Kraków’s dining scene is Poland’s most diverse, and while walk-ins are acceptable for most restaurants, book ahead – particularly if traveling during the busy summer season – if you plan to dine out at any of the following, to name a few: Restauracja Wierzynek (14th-century royal restaurant), Morskie Oko (updated take on regional cuisine), Szara Gęś w Kuchni Restaurant (upscale Polish fare served in a Gothic dining room), Trzy Gęsi Restaurant (fine dining; goose a speciality), Cyrano de Bergerac (atmospheric brick cellar serving fine French fare) or Pod Nosem (Michelin-star, memorable Polish dishes).

€€ · Traditional Cuisine

Bringing the classics right up to date is Pod Nosem 00 48 12 376 0014, podnosem.com – a restaurant at Kanonicza 22 hotel with tables set out on the street, opposite the former home of Pope John Paul II. It does fine dining in the modern European sense: Venison tartare, nettle soup, goose gizzards and szarlotka (apple pie) are highlights. Achingly modish Studio Qulinarne 00 48 12 430 6914, studioqulinarne.pl sits on a quiet side street on the edge of Krakow’s newest food district, Kazimierz. Just a short walk from the river – perfect for a pre-dinner stroll to work up an appetite – it has strong Asian and Italian influences, and offers dishes such as lamb tartare, celeriac carpaccio and shrimp tagliolini.

The rest of the restaurants have received Michelin Plate Symbol: Farina, 3 Rybki, Pod Różą, Bianca, NOTA_RESTO, Szara, Kogel Mogel, Albertina, Enoteka Pergamin, Copernicus, Pod Nosem, Amarylis, Karakter, Szara Kazimierz, Hana Sushi, ZaKładka. When it comes to comfort it is worth to mention Copernicus as it is the only Krakow’s restaurant that has received 3 fork and spoon symbols. The rest of the mentioned restaurants has received 1 or 2 such prizes.

Split over two small floors of the Kanonicza 22 hotel and boasting tapestries and a garden, this wonderful restaurant literally translates as "under the nose", as it is directly below Wawel Castle. Chef Przemyslaw Bilski gained his experience in London Michelin-starred restaurants Zafferano and Locanda Locatelli, as well as Krakow's Copernicus next door (above). His seasonally changing menu is Polish with International influences.

Pod Nosem” is an elegant and beautifully designed restaurant located in the historical tenement house at Kanoniczna 22. Here, you can treat yourself to traditional Polish cuisine with a modern twist, while enjoying the atmosphere of the Old Town. Carefully selected menu composed by our recognised and valued Cracow Chef Przemysław Bilski is changed every month to provide the best quality of seasonal products.

Pod Nosem (Kanonicza 22, www) – a very elegant interior with intriguing tapestries, very short and seasonal menu based on local ingredients, perfect service and fantastic Polish cuisine by chef Przemysław Bilski. In the summer you can enjoy all of this while sitting outside on one of the most charming streets of the Old Town and looking at the Wawel Castle.

Nestled charmingly in the heart of Kraków, Pod Nosem is a culinary gem that will make your taste buds want to do the cha-cha. This delightful restaurant effortlessly combines traditional Polish cuisine with a sprinkle of modern flair, resulting in dishes so delicious it's like having a choir of angels serenade your palate. And the cozy ambiance?

Just a few steps away from the famous Copernicus hotel, located on the ground floor of three-suite luxury accommodation Kanonicza 22, Pod Nosem is well known for scoring a Michelin Plate for its modern renditions of Polish cuisine. Their pierogi win over the hearts and bellies of foodies from back home and afar.

Located right below the majestic Wawel Castle, on quaint, historic Kanonicza street that houses some hundreds years old renaissance and baroque style buildings. That alone makes for a very romantic late evening setup. The restaurant is charming and the food elegantly presented.

If you're in the mood for a cozy and intimate dining experience, Pod Nosem is the place to be. Tucked away on a charming street, this restaurant offers an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era. With its candlelit tables and exposed brick walls, Pod Nosem exudes rustic charm.

The Pod Nosem restaurant, which occupies two floors, is located on the most beautiful and oldest street in Krakow – ul. Canonical, under the very walls of Wawel. It is a very good place to end your walking tour of the historic city here.

1 spoon and fork symbol: Karakter, Industrial (od czasu opublikowania rekomendacji restauracja została zamknięta), Pod Nosem, Bianca, La Campana, Farina, Del Papa, Bottiglieria 1881, Zazie, Miodova, Hana Sushi, Zakładka, Sąsiedzi.

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.