I've eaten here twice. Both times has been pretty good. I like the ambiance and the service had been great both times. The food is excellent but not the best I've had. I thought the salmon could have been cooked a little better, it was a tad dry. The potatoes and asparagus were great. Honestly, I'd rather see less potatoes and more asparagus but that's just personal preference. They have gluten free options but no gluten free bread, which is a bummer for this caliber restaurant. They did bring out some carrots, celery, and I think daikon. I preferred the daikon over the other two. There are many places in Krakow to try but this place will stay on my "will go back" list. read more

Restauracja Szara - Bars Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed my recent visit to Krakow, and this was one of my favorite meals during the visit. My colleague and I needed to go during off ours due to meetings, but I felt that we really received special attention rather than the leftovers. The rabbit croquettes and braised lamb entree were probably the two best meat-based plates that I had in Poland. They had an excellent old fashioned and good beer options, as well. My last comment is that I appreciated the server's regular attention. Though their English was limited, they went out of their way to check up on us, top off drinks, and ask about how our time in Krakow had been. read more

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The food was very well prepared. I went with a party of five who ordered everything from the burger to the pork tenderloin. I ordered the salmon which was cooked to perfection. My friend had the pork and remarked it was the best pork of his life. The service was excellent. Very attentive wait staff. read more

This place is perfectly situated for some people watching and old town vibes while you have dinner. We started with a bottle of the house white, which was crisp and quite tasty for just the house one. But also perhaps what one should expect from a pricey restaurant. We had a mix of the appetizers. The herring, tartare, and a seasonal special of asparagus. The tartare came unmixed, which was very interesting, and our waitress was very nice in offering to show us how to do it, but we did manage =] She was overall very attentive and always made sure our wine glasses were full! The tartare was by far the best. The herring was good too. I loved the white asparagus. It was served with hollandaise and salmon. From the description, I assumed it was a baked salmon, but instead it was cold, smoked salmon. It was still tasty tho! We finished the dinner with white chocolate mousse and strawberries in a rhubarb compote, and it was absolutely delicious. read more

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Julia was an excellent server and extremely knowledgeable. I started with the delicious fish soup. The small is a grand portion. Great recommendation, as they've held the recipe for over 15 years. I moved to the duck breast following. The pumpkin purée and positive seasoning really amplified the dish I'd go back!! read more

Restauracja Szara - Fish Soup, breads and a 2019 Saint Emilion Red - Bars Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

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The restaurant was very nice, what I would recommend is changing out the tables and definitely the chairs. You cannot sit at a chair for more than 30 minutes, unless there's the point. overall a good experience, I would definitely come back for some of the food items. read more

Absolutely loved the food. Service was nice as our server was patient and attentive. I got the steak and wife got the salmon, both were tasty and large portioned. read more

We just had drinks here in the middle of the day but they were incredible. Awesome vibes compared to the busy square, it's a great place to relax for a moment before venturing out to explore Krakow old Town. read more

Right on the square this restaurant is conveniently located! The interior is gorgeous with beautiful ceilings which are mirrored and look endless. The service was brilliant with a funny waitress. The food was awesome plank steak and my partner ordered beef cheeks. It was well cooked and had great sides. The food is more expensive than in other restaurants in Krakow however you probably pay for the location and the quality of the food. Compared to UK prices this is still cheap for a nice treat. read more

Restauracja Szara - Bars Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

I had an AMAZING experience with the bar staff. My boyfriend and I returned for theee evenings in a row with friends. Marek and Rafael are THE BEST bartenders!! They both are talented in their expertise. The drinks were awesome and the atmosphere was lovely. You could carry on a conversation and hear each other. Marek has a "The Office" type humor, I liked it. Also, very good English. Try the Elderflower drink too!! read more

Restauracja Szara - Marek with the makings of an amazing drink! This guy is awesome! - Bars Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

Really good breakfast at decent price. Friendly service, simple breakfast menu and good coffee. read more

Restauracja Szara - Breakfast - Bars Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

Always a pleasure to eat here! The food is always amazing, the service is just great, ambience perfect. My favourites are porcini mushroom soup, the 'plankstek' and creme brulee to end it. read more

I found Szara by reading the Michelin guide and then following up via Yelp. Szara is located directly on the square and a short walk from our hotel. I was visiting in late November (off tourist season), and the restaurant was filled with locals. I was seated next to the window - which was a great view of evening people watching. The interior is beautiful and welcoming. I asked for recommendations and was pretty excited that what is considered pricey was in reality extremely reasonable for the US Dollar. I ordered a Swedish potato that was recommend that came with roe as well duck served with potato latke's and fresh figs and plums. Highly recommend for Krakow! read more

Szara is one of the pricier more elegant restaurants in Krakow, although I like it because it actually is very good value for beautifully cooked steak (planksteak). It's unusual being a Swedish restaurant in Poland. The outside seating is very pleasant in summer although far from quiet on the main square, all the tables were continually busy but the service could not be faulted. I started with the reindeer tartare which as a novelty was interesting and well prepared with good accompaniments but I would probably not bother in future, venison tastes better cooked. The main was the planksteak (cooked to perfection, like a French bleu) but I was a bit jealous of my colleague's duck which looked fantastic. read more

Nice location at the main square Rynek Glowny in the old town of Krakow. We enjoyed good white wine and caesar salad in an great environment with street musicians and sunshine. Recommended! :-) At the square you could also visit the Gothic church of St. Mary's Basilica which is beautiful. read more

I ordered the duck and it was not only delicious but a very generous portion. We also had the goat cheese as a starter and it was also delicious and very well proportioned with the arugula and beets. Beautiful location right on the square and friendly service. read more

Restauracja Szara - Duck...delicious! - Bars Near Me - Kraków, Massachusetts

In no small part thanks to my dashing and debonair waiter Patrick, this was arguably my most favorite restaurant in all of southern Poland. The service is classy and old world, white linen table clothes and napkins, well appointed handsome waiters who are multilingual and can take a variety of orders by memory and a winsome nod of the head - what discipline! The wine list is impeccable and could be easily mirrored in Lyon or any tony Parisian arrondisemont and the food - well - it's outstanding. I had a marvelous leg of goose that will go down in my personal culinary memory as one of the most succulent pieces of well prepared poultry. My asparagus soup was almost most memorable. I can't possibly wait to return to Krakow to meet new friends and share new memories; but mostly to say "hi" to the fun professional staff at Szara and enjoy another sumptuous meal. read more

The beautiful decor and those small final touches makes the dining experience at Szara a little more proper and out of the ordinary compared to some other restaurants on Rynek. I had a delicious and filling caesar salad here and crusty bread with olive oil, sea salt and other seasonings. Food is well made, calm atmosphere and the service was not bad either. Suitable for the younger crowd as well as adults, not to mention business men in a rush grabbing solitaire meals before they wander off to their next meeting...! read more

I like this bar there are always tables free and the bar staff are helpful and responsive. They have a good selection of drinks including cocktails and serve the most delicious cherry wodka. I've stopped in for a pre evening drink to get a little warmed up and find it suits me down to the ground. If I was gay I would also fancy the bar man read more

SZARA is our highlight during our annual Christmas / New Year visit to Krakow. We always begin our visit, spend with them and closing out our last day before we return to New York. we look forward all year to our meals that never seem to disappoint us. New Years Eve dinner format is unusual. most restaurants have a fixed menu / in SZARA you can order A'la Carte menu which gives a freedom to go outside to experience the crowd celebrating new years on the square. It is very fun to watch and be part of people (total strangers) wishing happy new year like they have been your friend for years. Going back to Shara - The service is very friendly & accommodating special requests. Over the years on our visit to SZARA they start to feel like family. We are very picky about our food and where we dine. Since, as wrote above we looking forward to out meals and Szara every year is a proof that this place is highly recommended by us. Try and you will be not disappointed read more

This review is for the restaurant, didn't visit bar. Reataurant had excellent choices, and some unique. Rabbit, was better than moms, and that is saying something!! read more

This venue is wonderful. Its cold beet green soup was exceptional and its rabbit sauteed in what seems to be garlic rapeseed oil garnished with baby carrots and dumplings was stupendous. read more

Wasnt very impressed. The 2 stars is in consideration of price, quality, and what else is available. I wouldnt recommend and would try something else. Misleading with only a few reviews. There are so many great restaurants in this area and grom our experience, this is not one of them. read more

Count me among the converts! The prices are a little steep for the area, but it's well worth it for the supremely high quality of the food and dining experience. read more

Stopped in on a rather cold mid-week afternoon after touring the city. It was a nice respite to relax and rejuvenate, even though it was expensive and touristy. Got the salmon tartare and the raraka, which was a large, crispy potato pancake; combined two for a nice lunch. Also ordered the mussels in white wine sauce. The mussels were small and the white bread that came with it to sop up the broth was simply awful. Ended with two expensive cognacs to finish off the Euro meal. read more

Friendly atmosphere right beside the basilica Mariacka. Food expensive for the standard here in Krakow but it's worth. read more

Lovely, high-quality restaurant on the main market square, Rynek Glowny, in Krakow. The outdoor seating area is very nice and the interior of the indoor dining room is beautiful. The food is very good and the portions are huge (be cautious with what you order because it's a lot of food). The service is exceptional - a great choice in Old Town Krakow. read more