Krakow

Awiw

  ul. Szeroka 13 ,   Old Town          (+48) 519 07 55 40     17 Oct 2024
Favoured by Jewish tourists and sightseeing groups, this veteran restaurant on Szeroka Street capably fills its niche, playing to its crowd with an olde world atmosphere and menu of Polish-Jewish classics. Although it looks to have all the makings of a tourist trap, to be fair, there are now few places which really lean into prewar Jewish culture left in Kazimierz. As the menu - which includes traditional Israeli and Polish dishes, as well as some more contemporary tastes and vegetarian options - has evolved to cater to more varied tastes, it has also become the last bastion of regional Jewish recipes like 'kreplachy' (pierogi stuffed with liver), 'cholent' (stew with beef, beans, barley and potatoes) and 'holiszkes' (Jewish-style cabbage rolls). It's hardly haute cuisine, but the interiors are stylishly elegant, significantly devoid of kitsch, and include a well-stocked wine cellar and lovely interior courtyard garden. Most desirable during the high season, of course, are the exterior tables in the front patio, which catch light late into the afternoon and regularly host klezmer concerts. While Awiw won't win any points for originality, it delivers on decent Jewish-influenced cuisine, good hospitality and a pleasant atmosphere.

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Amenities

Child-friendly
Outside seating
Live Music

Open

Open 10:00-22:00.

Price/Additional Info

€ € € € €

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10.03.2009
g Davies

I thought the food was okay!! The inexperienced staff and the locals who came in to drink at the bar were a disgrace.My husband asked them where the toilet was and afterwards they tried to imitate him after he had gone. They forgot I was sitting there! This attitude is dreadful and I certainly will not recommend this restaurant. it has actually made me look at polish people in a different way. Very twofaced. I will not recommend this place to any Irish or British people.
27.08.2008
Kim Human

We ate here 3 times in two days, that's just how much we liked it! Very friendly waiter, good sense of humour, food delivery was fairly slow on our first visit (Sunday evening) but was worth the wait. Can recommend sweet and savoury dumplings. Our next two visits were at lunch times and whilst there was a little wait the first day the second visit when we explained we had a plane to catch - the service was much quicker. Great food, great location, loved the cellar but a bit was a bit chilly. The terrace garden was also lovely. Would definitely return to this eatery if we come back.
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