Before I wrap up this travelogue, I want to write about the food we experienced in Kraków. As I already mentioned before, the food scene in Poland was definitely impressive, and Kraków was no exception. I already wrote about our experience dining in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but this post is for the rest of the items that we enjoyed during our stay in the city.
This time, we went very diverse. We tried traditional Polish food, international cuisine, and many others.
The first place we tried for dinner was a traditional Polish restaurant located in Kazimierz,
Zalewajka. We tried the traditional Polish steak tartare, which came with a raw egg yolk, as expected. Very delicious. The meat stews that we opted for main dishes were also very impressive.
For breakfast, we tried exploring options aside from the hotel breakfast. So one day, we tried the
Aurelita Cafe which was just around the corner from where we were staying. It is a cute little place with simple yet tasty breakfasts. They have an Instagram presence, in case you need some visuals.
During the day we were exploring the Jewish neighbourhood of Kazimierz, we had lunch in
Hamsa. This place offers fabulous hummus plates, and they are definitely very tasty. We cleaned these plates with bread, and that was absolutely a filling lunch. They have a terrace in case you prefer dining outdoors.
The day after, we wanted to try some traditional Polish desserts. So we visited a traditional Polish patisserie,
Cukiernia Cichowscy. They also had some modern desserts, so my husband took a traditional cream cake while I had something that had a little bit more colour. Nevertheless, these two items were very delicious and paired well with good coffee.
As I mentioned, there is international cuisine in this city. So one night, we made reservations for a table in a Corsican restaurant,
Corse. This place is in the Old Town, and features a seafood-focused menu. We opted for a variety of things, from seafood starters and soup, to main dishes featuring fish and octopus. It was more on the traditional side, but definitely worked well to add variety to the meals we were having.
The day after, we went to
Wesoła Cafe for breakfast. This place is located on the other side of the main train station, and is definitely popular! Make a reservation if you can. They have very photogenic breakfasts, and good coffee. That said, because it is a popular place, there can be a little wait. So have some patience.
For lunch, we found ourselves in Kazimierz again, and decided to try out
Pierogi Mr Vincent. They have a Facebook presence in case you want to check it out. They are a small place, but offer very traditional and tasty pierogis. If you are in Poland, you have to have pierogis, and this place is a good place to get some.
For dinner, we had reservations in
Nota Resto by Tomasz Leśniak. I liked this place, it was very stylish. It's a modern European restaurant, and it definitely delivers. We had two starters, two main dishes, and shared a dessert. Definitely impressive.
One other place we liked for breakfast was
Blossom, also on the other side of the main train station. Their breakfast plates were great, and they also make a wicked flat white.
On our final day, we were nevertheless still in the mood for cake, so we went to
Galeria Tortów Artystycznych to try some very colourful and interesting cake creations. It was not only tasty but also visually attractive.
Finally, our last dinner before we headed back to Berlin was in a French bistro in Kazimierz, in
Zazie. I loved the foie gras and the duck rilettes, as well as the risotto. And they had well-paired wines as well. It's a popular place, so we actually made reservations a day in advance in order to book a seat.
Overall, we definitely enjoyed eating in Poland. The restaurant scene is great, and very impressive. I'll keep these in mind in case I am back in the future. But for now, this wraps this travelogue, so stay tuned for a new series.
