Farina

This splendid corner of Cracow has been crying out for a nice restaurant for years now, and it's a wonder that nobody has opened one up here before. However, Farina has come to the rescue on more than one front, as besides being a charming place to while away a couple of hours, this is the only restaurant in this part of town that specializes in fish. Here you'll find a choice of cosy rooms to suit all seasons, (one has a magnificent seventeenth century wooden ceiling) and an equally splendid array of dishes to choose from. Start with blinis or soupe de poisson, and then move on to sole with prawns in a fiery red pepper sauce. An enticing selection of wines from Europe and the New World is on hand to wash it all down. If you're not in a fishy mood Farina can rustle up home-made and Polish classics.*Spring Menu! - Crispy Goatfish in a saffron sauce, Prawns in Prosciutto di Parma stewed tomatoes and Chocolate pyramid with cherries - sounds like heaven!

Wonderful, atmospheric setting. Staff very helpful, extensive menu choice and food delicious. Bit pricey so only went once during our stay - but glad we did!

Was a bit wary of trying fish in Krakow, not being too near the sea, but thiis turned out to be a real highlihght.

We ate here a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food and service.

Probably the best restaurant in Krakow. Service is very friendly and helpful and food is just fantastic. Highly recommended.

I have a feeling they can do a lot better than they did the night we where there. The waiter was a girl that looked like she was 18, and she seemed very uncertain and spoke also very low. The fish soup was not impressive at all for a norwegian, and also with too little fish in it. And the pasta we had for main course was boring and looked even more boring.

I did not like this resteraunt at all and could not reccomend it in any manner. I am from Ireland where eating out is pricey and have no problem in paying top money for good food. The food at Farina is priced relatively on par with an Irish resteraunt which makes it expensive in comparison to some other fantastic places which we ate in Krakow.In addition veg is extra and the portion sizes are very mediocre. The wine list is very limited and the cost of the food is not a reflection of its quality or of the level of service which is provided there by the waiting staff.Our food was barely warm when it arrived to the table and was cold by the time I was taking the last mouthful. When I mentioned this it was completely ignored.

Just lovely, lovely cooked fish. I had the Sea Bass which came in at about £20 and was well worth it, very reasonalbly priced considering. I would recommend for a nice meal, we had starters and mains and the bill was £65 which isn't bad value especially if you consider the taste!!

I had heard great things about this place from alot of other ex-pats in Krakow so decided to check it out. The biggest mistake was that I went there with my Polish friends. Our treatment was terrible. I was really ashamed of the fact that there was a huge difference in how we were treated compared to the rest of the customers who were all foreign. I was shocked how the waiters were almost kissing the feet of the other customers while we could not even get a menu. We were not told about specials, we were not shown the fish, nobody came to ask how our meal was and we waited around for the check. Interestingly enough I am sure we spent way more than the foreigners (our bill was over 800zl) but all the waiters were too busy trying to earn tips from the foreigners than wait on us. Needless to say, we left our 800 zloty and not a groszy more for the tip. One thing is certain, if I want good service I shouldnt speak Polish when I go out.

"This is a wonderful restaurant, also suitable for larger groups. Last week we had a dinner here on a special occassion with a group of 18 people. The staff went really out of their way to accomodate us and to make sure that everything exactly as we wished. Management was very friendly and professional. Farina contributed to a very successful evening. Food was good, fresh, wel cooked and good variety, also of vegetables. Food/price rate was very good. Service was absolutely superb. "

This is a gem of a restaurant.There were 16 in the party and we studied the reviews of a number of restaurants before finally booking this one about a week in advance.Prior to booking my only concern was the webcam image-the restaurant appeared quite basic in appearance.Anyway we booked it and am I glad we did.On arrival we were warmly greeted and taken to our table.The room had a great warm atmosphere with good use of subtle lighting and candles. While it is billed as a fish restaurant don't be put off if you are a meat lover(for starter the liver was fantastic) as the menu is very varied but there was also, in the opinion of most, one of the most extensive choices of fish. The service was excellent throughout(obviously well trained).Discreet but always on hand to fill wine glasses nearing empty(12 lovely bottles taken which pushed the price of the overall meal up) - nothing seemed to be a problem to the staff even when 4 late comers arrived at 10pm -they all had three courses in double quick time. Not one bad dish was served from starters to sweet.The food was full of flavour,well presented and if appropriate warm.Congrats to owners,chefs and serving staff.Thanks for giving us a wonderful evening -take a bow - we will be recommending you to others!!!!

Just fantastic and good value for money about 20 pound per head. The mussels are out of this world.

absolutely top notch, 10 of went here Saturday night and had a brilliant time, every body remarked on the quality of food and wine. for 2 courses and plenty of vino it works out about £20, little more expensive than other places but very good

Ate here on a very busy Saturday night in February. Excellent service and atmosphere. Very good prawn starter and baked fish main courses plus good desserts.

poor poor fish.......

Visited last Thursday.
A wide range of quality, good value dishes available.
Service excellent and price very reasonable.
Would definitely recommend

Took a party of 12 for my parents anniversary in October. Surroundings were lovely and service very attentive. Really enjoyed the food. They had some great wines at reasonable prices. Highly recomended

I was in Farina last saturday. If you are there thurs to sat make sure to have some fish/shellfish. The mussels ala farina are to die for as is the fish soup to start. Zwyiec on tap too.