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Pod Wawelem, Restauracja

w. Gertrudy 26, Krakow 31-069, Poland (Stare Miasto)
+48 12 421 23 36
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Ranked #21 of 656 restaurants in Krakow
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Stare Miasto
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Niagara Falls, NY
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65 reviews 65 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We visited Pod Wawelem on our last evening in Krakow. It was a Monday night and the retsraurant was busy at around 8:30pm when we got there. We waited 15 minutes to get seated. Our server was OK, if a little rushed. She had half listened when we ordered drinks and was a bit bothered when we mentioned that the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Great traditional food & unique atmosphere. A massive portions which will help you to survive through the whole night out drinking with friends. Highly recommended!

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The first time I came here I found it by accident. The second time I arrived intentionally. It is a huge restaurant that has plenty of atmosphere. A 3 piece band (Double bass, acordian, violin) plays a wide repetoire and moves around the dining area. Show them appreciation and they will stick around. They do not take reservations so arrive... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The restaurant certainly is a fun place to eat. The general buzz and busy-ness of the place creates a good atmosphere . Our soups were quite nice, and well presented. The main however was neither very nice, or well presented. We got the grilled chicken breast and the best thing I can say is that it would have been reasonably... More

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5 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Sometimes how things start is indicative of the night. It ended nicely. We arrived early at 5:45pm and were asked to wait 15 mins for a table and as we had made no booking this was ok. After waiting we were told there is a table as long as we can be out by 8pm. That was ok. We were... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

If you want good food and lots of it in a great atmosphere, this is the place to be. It so popular the queue to get in reaches down the street. You need to book for the evening. The food is absolutely gorgeous. Followed by the usual vodka. I could get used to it if I really tried.

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14 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Hit the spot! We wanted local cuisine in a local setting and by golly we got it. A very busy establishment heavy on meat with whopping glasses of Polish beer. We ate a hot meat platter for two which had chicken, steak, black pudding, spiced lamb sausage, snitzel, all with with white and red cabbage, dips, rice, potato wedges and... More

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Honolulu, HI
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25 reviews 25 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Always packed, and full of energy, the atmosphere here is fantastic. I liken it to the Old Spaghetti Factory. Big portions, nothing special but nothing to complain about. This isn't gourmet dining. If you want a big beer and big portions of traditional food, this is the place to go. As much an entertainment experience as a restaurant, this is... More

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Athens, Greece
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

If someone tried to describe Pod Wawelem in short words, it would be: Enormous portions of food. Good quality. Reasonable prices. Pod Wawelem stands for Under Wawel, meaning under the great castle of Krakow. The restaurant is situated under the castle, just a few steps from the central square of Krakow(Rynek Główny) and on the end of the lively street... More

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barcelona
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Yes....! I did.... I went back and again the same fantastic experience. Hope to be able and come back soon again...

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