Restaurants cuisine du monde Little Poland

A true return to the past for this restaurant with its well thought-out decoration. It's like being invited by a distant family. Wall frames, vintage wallpaper and dark rooms but open to the outside, so enjoying natural light in summer. The menu is composed of tasty dishes but the quantity leaves a little to be desired. The homemade lemonade is of excellent quality and the wine list is interesting. We will come here especially to enjoy a beer accompanied by Jewish-inspired tapas. A real beautiful address, warm and frequented by local youth.

Located on the Place du Grand Marché, this restaurant's first attraction is its modern, well-kept setting, its spacious rooms and warm gray tones enhanced by rich fabrics. But it's the cuisine that really counts here. Delicate, sophisticated, gastronomic. You'll fall in love with its seasonal dishes, made with farm-to-table fresh produce from sustainable agriculture (a rare gesture in Poland, and one to be applauded). Although this establishment has won over the local critics, it has yet to win the Michelin international accolade, so make the most of it.

Balaton has the distinction of being one of the oldest restaurants in the city. This venerable restaurant has been in existence since 1969 on the Royal Way, which is quite an exceptional achievement in Krakow. The secret of this longevity is not difficult to understand, just sit down in the restaurant and taste the incredible Hungarian cuisine served there. Enjoy trying the Hungarian version of the Slavic dishes you surely know by now, but don't miss the goulash and the excellent Hungarian wine.

Lake Morskie is one of the natural wonders of the nearby Tatra mountain range. One is a little less surprised then to discover the grandiose setting of a mountain chalet in the large basement, consisting of a dozen vaulted cellars that make up this restaurant. The atmosphere and flavors of the Tatra mountains are very much present here. Rustic furniture, waitresses in traditional costumes, live traditional music and delicious grilled game, nothing is missing but the pure air of the altitude.

A small quite charming café with a décor of antique furniture and small curiosities, with a very "Kazimierz" and the varied menu: in addition to the main Polish specialties, you will also find some dishes of italian cuisine. Delicious, cheap and very pleasant.

Mostly Polish cuisine rather refined in this restaurant which since the 1870 s is a real institution in the city. The décor can remind you of a glorious era of communism, large draperies, impressive paintings, vast room where tables are separated by rents for more privacy. Service sometimes a little long.

This large, rustic-style bistro on Szewska Street has several large wood and stone rooms, allowing for different atmospheres. The cuisine is Italian, and the pizzas are a hit! Boscaiola is the little sister of Trattoria Mamma Mia... a must in town for its wood-fired pizzas, prepared 100% with authentic Italian products. So the quality is the same, in a slightly livelier, trendier space. It's up to you to choose the setting that suits you best.

Lace tablecloths, old paintings and objects inspired by shtetl life in a room reminiscent of the dining room of a Jewish home. In the beautiful architecture of a former mikveh (Jewish ritual bath), this restaurant faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of Kazimierz just before the war. Good Jewish food and, on some nights - not every night as advertised - live klezmer music. In recent years, the restaurant has suffered from its success and one has the impression that one is paying more for the setting than for an original meal.

Kogel Mogel is the Polish version of eggnog, the winter drink that was particularly common in the country during the Soviet era. This restaurant therefore adopts a retro vintage style, reminiscent of the high-end restaurants of the 1970s nomenklatura. In contrast, the menu, full of references to the communist era, presents the dishes of the Polish proletariat and, in fact, the food is truly delicious. The meals, as at home, are preceded by their basket of pickles, bread and lard.

Mandragora is one of the city's institutions. Housed in a historic building overlooking the Rynek, this restaurant has three small rooms that are very much invested with the memory and nostalgia of the Polish Jewish community that once lived on the adjacent block. The theme of Jewish culture is reflected in the high quality kosher cuisine and the live Jewish music events. CDs of traditional Jewish music are available for purchase. An excellent address.

This small café, whose name is translated in a very original way as "little café", is a nice and discreet surprise that it would be a shame to miss. Its colorful and welcoming interior creates a lively atmosphere that is well served by the very warm presence of its staff and regulars who are often found on site. The reason for their presence? Apart from the setting and this little oasis of happiness, they eat some of the best naleszniki in town! A smart plan for a sweet break after a visit to Sandomierz.

The restaurant of the Japanese Art Museum has been the reference of Japanese cuisine in town since its opening. It's more about culinary fusion than gargantuan portions, with a consequent attention to detail and flavors that pay off on the plate. The place is very popular with locals, but not so much with tourists, who have not yet appropriated one of the best terraces on the Vistula, overlooking the Wawel hill. It is also a very good tea room with pleasant desserts.

A restaurant with a strong character, very popular with Krakow's wealthy youth. On the spot, with its bay windows, beige benches leaning against the wall, vertical metal and glass panel and lounge music mixing with lively discussions, you only have to close your eyes to imagine yourself in the bustling metropolis of New York, or in a modern Parisian neighborhood. The excellent cuisine specializes in butchery, with excellent tripe and other meat dishes. No surprises, it is Michelin listed.

In the heart of the old town, U fotografa is a microbrewery that is unanimously acclaimed in the city and should not be missed under any circumstances. Its charming interior, with old photos hanging on the walls, old photo cameras and movie cameras create an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of the black and white movie era. The kitchens serve superb Polish food, while in the dining room there is live music, an excellent choice of craft beers and a young and smiling service that explains why the place is always full.

If you're looking for an authentic culinary experience, you've come to the right place. This small, family-run café (depending on the time of day, you can even set up on your own rather than waiting for someone to set you up) serves good home-cooked Polish dishes prepared in advance with fresh ingredients. Less crowded by tourists, it's still quite popular with Poles and students, so try to arrive before 2pm, otherwise the choice will be smaller. Recommended for a taste of the real Poland.

«Hamsa Hummus & happines Israeli retrobar» is located in a former Mikveh (Jewish ritual bath) alongside the Jewish bookshop, it is a orientalisant restaurant with copious cuisine. Rather Israeli dishes than "kazimierziens": …, labnah, hummus, babaganush… A place in the wind, with a kind of "globalized Jewish revivalisme" and quite amazing! Moreover, which Jew would it have believed 25 years ago?

Hidden in a kind of kitsch cellar in a rustic peasant style (and decorated with Polish bric-à-brac), this restaurant will satisfy the most starving. Soups, pierogi, placki (potato cakes) drowned in goulash… here you will find the best dishes a Polish mammoth could prepare for you. Of course, the portions are pantagruelic.