Bistro Bene by Tomasz Lesniak

Bistro Bene by Tomasz Lesniak

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Hours
Sun
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Mon
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Food and ambience
Special occasions, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings
PRICE RANGE
$2.00 – $17.00
CUISINES
International, European, Healthy, Central European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles1,230 reviews
Excellent
962
Very good
161
Average
62
Poor
23
Terrible
22

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Tiki B
Manchester176 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 solo
This is the first place I went to after landing. I walk a while (it was hot so everythting felt longer than it was) to get there after the train took me from the airport to the city centre but it was worth it. The place where I was staying was not opened for another 3 hours so I walked with my bags and suitcases to the nearest place that served gluten-free, dairy-free and familiar food. I was not ready to experiment until I had settled in. The atmosphere at Bistro Bene is relaxed. The tables and the plates boast a simple creativity that shows all at once originality, fun but no nonsense. Every waiter speaks English so it is practical. I had the best scrambled eggs there (I was surprised they actually asked you if it is ok to serve free range eggs). I was also surprised they called avocado mousse what in effect tasted like guacamole but I have done my fair share of travelling now to know the differences in naming food (like the chips versus crisps debate). I was also happy to get hot chocolate (I would find out later that it is a difficult thing to get in Krakow, seemingly at this period of the year and most of the time, when it is served, it very much tastes and feels like melted chocolate bars!) Anyway, I ate outside because their in-house outside is sheltered both from the excessive sun and the potential traffic. If you choose outside, you may be as lucky as I was, as the only smoker only vaped for a brief period (in Europe, the smoking/vaping laws are different to those in the UK), so I got to enjoy my meal and the environment entirely. In many ways, the meal, the atmosphere, the building reminded me that I was in Europe rather than specifically in Poland, especially because the busiest table was occupied by various European young adults mainly from Italy. It is the little Polish touches infused in a little bit of everythign that made the introduction to Poland easy and welcoming: of course, the language being spoken by some of the guests, the food namings, the acutely-felt business and simple creative sense of the locals, and soon a lot more. Great food, nice staff, lovely atmosphere. What more can I ask?
Written July 28, 2024
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Anna Małysz
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We truly, truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It’s fantastic to hear that your first stop in Krakow was so enjoyable and that the atmosphere, food, and service met your expectations. We’re happy that you felt comfortable and welcomed. Best regards from the whole team!
Written January 9, 2025
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clmcx
Essex30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
We came here for breakfast with a large group of family (14 of us) and ranging in age from 3-73. We were happy to be sat in smaller groups and they accommodated us without issue. The food was delightful, it was hot fresh and really good quality. However, there was no children's menu, and they also were not willing to swap the eggs for a hash brown for someone with an egg allergy, which was a shame.
Written April 22, 2024
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Anna Małysz
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the breakfast at our Bistro. We constantly look into ways to improve our offerings and flexibility to ensure all dietary needs are met, so thank you for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide an even better experience for everyone! Kind wishes, Bene Team
Written January 9, 2025
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Dagmara Z
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 family
Amazing service and lovely staff. We are mixed groups, Irish and Polish. Girls were so helpful that we visited with two small kids that they were very attentive. Lovely food was actually the only place we all agreed. The food was lovely and fresh and not oily. Nice setting to the place good atmosphere. We were also for breakfast on Saturday and were quite busy, yet the girl working our table still was bringing food so fast. Would recommend to any group all food looked amazing. Thanks
Written February 19, 2024
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Grażyna G
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 family
Easter dinner in a restaurant should be a special, family celebration. Unfortunately, our visit to Bistrobane in Krakow turned out to be a nightmare that will remain in our memory for a long time - and not because of the festive atmosphere. The gnocchi we ordered turned out to be as hard as concrete balls. Even the cook himself couldn't determine what they were made of - toffee or flour. My husband's beef, which was to be the star of the evening, resembled more chewing gum than a juicy piece of meat. Moreover, it was saturated with veins, which meant that most of the portions could only be thrown away. When we brought these unacceptable shortcomings to the attention of the waitress, instead of an apology and a friendly solution to the problem, we were met with arrogance and an argument. Both the waitress and the cook, from Ukraine, stubbornly claimed that such "shortcomings" are normal in gastronomy. They told us that the seasoned beef was perfectly prepared and that the hardness of the gnocchi was a matter of taste. The trout was not fit to eat. The whole situation was not only frustrating for us, but downright humiliating. The staff of the Bistrobane restaurant, instead of focusing on customer satisfaction, tried at all costs to prove that there was nothing to complain about. Their arrogance and lack of professionalism effectively destroyed the festive atmosphere and took away the joy of eating. The only advantages of the place were tasty coffee and the burger that my son ordered. However, we expected more from the distinguished name promoting the butler
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Written April 2, 2024
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Porjotok_DC
Washington DC122 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 couples
My wife and I had breakfast here and ordered a scrambled egg with truffle, the pancakes, a lavender lemonade, and an orange juice. The pancakes were good, especially with the addition of corn flakes. Drinks were also tasty and refreshing. However, the truffle tasted like paper and had no smell or flavor! Very strange because usually you can always smell truffle in the food even when there's a small amount and we were served several pieces. Nobody came to check on us on how the food was (yes, I know it's not always consistent in Europe but in most other restaurants in Poland staff have checked in with us mid-meal). When we gave feedback about the food, it was met with a half-hearted sorry and the waiter rushed off. Also, we were told we couldn't get a table outside because they were all booked but during our entire meal, a large table outside sat empty. We had expected more from this place and were disappointed.
Written July 17, 2024
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Anna Małysz
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet expectations and apologize for the lack of follow-up during your meal. This does not reflect the level of service we strive to provide, and we've addressed these issues immediately to ensure improvements moving forward. We truly value your input and hope we'll get another opportunity to provide a more enjoyable visit next time.
Written January 9, 2025
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Deepak K
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
We came all the way from Łódź to try their breakfast which they didn’t serve us because we were a bit late, and then we ordered simple burgers which they forgot to put the orders in for because we were waiting for over half an hour. For burgers! People who came after us ate and left before we were served. When the burger did finally arrive it was soggy at the bottom, making it impossible to pick up, the middle was filled with raw vegetables which meant the patty just slipped off, making a complete mess! The meat was basically tasteless, with only the bacon actually adding some flavour. As for the fries, they came with sauce in a bottle far bigger than the smaller and medium fries. So either plan on skipping half your fries or pouring out the sauce like a barbarian. Thoroughly disappointing, and not what we were expecting after the hype and the positive reviews. Best don't visit but if you insist on going then make sure you see the waiters put in the orders yourself or you might end up waiting endlessly like us. Make sure you come exactly on time otherwise you’re not getting breakfast. And of course avoid the burger insofar as possible.
Written July 31, 2022
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Kaare
6 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 friends
I have visited this restaurant because we knew the chef, well known Polish Chef. However our lunch was slightly disappointing, starting with dirty water bottle, there was something on it, appears to be white cream or piegon byproduct. I asked for a different bottle, bottle was wiped and came back to me. Later, once we got our steaks, I realised that there is a green coloured sauce at the side for the steak. I have asked to waiter about it, her reply was "I don't know, I should ask about it." Also, i have asked about how many days the steak was aged, since every chef has different style on it. I had similar reply that she was going to ask about it to kitchen. After couple of minutes, she came back with following answers; -Sauce is herbs, -Steak is aged for 30 days, I think 30 days is good for aging, just above the minimum but its acceptable in a restaurant. Herbs is sooo wide subject in gastronomy, i was stunned to reply to that answer and I told thank you. When you are in a restaurant, especially in a place with Tomasz Leśniak's name, you expect the staff to be more knowledgeable about the food they are serving. How dare I to ask for wine pairing then? I was half way through my steak and I realised that there are inconsistencies in my steak, uneven cooking, while half of my steak was medium, other half was rare. I am not a criminal to ask for a well done steak but I am not fan of rare also. So, medium is always the way for me. After I wasn't able yo eat it anymore, I asked the waitress to the table and show it to her, luckily my friends steak was proper medium, and we had chance to compare it and she saw it too. I asked her who cooked my steak, because I highly doubt that that person is a chef. And I am too polite to dispute the bill or ask for another steak. So, just wasted some money and left. Now I am writing it from a different restaurant. And I am also attaching my receipt as a proof of visit.
Written September 22, 2022
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CB M
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 couples
The service was good and the staff were friendly. However the breakfast I wanted was off the menu, I asked if they could give me waffles with strawberries as this was slightly similar to a photo I had seen someone else post which was the original breakfast I hoped for. They had no strawberries, I then asked for chocolate pancakes and they did not offer chocolate. Whatever is on the menu is set with no changes which resulted in me getting a breakfast I did not want. It was nice but I was disappointed I could not get what I had originally seen.
Written February 28, 2023
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Bancyfelin-Boy
Carmarthenshire7 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 couples
Came here having booked in advance for a breakfast/brunch, having read the reviews. Average food terribly slow service (waited an hour for a basic breakfast) and limited choice, albeit the usual ‘trendy’ variety of breakfast. If you want good honest food, decent portions and value for money, this is not the place for you. A nice ambiance and good coffee but nothing more. Better options all around the main square and better value for money.
Written October 2, 2021
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Richard G
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
Wonderfully attentive and kind staff our thanks to Daniel who served our breakfast as his first customers of the day on 9th December. Fantastic food from a wonderful host. We thank you and having eaten at Bistro Bene for both breakfast and dinner, we can thoroughly recommend it. Seek it out. You won’t regret it1
Written December 10, 2024
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Anna Małysz
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re proud to have such a kind team, and it’s wonderful to know that Daniel made your visit special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Best regards from the entire team!
Written January 9, 2025
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Terje W
4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
Really cool place with modern interior design and a lovely garden. We had breakfast with avocado cream and pouched eggs and focaccia bread, double cappuccino, Bailey's, and fresh orange juice. A place for people who are young at heart. I recommend sitting in the cubicle with windows almost all around.
Written April 5, 2024
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Karolína
Reykjavik83 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 couples
He prices are good. The food is okay. The prices are rather low and the food according to that. It is very basic and you should not be disappointed. We got the burger (i didnt like the bread, it was too thick and too bready) and also the steak (the steak was good for that price). The cocktails are not the best however and rather basic taste.
Written August 10, 2021
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Arnoldas V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 friends
We were searching for the best place to eatbreakfast in town and we really found it. Outstanding service and food. An amazing environment. The prices are very good considering the portions of food, the environment you're eating. The service personel speak English very well and that allows to fully understand the custumer. Magda was a superb waitress. <3
Written July 21, 2020
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anna_malysz
Thank you so much for the loveliest words of appreciation! So happy you enjoyed having breakfast at our Bistro. Hope to have you again! Lots of love, BB Team <3
Written July 27, 2020
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j4mm
Sweden129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
Beautiful restaurant with a lovely outdoors dining area at the back. Food tastes very good and service is friendly. Breakfast menu has a lot of egg, but upon request some could be altered. Not many options for vegans, but good for vegetarians.
Written July 24, 2023
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Traveler651024
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 friends
Good cocktails & Malbec. Special of the day .. Ravioli with crabmeat - was very tasty but tiny portion…3 pieces of Ravioli. Pulled pork burger was nice … need to order fries separately.
Written March 9, 2024
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