Our top restaurant recommendations in Krakow—discover the culinary diversity of the City of Kings. A 2026 update is in preparation.
Cyrano de Bergerac
Located at 26 Sławkowska Street in the heart of the Old Town, this relatively young but already renowned gourmet restaurant serves masterfully prepared French cuisine under the direction of a French chef. Awarded the Golden Jackdaw as one of the best restaurants of 1999, it represents high quality and an upper price range.
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Nowina
Around 12 kilometres outside Krakow in Głogoczów, this historic restaurant occupies a manor house. It was one of the few privately owned restaurants operating before the political transformation of 1990 and continues the traditions of classic Polish cuisine. Its elegant interior and excellent food make a visit memorable. Frequently recognised by culinary experts, it offers mid-range pricing.
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Ukraińska
Situated at 15 Kanonicza Street, one of Krakow’s oldest streets at the foot of Wawel Hill, this comfortable restaurant serves authentic Ukrainian cuisine. Its menu reflects centuries of shared Polish and Ukrainian culinary history, from hearty Ukrainian borscht to many varieties of pierogi. It offers very good value for money.
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Vegetarian recommendation:
Vega
At 7 św. Gertrudy Street, this restaurant offers a varied selection of creative vegetarian dishes.
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Less obvious places to discover:
Mensa “U Stasi”
At 16 Mikołajska Street, this traditional canteen offers good quality at very affordable prices.
Underground venues
Krakow’s numerous cellar cafés, bars and restaurants are an attraction in their own right. They range from small single-level cafés to extensive multi-storey venues offering jazz or lively entertainment into the early hours. The Old Town contains close to a hundred such places, making them essential destinations for nightlife and culture.
