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Szara zł zł zł Polakowski zł
International Map 6 D2 Polish Map 4 D1
Rynek Główny 6 ul. Miodowa 39
Tel 12 421 66 69 Tel 12 421 07 76
An imposing place with vaulted This popular order-at-the-
ceilings, crisp linens and a grand counter restaurant offers the best
menu that spans the globe, Szara in Polish cooking, including bigos,
żur
żur
pierogi and ogi and ogi
has a reputation for quality. pier żurek (rye soup), plus ek (rye soup), plus ek
pier
pancakes and Jewish specialities.
Szara Gęś zł zł zł
Traditional Polish Map 6 D3 Dawno temu na Kazimierzu zł zł
Rynek Główny 17 Traditional Polish Map 4 E1
Tel 12 430 63 11 ul. Szeroka 1
Feast on goose, suckling pig or Tel 12 421 21 17
venison in the opulent dining Enjoy classic Polish and Jewish
room of this traditional restaurant. fare in a room full of retro
Be sure to leave room for the furnishings and memorabilia.
signature grey goose dessert.
Genji Sushi Premium zł zł The warmly lit, exposed brick-walled
Trzy Rybki zł zł zł Japanese Map 6 E5 interior of Trezo
Fine dining Map 6 D2 ul. Dietla 55
ul. Szczepańska 5 Tel 12 429 59 59 Klezmer Hois zł zł zł
Tel 12 384 08 06 This restaurant offers a full range Jewish Map 4 E1
The cosy flagship restaurant of of Japanese dishes. The decor is ul. Szeroka 6
the Stary hotel offers a seasonally Far Eastern too, with one room Tel 12 411 16 22
changing menu of European fare. carpeted in dried rushes. Quality Jewish and Central
European fare is served in this
Wentzl zł zł zł Horai zł zł restaurant filled with bric-a-brac.
International Map 6 D3 Asian Map 4 D2 There is Klezmer music nightly.
Rynek Główny 19 pl. Wolnica 4
Tel 12 429 52 99 Tel 12 430 03 58 DK Choice
Savour Polish and European food The menu at Horai spans the
in a historic room with oak floors, entire Asian continent, with solid Studio Qulinarne zł zł zł
high ceilings and lavish fabrics. standards across the board. The Contemporary Polish Map 4 D2
Thai curries are especially strong. ul. Gazowa 4
Wierzynek zł zł zł Tel 12 430 69 14
Traditional Polish Map 6 D3 DK Choice Studio Qulinarne uses
Rynek Główny 15 traditional Polish ingredients,
Tel 12 424 96 00 Nolio zł zł Mediterranean style and the
Claiming to be the oldest Italian Map 4 D2 odd touch of Oriental spice to
restaurant in Krakow, Wierzynek ul. Krakowska 27 conjure up an original menu.
serves sumptuous Polish fare in Tel 12 346 24 49 Game and seafood feature
elegant, wooden-beamed rooms. Housed in a historic mansion strongly. The bright interior is
that has been given a modern filled with bookshelves and
makeover, Nolio serves excellent wine bottles; the garden is
thin-crust pizzas made from one of Krakow’s loveliest.
Kazimierz Quarter carefully sourced ingredients –
the mozzarella comes from the
Fabryka Pizzy zł traditional buffalo-farming areas
Italian Map 4 D2 of Italy. Jazz and blues provide
ul. Jozefa 34 the perfect soundtrack to the Wesoła, Kleparz
Tel 12 433 80 81 dining experience. The place is and Biskupie
The “Pizza Factory” serves some always busy, so book in advance.
of the tastiest and best-value Glonojad zł
thin-crust pizzas in Poland, plus Vegetarian Map 6 E1
a good selection of pasta dishes. Trezo zł zł pl. Jana Matejki 2
Traditional Polish Map 4 D1 Tel 12 346 16 77
DK Choice ul. Miodowa 33 This homely order-at-the-counter
café serves hearty vegetarian
Tel 12 374 50 00
Pierożki u Wincenta zł Classic meat, poultry and fish dishes, including curries, burritos
Polish Map 4 D2 dishes are presented with style and samosas.
ul. Bożego Ciała 12 in an interior that mixes modern
Tel 506 806 304 minimalism with exposed brick. Jarema zł zł zł
P P Pierogi are among Poland’s ierogi are among Poland’s ierogi Live music at weekends. Eastern European Map 2 D3 &
most emblematic dishes, yet 6 E1
they rarely receive the culinary Zazie Bistro zł zł pl. Matejki 5
attention they deserve. A French Map 4 D2 Tel 12 429 36 69
tiny restaurant, "Pierogi Mr ul. Józefa 34 Cuisine from the eastern margins
Vincent" offers only pierogi, Tel 500 410 829 of what used to be the Polish–
each stuffed with all kinds of Everything from onion soup and Lithuanian commonwealth are
creative fillings, including exotic bouillabaisse to mussels with fries on the menu here, including
spicy versions. is served here. With low prices and plenty of hearty meat dishes
little space, the place is often busy. sourced from old recipe books.
For key to prices see page 192