This Polish restaurant featured duck and that's what brought me in…read more I arrived for a late lunch without a reservation but was seated immediately. There were two rooms and I sat in the long one (the ceiling arc reminded me of a tunnel for some reason) with the duck mural. The menu contained lots of Polish dishes and a dedicated duck section. A duck and pickles appetizer was served gratis. It spread easily on the accompanying slices of bread and was nice. I've not had duck presented like this before and when I piled a couple of the smaller pickle pieces on top the tartness added more complexity for the flavors. I'd order this if it was on their menu. Zurek soup tasted a little tangy and was filled with sausage, mushroom, potatoes plus a whole egg and was delicious. I wasn't sure what to expect but all the different ingredients made for an enjoyable bowl. The bread bowl also contributed by thickening the soup as it abosrbed the broth. The duck breast with smoked plum sauce was thick, cooked medium and very tender. There was a little too much sauce for me but I liked the different taste. The side of glazed carrots and peas had a hint of sweetness and completed the dish along with the potato gnocchi. Service overall was good and efficient. Would return.

I went without a reservation at 14:00. I had the duck breast with potato dumplings (like gnocchi)…read moreand carrots in plum sauce. The bread with duck and pickels was great too.

Sat us waaaay down in the basement would have preferred the main dining room which did have…read moreseats... but food made up for lack of atmosphere. Tomato soup on a very cold day plus my main chicken schnitzel was delish!

Kuchnia u Doroty is an absolute gem of a restaurant. When you walk in, It gives you the feel of a…read moreclassic Polish restaurant with homemade Polish food. The staff are all very friendly and professional and have in depth knowledge of the menu. This was particularly helpful when trying to understand some of the menu that I was unfamiliar with. We ended up ordering one order of their meat pierogis and one order of their cheese and potato pierogis. They gave a portion of 10 pierogis and they were very filling. We also got their żurek and barszcz soups and all were super flavorful and light. Overall this place is a solid spot and I would come back.

My second time at this restaurant- I really enjoy their menu options and the homey atmosphere…read more Today, I arrived before the dinner rush so I was able to get a table for one. Also, there was a pianist playing holiday music among other notable tunes. Being here myself, it was nice to listen to. I ordered the pork chop, breaded and fried, with roasted potatoes. I also got a hot ginger beer. It's not the soda we have in the States - it's actually a beer with ginger, lemon, cinnamon, and clove. Since it's beer based, it's a little out of my comfort zone. I would normally like something like this if it were non-alcoholic and sweeter but it grew on me as I drank it. The pork chop was really good - very basic, comfort meal. There are a lot of choices in Krakow but since I just arrived and was hungry, I stopped in as I knew they had good food.

Great ambiance... and that's the highlight. Our pierogi were ok, though bland (I've had frozen…read morepierogi that were better. The potato pancakes were also comparable to prepackaged. There are (many) better places - even just across the street. At least the service was good. I suppose if you're just coming here for beers, it would be ok.

I usually prefer pan-fried pierogi over boiled, but I honestly didn't mind the boiled pierogi at…read moreall at this place. They were absolutely delicious! We ordered the pork and onion pierogi, and every bite was pure heaven. The filling was flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and wrapped in tender dough that made it hard to stop at just one. We also tried the beef croquette, which unfortunately was a bit disappointing and lacked flavor. The restaurant itself is quite small with limited seating, so it's common to find a line, especially during peak hours. But trust me, the wait is absolutely worth it for some of the best pierogi we've had in Kraków.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. Expansive menu with both traditional and modern pierogis. The…read morewaitress we had was excellent in making recommendations that suited all of our tastes; she was also very friendly, upfront, and spoke excellent English (thank you!). Inside is a warm, folksy, artsy atmosphere that's brightly colored by the walls, Van Gogh inspired ceiling, and the furniture itself. Would definitely go back and would definitely recommend. I particularly liked the texture of their pierogi skins compared to some of the more "touristy" spots.

We were a bit disappointed. We ordered the duck dumplings. They were a bit bland, they served some…read moreapple cubes to spoon on top. We also ordered the dumplings with mushroom, cheese and onions. Those were tastier. Lastly, we ordered the dumplings with cherry and mascarpone cheese. I guess we should've read the description more carefully, as my husband was dying for the kind he'd had while visiting Ukraine. Those were filled with plump cherries in a sauce like you'd find inside a cherry pie. These were very bland, mostly marscapone, with tiny bits of shredded cherry. I would estimate that less than a cherry was inside each dumpling. My hubbie never leaves food behind, but we left most of these.

Delicious pierogi. Nice service. Try the beetroot soup! There was absolutely no wait and this is a…read moregreat place if you are hungry and want to eat fast.

Nice ambiance, professional setting and tasty food. Veal pierogi were outstanding with good sized…read moreside salad. Veal cutlet with sides of potato dumplings also delicious, we had planned to have desert, but the very good food with ample portions left no room.

Beautiful patio garden. Service was excellent. Potato pancakes were just okay, nothing special and…read moreI wouldn't order again. The cheese plate and tartare were not accompanied with any bread or crackers. The cheese selection was boring in my opinion. The queens jam is not my thing. The stake tartare was so good. The dumplings were also average. The cottage cheese were my favorite. The duck was great. I will say I've never had polish food so I have nothing to compare it to. For me, it lacked flavor and creativity.

This restaurant is in the heart of krakow and is so quaint and unique. It's small yet cozy and the…read morefood was great. They have a great selection and great price. The service was a bit slow but it made perfect sense given this was high season and made to order. We never felt rushed eating here.

What a great place amidst the sea of many other restaurants around the main square. This was the…read morebest meal we had in Krakow. The food, service, and pricing were all much better than expectations. We ordered the roasted duck and baked ribs, and both were excellent. And as an often hurried American, I realize I typically rush through dinner faster than a more measured European pace. But on this particular night we were on a tight schedule. So we were very pleased at the speed and attentiveness of our service. Wish I could have stayed longer but I couldn't have asked for better for the time we were there!

Went here for our New Year's Eve meal- was recommended as an authentic polish experience and I can…read moredefinitely say it was! Food: very polish entrees with local dishes. Alcohol: their "bottom" vodka here was delicious. So smooth Ambiance: servers was great, a neat place overall. A litttle far from the main Rynek

Have you seen Andrew Zimmern's "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" episode of Kraków? This is…read morethe restaurant in that episode that shows the making of their famous cabbage rolls (Gołąbki). I was curious about the delicate cabbage leaves that look like the wings of its namesake (little doves or pigeons). It was everything I thought it would be, and more. I'm so glad that we tried them. It's popular for a reason. I really appreciated the fresh mushrooms, and the filling of buckwheat. It made the rolls so light. It felt like comfort food at its best. Very delicious! They can make them gluten-free as well. In fact, the menu has a lot of options for those with dietary restrictions. They'll ask you right away if you have any allergies to certain foods. The service was great. Everything was explained very well. We couldn't pass up dessert. They all looked so good. My husband decided to get the Basque Cheesecake. It's not on the menu, but they'll let you know if it's available by request. I was tossed between the Egg Nog Cake and the Chocolate Cherry Cake. Both have some form of liquor in it. The Egg Nog Cake or Ajerkoniakowy Tort was my absolute favorite of the 2 desserts. I really liked the eggnog filling. I'd think it would be rum (like the Polish Kogel Mogel punch), but we were told that the vodka works better in their recipe. They were right. It's definitely heavenly. What I love is that there were more locals eating there. I didn't see any tourists. It's kind of off the beaten path. We decided to head on over to Kazimierz since it's not very far from this resraurant. It all worked out perfectly. I'd love to return one day to try other menu items. Everything looked great.

Just finished a beautiful meal at Kuchnia Domowa Sąsiedzi. Plenty of outdoor seating in a wonderful…read moresummer garden. The food was lovely to look at and delicious to eat. The service was attentive and helpful. I had pulled duck and potato pancake that was beyond ordinary. There are plenty of choices to please any palate. I cannot recommend this spot enough.

Great food and service. Had the special of the day, traditional, it was outstanding.read more

This spot came up over and over in my search for the best pierogi in Kraków, so I had to give it a…read moretry. Honestly, I left a little underwhelmed. It's a small shop with a decent-sized menu, though I wish there were more flavor options. I also considered Mr. Vincent, which seemed to have a bit more variety. I ordered the cottage cheese and spinach pierogi. I like that everything's made to order -- they boil them fresh after you order, and mine were ready in about seven minutes. You can choose butter or onions on top (the onions seem to be cooked in a buttery sauce anyway), and I went with the onions. Each order comes with nine pierogi -- they're small and snackable, so it's a good portion for one person. The cottage cheese and spinach combo was nice; I expected more of a spanakopita vibe, but it was different. Flavor-wise, it was fine -- not bad at all, just not something I'd rave about. The price is definitely a plus, though: my meal with a soda came to around $10 USD. Service was the one real downside. It might've been a language barrier, but when I asked for my order to go, they plated it first and seemed annoyed about repacking it. The staff also didn't seem too happy when I asked for extra onions. Overall, affordable and freshly made pierogi, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return.

Maybe I should try pierogi at other places in town before writing this, but honestly, this was one…read moreof the worst meals I've had in some time. I ordered the savory mix (10 pieces for around 7 euro), and none of the six (or seven?) varieties I got was enjoyable. Some of the fillings were too salty, all of the pierogi tasty doughy and undercooked, and the fried onions on top were oily and overpowering. It's possible that pierogi are simply not my thing, though I actually doubt it, since I generally like all dumplings. Anyway, I'll try my luck elsewhere (and will ask for the onions on the side, to be safe). Food aside, service was fine. Note that the place itself is really just a takeout kiosk, with a few stools at a small counter if you'd like to eat there.