This Polish restaurant featured duck and that's what brought me in. 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. read more

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Fantastic Polish cuisine. Duck pierogi, potato pancakes, bigos, duck burger, sour rye soup, and hot raspberries with ice cream for dessert. Excellent service. Staff is fluent in English. Pictures of ducks on the wall. Full bar. 8 different types of vodka along with tasting options. Casual. Seating inside and outside. Very reasonably priced. read more

i've been twice already this week and plan on returning tomorrow. The food is delicious the friendly, and the location very peaceful. The portions are generous and the price is reasonable. Yesterday's duck burger was especially wonderful. Cannot recommend this place enough. The only problem is I have never had room for dessert.! read more

Czarna Kaczka - This was today's lunch duck salad - Polish Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

Food was yummy & excellent service. They made room for our large party and put us next to all the action! Love Poland food

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

Czarna Kaczka - Duck breast in plum sauce - Polish Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

My friend and I were in Krakow for just a few hours so thanks to Yelp, we stumbled upon this gem. I ordered the Ruski Pierogi (cottage cheese, potato, and fried onion) and potato pancakes. The pierogi came with 9 pieces and the potato pancakes included 3 large pancakes. I am from the United States so I can honestly say these were the best pierogi I've ever had (and my grandparents made great pierogi!) The service was attentive and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We dined around 4pm so we were seated right away but we were told that the other side of the restaurant was already booked for reservations starting at 5. I suggest making a reservation if you plan on dining at a typical dinner time. This was also on a Tuesday so I imagine they are quite busy throughout the week as well. read more

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The Zurek soup was amazing! Def recommend if you have not had it yet. The potato pancakes were okay. A lot of people around me ordered the duck and I heard raves about it. The service was friendly and spoke English. The atmosphere was very nice. In the heart of the city. Def recommend. read more

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Fantastic place. Food and service terrific. Recommend getting a reservation. Highly recommend the food. Superb read more

Czarna Kaczka - Potato pancakes - Polish Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

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We loved this place so much we visited twice to explore the many further. Of course the duck dishes are recommended (try the pulled duck "burger" with doubly cooked fries), but we had great luck with all of the local fare. Try the soups after enjoying the amazing duck pate and bread aperitif. Everything served with great service and reasonable prices- yes even drinks. Good for families too. Tip: avoid peak hours, and instead of going to the main entry, go around the corner and enter the pleasant courtyard. The entrance is before the golden duck LOL.i read more

Do yourself a favor and come here for a wonderful meal, beautiful ambience and service that is beyond reproach. This establishment is the exact opposites of the overpriced tourist traps you will find in and out of the square. The best a duck we have ever had as well as an incredible beet soup, with delicate and delicious uszka. Our server, Victoria was wonderful and the general manager George is a gem of a restaurant professional and human being. read more

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Some places you just know are going to be delicious when you walk by. You could tell from the aroma and the happy diners chatting inside. We walked by this place on our first night in Krakow and we knew we had to come back. Luckily we were able to get a table on our last night by waiting until the end of the evening - and it was so worth it. I would suggest making a reservation in advance if you can. The menu has traditional Polish dishes with a focus on their specialty, duck. I had a pulled duck burger, the meat was so tender and juicy and it really hit the spot. My husband had the schnitzel which is his favorite and dessert, of course. Our waitress was so nice - she gave us great recommendations and was so sweet and friendly. Her colleague came to chat with us too and we had a great time visiting with them. Since we were there late we were one of the last tables in the place. I got to try a few vodkas - the ladies flight (not sure what made them good for ladies, but I went with it) and then we get a cherry vodka shot at the end too. So yummy! read more

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The Black Duck is so good that we ate there twice during our stay. Both visits we had to wait to get a table so i would suggest making a reservation. Service was good as our server was always close by and we did not have an empty glass during our stay. As for our food, the stuffed cabbage was the reason we came back a second time. My wife had to have it again. The pork cutlet was very good. As for the duck, it was a little dry. They bring a shot of cherry vodka at the end of your meal. I would return. read more

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Great out atmosphere excellent service and they were able to squeeze Us in even though we were a party of eight. The menu has almost anything you can do with which also is served as a free app. The service was excellent I had the half duck tender perfectly cooked and so flavorful. Prices were very reasonable would go back again without hesitation. The atmosphere was great too read more

We had a delicious meal, with excellent service and wonderful atmosphere. There was a little mishap with our reservation, but luckily it was fine. read more

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Had lunch once and dinner twice while visiting. Absolutely great food. Make sure to try the Zurek!! The service is excellent.

Very authentic Polish restaurant, a bit difficult to choose what to get, but fortunately we had a native in our table that ordered for everybody, everything was super flavorful, food took a little while to come out just because the restaurant was at capacity. read more

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Perfect food and service. Our waitress Hanna was amazing ! Food was delicious, a specially the duck breast. Cocktails are also very good. read more

High quality authentic Polish food! Pricey but worth it! Good service . Attentive but not overly friendly. Ambiance was European with a small but not noisy dining space read more

The Duck. You have to get the duck for two. Crispy skin, tender with potatoes and dumplings. Delicious and more than enough for two. Great atmosphere and service, too. read more

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I was in Poland for about 3.5 weeks and tried new restaurants everyday, but this is the one that ended up being my favorite and it was so good that I had to come back for a second meal. The restaurant is nestled in a somehow very quiet block on the edge of the very loud and busy old town neighborhood. It's attached to the hotel, for which it shares a bathroom actually. This place is open only for a late lunch (1 pm and later) or dinner. I made it here for both a late lunch and a dinner across my 2 visits, although they both feature the exact same menu. Both times it was incredibly packed with only 1 open table, but I was lucky enough to be seated immediately. I think it makes sense to make a reservation for this place if you know that you're going to be going. The service is very friendly and attentive, and the place definitely attracts it's fair share of tourists and locals alike. They start you off with a nice round of bread with duck pate. It was so savory and a perfect intro to how good the food will be. Across my two times, I ordered the raspberry lemonade, żurek, pierogi sampler, potato pancakes, and pierogies ruskie. The raspberry lemonade and the żurek are must gets. I think the raspberry lemonade is the best lemonade I've ever had anywhere, filled with fresh citrus, raspberry, and mint, it is just so refreshing even in the cold Polish Spring. As for the żurek, it is served the traditional way in a bread bowl and it is so hearty and perfect for those cold afternoons. The potato pancakes were honestly a miss, and I wouldn't recommend these. However, the pierogies more than make up for it. The first time, I tried all of the flavors, but my favorite was by far the ruskie (potato and cheese) so when I went back the second time, that's exactly what I ordered. These were the best pierogies I had during my trip to Poland. And then to top it all off, they bring you complimentary shots of their house plum vodka and it is so sweet and tasty. Great way to end a meal! read more

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Great traditional polish food and done well! One of the few restaurants in old city that is priced well with amazing food and quality a native would enjoy for it's authenticity. The food was fresh and seasoned to perfection with the smell of duck luring you inside. The service was great and the outdoor garden got seating is very cute. This is a restaurant worth trying! read more

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Make sure you have a reservation!!! Food was good. On the expensive side for this type of food. Very fun and a nice date night. read more

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I lucky happened upon the review. It was actually just around the corner from my hotel. So, after a tour I went for dinner. It met and exceeded my expectations. Great ambiance, friendly staff and wonderful food. read more

Hidden inside a courtyard, but close to the main market Square, displace offers good food to the hungry tourist. I loved it.

My husband and I walked here from our rental apartment for brunch. It was great to take a quick stroll through the park to get here. We were quickly greeted and told to sit wherever we pleased. The waitress was very patient with us as we read through the entire menu. I chose to get the połówka kaczki pieczonej po Krakowsku (Krakowian duck with mushroom sauce) and my husband got the żurek staropolski in the bread bowl. The żurek was very fancy, way fancier than any żurek I've ever had. The duck was outstanding, it was perfectly cooked and the mushroom sauce was delicious. My friends are coming to Kraków in a couple weeks and I will highly recommend they stop here. read more

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Upon entering the Black Duck I was greeted and showed to my seat which was very comfortable. I was promptly helped by the waitress, she had wonderful English and an impressive grasp of the menu, able to give recommendations and even helped us to choose an item for a better deal. When one comes to the Black Duck they must have duck, I ordered the duck for two people and was amazed by the presentation of the platter. The waitress carved the duck with precision. The flavor was incredible, and only improved by the depth of flavor from the sauces available. The potatoes were cooked well, and the apple filled with cranberry sauce was bursting with delicate and sweet flavor. A member of my party enjoyed the tender chicken which was seasoned with herbs for a fresh flavor that was well paired with the asparagus and sauce. The meal ended and my party and I enjoyed a delightful coffee as we spoke in the calm and comfortable atmosphere. Overall, this experience was 5/5 with delicious food, attentive service, and tranquil environment. read more

Came here wanting to eat some traditional Polish food. This place did not disappoint! Great Polish soup selection (I got the Rye in bread bowl) that was hot and filling. Very perfect and balanced taste. For my dinner I got the mixed Pierogi plate. The mixed plate has 4 different types. I can't remember all of them right off the top of my head but I know one has meat, another is spinach, one is mushroom and I think the last one is the Russian one with potato and cheese. I can't and won't eat duck. I just can't. They are too cute and I like ducks. I know it's probably dumb for most people to read this but I'm just not a duck guy so I stuck with the soup and Pierogi plate. Both were super delicious! read more

Czarna Kaczka - Rye Soup Bread Bowl - Polish Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

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We visited The Black Duck on the suggestion of a local tour guide and the meal did not disappoint. The staff was knowledgeable about the ingredients and offered many gluten free options for my husband who has celiac. He enjoyed a bacon and cheese starter and a duck dish with a side of fries (sub for dumplings.) My son devoured the trout and fries (even though it wasn't quite the fish and chips he is used to) and my daughter and I devoured the mixed dumplings. Really delicious with excellent wine and hospitality. read more

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The food was amazing. Definitely worth going. For inside a reservation is needed. For the outdoor patio which is lovely we were able to be seated without a reservation. The weather was perfect for the patio. Would be a great place to take a date. I had the golabki and pierogi ruskie. The mushroom sauce on the golabki was incredible and tasted so good with the pierogi's. My only regret was having no room for dessert. Their dessert list looked amazing. My friend had the goulash with fried potato pancakes and enjoyed them along with the fried cheese appetizer. Service was great. Would definitely go back to try more. read more

Czarna Kaczka - Golabki, perogies - Polish Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

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@Mata Czarna, they serve the most delicious Armenia food, service is quick and excellent, people smiles and so welcoming.

What a wonderful restaurant in Krakow. So many traditional Polish selections. Super service. Super cuisine.

Huge fan of this restaurant! Despite the name Black Duck in English, they have a wide variety of offerings. Their duck dishes are stellar! I've tried the duck pâté, the duck confit and the half duck Kraków style - all incredible. I have also had fish and their żurek is amazing! One of the things that sets them apart is the service- FIRST CLASS! Yes, it's a touch touristy, but don't let that scare you. Plenty of locals dine there too because they really run a great operation. read more

So far, my best meal in Krakow. The name of the restaurant translates to the blacktop, duck being their specialty. I had a duck entrée with red currant sauce, which was out of this world. I could have drunk the sauce alone, but added with the duck, it was divine. There's also a very nice outdoor patio on warm days. Very good service, excellent food, very nice establishment in a pretty neighborhood not far from market square. Reasonable price for the quality and quantity of the food. read more

You should definitely try and come here for a Polish dinner one night. Reservations are helpful, especially on the weekends. Plenty of different Polish cuisine options; different duck options (the restaurant is called The Black Duck), pierogis, and traditional beef dishes. We had the spicy duck pierogis which were so great, a little crispy and not very spicy though the sauce was. Pan seared Russian pierogis were one of my favorites because of their crisp; was starting to tire a little of the chewier dumplings. Strawberry perogis were a nice dessert option that I would recommend- something a little different! The beef goulash was so delicious and fun to eat because of how it was served. If you have a less adventurous eater I think I remember there being some easier dishes they could order- the beef goulash was essentially crispy latkes and a beef stew which to me is a manageable, not totally exotic meal. I found the service very nice and accommodating throughout my whole experience here. The prices here were also reasonable given how nice of an experience you have and the food is. read more

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Excellent service. Attentive and polite. The food is divine. Fancy without pretention read more

My friend and I were searching for traditional Polish food located close to the Square. Czarna Kaczka was perfect. We enjoyed a perogie sampler (12 pieces with four different flavors) as an appetizer followed by the most delicious beer-braised pork knuckle and potatoes. This made me miss grandma's cooking like no other. Perfectly seasoned and served piping hot. Huge portions, delicious beer and out the door for roughly $45US for all this food! We arrived around 2:00pm and were asked about reservations. Having none we were still seated promptly. The other guests seemed to have ordered whole roasted duck ahead of time (maybe the reason for asking about reservations?). Might have to try that dish next time since six tables around us were eating this dish. read more

Had good food and beer. Ambience is pleasant, waitress was nice and friendly. Toilets are clean

Where do I begin? Great service. I had the Hefeweizen and my wife had the white house wine. Both fine. They served a complimentary duck pâté that was delicious. I ordered a flight of vodka (for men, not the women's flight--silly, but that's how it goes) and I highly recommend trying it. Smooth and delicious. Borscht soup that we shared. I had the crispy potato pancakes and goulash and my wife had the chicken with chanterelle sauce. Every aspect of this meal was delicious and the total, including the modest tip they suggest, was $62. Treat yourself! read more

Czarna Kaczka - Menu - Polish Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed my late lunch at Czarna Kaczka. I received a very warm welcome as a solo diner and was quickly seated. I had hot wine, goat cheese salad (that was amazing), and fantastic potato pancakes. As a vegetarian, there were many options for me to try! The meal was finished off by complimentary plum wine. Overall, very nice meal, service, and ambiance. read more

Yelp! was right again! The food and service here are amazing! Tried this place at 6 pm on a Friday night. I learned that hard way that in the evenings in Krakow if you don't have a reservation you are out of luck. Consulted Yelp! and this place came up. It is not easy to find as it is in a quiet alley and not well marked. I was lucky and got the last open table. I ordered Zurek soup in a bread bowl, duck breast, and fried cabbage - all were exceptional! It was the second Zurek soup I had in Krakow and this one much better and the presentation in the bread bowl excellent! Duck breast was beautiful but I had a hard time breaking away from the simple traditional side dish of fried cabbage. Service was very friendly. I offered to hurry to they could have my table to give to those waiting but they said no problem and did not rush me. Free shot of vodka at the end. Only negative to me was as seating was outside, there of course had to be the one rude person smoking. Highly recommend you find this place and give it a try! If coming on a Friday or Saturday night, make reservations. read more

Czarna Kaczka - Zurek soup in a bread bowl! - Polish Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

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