U Ziyada

There are few restaurants in Krakow that can match U Ziyada in terms of sheer quality of view. And if you can catch it on a fine summer's day, a dinner at this castle could make for a memorable occasion. U Ziyada has been a popular place amongst Cracovians and expats for some years now, and it's just a five minute taxi drive from the City Centre. The restaurant serves international cuisine, but if you're feeling more adventurous you could always try your luck and go Kurdish - and why not indeed, the goodly owner is an upstanding citizen of that country and a connoisseur of all things Arabic. And to top it off, there in the distance are the peaks of the Tatra mountains, visible to all on a clear day.

U Ziyada

"THe best time of year to visit this restaurant. Food is simple but well-cooked and reasonably priced. Service can sometimes be a bit slow but the wait is wort it - one of the best views from any restaurant I've been to!"

Stephen Phelps
United Kingdom
Jul.18.2006
Overall rating 4/5

"fantastic food!the best green salad i had in Krakow! very peacefull place and gret view from the window."

maria
Micronesia, Federated States of
Apr.10.2005
Overall rating 4/5

"Really outstanding food - and not that expensive. There is a great view out over the Vistula River, and apparently you can eat out on the terrace when the weather is good. It was too cold when I was there! Inside it looks rather dated, but in a cool sort of way. Service was not exactly perfect, but the food made up for it. Give it a go!"

Steve H
United Kingdom
Oct.29.2004
Overall rating 4/5

"Followed my brother's footsteps and thoroughly enjoyed his suggestion. Had a wonderful lunch, sitting on the castle terrace, with magnificent views over the countryside. The food was good and the service couteous. The only blemish was the wasp that chose to swim in my beer. Will definitely be going back. "

Peter Bradshaw
United Kingdom
Aug.04.2004
Overall rating 5/5

"Walking into the Castle at Przegorzala for a meal may seem like the last thing you'd want to do, given the building's disturbing history. It was the residence of Hans Frank, Hitler's notorious Governor in Poland during the last war, and, with its commanding view over te Vistula river, has all the resonance of one of the Fuhrer's own Bavarian castles. However, in true Polish style, the castle has now been commandeered for more lofty pursuits, with a modern University campus building nearby and the excellent U Ziyada restaurant in the main building. We came for the outstanding veal, salmon and goulash dishes, spent the whole meal talking about Poland's chequered recent history, and thoroughly digesting both. The theme restaurant taken to new heights? Unmissable."

Mark Bradshaw
United Kingdom
Feb.02.2004
Overall rating 5/5

"this is something you will never see some other place than that. The view is just amazing and the people...just great. trip to get there is worth every grosz specialy when cabs are cheap like hell in poland..."

Stan
United States
Nov.06.2003
Overall rating 5/5