Hawełka

This restaurant was recommended to us by a chef back home in Ireland. And it didn't disappoint! We were a group of 8 people and we hold this restaurant in high standards. Jozef our waiter was extremely helpful and attentive to us. The food was out of this world especially the eel, duck, steak and lamb. The drinks were flowing and we all had a wonderful night. Thanks again for everything jozef

Had a fantastic experience @ Hawelka in Krakow town square. Comfy seating, great atmosphere and perfect for relaxing and watching the people in the Square. Both Waiters & Waitresses were so helpful and friendly, the food was amazing and beer went down well. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

Really enjoyed our lunch here in such a great location. Service was excellent - very quick, friendly and attentive. The food was really good, excellent quality and very tasty. Lovely relaxed atmosphere did not feel rushed and really enjoyed our visit.

Food and drinks were so delicious. My waiter was Mr. Kuba and he was awesome. I have received excellent service. He was very polite and provided me with excellent service. Probably the best food in the main square. Pierogies were delicious.

Hawełka delivers a memorable dining experience with a menu that skillfully balances comfort food and refined flavors. The lamb was a standout—perfectly tender, juicy, and seasoned to highlight its natural richness. The club sandwich exceeded expectations, offering a hearty and flavorful bite with every layer. Traditional pierogi were another highlight, boasting a well-balanced filling and delicate dough that made them irresistibly tasty. With attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. Alexander was a delight. He was super friendly and helpful for our entire meal and a pleasure to meet. Hawełka is a spot worth returning to.

We had the traditional Polish breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice. The orange juice was the best I've ever had, absolutely delicious. The breakfast was wonderful, filling and tasty. Our server was quick, attentive and friendly. A lovely breakfast and very reasonably priced.

Had breakfast here (the English breakfast). The food was lovely and service was great. The waiter (Alexander) was polite and and dressed smart. The restaurant is on the square and has a lovely ambiance. Will definitely return.

Great location with tasty cocktails, with great views of the main square. Our server Alexander was very helpful and friendly. We tried the Dubai Chocolate Martini and would recommend!!

Joseph who served us was very courteous and efficient the food was fantastic, ambience brilliant well worth a visit would highly recommend it if ever your in krakow.

Much better than the rating we saw. The hostess greeted us as we were looking over the menu outside. She offered us the full menu to peruse. Everyone was happy with it so we asked for a table. There were many of us but they seated us immediately regardless. The same person waited on us and took care of us for our entire meal. She was timely, friendly, and attentive. I don't recall having to wait for anything except the bill. Which was nice as we did not feel rushed with our meal. We sat inside this beautiful restaurant on comfortable albeit a little tight chairs. Everything was clean and orderly to our experience. We all enjoyed our apps our drinks and our meals. Not one complaint from over ten people! It seems this place is underrated. I would return. I can also recommend giving it a try yourself. It's a little expensive but not too pricey for the whole experience.

It's unusual that I give such a high rating for what seems to be a tourist trap restaurant. Smack in the middle of the Old Town Square, facing the lovely Cloth Hall, church, carriages coming through, is the lovely Hawelka. I'm guessing this restaurant has been here for a while. It is serving traditional Polish food in an upscale restaurant. I am certain that plenty will say there are cheaper places to eat. But honestly, compared to the prices I see at home, this is a steal. Someone also commented about the host lady not paying attention to her. She's not just the host lady, she's the restaurant manager. In these establishments, you pay respect to the RM to get attention. I had no problem getting seated immediately. We ordered enough food to feed a family for just the two of us. Pork Cutlet with Cabbage Soup included - Very earthy homey meal. Tender pork, poached potatoes, and a home-made taste of cabbage soup. Pan fried dumplings with cabbage and mushrooms - These weren't quite as good as ones I had in Warsaw where the mushrooms were 'forest', i.e. earthy brown varieties. These were cabbage, then mushrooms. They also weren't as pan fried. Still good though, just not as great. Beet root soup - This is a Polish homey dish commonly consumed with a dumpling meal. It is DELICIOUS!!! You must try this. Potato pancakes - This version came with sour cream, shredded egg, and small bites of veggies. The potatoes are savory and seasoned. Very tasty. Side salad - Because I need to eat some greens amidst all these carbs. Light on the dressing, not tossed, which is fine with me. The interior is beautifully decorated with art on all the walls. My eyes wandered looking at these reproductions thinking which ones I've seen in person. We opted to eat inside to avoid smokers outside. By the end of the meal, we were the only ones around and I took pictures leisurely.

I wondered in to have a polish beer on the patio. The food looked OK. Polish beer is great! This is near everything so there was a huge mixture of nationalities. I met up with a group of rogue Scots...

1)Salmon mousse with asparagus salad: cold starter dish taste 4/5 won't call it a salad cuz the amount of vegetables is small. 2)Porcini mushroom soup: soup taste great, 5/5, bread is perfect. Definitely will get this again next time. 3)Pike perch baked with herbs 4/5 Roasted duck 3/5 Grilled veal tenderloin with potatoes dumplings 4/5 4) cakes tried three different cake overall 3/5 Service is great, love their dance performance! The show alone is worth next meal.

This place is nice with an option for outdoor seating with a view of the square. They have a good variety to choose from. I had the Wild Boar Medallions wrapped in Bacon with Pierogis stuffed with lentils and a Juniper & Thyme sauce which were great. The only disappointment was the portions weren't quite as big of medallions as were photographed in their adds. But then again it never really looks like the picture. The entree was great. Then also, potato cakes with sour cream and red onions. It was good as well. Their prices are good as well. They accept credit cards and offer free wifi.

We decided to try out Hawelka because the decor looked really nice from the outside. Some things I wanted to point out: 1. We walked in and the host lady did not even pass by to seat us - we had to walk over to the bar even though she saw us standing there 2. She did not stop by not once to check on us - we wanted to order more beer/water and we had to call her 3. She got annoyed when we were trying to pay. My friend ordered a separate check and then slid her card onto the book and put it on the table. She coldly stated "I'm standing here" and rolled her eyes. It was just so uncomfortable and unwelcoming. I usually never post negative reviews but I felt the need to do it so hopefully something changes. Summary: We had just had dinner at the square so we went there for dessert. I had a red bean ice cream cake with a brownie. It was alright. The service was pretty bad.

Overall good food considering it is located in the main square of the old town. Service is friendly, though a bit sparse. Highly recommend the Polish rye soup with the meat pierogi.

Best lunch in square! We had mushroom soup in bread bowl, steaming hot and crispy bread to dunk in soup! yum My friend had boar lunch which was prepared masterfully medium rare. Waitress spoke perfect English which helped with out total lack of understanding polish, although we really want to!

Best sandacz I've ever had! Great location, right in the heart of the city. The restaurant itself is quite old and established by now. It didn't changed much since I was there as a small child. Beautiful art on the walls inside of the restaurant. Unique atmosphere and delicious food. A little bit pricey for Poland but totally worth it. Highly recommended!

Popped onto a table for a refreshing drink. I was sitting next to the waitress station so got served quickly. Nothing special about this place. I felt the food was very expensive and if at the same quality as the drinks then it would be nothing but average. Again even though I was next to the waitress station it still took 10 min to get the bill after asking for it. I probably wouldn't stop at this cafe again as really nothing raised this beyond average

Amazing location. Super friendly staff. We love the food. We had returned here every time we travel to Cracow. Love this place!

Great restaurant and service. Especially dumplings. We was there two times and I think that we will comeback. Not 5 stars because of prices. It is expensive but probably everywhere in Krakow in this are there are big prices. Good location and nice staff. I recommend!

Atmosphere, service and location are outstanding. Food quality is 2-3 stars at best. Potato pancakes were of warm temp and small portions. Smoked salmon was standard farm raised grade. Goulash was watery, under-spiced with tough chunks of meat.

Food is NOT good if you never eat good food ? This mite be ok, feels like all frozen and they microwave it all. Service is very slow. All the food has NO taste would have to salt and pepper all of it. Would not come back!

If you really enjoy a sit down dinner with great service and traditional food this is the spot! None of the menu items are over-done or over embellished and fall into the category of traditionally delicious! Highly recommended and highly Praised! Enjoyed every delicious Morsel!