Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Krakow

Even the most critical reviewers have given the nod of approval to this elegant restaurant. The upscale atmosphere of Cyrano de Bergerac is enhanced by the beautiful decor. The cellar itself is charming and the walls are covered in tapestries that look like they may have come from Wawel Castle. The menu is made up of authentically prepared French classics. An added bonus is the extensive wine list, offering choices that while expensive, are not often encountered elsewhere in Poland.

If you're thinking of having pizza, it's worth finding Cyklop - the pizzas here are delicious. These are baked in one of the city's few wood-burning pizza ovens and they always have a perfectly prepared crust. The pizza is great. Just about every combination you can think of is on the menu - but still ordering your own composition is more fun! Expect rather simple decor and not enough tables to meet demand. However, the pizza is good enough to warrant a small wait. Take note though: you may find yourself sharing your table with a stranger, especially if you're on your own.

Chimera has been a popular Krakow restaurant for some years now. The food is prepared according to the recipes of the owner. Polish favorites like goose, crayfish, cheese and a wide variety of meats are served here besides the excellent salads and juices. The ambiance is relaxed and friendly and makes you want to keep coming back for more.

A pretty shop-front glass window invites passersby down into this cellar restaurant. Pod Aniołami offers tasty Polish food, cooked on a fascinating grill. The name of this restaurant means "Under the Angels," which explains the little silver and gold cherubs, which can be seen upstairs. Its award winning cuisine keeps the tables full, so be sure to make a reservation during peak hours. The restaurant is housed in an old cellar. There is also an outdoor section, which is open in the warmer months. A variety of meats and vegetables are cooked on the grill, using various sauces at different stages of the cooking. There is a good wine list and a variety of other drinks are also available.

Ermitaz is a restaurant and bar located in a spacious barn right behind the train station. It can be rented out for parties, functions and events as well. Even those above 40 years of age have a special disco time dedicated just to them. Don't miss out on this place for a real taste of Krakow.

Jama Michalika is part of Krakow's history. A sign over the door announces that it was founded in 1895. The interior is reminiscent of a Viennese cafe and a cabaret act, entitled "Very Green Balloon" is staged here. This is highly appropriate as it was here, decades ago, that one of Krakow's first ever cabaret acts performed. That first act was simply entitled "Green Balloon."