Where to Eat in Kraków: Places We've Tried
By Jérôme R · Visited in July 2026 · Updated · How we work
Kraków is full of great places to eat, but here are ours, tried on the ground during our July 2026 trip: a quick lunch between two visits, a proper Polish meal in the Old Town, and the street-food square in the Kazimierz Jewish quarter. For Polish specialities more broadly, see our guide what to eat in Poland.
A burger lunch in the Old Town
True story, July 2026: on our first day, while waiting for our room, we found a small burger bar not far from the Jewish quarter — a rather good find: a generous burger (beef, bacon, cheddar, sesame seed bun), with a drink and a portion of fries to share, for about 230 zł in total for 4 people (around 57 zł, or €13, per person).
From experience — take this seriously: many small restaurants in the area don't open before 1pm — worth planning around if you arrive hungry in the late morning.
Domowe Przysmaki, a proper Polish meal in the Old Town
True story, July 2026: on the evening we arrived, we had dinner at Domowe Przysmaki, a small family-run restaurant at 24A Sławkowska Street, a stone's throw from the Main Market Square. On the menu: pierogi chłopskie (Polish dumplings), a grilled chicken fillet with rice and coleslaw, and a generous sharing platter of cold cuts and pierogi (talerz przysmaków mięsny).
In total, we paid 293 zł for 4 people, drinks included (two beers and two Pepsis) — a little over 73 zł (around €17) per person.
Plac Nowy, the street-food square in Kazimierz
True story, July 2026: there was no way we were leaving Kraków without one last stop in the Kazimierz Jewish quarter — we went back on our final evening in Poland, after revisiting the alleyway with the mural referencing the filming of *Schindler's List*. The neighbourhood is known for its lively square, ringed with small street-food stalls (Plac Nowy), where you'll find zapiekanka, the famous “Polish pizza” made on toasted bread. We had a great last evening there.
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat well in Kraków without going wrong?
Our best experience was Domowe Przysmaki, in the Old Town (Sławkowska Street), for a hearty Polish meal at a reasonable price (around €17 per person). For a quick lunch between two visits, the small burger bars around the Jewish quarter are a safe bet.
Where can you get street food in Kraków?
The Kazimierz Jewish quarter, and in particular its Plac Nowy square ringed with food stalls, is the go-to spot for Polish street food, especially zapiekanka.
What time do restaurants open in Kraków?
Many small restaurants and bars don't open before 1pm, even in peak tourist season — worth planning around if you're hoping for an early lunch between two visits.