The Top 10 Restaurants in Kazimierz, Krakow
The historic Jewish quarter of Kazimierz in Krakow is a place of complexity and interest, laden with some of the most interesting and cultural eats in the city. Here, we take a look at the most delicious gastronomic spots within its borders.
1. Ariel
Located on Kazimierz’s so-called Wide Street (Szeroka), Ariel is dedicated to the traditions of the Jewish quarter, through its classic cuisine, its revitalization of old buildings and patronage of the Jewish arts. The menu combines the likes of creamy Berdytchov soup with beef, honey and spices, succulent liver-stuffed goose and carp sautéed with onions and mushrooms. For desert there are also oodles of treats, including mascarpone cheese with raisins accompanied by a fresh orange zest.
Address & telephone: Ariel, Szeroka 18, Kraków, Poland, +48 124217920
2. Hamsa
Restaurant, Israeli, Middle Eastern, Moroccan
3. Starka
Restaurant, Polish
4. Manzana
With a Latino-American spirit, Manzana is a Mexican joint that takes pride in its New Latino cuisine, the use of local fresh ingredients and bringing passion to Krakow’s gastronomy. On the menu guests find authentic Mexican dishes, such as juicy pork quesadillas, crispy tacos, enchiladas, soft burritos, fajitas, burning jalapeno burgersand chicken encacahuatado to name just a few.
Address & telephone: Manzana, Miodowa 11, Kraków, Poland, +48 12 422 22 77
5. Bottiglieria 1881
Bistro, Restaurant, European
6. Zazie Bistro
Bistro, Restaurant, French
7. Eden
Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, Polish
8. The Blueberry Resto & Bar
Bar, Restaurant, European
9. Rubinstein
Located on the eastern end of Kazimierz, Rubinstein is an enchanting place, right through from the rooftop’s majestic views to the basement’s brick-walled interior. The menu is complex and gathers authentic Polish recipes with a dash of style, including Polish dumplings filled with chanterelles served on a thyme butter sauce, roasted cod served on warm kale salad and plenty, plenty more.
Address & telephone: Rubinstein, Szeroka 12, Kraków, Poland, +48 12 384 00 00
10. Stajinia Pub
Pub, Polish
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