Location: Wieliczka
Top Restaurants in Wieliczka
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Where to Eat in Wieliczka: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Wieliczka [vʲɛˈlʲit͡ʂka] (German: Groß Salze) is a town (2006 population: 19,128) in southern Poland in the Kraków metropolitan area, and situated (since 1999) in Lesser Poland Voivodeship; previously, it was in Kraków Voivodeship (1975–1998). The town was founded in 1290 by Duke Premislas II of Poland.
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1. Kmita Restauracja
Overall Ratings
3 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By rorykilalea - London
Two BAD restaurants in two weeks. One in Nottingham, and now one in Poland. This restaurant is opposite the world famous Salt Mines in Wileczka- just outside Krakow. we had excellent local food in Krakow, near the Market Square, but this is the worst example of local cuisine. The Zurek soup was weak and medicinal, and the chicken was beaten and fried to another death.
Plus- it was twice the price of excellent food in Krakow. Service was desultory, and reaffirmed an observation about older Polish people- they are glum. The younger folk are bright, educated and fun. The older people do not have a sense of humour at all, and life never seems to escape the grey cloud that enveloped Poland as soon as we arrived.
2. Krolewska Restauracja
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Ruslana0212 - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Several hours left to stay in Europe for us and we wanted to try new tastes and relax in the park area. We were lucky to find an alley Jana Pawla II, made some marvelous photos and saw several tables under umbrellas - all looked so attractive in the shadow of big trees, bushes covered with blossoms and singing birds.
We had chosen a table outside, waitress brought us menu and helped to make an order (she did not speak English, our Polish was basic as well) - but smiles and eyes conversation solved the problem.
So we ordered Polish soup "Zhurek", pork chop, fried salmon, salad, beer Ziwiec, Cola, cheese cake and Tiramisu. Fantastic taste, presentation of dishes, service, atmosphere. But to crown it all, I was completely shocked by the prices - we paid around 10$ per person! I paid the bill by Visa and was pleasantly surprised to sign the slip.
We felt ourselves Royal!
3. Maxim Restauracja
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By IslandGirl61
Attentive service, fresh plates cooked to order, generous quantities, and nice prices. A good choice for lunch when you are in town.
4. Karczma Pod Wielka Sola
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By Martinzz - Prague, Czech Republic
This is basically a roadside restaurant on the outskirts of the town, yet the cuisine is outstanding, moderately priced and the atmosphere very welcoming. It is a bit tricky to get there from downtown Wieliczka without a car, as first it takes about 20 minutes walking and then the access from the street it is officially located on is not possible - you end in the restaurants´backyard. You need to take a lateral street (Zajazdowa) which will eventualy take you to the parking lot.
5. Va Banque Restauracja
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By slawomirdal - Krakow, Poland
They started with a dirty and smelly glasses...after pointing this, they exchanged it without any problems. I took beetroot soup which was at most average. For the main dish I got trout. I took it only because they served it from old-timed brick oven. I expected much more than just a regular fish, barely seasoned. If you seek for tasty food just go somewhere else. However my friends' Zurek soup was really great.
6. Karczma Halit
Overall Ratings
4 based on 337 reviews
Karczma Halit opened 18 years ago found a seat in the house boasting a documented history of over 370 years old. The oldest map of Wieliczka from 1638 of Marcin German's plan building is shown with the notation ,,Andruszkowskie". The fate of the buildings, as evidenced by the following maps and plans was quite dramatic - it affected the collapse of the chamber, "Kręciny" in 1744, now clearly visible reduction in the area and fire around the year 1820. The current shape of the building was given at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The unique atmosphere of the place and proximity mines provoked the decision to open an inn in this place. Restored by the new owner welcomes all visitors and residents their motto. ,, Your responsibility is to be hungry and thirsty - Our job is to fix this " You can taste great traditional Polish cuisine and hospitality it's the best. Karczma Halit is a unique atmosphere. We organize parties, weddings, company banquets, catering, and meals for groups of domestic and foreign. We offer 170 seats in two halls. Karczma Halit attraction is dinner with folklore [Polka Party). The specialty of the inn is a traditional Polish and Polish cuisine at its best.
Reviewed By Amit S - Chicago, IL
You see this restaurant right when you are leaving the salt mines. Thought we'd give it a try. A nice, traditional looking restaurant when you walk in, however, when we did, no one greeted us. I tried to make eye contact with the staff and even walked by them but they didn't acknowlege us. We just then walked to an open table and sat down. After about 30 minutes or so we had someone approach us and give us menus. The place wasn't extremely busy to justify the wait but maybe that's the way they do it here. English not a problem. Once we ordered, the food that came out was timely. Had the mushroom bread bowl soup and the grilled chicken with cranberry sauce and potatoes. The food was decent, nothing over the top. Getting the check took a while too. If it wasn't for the wait times, and lack of an acknowledgement of customers, I'd have given this place a higher rating.
7. Zajadalnia Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Freek1992 - Roggel, The Netherlands
Zajadalnia, is a small to middle size Polish restaurant where you can find for a very decent price the best Polish dishes. The pice/ quality is perfect. I was the cook is a very experienced person which tries to make every with the least amount of manchinery I was told. Furhermore, the owern is the most kind person in Poland. Friendly and eager to share various topics.
If you hare visiting the mines in the neighbourhood you definately have to go here.
Best Freek
8. Ostaria 239 Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Tomasz P
Ok, this place is an Italian place. Here pizza is pizza, and tortellini are tortellini. Chef is Italian. More - he is educated as Italian chef. What do you expect?
9. Pod Kominem Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Breffnig - Sligo, Ireland
The food is lovely here, there is a great selection. The waiter that served us didnt have great english and he got a few little bits of the order wrong but he was on his own and under a bit of pressure so it wasnt...MoreThank you for your feedback and suggestions. Feel free to visit us again. Elżbieta Lenart
10. Creperie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By amigod8 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
+ Lovely food and great variety of foods. Friendly and efficient staff that delivered food quickly. Unique place that sells non-sweet crepes. Location was about 5 min walk from the salt mine. It was also a very nice and big place with great ambiance.
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To Note: The entrance door is extremely hard to open so if you push it and it does not open, push harder, it's not closed
