3 Best Restaurants in Krakow, Poland

This small place is something else: an elegant wine cellar, rediscovered and resurrected after have been buried some hundred years, deep in the old Kazimierz quarter. The small, high-quality menu is constructed primarily to accompany wine, and yet it is a serious affair: although the menu is small, the quality is high. Wines are taken seriously here, and the sommelier has a particular affinity for wines from northern Italy, particularly the Piedmont and Veneto regions. You can have a full gourmet meal or a selection of delicious wine snacks. The owners and staff are passionate and knowledgeable about their list and are happy to share wine stories, if you're in the mood to listen. Take a peek into the vault—the heart of the place. Reservations are essential, and this is definitely not a place for kids.

This lovely French bistro, with its friendly staff and a happy chef who often dances in the kitchen, stays open from morning until night. You can pop in practically any time for a croque monsieur or a more substantial dish from their not-so-small and very scrumptious menu, which manages to be both simple and sophisticated at the same time. If you're feeling adventurous, you can try cuisses de grenouilles (frog legs with parsley) or escargot. The selection of cheeses and other delicacies is excellent, all imported from France. The locals sometimes pop in to buy some cheese and baguette to take home and be on their way, but the space is so inviting that they may stay for a cup of coffee. The huge window offers a perfect vantage point for observing life passing through Szpitalna Street, and the lovely brick vault above is conducive to dreaming.