Smak — Restaurant in Krakow

Karmelicka 10, Kraków Price range: PLN 40–50 — very reasonable prices If you are looking for a place that combines authentic Polish cuisine, reasonable prices and a homely atmosphere, then Bar Smak is exactly what you need. No touristy glitz, no overpriced menu — just honest food, like a Polish grandmother would cook for you. Bar Smak is a small, unassuming establishment with a homely atmosphere, where the food is cooked like a grandmother. The interior is simple, clean and functional — nothing fancy, but that is what gives the place its charm. The self-service system is fast and efficient, so you don’t have to worry about long waits. Bar Smak is located at Karmelicka 10, just a few minutes’ walk from the Main Square (Rynek Główny). It is an ideal stop after a walk through the historic center or on the way from Wawel. There is a tram stop nearby, so you can easily get here from other parts of the city. Inside, you will be greeted by a simple interior, no designer luxury, but a clean, cozy environment where you feel at home. The service is fast, the self-service system is efficient, and the queues move quickly. Locals come here for lunch, students for a quick dinner, and tourists for a taste of authentic Polish cuisine. Bar Smak is a place with a soul. It is not just a restaurant, it is an experience. In terms of taste, price, and atmosphere. If you want to experience the real Poland, without the tourist traps, this is the place to be. And beware!!! - you often get a free soup with your main course. A small detail that will please. What to try? Pierogi (stuffed dumplings) – a classic that they do well here Żurek – a traditional sour soup with egg and sausage Bigos – stewed cabbage with meat, perfect for warming up Fried schnitzel with mashed potatoes – simple but delicious Bar Smak is located at Karmelicka 10, just a few minutes walk from the Main Square (Rynek Główny). It is an ideal stop after a walk through the historic center or on the way from Wawel. There is a tram stop nearby, so it is easy to get here from other parts of the city. Inside, you will be greeted by a simple interior – no designer luxury, but a clean, cozy environment where you feel at home. The service is fast, the self-service system is efficient, and the queues move quickly. Locals come here for lunch, students for a quick dinner, and tourists for a taste of authentic Polish cuisine. Visiting Bar Smak is like being invited to Sunday lunch by a Polish grandmother. The food is authentic, hearty and incredibly tasty. I especially recommend the pierogi, which are soft, filled with potatoes and cottage cheese, with crispy onions on top - absolute perfection. Żurek is another star - a sour soup with sausage and egg, which will warm not only the stomach but also the soul. The prices are surprisingly low - a main course will cost you 40-50 PLN (about 240-300 CZK), which is almost a miracle in the center of Krakow. For a complete lunch with soup, the main course, you will pay less than for fast food, but you will get honest home-cooked food. The service is fast, friendly and efficient. The staff will be happy to advise you, even if you don't speak Polish. You don't have to worry about ordering something unexpected by mistake. The atmosphere is calm, without the tourist rush, and you will often meet locals here, which is always a good sign. Bar Smak is a great choice for anyone who wants to taste real Polish cuisine without pretense. Excellent food, friendly service and prices that will please even travelers on a budget. A great place for traditional Polish food! Bar Smak absolutely blew me away, home-cooked food like grandma's, friendly service and prices that will please any traveler. I recommend the pierogi', soft, full of flavor, with crispy onions on top. Żurek was delicious, ideal for warming up. The service was nice and helpful. For the whole lunch, 2x main course, 2x soup, 4x non-alcoholic beers and 2x limos, we paid 187 PLN - and my wife and I left satisfied and with a...

For me, this was the most unpleasant experience in a restaurant in Poland. We've wanted to try this restaurant since our first day there, and we decided to try it on our last day in Krakow. We wanted traditional Polish food, which is what the restaurant advertises. You can get pierogi just like elsewhere, so we wanted a different main course. The traditional Silesian beef goulash with dumplings wasn't available. When we were undecided, we asked if we could add dumplings to another dish to make it more traditional. We would have had to pay an extra 10 zl per person (!!) for this. We ended up choosing the dish with fried potatoes. Only at the end were we told that the chicken noodle soup wasn't available either and that we would have to have the tomato soup instead. We politely declined and asked for the bill for the drinks (0.2l Pepsi + 0.2l Mirinda = 18 zl). When the waitress went to get the bill, she complained loudly to her colleague (in English lol) that we want to leave because we didn't want to eat the tomato soup. However, the restaurant simply couldn't accommodate the customer at all. Absolutely deplorable behavior and very...

The food was average and the service was terrible.

The waiters were rude to us. We arrived at the restaurant at 9:15pm, they didn’t have most of the things on the menu already. Then I ordered a main course, the pork rib with roasted potatoes and salad, which should come with a soup, but the waiter told me that they didn’t have soup anymore, and they won’t provide any alternatives or compensation. It’s sad to hear that, but I understood these could happen. What disappointed me further was the attitude of the waiters. When my food arrived, the roasted potatoes of the dish got switched into fries WITHOUT any prior notice. I asked the waiter if they messed up the food, she glared at me with wide eyes and said that’s all they have and they’re gonna close soon. She’s giving me the attitude as if I’d done something wrong. She could’ve said it calmly because I asked her politely.

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