I'll be in Krakow for a few nights in September and wanted to get two or three good traditional Polish dinners. I've looked through Rick's recommendations and Trip Advisor. I thought I'd ask to see if someone had any recent first hand experience with a traditional polish restaurant in Krakow. Near Old Town would be nice but it doesn't necessarily have to be right around the square.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tom
We enjoyed a very nice dinner at Mio'd Molina (There's supposed to be an accent mark over the o in Miod, but our computer updated itself and I can no longer make those characters.) Ulica Grodzka 40, very near the main square. A very interesting menu, with a mix of traditional Polish dishes and other European offerings. 4 other tour members joined us, and everyone was impressed.
I enjoyed two excellent dinners at the Black Duck in April 2024 [I was staying at the Wawel Hotel, which is attached]. Obviously duck is on the menu. Be sure to reserve ahead - several days for the weekend. A real find was Bar Grodzki - for lunch - a step above a milk bar - traditional food was good and an excellent value - friendly owner.
We also ate at Miod Molina. It was delicious and a lovely evening.
Agree with the recommendation for the Black Duck, adjacent to and affiliated with the Hotel Wawel. (The Black Duck is where hotel guests are served breakfast.). I enjoyed a meal with friends at the Black Duck earlier this month and agree it would be prudent to make reservations as far in advance as possible.
For an informal meal between the Hotel Wawel and the main market square of Old Town, there is the Taste of Poland. The restaurant occupies just a sliver of space (reminiscent of a narrow alleyway), but if you can squeeze in, you will find on offer a variety of pierogi (including sampler plates) and flavored vodkas.
We enjoyed Molam, a Thai restaurant. Book ahead or arrive early. It seems to be a popular neighborhood place, and about a 10 minute walk from the Rynek.
Kuchnia u Doroty is very good.
Kiełbaski z Niebieskiej Nyski - it's a blue food truck parked under an overpass where they roast kielbasa over open fire. Cash only. Get there right when they open to avoid a line. There's one small communal stand-up table nearby. I could barely speak while I was eating because the sausage was so tasty and demanded my full attention. One of my top food experiences in Poland.
Kogel Mogel, 12 Sienna. Very close to the main square. Delicious roast duck and other traditional Polish dishes.
For traditional food at low prices in a communist era atmosphere, look for a milk bar (or bar mleczny).
I agree about checking out the milk bars. My favorite in Krakow is Temida near St. Peter and Paul's. Food like your Polish babcia would make and they have the menu also in English.
Was at W Starej Kuchni Thursday night. Self serve with daily specials. Good Polish food. Mix of tourists and locals. It was full.
To add... SYTA MYSZ was recommended for potato pancakes and Kuchnia Polska „Gąska were both recommended by the staff of PIEC, a great Cafe bakery that I can recommend. Really good breakfasts there. Was there every morning.
If you want a real authentic Polish meal that's not fancy, I ate at a small family run restaurant at the corner of Garbarska & Karmelicka in Krakow. The outside of the building says "Kuchnia Polska". The food was delicious. It's a real local's place. There are glass refrigerated cases where various cold dishes are displayed. You walk in and give your order, then sit down and they bring the food over. The menu is outside so you can decide what you want before going inside.
The only issue for me was that I don't know Polish but a nice lady who was there before me put in my order for me.
A piece of chicken with some potatoes and a side order of a shredded vegetable salad cost about 40 Euro. The portion was way too much for me but I tried my best to finish it.
Sorry, I made a mistake on the cost of the meal. It was 40 Zloty not Euros. About $10.
Could it be Lajkonik | Bakery & Cafe?
