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Polish cuisine offers a whole host of different flavours. Krakow itself is probably the gastronomic capital of Poland, offering many types of world cuisine, while steadfastly holding on to its culinary roots. Milk bars ("bar mleczny") offer great value polish dishes. Look out for thick soups like zurek (soup with sausages and potatoes) or barszcz (beetroot and dumplings). Bigos, or hunters stews, are also worth a try.

Starka Restaurant

Starka Restaurant

Restauracja Starka is a unique restaurant located in the historic Kazimierz district. You won't find any white cloths or elegant furniture, but just some excellent, traditional Polish food and a very warm hospitality. Don't leave without asking the friendly owners to let you taste the home-made …

Gruzińskie Chaczapuri

Gruzińskie Chaczapuri

At Gruzińskie Chaczapuri, a range of Georgian and Polish dishes are offered. Some of the specialities include Georgian cheese pie and Lavash — a thin blatbread stuffed with spicy chicken and salad. The wine list also includes vintages from …

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac is probably one of the best French restaurants in the city. The Polish owner has created a richly atmospheric cellar restaurant with a menu drawn from her time in France and her own Polish roots. You will be impressed by the quality of the dining food and the French wines and …

Wierzynek

Wierzynek Restaurant is ideally situated on the corner of Market Square and Grodzka Street, and is known as one of the best and most high-profile Polish restaurants. Here you are served delicious dishes in an elegant historical setting, and the service is …

Nova Resto Bar

Nova Resto is located in the heart of Kazimierz and is one of the biggest restaurants in Krakow. This modern restaurant has a very cosy and warm atmosphere and there is also a heated indoor garden where visitors can enjoy their delicious food. The menu offers fusion cuisine, a wide variety of steaks and …

U Ziyada

Located just outside the city, this restaurant offers the most stunning views over the Vistula River while you enjoy a delicious dish from their international menu. On a clear day, especially in summer time, you can see the peaks of the Tatra Mountains in the distance while sitting outside on the …

Pimiento Argentino Grill

Pimiento Argentino Grill

This is a popular restaurant among both locals and tourists. To guarantee high quality food, beef is imported directly from Argentina to the kitchen. Pimiento is a very nice, classy restaurant with a welcoming staff and some of the best meat dishes in the …

Restauracja Sasiedzi

Restauracja Sasiedzi

Restauracja Sasiedzi, in the Jewish Quarter, offers nutritious traditional Polish meals, including beef stews, potato pancakes, soup in a bread bowl and many more. The atmosphere is cosy and romantic, both in the subtly-lit dining room and in the …

Chimera

Chimera's salad bar is ideal for vegetarians, with over 40 kinds of salads, at least 50 vegetarian dishes and homemade cakes. Also worth a is the restaurant, with specialities served in a 14th-century …

Edo Sushi Bar

Edo Sushi Bar is located in the vibrant district of Kazimierz, a very popular area among tourists with lively nightlife. The menu offers excellent sushi, sashimi and other Japanese …

Corleone Kraków

Corleone Kraków

This is a long-standing eatery in Krakow, named after the Sicilian town from the Godfather trilogy. They offer high-standard Italian cuisine, and a garden to enjoy it in when the sun is …