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    Restauracja Wierzynek

    3.8 (40 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndPolish, Bars
    Open 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pate very nice but I felt bad for the goose

    Turned out to be an excellent choice for us. My wife was skeptical because some reviews and no Michelin mention but since I dined there before on my previous Poland trip I convinced her. She loved it. We had tasting menu which was excellent. We highly recommend. Great quality food served to the highest standard. Our waiter was very good and knew his stuff. Professionally explained all the dishes. Food came not to quickly and not to slow. His wine recommendations were right on the spot. Wearing white gloves was nice touch The portions were HUGE like in normal meal not tasting menu. We did not expected that from tasting menu so it was a delight. However if you are having tasting menu sure you go there hungry, which is hard to do in Krakow. Food was super delicious but we just could not finish each dish. Smoked tartar with actual real smoke and mushroom ice cream were very amusing and tasted great. Not cheap for Poland basically priced like any good quality US restaurant in Chicago or LA but well worth your money and we are definitely coming back next time in Poland. Hopefully they will change their tasting menu for a different experience.

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    Tony J.

    Wierzynek is a restaurant located at the Krakow Old Town Main Square. It occupies four floors and has a capacity of 200 guests. There are eight separate dining rooms including the Italian Pompeii Rooms, the Tatra Room, The Clock Room, the Knights Room and the Chamber of Imagination. I enjoyed my dinner with my family of eleven in the smaller private Pompeian room. We reserved the entire Pompeian room for ourselves. My dinner was my best dinner I enjoyed here in Krakow. Wierzynek dates back to the medieval times. It is famous for the great wedding celebration of 1364, when the wedding of King Casimir III the Great's 's granddaughter Princess Elizabeth of Pomerania to Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor took place here. The celebration was attended by numerous European monarchs and the nobility. Many world leaders and celebrities have visited the restaurant including Charles de Gaulle, Fidel Castro, Sophie Marceau and Kate Moss. This is a classic 5-star well served dinner. Check out all of my pics to visually enjoy my dinner with me. I enjoyed my first appetizer of goose liver brioche with fresh red currant, foie gras ice cream, foie gras powder, and dog rose jam. Then I equally enjoyed my crayfish soup with sous vide egg yolk and compressed cucumber. My main course of venison saddle with nettle, sunroot, arabica, and rhubarb was spectacular. I have enjoyed venison at other restaurants. My deer saddle was the best I ever enjoyed in my life. It was like a medium rare filet mignon. I ended my dinner with the halva cheesecake with mascarpone, apple sorbet, Poland's classic bison grass vodka called Zubrowka. I loved the variety of these exotic ingredients from all over the world. I felt like I was the King of Poland! The views from this historic restaurant of the Old Town main square were equally impressive. I look forward to returning here again for another great meal and experience. Dziękuję Ci bardzo

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    One of our BEST dinners in Krakow & certainly one of the BEST restaurants in Krakow. DELICIOUS FLAVOURFUL, OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD FOOD & CREATIVELY ARRANGED FOOD, Old World WHITE GLOVE IMPECCABLE SERVICE, Specialty meats not often seen at most restaurants, romantic settings/ historic rooms, gorgeous views of main square. Who knew there were so many excellent restaurants in Krakow. Eat like Polish royalty surrounded by sumptuous surroundings and feel specially treated by the highly trained staff. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$$$ (once converted it was inexpensive in USD). yes it's expensive (in zloty) but it's also a once in a lifetime meal to try. Ingredients are top notch. We thought it was worthwhile. Live a little and experience this. ***DÉCOR: Wonderful views of old town main square from the banquette tables by the windows. Historical Romantic Lush, look at the gilded room or cordovan leather wallpaper, everything was thought through and exuded luxury and upper crust. Saw a couple here celebrating their anniversary, in the other room saw a large party celebrating a birthday, romantic dinner for another couple by the window seat. Perfect evening. ***SERVICE: White gloved coordinated service, think Downton Abbey, waiters lifting the silver trayed cloches all at once and clanging them as if announcing your grand feast has begun. WOW! So cool and so entertaining. Was not expecting that. Old world white gloved and Black & White suited waiters WOW so impressive. They cleared our plates and replaced with fresh dishes after every course, swept crumbs off the table and silverware replaced with every course and with the correct silverware for next course. Classy and correct etiquette. Chef provided us a complimentary amuse bouche. Soup poured tableside (another AHMAZING display of service). Loved every minute of our dining EXPERIENCE here. ***RECOMMEND: HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place and would DEFINITELY GO BACK if we are ever back in Krakow. ***MEAL: Everything was beautifully plated as well and the flavours were so creative. I meant EVERYTHING was so delicious. The steak tartare was AHHHMAZING. It came inside a smoke filled glass cloche and when they lifted the cloche the smoke wafted upwards. It was all so fantastical, such a great display, and so entertaining. Loved the service. It truly made you feel special. Had the Smoked beef tartare (superb & entertaining display). Trout (very good, cooked perfectly), Pierogi dumplings stuffed with goose meat (OMG so so good), Cream of crayfish (Loved it so much, loved how they poured the soup tableside), Duck Breast (delish & tender & perfectly cooked), Venison (OMG melt in your mouth tender, one of the best we've ever had), Sea Bass (good), Polish special Bison vodka (ok), Honey carmelized mushroom ice cream (mushroom flavoured & shaped ice cream)- different not sure if I liked the taste but it was good to try. yes the portions are smaller but we prefer quality over quantity. Besides we were able to order more items and taste a wide variety of dishes as a result. Overall we loved this place. The food was just excellent & so memorable, the service made you feel like royalty & the surroundings ambience was rich and so luxe.

    Lily W.

    Chopin concert followers by a 2.5hr long leisurely dinner in a private room overlooking the main square makes for a beautiful first night in Kraków! Service was excellent, timely and coordinated to our pace. The white glove service for the main course presentation was impressive. Any questions or lessons in learning words in Polish were pleasantly answered by our friendly waiter. He even got "Harry Potter" waiter out of the main dining room to come say hello:-) All dishes were beautifully plated and presented. My favorite were the duck carpaccio and my duck entrée. Don't miss the mushroom ice cream! We got a nice bottle of Austrian Pinot Noir and our glasses were kept full with sparkling water. One guest has food allergies but the kitchen accommodated his dietary needs, and were extra careful especially as most dishes have pre-made sauces and prep'ed ahead ingredients. Before we leave Kraków, I've already asked hubby to come back at least once, and enjoy more mushroom ice cream tête-à-tête at one of the table for 2 overlooking the main square!

    The venison was tender, light yet filling
    Lauren H.

    Holy history! First opened in the 1300's this historical landmark has been around longer than any other restaurant I have ever been to. The rich decor, white glove service and exquisite cuisine couldd make even the most ordinary rainy day feel like it was a holiday. I was SO impressed by everything this restaurant had to offer and I can not wait to come back!

    Colin V.

    Good food, but a bit smaller portions - normal for places in the same league. Our waiter was great and spoke perfect English. Knocked off one star since the hostess was a bit rude when I arrived and mentioned my reservation, though we were seated immediately. Would recommend if you're in town looking for something above and beyond beyond the typical and have the cash to accommodate.

    Their desserts are memorable and tasty. I guarantee that there aren't many places where you can try a mushroom flavored and shaped ice cream (I had no idea you could create such dessert) or tahini (Chalva) fluffy cheesecakes. I also tried their almond mousse which was out of this world. Highly recommend for any dessert connoisseur!

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    Excellent food (chef came out to say hello); outstanding service and enjoyed the atmosphere.

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    Smoked tartar with actual real smoke and mushroom ice cream were very amusing and tasted great.

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