Forget Cold War cliches about Eastern European dining, Kraków has an excellent array of restaurants, making it a fantastic destination for foodies. Here is a list of all the restaurants in Kraków currently recommended by the Michelin Guide
Hotel Copernicus
As of January 2024, the Michelin Guide recommends 18 restaurants, all very close to the centre of Kraków. One of these (Bottiglieria 1881) has been upgraded to a two-star rating and one has been assigned the Bib Gourmand for value. All restaurants below offer an exquisite dining experience. Of course, some sit in the very highest price bracket, but some are very reasonably priced.
Kraków Holiday Essentials
- Where To Stay In Kraków: See our guide to the best areas and the best hotels to stay in Kraków.
- Things To Do In Kraków: Check this huge list of Krakow activities that you can book online.
- Flights to Kraków: Find the cheapest flights to Kraków and flight times from scores of airlines with 12go.
- Kraków Packing List: Don’t forget to take any of the essentials with our comprehensive Packing List For Poland.
- Travel Insurance: World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Claim online anywhere in the world.
We have listed them all below, with a brief description of style, as designated by Michelin, price, and location. You can also find where they are on our Visit Kraków map at the foot of the page.
Copernicus
Modern Cuisine, €€€
One of Kraków’s finest hotels also has an excellent restaurant with less than ten tables. Dinner consists of 5-9 tasting menus of modern Polish and European cuisine, including a vegan option.
Address: ul. Kanonicza 16, Kraków.
Pod Nosem
Polish, €€
Traditional Polish is given a contemporary twist in this cosy Old Town restaurant. Star dishes include hare, venison, and deer, with the very best local ingredients.
Address: ul. Kanonicza 22, Kraków.
Szara
Szara
International, €€
There’s good value and evening terrace dining at this well-located brasserie-style restaurant on Market Square. The menu features hearty Polish, French, and Swedish classics.
Address: Rynek Główny 6, Kraków.
Fiorentina
Creative, €€€
One of two Kraków restaurants awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for excellence at a reasonable price, the creative dishes at Fiorentina look and taste fabulous.
Address: ul. Grodzka 63, Kraków.
Albertina
Modern Cuisine, €€€
The lobster takes top billing at Albertina, one of Kraków’s finest luxury restaurants, with first-rate Mediterranean food and atmosphere.
Address: ul. Dominikańska 3, Kraków.
Farina
Seafood, €€
At the upper end of the price spectrum, Farina is one of the finest seafood restaurants in the city, but still offering good value for money.
Address: ul. Św. Marka 16, Kraków.
Amarylis
Modern Cuisine, €€€
With an excellent tasting menu but no vegetarian option, Amarylis gives the finer end of Polish cuisine a fully contemporary twist.
Address: ul. Józefa Dietla 60, Kraków.
Kogel Mogel
Kogel Mogel
Polish, €€
A smart, atmospheric restaurant with several dining spaces, Kogel Mogel is a highly attractive Eastern European restaurant with some rare vegan options.
Address: ul. Sienna 12, Kraków.
Karakter
Modern Cuisine, €
As the name suggests Karakter (character) does things with a bit of attitude. The restaurant is lively, even loud, with gorgeously presented food, focused around offal dishes like horse meat tartare.
Address: Brzozowa 17, Kraków.
Hana Sushi
Japanese, €€
At the cheaper end of Michelin’s recommendations. Hana Sushi, in Kazimierz, puts the focus on simple food prepared to a high standard. Splendid sushi, prepared by a Tokyo trained master, and Korean dishes make up the menu.
Address: ul. Kupa 12, Kraków.
Pod Różą
Pod Różą
Modern Cuisine, €€
An impressive glass-covered atrium in one of Kraków’s most iconic streets, Pod Różą uses well-sourced local ingredients to create international modern dishes with a strong Polish influence.
Address: ul. Floriańska 14, Kraków.
NOTA_RESTO by Tomasz Leśniak
Modern Cuisine, €
Hearty comfort food with bold flavours is the speciality of celebrity chef Tomasz Leśniak. The menu includes Beef Wellington duck ravioli, and a range of Polish steaks.
Address: ul. Św. Krzyża 17, Kraków.
Zazie
French, €€
Zazie is an excellent French bistro in Kazimierz, serving fresh and beautifully-presented Gallic standards in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: ul. Józefa 34, Kraków.
Filipa 18
Polish modern cuisine, €€
With ingredients sourced at nearby Stary Kleparz market and bread baked onsite, Filipa 18 is a new addition to the Michelin list.
Address: ul. Św. Filipa 18, Kraków.
MOLÁM
Thai, €
Another new addition to the Michelin list, MOLÁM – in the Piasek district – is a cheery, canteen-style restaurant serving tasty and spicy Thai dishes. Reasonably priced too!
Address: ul. Rajska 3/4, Krakow.
Bottiglieria 1881
Creative, €€€€
Michelin’s upgraded two-star rating marks Kazimierz’s Bottiglieria out as one of the very best restaurants in Kraków, with a price to match. There are two tasting menus with creative interpretations of Polish and Nordic dishes – the Introduction or Full Experience.
Address: ul. Bocheńska 5, Kraków.
Artesse
Creative, €€€
Within the H15 Palace Hotel lies the last of this year’s new Michelin additions. The two tasting menus feature Polish classics reinvented with colour, flavour, and imagination.
Address: ul. Św. Jana 15, Krakow.
ZaKładka
French, €
Snails and frog legs are part of Zakladka’s diverse French-influenced menu. The service is great and it’s a lovely place to eat. Recommended.
Address: ul. Józefińska 2, Kraków.
Ratings Key
Symbol | Price |
---|---|
€€€€ | Expensive |
€€€ | Mid-to-Upper |
€€ | Moderate |
€ | Budget |
Map of Kraków’s Michelin Restaurants
We have listed all the Kraków restaurants recommended by Michelin on the map – marked in orange – so you can see exactly where they are.
Each type of landmark has a different colour marker on the map:
- YELLOW: Kraków Sightseeing
- GREEN: Kraków Transportation
- DARK RED: Restaurants in Kraków
- ORANGE: Michelin Restaurants in Kraków
- LIGHT RED: Kraków Bars / Clubs / Music Venues
- BLUE: Kraków Hotels
- PURPLE: Shopping In Kraków
Click on a marker and it will give you the name of the landmark, with a brief description and links for more information and directions. You can pan, scroll, and zoom around the map, or use the + or – buttons in the bottom left of the map to zoom in and out.
Click on the icon in the top left corner for an index of every location, sorted by category. Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want. Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
Each category is on a different layer, which can be switched on and off. So you can just see the Hotel or Restaurant pins, for example.
If you are using the map on your phone, open the Visit Kraków map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
More About Kraków Food
- Eat like a local with our introduction to Kraków food and drink
- Find out where to eat with our directory of restaurants In Kraków
- Michelin restaurants In Kraków
- Get to know Polish cuisine with a Kraków Food Tour
Things To Do In Krakow
Start Planning Your Kraków Trip Now!
:: Find available Kraków hotels on Booking.com - usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too.
:: Wondering where to stay in Krakow before you book your hotel? See our comprehensive guide to the city's most convenient areas for visitors.
:: Find the cheapest flight to Kraków with 12go - one search will show you the prices and times from scores of airlines for your trip. A real timesaver.
:: Book an airport transfer to take you hassle-free direct from the airport to your hotel with the driver meeting you in Arrivals.
:: Find out how to get your phone set up with a SIM card in Kraków.
:: Make sure you don't forget to bring any of the essentials with our comprehensive Packing List For Kraków.
:: World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world.
:: Get a KrakowCard 1-, 2- or 3-day pass that gives entry to almost 40 of the Kraków's fantastic attractions and unlimited use of the city's bus and tram network.
:: Need inspiration? Check our Kraków Itineraries for two-day, three-day, and four-day trips, as well as our Things To Do In Kraków guide for ideas of where to do and what to do.