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  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
  • Socially distanced dining tables
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Tables disinfected between guests
  • Face masks required for guests in public areas
Updated 10/02/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 10/02/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. A thoroughly enjoyable evening
1. A thoroughly enjoyable evening
"it's got a lovely ambiance and the food was just delicious"
BillieB76
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2. Polish cuisine
2. Polish cuisine
"The selection board is huge. The pork knuckle is delicious"
420ah
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3. Say yes to the dumplings!
3. Say yes to the dumplings!
"two types of dumplings, one with meat and the other with cheese"
lynzeew2016
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About
Situated at the heart of the Market Square, Staropolska restaurant offers polish meals: different kinds of dumplings, black pudding, sausage and other meats grilled in a wood-fired oven .Staropolska offers cosy folk decorated interior . In autumn and winter evenings will you meet here highlander band playing live folk music.
PRICE RANGE
$6 - $28
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Polish, European, Eastern European, Central European
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Buffet, Private Dining, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We chose this restaurant purely on Trip-advisor recommendations and we were not disappointed. The decor is rustic & quirky. The food is authentic, simple & delicious - we could highly recommend the mushroom dumplings and the baked goats cheese, oh and the warm apple cake!....The staff are so friendly and efficient, I don’t think we’ve ever had quicker service! Great value for money too. Thoroughly recommend.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed October 2, 2022

We ate here on our last night before flying back to England. We were looking for something more traditional and stumbled across this restaurant. It's in a great location in the main Market Square, it's got a lovely ambiance and the food was just delicious!...I just regret we didn't find this place any sooner as we would have certainly gone back for a 2nd time.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded October 3, 2022

We are more than happy that you enjoyed your evening and that you appreciated our food .That is the best motivation for us to work harder every day. I really hope you will visit us again while your next trip to Cracow.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Excellent food, location, professional, friendly service. Great selection of Polish cuisine. Best pierogi and pork knuckle (golonka)

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed February 18, 2023 via mobile

Staropolska Restaurant. The waiting time is very long and as a reward we receive an amazing dish, made of the best products. Unrepeatable taste. Highly recommended as a "must visit" place

Date of visit: February 2023
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

We are very happy that the whole experience left positive memories and we met your expectations.

Reviewed February 8, 2023 via mobile

Excellent food great service and friendly really nice polish restaurant we will visit again before we leave Kracow I will try the sausage platter.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you very much for this great opinion. We are very happy that you enjoyed time spent at the restaurant and we could meet your expectations.

Reviewed February 4, 2023 via mobile

I visited here with my friend on our first evening in Kraków as we wanted somewhere with Polish cuisine. I had the potato cakes with mushroom sauce/cream and a virgin lemon mojito - they were a great choice and wished I could have them again,...alas back in UK now! My friend also rated his, with trying the Polish meat platter (served 2 but he managed it himself) and another cocktail. It certain had choices for vegetarians which I did struggle with in other days. Theblice music gave it a great atmosphere too.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2023

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad that you have chosen our restaurant.

Reviewed January 20, 2023 via mobile

Me and my friend went to the restaurant for dinner and the atmosphere and food as well as the server's were fabulous there was even live music For dinner we ordered the pork chop kotlet And the grilled Highland cheese 100% recomend going

Date of visit: January 2023
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded February 1, 2023

Thank you for your visit. We appreciate your comment, because satisfaction of our guests is the highest priority for us.

Reviewed January 8, 2023 via mobile

We were looking somewhere to eat. Plenty of places around the Square. Some of them better then the others. We stopped at the Staropolska Restaurant and instantly knew we would like to eat here. Their outside menu was well maintained. That was already good sign....Since we didn’t have reservation, we’ve been asked to wait 5-10 minutes. We’ve been taken to the table and presented with the menu. Drink order has been taken and delivered promptly. It wasn’t easy to order food, as my friend is fussy eater, doesn’t share food and additionally she’s English 😀 I’ve managed to convince her to share some of the dishes. It was all delicious and nicely presented. We had Polish meat platter, potato pancakes with beef stew and selection of dumpling. We’re back to the UK now, but my friend can’t stop talking about the food we had and about the service. I wish I could get the waiting staffs’ names as you were all very attentive, informative and friendly. In addition, while having dinner there was a trio playing folk music. They were great and need to be mentioned as well. Fantastic! I definitely be recommending the Staropolska Restaurant and hopefully will visit again. Thank you.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded January 8, 2023

Thank you for your visit and flattering review. We always keep the highest standards of services. It’s a real compliment for us that you found your own pub so far from home . We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Reviewed December 21, 2022 via mobile

Great food and friendly staff, we had the pork knuckle which was delicious but could only manage half as was a massive portion. You definitely won't leave here hungry. Great atmosphere with the music which was what attracted us in while walking past. Would definitely...visit again. Many thanks to all the staff for your warm welcomeMore

Date of visit: December 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded December 22, 2022

Thank you very for you opinion. It is a great pleasure reading that you enjoyed our proposals so much and the whole visit left positive impressions.

Reviewed December 4, 2022 via mobile

Lovely place with great food. A lovely welcome to Krakow! Love music really added to the atmosphere. Only negative is we were waiting by the entrance for around 10 minutes before anybody saw us. But once in, service was friendly and efficient. Excellent food!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded December 8, 2022

Thank you for your visit. We appreciate your feedback! It would be lovely to see you again.

Reviewed November 24, 2022 via mobile

My sister and I we been attracted from the magical traditional live music, so we popped in. Amazing atmosphere, food, people and service. We got the traditional polish dumplings to share plus one main course each. Delicious! If you come to Kraków and you wanna...sea the tradition of the place, please go there!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 30, 2022

We are very happy that the whole experience left positive memories and we met your expectations. Thank you for your visit.

Reviewed November 17, 2022 via mobile

Amazing, from food to atmosphere and staff! They have lovely live traditional music which give you the right vibes. The food is amazing and delicious!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 18, 2022

Thank you very much for these kind words. We try to make sure that every guest can come out of our restaurant satisfied.

Reviewed November 8, 2022

This restaurant and also Virtuoso Pizzeria and Polski Pub are all located at Betmanowska Residence Hotel. We had here dinner while staying in the hotel. We were not very hungry and ate just delicious soups. This place has also a nice terrace with great views....However, it was a rainy day and we sat inside. There was live music on Saturday evening. The breakfast the next morning was also great. The service was friendly.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 9, 2022

Thank you very much for these kind words. We try to make sure that every guest can come out of our restaurant satisfied.

Reviewed October 19, 2022 via mobile

Really great restaurant. So I would say one of the two best in the Old Town Square. Great value for money. But come hungry the portion sizes are amazing. The selection board is huge. The pork knuckle is delicious and gigantic, a layer of cracking...followed by white meat then dark it was a real struggle to eat it all. Staff where really good. Inside there is a really cool bbq type atmosphere.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded October 31, 2022

We are very happy you enjoyed your meal at our restaurant . It’s a really pleasure for us to serve our Guests in the best way that we can.

Reviewed October 18, 2022 via mobile

We visited this restaurant on our first night in Krakow. The waiters are amazing and the food is delicious! If you are looking for something authentic whilst in Poland, definitely stop here!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Ewa C, General Manager at Staropolska Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded October 31, 2022

Thank you for sharing your opinion about our restaurant on Trip Advisor. We are really glad that our cuisine met your expectations.

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Staropolska Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3