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Obviously you can't come to (or leave) Poland without trying the local cuisine. Polish food has a bit of a divided rep, with some decrying it as bland and boring, while others hail its simplicity and 'slow food' sensibilities. We suggest you judge for yourself, and we've given you al

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Within one of the most coveted locales on Kraków's market square, nestled among some of the most exclusive tables in town, 'The Grey Goose' has confidently established itself as one of the city's best places for an exquisite, romantic dinner or special event. The kitchen has carved out a unique nic

Following a glorious redesign, this popular market square restaurant has climbed the social ladder, moving away from its peasant wedding party roots to a more regal aesthetic that emphasises the history of the space and evokes a feast at the royal table. Full of floral and folk touches, the atmosphe

Located on a less hectic stretch of ul. Grodzka, not far from Wawel Castle, this spacious Italian restaurant boasts a lovely garden and outstanding interior that nicely balances rustic touches like exposed bricks and wood panels that look like they were stripped by Van Gogh himself, with gleaming si

Planted on picturesque Kanonicza Street, in summertime La Campana Trattoria is worth visiting just to relax in the gorgeous ivy-green garden and cobbled patio; full of sunlight and singing birds, it may be the best dining environment in Kraków; in winter, retreat to the romantic cellars and dream o

This small Italian bistro next to St. Mary's Basilica comes preceded by a big reputation and strong pedigree courtesy of the local dining dynasty behind La Campana and Wesele. No surprise then that our scallops were delicious, and though the side dishes (order one) are almost as large as the pasta d

If you know this town well, Szewska Street is probably the last place you'd look for a nice meal out. Aside from its location alongside fast food stands and filthy clubs, however, this classy Italian eatery should hardly be a surprise. With pedigree and another winning design job from the team behin

Dispatched from a traditional wood-fired oven, pizzas are the pride of this place, but the plethora of home-made pastas and other Italian standards prove Mamma Mia is more than just a one trick pony. The interior of clever lighting and exposed bricks makes a cool backdrop for casual dining, and the

There's a comfortable familiarity to Boccanera, which slides in neatly alongside its outstanding sister establishments La Grande Mamma, Fiorentina and Bianca (to name only a few) at the top of Kraków's hierarchy of Italian restaurants. We've grown happily accustomed to the warm, multi-textured inte

Responsible for some of the most understated but sterling restaurants in town, the team behind Kogel Mogel and Boscaiola has put their talents on display again with La Grande Mamma. Located on the corner of the market square, upscale Italian dining is a treat here, with an ambiance ideal for romanti

This refined restaurant minutes from the market square reaches back to a pre-war palette, aesthetic and atmosphere, offering a perfect environment for big social banquets, family feasts and chivalrous courtship. Explicit care is taken to offer tourists arguably the best impression they'll get of loc

This group - the same behind La Campana and Bianca - know Italian, and put their expertise front and centre on the market square alongside some of the Rynek's most established restaurants. Capably holding their own once again with a well-executed and mercifully concise menu of pastas, meat entrees,