Lublin
There’s good kitsch and there’s bad kitsch, and at Mandragora, it’s all good. Sure, 'Hava Nagila' is playing amid the lace tablecloths, knick-knacks and…
Must-see restaurants in Małopolska
Małopolska
The best spot in town for Polish food. Golonka (pork knee) is a house favourite. Of course, when you're at a place with goose in the name (gęsie), you…
Małopolska
This bakery-cafe looks a bit tumbledown from the outside but inside you'll savour the kind of homestyle cooking people claim their grandmother perfected…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
In a large rustic country house in the heart of the village, you can enjoy the rib-sticking fare of the region (pork, trout, potatoes etc) in great and…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
Follow your nose to this minimalist spot just inside a passage and you'll find what may be Poland's best pierogies – at least that's what locals in the…
Małopolska
One of the town's best restaurants recalls the Jewish community that was centred on the nearby Mały Rynek. Management is proud of its top-notch regional…
Małopolska
A large, casual restaurant with a fine seasonal menu of dishes with a modern take on European cuisine. The chefs are proud of the provenance of their fare…
Małopolska
Simple food well prepared – big salad and cheese plates, craft beers and very good burgers – is the major drawcard at this cheery restaurant and cafe…
Małopolska
Occupying the basement of one of the iconic Armenian Houses on the Rynek, this restaurant offers up fare with a bit more zest than typical Polish cooking …
Małopolska
Artfully presented food is Akuku's hallmark. The name may mean 'peek-a-boo' but the delicious fare produced by the kitchen is right in plain sight. The…
Małopolska
The Sarzyński bakery is as good as it's (nearly) trademarked rooster bread is popular. Pastries, rolls, snacks and more are excellent, as is the coffee in…
Lublin
This fine restaurant is in a lush cellar on the main street. The menu is a mix of international staples along with Polish favourites such as żurek (sour…
Małopolska
Arguably Kielce's best restaurant, with an intimate, upscale dining room of brown leather chairs, subdued lighting and dark walls. The Spanish-influenced…
Małopolska
Locals swear this small window on ul Moniuszki serves Poland's (well, at least Radom's) best zapiekanki (oven-baked, open-faced baguettes, slathered in…
Małopolska
Stylish cafe located along the Silnica River. The coffee is a local favourite as are the baked goods. Breakfast is served from late morning. Lunches…
Lublin
No need to check street numbers, just look for the permanent queue in front of this ice-cream shop that trumpets the provenance of its treats. Everything…
Małopolska
Smart cafe on the main drag with a big case filled with baked goods, pastries and various gooey treats. Big windows and cosy booths make this a fine…
Małopolska
Bohema is one of the better Rynek options, with good classic Polish food (try the ‘mixed pierogi’ set, with 12 dumplings or anything with the word 'pork'…
Małopolska
Cheery new pod of food trucks in a verdant little open space just off the Rynek. The line-up varies by the day but expect cheap and cheerful Polish fare…
Małopolska
The most upscale option on the main square. The dining room is a stylish gleaming white, and the bar offers a long list of fancy drinks. There's even an…
Małopolska
This little hole-in-the-wall promises ‘pierogi domowe’ (homemade dumplings) and that’s exactly what you get. They come seven pieces to an order in five…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
For pizza, pasta, burgers, Polish dishes and gooey desserts near the monastery, you could hardly do better than this authentic Italian-accented restaurant…
Małopolska
Knajpa u Fryzjera is a kitschy restaurant that serves heaping plates of traditional Jewish–Central European mains – veal tongue, goose, beef brisket,…
Małopolska
This old, cafeteria-style milk bar is a treasure. The name has obscure origins, but the food is fully grounded in Polish home-cooking. Everything is made…
Małopolska
This comfy pub brews its own excellent beer in many styles on the premises (try the pale ale). The menu tends towards simple grilled meats, pastas, salads…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
Among the better of the string of restaurants that line the upper end of al NMP towards the monastery. There's a mix of Polish and international dishes,…
Małopolska
Right by the Opatów Gate, this vaguely Swedish-themed restaurant is a new and glitzy addition to town, aimed at visitors. Canned cool jazz plays from…
Małopolska
This cosy, French Provincial–style cafe just up from the Rynek is perfect for a coffee or meal, such as a savoury crêpe or something cheesy. People love…
Małopolska
This cosy pub (that thankfully is only vaguely faux Irish) is the place to head in the evening for fine regional Polish cooking, plus fish and chips, big…
Małopolska
Hidden away in an open space behind buildings is this pod of food trucks. The meals are simple and fresh; you'll have your choice of sausage and ice-cream…
Lublin
Magia’s atmosphere is eclectic; there are numerous vibes to choose from throughout the warren of dining rooms and large outdoor courtyard. The menu is…
Małopolska
This handsome restaurant has something for everyone. The cooking leans towards Mediterranean, but in addition to two dozens types of pizza and a passel of…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
Pireus is an oasis of classic Greek food, such as tzatziki and fried calamari, in a cheery setting. The restaurant is within easy walking distance of the…
Małopolska
This Rynek veteran offers a simple menu of meat dishes with sides of rice, potatoes or buckwheat groats. It's all very old school, although the outside…
Małopolska
Typical Polish fare served in an elegant space, with high ceilings, shiny parquet flooring, and antique clocks on the walls. Dine on the terrace in fine…
