Poland

Good restaurants and various other eateries that offer quality food are found throughout the city. Yet Krakow’s historical Old Town central district seems virtually stuffed with establishments catering to all kinds of diners. Here, within easy walking distance, one discovers hundreds of restaurants, cafes, bistros, grills, pizzerias, salad bars, etc. They are lodged in every available space of the area’s old palatial residences and stately burgher houses–upstairs, downstairs, and most willingly in those vast ancient cellars. No doubt, the exquisite and picturesque period interiors are a premium. And from springtime through autumn the restaurant tables take up the streets of the mostly pedestrian precinct.

Krakow gastronomy has a long and glorious tradition that dates back to the famously lavish medieval and Renaissance feasts and the Baroque extravaganzas of Polish gentry gourmets. And the city’s famed restaurants of the past two centuries are fondly remembered. Yet the recent decade has brought about a genuine restaurant explosion owing to the hectic efforts of aspiring restaurateurs, native as well as immigrants.

Currently a creative adaptation of the old Polish cuisine seems still in vogue. Also a revival of the local folk cookery goes on. On the other hand Far East foods, once exotic, appear staples nowadays. At the same time Krakow restaurant patrons occur enamored of fine French and Italian cuisine more than ever before.

Georgian cuisine.
Gruzinskie Chaczapuri is the only chain of restaurants in Poland with such a unique variety of meals combined with highest quality, attractive prices and magnificent atmosphere. Our restaurants are perfect for a quick meal as well as for a romantic dinner. They are located in top notch locations of highly crowded historic downtown in walking distance from major city attractions. Come and visit so see for yourself how great our staff will serve you.
Meal for two without wine - c. $8
Addresses: 26 Florianska street (entrance at 19 Sw. Marka street),
3 Grodzka street (+garden),
4 Sienna street, phone (+48) 124291166,
8 Mariacki Pl. phone (+48) 124291166
www.chaczapuri.com.pl
Phone: (+48) 122920244, mobile 509542800

Traditional Italian cuisine.
A piece of Italy in the heart of Krakow - you will find here the warm atmosphere, a bit of the Mediterranean ease, and above all the delicacies from various corners of the sunny country.
Meal for two without wine - c. 25 euro
Address: 15A Starowislna street (Pugetow Palace)
Phone: (+48) 124295141.
Website: www.ilcalzone.pl Email: ilcalzone@ilcalzone.pl

This fast food restaurant on the Main Square makes for an excellent healthy lunch stop. Throw away your preconceptions of stodgy junk food, and instead dine out on tender chunks of tuna, calamari and salmon accompanied by Greek salads, roasted vegetables and boiled potatoes. Everyone knows that fish is good for your brain, but your body is sure to appreciate the extra nutrients too - especially if you have been abusing it at night! If however you are one of those people who absolutely refuse to eat healthily, you'll be glad to know that you can also get a good old fish'n'chips a la Blackpool.
Address: 25 Rynek Glowny (Grand Sq.) Phone: (+48) 124311987. Fax: (+48) 124213444. Website: www.northfish.com.pl

Nostalgia is cooking with fantasy: traditional Polish cooking as well as dishes for explorers of new flavors. Atmospheric interior with fireplace and a cozy summer garden. Next to Krakow’s Old Town historical district. You are welcome! Open from noon to 11 p.m.
Meal for two without wine - c. $20
Address: 10 Karmelicka street. www.nostalgia.krakow.pl
Phone: (+48) 124254260
Email: nostalgia@nostalgia.krakow.pl

Authentic Italian cuisine.
Meal for two without wine - c. $20
Address: 15 Kupa street.
Phone: (+48) 124310875

Polish cuisine.
We would like to invite you to a charming Krakow restaurant called Poezja Smaku the Poetry of Taste. Located in the city centre, it can seat up to 70 diners. This romantic new hideaway is amongst the most distinctive restaurants to have arrived in the Old Town in recent times. It's based in a sequence of expansive the 13th century cellars of the Old Theatre at ul. Jagiellońska 5. Descend the stairs and find yourself in a dainty world that's awash with salmon pinks and frilly white fabrics. You could half imagine Marie Antoinette twirling in, shepherd's crook in hand. Comfortable sofas will encourage you to spend a long evening here, tasting the Chef's delicacies such as veal liver with a roast apple, and enjoying gentle music. Finish with a Krupnik liqueur for a suitably sweet touch.
Meal for two without wine - c. $ 30
Address: 5 Jagiellonska street.
Phone (+48) 122928020
Phone/fax: (+48) 124310367
Website: www.poezjasmaku.pl
Email: biuro@poezjasmaku.pl

Polish cuisine.
Meal for two without wine - c. $25
Address: 51Grodzka Street (Old Town)
Phone: (+48) 124227686

European cuisine (chef is Swedish).
New grand restaurant in the center of Krakow's Jewish quarter in the heart of Kazimierz. Chef guaranties an unforgettable culinary experience an pleasure. Fish soup unmatched in Krakow. The restaurant seats 250.
Meal for two without wine - c. $20
Address: 39 Szeroka street.
Phone: (+48) 124291219.

Mediterranean cuisine. Meal for two without wine - c. 35 Euro
Address: 7 Powisle street (Sheraton Krakow Hotel).
Phone: (+48) 12662 1000

Polish cuisine.
Delicious cuisine, magnificent décor and incredible legend still alive in the interiors of the Restaurant, located in the heart of Krakow on the Main Market Square 15. Let yourself fall into the spirit of a past time in the middle of the present day…
www.wierzynek.com.pl
Meal for two without wine: c.$40
Address: Rynek Główny 15 /Market Square/
Phone: (+48) 12424 96 00