Poland

Located on the top floor of a building overlooking the very touristy Krupówki street, this café takes in the lively crowds below. It stands out for its very contemporary decoration, where the tone is more like kitschy chalets; its brunch/pastry/bistronomy cuisine where a lot of "traditional" is done; and for its clientele, more like bobos, trendy couples and trendy tourists than the more popular crowds of this mountain resort. The place is worth it for its cakes and its terrace with a view, one of the most beautiful in downtown.

A veritable fresh-fish market with the scent of local produce and the rich terroir of the surrounding area. Focused on quality and freshness, the menu offers oysters, fish and other seafood with intense flavors. A true culinary experience in a sublime setting, somewhere between a brasserie and a gourmet restaurant. Paprykarz Fish Market is a place where passion for cooking, combined with the high quality of the produce, makes every visit a new culinary experience. We absolutely recommend it.

The charcoal barbecue simply cuts grills… divine! Located in the mokotowskie area, a beautiful park where you will enjoy a little digestive walk, you will recognize the Pub Pub with its mammoth logo. The hotel also offers concerts and special evenings in summer. For the little story, Lolek is the first name of one of the two mischief boys of the Polish cartoon Bolek and Lolek.

Folga is a great place to sit down in Kazimierz and share large, superb plates with friends and family. The menu is particularly renowned for its perfectly prepared seafood and fish, such as the excellent grilled octopus or shrimp rigatoni. The chef also makes marvelous use of spices during cooking. In short, nothing but the best to be savored in a warmly decorated, contemporary dining room. From breakfast to dinner, you're in for a treat!

On the banks of a small stream, you can enjoy a large sunny terrace. The menu features a fine selection of seafood dishes. Monkfish, salmon, herring, trout, halibut... There's something for every taste, and always with quality in mind. The chef undoubtedly knows his stuff and his dishes are tasty, presented with a simplicity that contrasts with the sophisticated decor of the main dining room, which is a little designer/oriental. A very fine address, if not one of the best in town!

The Gossip is well known, the Gossip is very popular. It is one of the best placed on Trip Advisor and a favorite of tourists looking for breakfast or a late brunch. We tell you here, its reputation is not unfounded: we eat very well, the room is nice and the terrace is pleasant in summer. On the other hand, it is getting a bit old and more sophisticated and much quieter alternatives exist in town for those who want to get off the beaten track. For the others, we recommend the bagels and sandwiches, as well as the homemade smoothie.

In a very pleasant dining room with comfortable banquettes and exposed stone walls, this is an excellent vegetarian and vegan address. The menu is just as good, with a range of Polish, French and Asian-inspired dishes. The place is cosy, the service young and English-speaking. Ideal for a late breakfast on weekends (served until 1pm). The coffee is organic, the wine at the bar is organic and the cocktails are vegetable-based. In summer, you can relax in the pleasant garden. Definitely an address to try out in Krakow.

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 pm (and some other days on request), Marta, who created the excellent website of good addresses in Krakow local-life.com, welcomes up to 12 people to her home for a memorable dinner. Anyone can sit at her table! She cooks a delicious three-course Polish meal, with beer or wine included, served in her apartment. Her site is home to other guests who are attracted to this principle and are scattered all over the city. It's a unique chance to see the other side of the city.

The trendy locals didn't wait for this restaurant to be recommended by the Michelin guide to occupy it in numbers. It is located on the first floor of the Stary, one of the most luxurious hotels in Krakow. The dining room is very distinguished, in a spacious cellar with beautiful vaulted ceilings and cross-beams with alcoves and exposed brickwork. The gastronomic menu changes with the seasons, and features Polish products cooked in the European style, alongside traditional dishes (try pasta with lobster or foie gras with pears).

A steakhouse with a trendy and warm decoration, where you can enjoy yourself. Its chef, Adam Chrząstowski, is a true lover of Polish meat and it shows in the plate. The result: a delicacy that melts in your mouth. His technique of dry-aging his meat for about 60 days decided him to open an artisanal cannery where he sells his products. They can be kept for two years. The kitchen is open, ideal to follow the cooking of your meat. The homemade terrine, served on a crispy pork skin, is to die for.