Must-see restaurants in Kraków

  • In Le Scandale's front room you'll find a movie theme with lit mirrors and plush seating

    Le Scandale

    Kraków

    Part restaurant, part late-night lounge, complete with tucked-away booths, low-slung leather couches and a gleaming, well-stocked bar. Imaginative…

  • Balaton, street corner sign decoration.

    Balaton

    Kraków

    The Balaton has been standing here for as long as anyone can remember and evokes a certain nostalgia among residents. The waiters have been serving up the…

  • Cupcake Corner, counter with bagels, cupcakes and coffee for sale.

    Cupcake Corner

    Kraków

    This local American-style bakery chain has taken off and now has several branches in the centre. Cupcakes come in to-die-for flavours, such as hazelnut…

  • C.K. Dezerter, along Bracka, you'll spot this restaurant by its old font and retro style

    Gospoda CK Dezerter

    Kraków

    The quality of the food is only so-so, which explains why it's often possible to find a table when other nearby places are booked solid. That said,…

  • Bagelmama, the vibrant cafe front is easy to spot

    Bagelmama

    Kraków

    How clever of someone to think of selling bagels in the Jewish quarter. Whether you are a bagel traditionalist (lox and cream cheese) or a bagel innovator…

  • Antler Poutine&Burger, the modest eatery has a Canadian theme with maps and antler decor

    Antler Poutine & Burger

    Kraków

    A must for homesick Canadians: a firmly tongue-in-cheek burger joint (the 'Edmonton' burger comes topped with cranberries and mayo), plus authentic…

  • Gorace Paczki, as you head into the square, you'll notice this neon window

    Gorące Pączki

    Kraków

    Doughnuts are a big thing in Poland, and this stand is near impossible to walk past without at least exploring where the delicious aroma is coming from…

  • The interior of Taco Mexicano has a bright, colourful vibe

    Taco Mexicano El Pueblo

    Kraków

    If you hanker after something from south of the border, this cantina is for you. It’s popular with locals and serves reasonably authentic enchiladas,…

  • Momo

    Kraków

    Vegans and vegetarians will cross the doorstep of this restaurant with relief – the majority of the menu is completely animal-free. The space is decorated…

  • Moo Moo Steak & Burger Club

    Kraków

    Steakhouses are the rage in Kraków and this is one of the best. Standard cuts include tenderloin, porterhouse, top loin and ribeye. Non-steak mains…

  • Orzo

    Podgórze

    This Italian combination restaurant/dance club is one of the few sit-down restaurants in the immediate vicinity of Schindler's Factory, though prices tend…

  • Młynek Café

    Kraków

    This vegetarian cafe is an ideal pit stop for animal-free soups and sandwiches, plus gluten-free traditional Polish mains like potato pancakes smothered…

  • Centralny Milk Bar

    Kraków

    Authentic 1950s-era milk bar located on the central square of the industrial suburb of Nowa Huta. Grab a tray, line up at the small serving window and…

  • Restauracja Stylowa

    Kraków

    Nowa Huta is short on quality dining options. Stylowa offers arguably the best full-service restaurant experience in the area, with a sprawling menu of…

  • Cukiernia Michałek

    Kraków

    Dating back to 1958, this small and unassuming bakery lies on ul Krupnicza, but sees regular foot traffic on a daily basis. You'll find most Polish…

  • Bar Mleczny Górnik

    Kraków

    A typical Polish milk bar, serving cheap, edible renditions of Polish classics. Turn up at the counter with a plastic tray, point to what you want and…

  • Wadowice

    Kraków

    Handy sweetshop serving authentic cream cake direct from Pope John Paul II's hometown of Wadowice. Choose a piece of cake from the glass counter and enjoy…

  • Sweet Life Concept

    Kraków

    An unusual hybrid of American-style baked goods, cupcakes, brownies and cheesecake, plus salads and bites that take inspiration from Korean and Middle…

  • Pierogi Mr Vincent

    Kraków

    There are only a few scattered tables in this place, but there are about 40 kinds of dumplings on the menu – sweet and savoury, classic and creative…

  • Genji Sushi

    Kraków

    Part of a small local chain, Genji Sushi is an authentic experience for Japanese and Korean cuisine. Dishes are delicious and beautifully presented, and…

  • Sausage Stand at Hala Targowa

    Eastern Kraków

    The perfect way to end a night out drinking is to score a grilled sausage sandwich from the blue van park outside the Unitarg Hala Targowa. Get in line…

  • Stara Pączkarnia

    Kraków

    The fragrant smell of fresh doughnuts hits you the moment you turn the corner and start walking along ul Stradomska. The local branch of a nationwide…

  • Warsztat

    Kraków

    Warsztat takes the concept of 'piano bar' to a whole new level. Horns, harps and accordions adorn the walls, while the centrepiece is a piano submerged…

  • Vegab

    Eastern Kraków

    Very tasty, good-value vegetarian kebabs made from tofu and wheat protein and flavoured with hummus, peanut butter and tzatziki (among other toppings)…

  • Piekarnia Bez Bezglutenowa

    Kraków

    Tiny gluten-free bakery with some of the only fresh-baked gluten-free breads and cakes in the city. Get there early as items tend to sell out quickly.

  • Delecta

    Podgórze

    Not a destination restaurant, but a solid choice if you happen to be in the neighbourhood and looking for something quick and decent. Tasty pies come with…

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