Tucked away in Chmielna which is dotted with many eateries, the Maka i Woda restaurant is known for offering authentic Italian delicacies. Be it a classic Margharita pizza or the scrumptious Tagliatelle, their menu comprises of a variety of pizzas, pastas and other dishes which have gained them many fans. If you are feeling a little more indulgent, try the range of delightful desserts offered on their menu. Though the service is slow, the delicious food is totally worth the wait.

The owner of this pizzeria, Jan Smerczyski has perfected the art of serving up delicious pizzas. You can choose to sit either indoors or outdoors, facing the famous Krakowskie Przedmiescie. The interior is roomy and stylishly decorated. As it never gets too crowded, the tables can offer you all the privacy you need. With around twenty varieties of pizzas, Giovanni offers soups and grilled dishes; mostly meat, as well as light, breakfast-style meals. There is a great selection of wine, as well as other alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, gin, rum, vodka etc. Naturally, soft drinks are also available.

Trattoria Pizza Calabria is the homey, family-style restaurant, everyone dreams of having in their neighborhood. The food focuses on the Italian-Polish kitchen, with lots of pasta, fresh fish and seafood staples that satisfy vegan and meat-loving patrons alike. There are plenty of simple and comforting dishes including spaghetti, grilled chicken with fries, and a variety of pizzas for the children to chow down on, while the palates of their parents are pleased by grown-up creations such as veal escallops with fresh sage and Parma ham and tenderloin steak stuffed with smoked tomatoes, ham, and cheese.