light, uncluttered interior is a welcome tonic to the kitschy Jewish…

  • Black Duck

    Kraków

    The duck meat at this restaurant arrives specially from Poznań, and good use is made of it. From duck pierogi to duck soup with meatballs, as well as a…

  • Pod Aniołami

    Kraków

    This is the quintessential old Kraków restaurant; its main dining room occupies a Gothic cellar from the 13th century. Heavy wood furniture, stone walls…

  • Hawełka

    Kraków

    Anyone who values art nouveau or the paintings of Gustav Klimt should be prepared to be dazzled. Step inside and travel back 100 years. The traditional…

  • Restauracja Pod Norenami

    Kraków

    A warm and inviting Asian-fusion restaurant that's ideal for vegans and vegetarians. The menu runs from Japanese to Thai to Vietnamese, with lots of spicy…

  • Szara Kazimierz

    Kraków

    A step up in both price and quality from the several nearby restaurants on ul Szeroka. Szara is the go-to if you're looking for dishes that are inspired…

  • Chimera Salad Bar

    Kraków

    The ideal quick and simple Old Town lunch: grab a plate (big or small) and fill it with all those veggie items that look so good. The covered courtyard…

  • Hummus Amamamusi

    Kraków

    Hummus is undergoing a renaissance in Kraków and this tiny place on the western side of busy ul Krakowska has transformed the humble chickpea spread into…

  • Klimaty Południa

    Kraków

    Wander away from the busy street through a courtyard to this hidden gem. The menu is vaguely Mediterranean, though Polish and other influences are evident…

  • Międzymiastowa

    Kraków

    It's hard to classify this stylish, urban space deep within the Tytano tobacco factory complex. It's an excellent choice for a burger or casual bite, but…

  • Cakester

    Kraków

    Cheery throwback bakery with plenty of breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, pancakes and waffles on the menu, as well as excellent coffees and shakes. The big…

  • Lody Si Gela

    Podgórze

    Hugely popular ice-cream parlor, featuring all the usual hits plus lots of offbeat flavours like fiery wasabi. Vegans will find lots of options here as…

  • Restauracja Pod Baranem

    Kraków

    Just what Kraków needed: a beautiful sit-down restaurant, complete with white linens and candles on the table and original art on the walls. It also just…

  • Zazie Bistro

    Kraków

    Highly regarded, cosy Kazimierz bistro with imported French classics like quiche and onion soup. The menu dabbles in less familiar areas as well, like…

  • Lody na Starowiślnej

    Kraków

    Small and understated, this ice-cream shop is probably the most famous in all of Kraków. On any sunny day, you'll spot this place a mile away by the longs…

  • Ariel, the restaurant sits in the Jewish Square and is popular with tourists

    Ariel

    Kraków

    One of several Jewish restaurants in and around ul Szeroka, this atmospheric joint is packed with old-fashioned timber furniture and portraits, and serves…

  • Restaurant front - Korean and Japanese cuisine

    Hana Sushi

    Kraków

    Serving a combination of Japanese and Korean dishes, Hana Sushi is young on the scene but making a name for itself. Asian food lovers will be impressed by…

  • Klezmer-Hois, hallway in the building leading to restaurant and cafe full of antique furnishings

    Klezmer-Hois

    Kraków

    Perhaps better than any other restaurant in the area, Klezmer-Hois evokes pre-war Kazimierz, with its tables covered in lace and artwork inspired by the…

  • Mr. Pancake, with a stripped bare style, Mr. Pancake mixes bare fixtures, pops of colour, and exposed brickwork

    Mr Pancake

    Kraków

    For decadent treats, this little retro number in the Tytano tobacco factory complex, is just the place. Stacks of American-style pancakes are covered with…

  • Farina, restaurant entrance with fish symbol.

    Farina

    Kraków

    We don't often advise ordering seafood so far inland, but let Farina be the exception to that rule. Your server will bring over a cart showing off the…

  • Well Done, archway in middle area with wall decor

    Well Done

    Kraków

    Very likable barbecue and burger joint poised along shady ul Mostowa, with its string of trendy restaurants and cafes. The grill-masters know how to…

  • Kuchnia i Wino, side dining area.

    Kuchnia i Wino

    Kraków

    The name, 'Cuisine and Wine', may not suggest lots of imagination, though the inspired Mediterranean menu surprises with lots of handmade pastas and fresh…

  • Skwer Judah, open from lunch until dark, there is lots to offer at these food trucks

    Skwer Judah

    Kraków

    This hidden Kazimierz courtyard is ground-zero for the city's emerging food-truck scene. Most days you'll catch trucks selling burgers, ice cream,…

  • The ship-style bar at the front of the Corse

    Corse

    Kraków

    This Corsican restaurant serves one of the more unusual cuisines available in Kraków. Its nautical decor, with white-canvas sail material hanging from the…

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