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    Restauracja Balaton

    4.3 (24 reviews)
    ModerateHungarian
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Natalia H.

    Every time my husband and I visit Cracow we go to Balaton and it never disappoints. The food is absolutely delicious. Fresh and flavorful. It's one of the best restaurants we've ever been to. In the entire New York City we didn't find a restaurant that would serve Hungarian food as good as Balaton. Highly recommend!

    Goulash soup
    Chung L.

    Balaton is very much an institution in Krakow. The first time I ate here was fifteen years ago. Sadly, it has become little more than a tourist trap. The place is best known for two dishes: potato pancakes with goulash and goulash soup. The former, płacki po węgiersku in Polish, is a common dish in this country. What is served here isn't better than what you can get at a milk bar like U Babci Malina--at half the price. Portions used to be massive but that is no longer the case. With the goulash soup they've also cut corners, substituting beef with pork. Balaton is good place for larger groups. They have little problem accommodating a table of ten or more. The place can get incredibly loud if you chance upon a group of Italian tourists. If you're looking for a more intimate dining experience I'd recommend going somewhere else.

    Hungarian Style potatoe pancakes (250g)
    Robert H.

    English: Fantastic potatoe pancakes. I go to Balaton every time I visit Krakow. I generally don't like this type of food, but the quality of the sauces and finished product is just superb. I can't speak to any other dish however. Polish: Restauracja którą chętnie odwiedzam podczas każdego pobytu w Krakowie. Pyszne jedzenie, od dań głównych po dodatki. Nawet zbyt lubiane przeze mnie placki ziemniaczane tam smakują wyśmienicie. Serdecznie polecam!

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    7 years ago

    First time here, ordered Veal with dumplings delicious only one plate but had to order an other one same thing

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    In the entire New York City we didn't find a restaurant that would serve Hungarian food as good as Balaton.

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    Kuchnia u Doroty - Pierogi z truskawkami (Sweet strawberry dumplings) (32 zł) - sauce is sweet, but the pierogi themselves weren't very sweet

    Kuchnia u Doroty

    4.6(109 reviews)
    0.9 kmKazimierz, Śródmieście
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    All I can say is this place most certainly should be on your dining list should you find yourself…read morein Kraków, Poland. I would say Poland definitely is and has a world class soup culture, they take soups very seriously there. The mushroom soup I had was like no other I've ever had anywhere absolutely phenomenal!! Almost every restaurant we visited had 3 to 4 soups on the menu. Kuchnia u Doroty specializes in Soups, Schnitzels, Bigos, Roast Pork, Perogies, Pickled Herring and more. Service is excellent and the ambiance holds a wonderful cozy surprise especially when dining downstairs. By all means hit this place up, you won't be disappointed.

    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.

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    Kuchnia u Doroty - Pierogi ruskie (Cheese and potatoes pierogi, 10 pcs) (30 zł)

    Pierogi ruskie (Cheese and potatoes pierogi, 10 pcs) (30 zł)

    Kuchnia u Doroty - Żurek z jajkiem i białą kiełbasą (Polish sour soup with egg and white sausage) (21 zł) - quite sour, but mainly very salty

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    Żurek z jajkiem i białą kiełbasą (Polish sour soup with egg and white sausage) (21 zł) - quite sour, but mainly very salty

    Restauracja Balaton - hungarian - Updated June 2026

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