We walked around the square once, just to check what's out there, until we found something that…read moregrabs our hungry palate, after a tour & shopping until we dropped. We went back, when we decided, tonight, we're having steak & seafood, and went back, and got seated right away, because the girl who was luring us with a menu, remembered us, and got us seated fast! The bathroom, was the 1st thing I wanted to go, and it was clean, I like the fact that they have a hand-dryer on the wall, not like they have in some restrooms in Portland. My husband tried a couple Polish wines and they were very good. He had the Prime Rib Eye Steak with all the trimmings. The presentation was awesome and the food was superb. The salad was presented on a unique glass platter and we both shared & enjoyed it. I've never had red pepper before, and I thought they were just some weird tiny berries, even though he did mentioned 'red peppers'. I've forgotten, and yes, of course PEPPERS that were RED! LOL The salad was shrimp with avocados, tomatoes, and just enough dressing. Love the bread, too! My Ricotta with champagne & shrimp was also presented on a unique 'hat' shaped large size plate and it was delicious! It's a 5 star review and a 5 star location!

Came here on a last minute whim to catch the soccer game. Grabbed some seats outside and enjoyed an…read moreespresso tini and a beer. Waitress was great and super attentive to the large crowd she was already handling outside with us. Almost all patrons were outside watching the game. Wished they had a bigger television for sporting events like this.

Well after a day of walking we found this spot..it is a steak house but every…read more One was having burgers so we did. I had the bbq and bacon and my wife had a regular cheeseburger. And two chips and cream spinach on the side.. also a recommended dish. All made as requested and delicious. Most of the tables had reservations Signs by the time we left so if we go back for steaks, they offer every variety, I ll call ahead.

We dined at 5:00 PM on a weekday - and had the place to ourselves for the first hour. The steaks…read morewere good, yet being from the Chicago area, not as great as you'd get here. There was a nice choice of steaks and burgers and wine. Had starters such as beef tartare or beef carpaccio or a salad with beef. Do you get the idea the place is for beef? For the steaks, there were a handful of choices for sauces such as a cognac pepper sauce, a mushroom sauce, or hollandaise. There were also liqueurs such as whisky, rum, or of course, vodka.

Possibly the most underrated restaurant in the city. It has a beautiful ambience with garden…read moresitting among old trees and vine, where indoor and outdoor space interconnects smoothly. The place radiates a wonderful vibe of leisure and serenity. The staff matches the picture perfectly, friendly but not annoying, relaxed, but attentive. You feel more like you're visiting an old friend, who happens to be a great chef, rather than like being in the restaurant. But best of all, the food is just amazing!

This place is amazing. I came here several times during my trip to Krakow. You MUSTTT have the…read morecream of potato soup, french fries, and pierogis. Portions are large and the staff are super friendly. There's also a lot of seating throughout the restaurant.

For travelers on a budget: the menu of the day won't disappoint you. For 25zl (more or less) you…read morecan get a delicious soup, a fantastic main and dessert. I had zurek and sirloin tips ... oh boy!!! Awesome!

Excellent breakfast, great service and a beautiful location on the Town Square. Kraków's Town…read moreSquare is enormous with countless places to dine surrounding the entire inner perimeter. Loads of tourists as well as locals, great place for watching or chatting with others seated near by, a fun spot you won't want to miss.

I've never been to the previous location, but the new one is truly beautiful and spacious. There is…read morea combination of regular tables and booths. The colors and mix of textures work perfectly together. Although the lighting adds ambience to the whole picture, I still got a cold feeling about this place. After arriving, two hostesses greeted me and gave me three options for a table for one person. Because it was my first time there, I followed their instructions but later I was wondering why they didn't tell me to sit just anywhere I want. The restaurant was rather empty. It was late evening, and I didn't think a crowd of people would come to have a steak for supper. Actually, I should have started from the beginning I was on the hunt for the best beef tartar in town. I did some research and Ed Red was coming out all the time so I gave them a try. So practically I knew what I was going to order, except a drink. The drink menu wasn't interesting. I saw only three kinds of beer. All of them were craft and honestly I don't appreciate it so much, but I ordered beer anyway. It was 'Pan IPAni' from "Trzech Kumpli" brewery, "...the lightness of wheat beers combined with the enticing bitterness of a classic IPA. Expect prominent citrus, mango and pear aromas intertwined with delicate floral notes. Slightly cloudy, light golden. Well-balanced, moderately bitter on the mouth". Sounds great, doesn't it? But I thought later shot of vodka would have been a better match for my beef tartar. Of course there is a long list of wine you can choose from.   The food came to my table faster than I expected. I know it was a dish from the appetizer menu, but it was the only thing I ordered, so they should have given me at least some feeling that my food was well prepared. It came almost at the same time as my beer. The chopped beef tenderloin tartar was good. I enjoyed every bite of it. Unfortunately I couldn't dispel the feeling that it should have been served with bread that was of lighter consistency or taste. A buttery toast would have been much more appreciated. It wouldn't have overwhelmed the taste of the wonderful beef tenderloin. The whole experience wasn't the best, but the food made me think I would like to come back and try something more from the menu. I am not a big fan of beef, except tartar, but they offer more variety of dishes. The atmosphere gave me a chilling feeling, like I mentioned from the beginning. Even the big and warm smile of my waiter didn't heat the environment a bit. I could see from a distance a bunch of butcher looking chefs. They were wearing white and I thought it was really cool but it creeped me out having seen them knowing I actually ate what someone just killed. There was music in the background but it was quiet and all I heard was a refrigerator buzzing constantly with no break. Maybe when Ed Red is full of people everything it feels different, more lively, but this was the point of view I had this one particular evening.

The food was soooooo tasty! It was not over seasoned and the natural flavors were able to shine…read more The waiter was nice and informative. The restaurant was dimly lit and quiet. We had: - Riesling - the chicken and vegetables - 200g sirloin medium rare, with potatoes and mixed vegetables - orange dessert The chimichurri sauce was amazing! And the complimentary empanada was very yummy. We enjoyed everything and would go back.

I was here not for steak, but for some seafood pasta. The dinner was amazing. Great service. The…read morepasta is al dente, and I still cannot figure out how they made the sauce so great! I almost never finish pasta dishes, but I cleared this one. The cheesecake is to die for if you have someone you can share with. Amazing high end restaurant in town!

We ate there in early May, 2018. Nice place, hidden back in neighborhoods. We ate inside because it…read morewas threatening rain, but there's a really nice outdoor dining area. Because we're light eaters we only had appetizers and drinks. I ordered an apple-mint nonalcoholic drink, which was delicious. We got the bacon-cheese wrapped plums and the "lard" (smalec). Neither was huge, but both were adequate-sized and most important they were delicious. It was maybe the best smalec we've had out of the dozens of times we've had it over many, many trips to Poland, served with great crusty bread and pickles. The plums were six toothpicks of bacon and plum poked into slices of apple and cheese, with side splashes of plum compote and what we decided was a horseradish and egg sauce. Absolutely yummy and the service was good. If we lived in the area, we'd definitely come back and try their other offerings. (And they had a good crowd of locals: always a good sign.)

From the owner: Welcome to Karczma Rogata — a place where history and tradition live in every corner…read more It’s an honor for me to invite you to my family home — a place built in 1896 by the hands of my great-great-grandfather, Franciszek. He crafted the beams, the roof, and even the furniture that still furnish this tavern today. Thanks to his dedication and passion, I can now host you in a place filled with memories and warmth. This is not just an ordinary restaurant. It’s a home where every brick and every beam has a story to tell. You can even see the original serving window in the brick wall, reminding us of the old tavern that once operated here in the interwar period. I wanted you to feel at home here — to enjoy dishes prepared according to my family’s recipes. Here you can taste sour rye soup (żurek) made with a starter just like my grandmother taught me, homemade lard with pickled cucumbers from Charsznica, slow-cooked meats with potatoes baked in a bread oven, and pancakes and pudding exactly the way I remember them from my childhood. Every bite is a journey back in time, and every visit is a new story I want to share with you. If you’re looking for a place that combines flavor with history and a truly homely atmosphere, I’m sure Karczma Rogata will be a unique discovery for you. I warmly invite you — come and experience the true taste of history. — Krzysztof Hankus, Owner

This is not Stek Chalupa! It is Stek! Someone changed the name of the listing I added!…read more If I were to rate Stek on portion size alone, it would undoubtably be a five star review. I don't think I've ever seen as much food on one plate in my life! Portion size aside, Stek has an eye-catching exterior with 'Stek' emblazoned in red on a dark backdrop, the 't' a vivid bull's head. We'd passed by in the day and, impressed by its size and design, decided to have dinner at Stek. The staff were friendly and helpful and we received a warm welcome. Stek looked relatively quiet but, I'd say that this was largely down to the size of the tables. Larger parties would benefit from the thick wooden tables, which could probably seat up to 12, but when it came to the three of us, we felt swamped by the size. It would have been nice if there were a variety of sizes, including smaller ones for smaller parties. Seeing couples sitting at the huge tables didn't seem all that cosey! As we we entered, we passed a huge open grill, with meats cooking on the fire. It was atmospheric and part of the initial first impression that attracted us to Stek. The menus were attached to traditional ciupaga (Polish axe-shaped walking sticks) which hung from the wall. This was a nice touch and went well with the overall theme. In terms of eating out and general expenditures when holidaying in Poland, everything is impressively cheap! And Stek is no exception. We had potato pancakes to start. (One portion meat, the other with garlic butter garnish.) They were tasty but unlike more traditional styles I've tried. I'm used to a stodgier home-cooked taste. This dish was lighter and made a nice starter! For mains, we had chicken and steak (both looked delicious!) and I opted for a burger. Now, if you're thinking of a delicious juicy burger patty in a brioche bun, as I was, you'd be fooled! What I ended up with was rather a large mound of flattened beef which was thin and crispy with sheep's cheese on top and chips and coleslaw on the side. It would have been nice if the meat was served warmer to allow the cheese to melt! I don't want to say I was disappointed, rather bewildered. A polish burger is very different from a burger anywhere else in the world. - That's the lesson to be learned! Certainly different but not my finest burger! Stek was a pleasant stop for dinner, albeit not traditional Polish cuisine. It's worth a visit for its kitsch appeal. Look out for a particularly strange (rude!) picture!

It is really great place located 10km from Krakow and 1 km from Balice Airport by the lake…read moreKryspinow. It is built in traditional, wooden, rustic style with beautiful gardens overlooking the lake. It gives you lots of opportunities to have great time and also for planned events with great catering and entertaining services. Conveniently located with beautiful landscapes and views you can have memorable evening. Food is very good and cut to all types of events. Also very tasty. You can have romantic evening with the view or get yourself something to eat and drink after chilling-out in the sun or swimming in the lake or just enjoying the sandy beaches. :) There is perfect place for BBQ and bonfire.