This is a restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine and traditional Polish food. It opened in February 2005, is situated in the old Jewish part of Krakow and was very welcoming. The quality and presentation of the food was excellent and we felt that it was good value. It was very popular with local people which is always a good sign!

ul.Kupa 15, close to the Old Market;
tel: 12 431 0875

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Chlopskie Jadlo (Peasant Food) is a chain of restaurants serving good traditional food in large portions at very low prices. Three branches in Krakow.

Pod Aniolami (Under The Angels) serves traditional and contemporary Polish food at reasonable prices, in a tasteful restored cellar. The wild boar with cranberries is excellent.

Chlopskie Jadlo: www.chlopskiejadlo.com.pl/site_en/index.html;
Pod Aniolami: 35 Grodzka St, Krakow 31-001;
tel: 12 421 39 99;
www.podaniolami.pl

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Great restaurant on the old town square. Sit outside and marvel at the beauty of the town or go inside for a modern taste of Poland. Great food and service, reasonably priced for a tourist location. And all beautifully presented. I'd recommend the Polish chocolate torte (if you have the room).

Rynek Glowny 39;
tel: 012 433 70 10;
www.podkrzyzykiem.com

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First of all, the ambience of this restaurant is amazing. Housed in an old cellar you are welcomed by the sound of running water – courtesy of the small fountain on one wall – and bird song – courtesy of the caged birds singing to each other across the restaurant (we spent a good few minutes trying to decide whether or not the birds were real. They were real, or else they were extremely convincing automata!).

All this – plus the eclectic collection of bric-a-brac on the walls and the friendly and efficient waiting staff – helped to create an interesting and pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy the traditional Polish food (fish soup, tench in cream sauce, wild boar) that is on the menu.

ul. Grodzka 35;
tel: 12 421 3999;
www.podaniolami.pl

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This restaurant, situated a couple of minutes away from Rynek Glowny, has a menu comprising Mediterranean dishes, pasta, traditional Polish cuisine and - its speciality - fresh fish.

It’s a charming venue, the decoration is rustic with light green walls, wooden furniture, wooden shutters and subdued lighting - perfect for an intimate evening meal. The atmosphere too is lovely, welcoming and friendly, a lot of the credit for which must be given to the staff who were all excellent. While we were there a table of four rather demanding people arrived and the staff dealt with their ever-increasing requests with great patience and concern. More than I could have mustered - they were annoying me and I was just sitting there, not having to serve them!

As for the food, it too was excellent, well cooked, well presented and very tasty. And, though certainly not the cheapest place to eat in Krakow, it was very good value. A starter and main course each, one dessert, one coffee, a bottle of wine and two vodkas cost approx. 280 zloty (50.00 sterling/89 USD). Which for a slap up meal in a lovely place ain’t bad!

ul Sw. Marka 16;
tel: 12 422 1680;
www.farina.krakow.pl

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Crisp linen, floral decorations, mirrors and crystal gives the restaurant a formal air. In fact in thick winter coat, jeans and boots I felt rather scruffy in such pleasant, smart surroundings, however, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and we were made to feel very welcome.

As for the food, well, that was pretty good too. In fact it was very good with a menu that included a mixture of traditional Polish dishes, meat and seafood. Prices aren’t budget (£30.00-£40.00 for two courses plus wine and coffee) and are, perhaps, a little above average, however, it’s well worth paying for the food and ambience.

It was a pleasure to eat at Szara. The service was exemplary and the fact that our waiter looked a bit like the actor Owen Wilson was an added bonus

Rynek Glowny 6;
012 421 6669

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