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restaurants, and this is one of Hawelka zł zł zł
the best, serving all manner of Traditional Polish Map 6 D2
classic Polish fare in a folksy Rynek Główny 34
bench-filled basement. Tel 12 422 06 31
For fine Polish cuisine in a historic
Chłopskie Jadło zł zł setting, it is difficult to do better
Traditional Polish Map 6 D3 than Hawelka, which has been
ul. Grodzka 9 serving roast duck and other
Tel 12 421 85 20 classics since 1876 and is
Polish classics dominate the menu considered a local institution.
at this characterful, folk-styled
restaurant, with plenty of meat Leonardo zł zł zł
dishes in heavy sauces. There is Italian Map 6 E2
also a long list of typical Polish ul. Szpitalna 20-22
alcoholic spirits. Tel 12 429 68 50
Exquisite cuisine, including
CK Dezerter zł zł Diners enjoying their meal accompanied superb pasta dishes, is served
Eastern European Map 1 C5 by live music at CK Dezerter in this basement dining room
ul. Bracka 6 decked out to look like a
Tel 12 422 79 31 DK Choice Mediterranean piazza.
Large portions of meaty Polish
and Austro-Hungarian classics Cyrano de Bergerac zł zł zł Marmolada zł zł zł
are served at this charming Fine dining Map 6 D1 Traditional Polish Map 6 D3
restaurant. The soups are terrific, ul. Sławkowska 26 ul. Grodzka 5
and cabbage has never tasted as Tel 12 411 72 88 Tel 12 422 02 33
good as in the sauerkraut here. This is a world-class French Classic Polish cuisine and Italian
restaurant set in two elegant pizzas are on the menu at this
Czerwone Korale zł zł rooms, with a quiet patio for smart restaurant. A profusion of
Traditional Polish Map 6 D1 the summer. The food is candles and cut flowers provide
ul. Sławkówska 13–15 exquisite (leave room for the a soothing ambience. There is
Tel 12 430 61 08 Closed lunch Sat extravagant desserts) and live classical music on Saturday
& Sun the service impeccable. Look and Sunday evenings.
Decorated with dolls in Polish out for affordable set-menu
costume and pictures of folk- lunches on weekdays. Miód i Wino zł zł zł
dancing villagers, this is the Traditional Polish Map 6 D1
perfect place to feast on ul. Sławkowska 32
traditional fare. All dishes are Da Pietro zł zł zł Tel 12 422 74 95
reasonably priced. Italian Map 6 D2 Enjoy classic Polish food in a
Rynek Główny 19 traditional setting, with waiting
La Petite France zł zł Tel 12 422 32 79 staff in folk costumes and wooden-
Café-patisserie Map 6 E2 The quality food here is made bench seating. This is a good
ul. Szpitalna 20 with ingredients imported from place for meat feasting washed
Tel 602 466 566 Italy. Its location is unrivalled and down with local beer.
A combined delicatessen and al fresco dining is available
café, this ideal lunchtime spot during the warmer months.. Noworolski zł zł zł
is dominated by the aroma of Café-patisserie Map 6 D2
fresh cheeses and charcuterie. Del Papá zł zł zł Rynek Główny 1/3
As well as strong coffee, La Petite Italian Map 6 D2 Tel 515 100 998
France serves some of the finest ul. Św. Tomasza 6 This beautifully preserved Art
quiches in Poland. Tel 12 421 83 43 Nouveau treasure attracts both
This is one of Krakow’s best locals and visitors eager for a cup
Urara zł zł Italian eateries, with a menu that of coffee and a slice of something
Japanese Map 6 D2 features classic meat dishes as sweet. Try the sernik (cheesecake). sernik (cheesecake). sernik
ul. Św. Tomasza 19/4 well as Mediterranean seafood.
Tel 531 855 053 Pimiento Argentino zł zł zł
Sushi, sashimi and shabu-shabu Farina zł zł zł Argentinian Map 6 D2
(Japanese hotpot of thinly sliced Seafood Map 6 D1 Rynek Główny 30
meat and vegetables) are dished ul. Św. Marka 16 Tel 12 433 62 85
up in the bright and breezy Tel 12 422 18 60 Meat-lovers will relish the steaks
dining room of Urara. The afford- An informal, Mediterranean- freshly imported from Argentina
able eatery also prepares a small themed restaurant, Farina to this grill restaurant. The menu
range of meaty mains. specializes in fish and seafood. includes everything from beef
Fine white fish is served grilled, empanadas to ribeye steaks.
Aqua e Vino zł zł zł pan-fried or baked.
Italian Map 6 D1 Pod Różą zł zł zł
ul. Wiślna 5/10 Gródek zł zł zł International Map 6 E2
Tel 12 421 25 67 Fine dining Map 6 E3 ul. Floriańska 14
The dishes at this outrageously ul. Na Grodku 4 Tel 12 424 33 81
trendy restaurant appear as Tel 12 431 90 30 Under a glass-covered atrium
carefully designed as the interior. Polish and international cuisine at the Pod Różą hotel, this
Expect imaginative takes on prepared with flair is served in restaurant combines tradition
classic recipes made from fresh the brick-lined basement of the and creativity in its dishes.
ingredients, and superb desserts. historic Gródek hotel. Game is a speciality.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 186–7