Must-see restaurants in Małopolska

  • Restauracja Gęsia Sprawki

    Małopolska

    The best spot in town for Polish food. Golonka (pork knee) is a house favourite. Of course, when you're at a place with goose in the name (gęsie), you…

  • W Starej Piekarni

    Małopolska

    This bakery-cafe looks a bit tumbledown from the outside but inside you'll savour the kind of homestyle cooking people claim their grandmother perfected…

  • Ojcowianin

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    In a large rustic country house in the heart of the village, you can enjoy the rib-sticking fare of the region (pork, trout, potatoes etc) in great and…

  • PierożeQ

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    Follow your nose to this minimalist spot just inside a passage and you'll find what may be Poland's best pierogies – at least that's what locals in the…

  • Solna 12

    Małopolska

    A large, casual restaurant with a fine seasonal menu of dishes with a modern take on European cuisine. The chefs are proud of the provenance of their fare…

  • Bajgiel

    Małopolska

    One of the town's best restaurants recalls the Jewish community that was centred on the nearby Mały Rynek. Management is proud of its top-notch regional…

  • Lapidarium pod Ratuszem

    Małopolska

    Simple food well prepared – big salad and cheese plates, craft beers and very good burgers – is the major drawcard at this cheery restaurant and cafe…

  • Restauracja Muzealna

    Małopolska

    Occupying the basement of one of the iconic Armenian Houses on the Rynek, this restaurant offers up fare with a bit more zest than typical Polish cooking …

  • Akuku

    Małopolska

    Artfully presented food is Akuku's hallmark. The name may mean 'peek-a-boo' but the delicious fare produced by the kitchen is right in plain sight. The…

  • Piekarnia Sarzyński

    Małopolska

    The Sarzyński bakery is as good as it's (nearly) trademarked rooster bread is popular. Pastries, rolls, snacks and more are excellent, as is the coffee in…

  • Si Señor

    Małopolska

    Arguably Kielce's best restaurant, with an intimate, upscale dining room of brown leather chairs, subdued lighting and dark walls. The Spanish-influenced…

  • Zapiekanka

    Małopolska

    Locals swear this small window on ul Moniuszki serves Poland's (well, at least Radom's) best zapiekanki (oven-baked, open-faced baguettes, slathered in…

  • Calimero Cafe

    Małopolska

    Stylish cafe located along the Silnica River. The coffee is a local favourite as are the baked goods. Breakfast is served from late morning. Lunches…

  • Piekarnia Pod Telegrafem

    Małopolska

    Smart cafe on the main drag with a big case filled with baked goods, pastries and various gooey treats. Big windows and cosy booths make this a fine…

  • Bohema

    Małopolska

    Bohema is one of the better Rynek options, with good classic Polish food (try the ‘mixed pierogi’ set, with 12 dumplings or anything with the word 'pork'…

  • Food Park Orla Sq

    Małopolska

    Cheery new pod of food trucks in a verdant little open space just off the Rynek. The line-up varies by the day but expect cheap and cheerful Polish fare…

  • Imbryk

    Małopolska

    The most upscale option on the main square. The dining room is a stylish gleaming white, and the bar offers a long list of fancy drinks. There's even an…

  • Bar Galeria

    Małopolska

    This little hole-in-the-wall promises ‘pierogi domowe’ (homemade dumplings) and that’s exactly what you get. They come seven pieces to an order in five…

  • U Braci

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    For pizza, pasta, burgers, Polish dishes and gooey desserts near the monastery, you could hardly do better than this authentic Italian-accented restaurant…

  • Knajpa U Fryzjera

    Małopolska

    Knajpa u Fryzjera is a kitschy restaurant that serves heaping plates of traditional Jewish–Central European mains – veal tongue, goose, beef brisket,…

  • Bar Asia

    Małopolska

    This old, cafeteria-style milk bar is a treasure. The name has obscure origins, but the food is fully grounded in Polish home-cooking. Everything is made…

  • Pivovaria

    Małopolska

    This comfy pub brews its own excellent beer in many styles on the premises (try the pale ale). The menu tends towards simple grilled meats, pastas, salads…

  • Dobry Rok

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    Among the better of the string of restaurants that line the upper end of al NMP towards the monastery. There's a mix of Polish and international dishes,…

  • Restauracja Widnokrąg

    Małopolska

    Right by the Opatów Gate, this vaguely Swedish-themed restaurant is a new and glitzy addition to town, aimed at visitors. Canned cool jazz plays from…

  • Café Mała

    Małopolska

    This cosy, French Provincial–style cafe just up from the Rynek is perfect for a coffee or meal, such as a savoury crêpe or something cheesy. People love…

  • Corner Pub

    Małopolska

    This cosy pub (that thankfully is only vaguely faux Irish) is the place to head in the evening for fine regional Polish cooking, plus fish and chips, big…

  • Food Stands

    Małopolska

    Hidden away in an open space behind buildings is this pod of food trucks. The meals are simple and fresh; you'll have your choice of sausage and ice-cream…

  • Teatralna

    Małopolska

    This handsome restaurant has something for everyone. The cooking leans towards Mediterranean, but in addition to two dozens types of pizza and a passel of…

  • Pireus

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    Pireus is an oasis of classic Greek food, such as tzatziki and fried calamari, in a cheery setting. The restaurant is within easy walking distance of the…

  • Restauracja Trzydziestka ‘30’

    Małopolska

    This Rynek veteran offers a simple menu of meat dishes with sides of rice, potatoes or buckwheat groats. It's all very old school, although the outside…

  • Restauracja Kwadrans

    Małopolska

    Typical Polish fare served in an elegant space, with high ceilings, shiny parquet flooring, and antique clocks on the walls. Dine on the terrace in fine…