Kraków
Starka is a fine dining experience you'll never forget. Meat lovers should try the pork knuckle, but only go full size if you've got a decent appetite…
Kraków
Starka is a fine dining experience you'll never forget. Meat lovers should try the pork knuckle, but only go full size if you've got a decent appetite…
Kraków
Restaurant above, spa below: this is a one-of-a-kind in Kraków. Enjoy traditional Turkish dishes such as hummus and falafel for a chilled-out afternoon…
Kraków
We know you probably didn't come to Poland to eat pizza, but if you have a craving, go for the delicious, crispy, thin-crusted variety that comes out of…
Kraków
Not that Kraków needed another Italian restaurant, but this one boasts the city's most delightful, flower-filled courtyard setting. On a summer day, there…
Kraków
Not to be confused with the salad bar of the same name, this is a Kraków classic. The vaulted 14th century cellar is the perfect setting to sample their…
Kraków
A modern take on a traditional Polish bar mleczny, where the panini sit proudly beside the pierogi. It's a clean casual space, with lots of light, bright…
Kraków
While Dynia's interior is chic – with leather furniture and avant-garde floral arrangements – it is the courtyard that is the most enticing. Crumbling…
Podgórze
Manzana is slightly more upscale than is usual for a Mexican restaurant in this part of the world, with a sleek interior and enormous bar. That said, the…
Kraków
Sure, the Polish food at this classic establishment is good, but most people come here to soak up the old world atmosphere of the restaurant's back rooms…
Kraków
Established in 1895, this cavernous place was a hang-out for writers, painters and others associated with the Młoda Polska movement. Today, it feels more…
Kraków
The fact that this cafe is only open in the summer months makes it all the more special. A glorious view of St Mary's Basilica and the main square, the…
Eastern Kraków
One of the better restaurants in this part of town, Novum Bistro goes for traditional but hard-to-find mains like rabbit, venison and wild boar, as well…
Kraków
This rustic basement is hidden within the courtyard of the Polish Academy of Learning. Simply descend the stairs like you know where you're going and…
Kraków
This is exactly what you need when you're in the mood for a quick and tasty bite, with appetising burgers that are every bit as good as the pictures…
Kraków
Traditional Polish cooking, with hints of influence from neighbouring countries such as Ukraine, Hungary and Lithuania. Excellent potato pancakes and a…
Kraków
The chefs at Pino embrace food trends, offering familiar foods like pizzas and burgers and alongside whatever else – sous vide, steak tartare – might be…
Kraków
If you like big portions and low prices, this restaurant just outside the Planty by Jagiellonian University is the place to go. Meaning ‘treats’ in Polish…
Kraków
Veganic's cosy armchairs and outdoor courtyard make for a welcoming setting for very good vegan and vegetarian food, like tofu burgers, pastas and stuffed…
Kraków
Vegans and vegetarians will love this addition to the Jewish quarter. American-style bagels and desserts like pumpkin pie from the satellite bakery, as…
Kraków
This handy Indian, located between Wawel and Kazimierz, is good value and a nice change of pace from milder Polish cooking. The spicy dishes are served…
Kraków
You'll likely find the area's locals playing some casual pool upstairs here, but don't be fooled by the laid-back appearance. The pizza here is oven-baked…
Podgórze
Named after the historical novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz, this dark, atmospheric restaurant re-creates the Poland of yesteryear. The wood interior is made…
Podgórze
A bright, welcoming Asian restaurant, with a smattering of tables in a small garden out back – where there's also a children's play area. The emphasis is…
Kraków
It’s a good idea to book a table, as this restaurant is both small and popular. Starting out as a Japanese restaurant, it still specialises in delicately…
Kraków
This no-frills restaurant has basic service but serves up delicious, hearty Polish food in large quantities at bargain prices. The beer is cheap and the…
Kraków
Traditional, upscale Italian food, including classics like beef and fish carpaccio, minestrone, thin-crust pizza and several pasta dishes. The menu holds…
Kraków
A delightful, family-run bar mleczny (milk bar), but a slight step up from the typical cafeteria setting. Line up at the steam table and choose your food…
Kraków
This is the Kraków branch of a popular Warsaw restaurant serving croissants, French breads, salads and sandwiches. The crowds on artsy Plac Szczepański…
Kraków
This small sushi bar is always hopping, given its enviable position just off the Royal Route between the Old Town and Wawel. It offers a full range of…
Kraków
Reasonably good Indian restaurant, with an unbeatable central location if you're looking for something a little different. Indus serves curries and…
Kraków
This countrified oasis, perched on one of the city's busiest pedestrian thoroughfares, presents authentic Ukrainian dishes in a cosy dining room,…
Kraków
With sushi and sashimi floating around in little boats looping around a ‘canal’ encircling a curvy communal table, and a good selection of ramen dishes,…
Kraków
This pleasant slice of Italy is a well-kept secret, tucked away in a quiet nook set back from the street next to the Hotel Pugetów. Pleasant whitewashed…
Podgórze
Heaven for pasta lovers with a list of macaroni specialities as long as your arm. The cheerful interior makes for the ideal lunch spot, and the three…
Kraków
Craft beers, burgers and hummus ‘bowls’ – a scoop of hummus topped with fish or beef sauce – all served up in a minimalist urban setting of exposed brick…
Kraków
This place has more atmosphere than your typical milk bar, thanks to the Gothic vaulted ceiling, but the food is still straightforward and simple. Look…
Podgórze
The Podgórze branch of a local chain of Middle Eastern fast-food outlets serves up excellent, life-affirming set menus of falafel and hummus. Most people…
Kraków
The Kazimierz branch of a highly popular ice-cream chain, featuring fresh, additive-free ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients. Order a cup or…
Kraków
Likable local Mexican fast-food chain, with cheap but very good thick, foil-wrapped burritos as well as tacos, salads and quesadillas. Eat in or take away.
Kraków
Casual Brooklyn-inspired burger bar, featuring a range of freshly made burgers. Order at the counter and grab one of a handful of tables or booths. The…