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Restauracja Balaton

Ulica Grodzka, 35, Krakow 31-044, Poland
48 12 422 0469
Ranked #105 of 528 restaurants in Krakow
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Neighbourhood: Stare Miasto
Most recent review
- 29 Jan 2012
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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

there are plenty of great restaurants in Krakow, but this one stood out to us fur sure. For the first time in my life I tried venison and it was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and the wine was divine. The service was also great, we had a lovely waitress who was patient and happy to recommend and help. Try... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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43 reviews 43 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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This restaurant is a hidden gem. It doesn't have fancy outside decorations...but probably because it has been around since the 60s and nothing has changed since then. This restaurant is absolutely the best restaurant in Poland. An absolute must: placki po Wegiersku. It is a HUGE portion so it can easily be split between two people. It is the best... More

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UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

The food at Balaton was delicious and reasonably priced but the portions were massive, we definitely didn't need a dessert! A good selection of wines and the service was very friendly and professional. Would thoroughly recommend.

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sussex
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56 reviews 56 reviews
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011

Typical Hungarian style étterem, wodden tables, embroidered cloths and all the usual favourites available: Halászlé (fish soup), Gulyásleves, Stiffed peppers, Borjuporkolt, galuska and a reasonable if small selection of Hungarian wine. Good value and good food, but Hungarian is not spoken, only Polish and English.

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Poland
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62 reviews 62 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2010

WEll, if you wanna to see some nice hungarian cousine in the middle of the krakow old centre, you have to go definitely to Balaton. It is on grodzka street, serving every day nic hungarian dishes like gulash or leczo. You have to try it ! After nice dinner in quite rustical interior you can jump to one of the... More

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West country
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2010

We have visited this Hungarian restaurant at least twice on each of our trips to Krakow, and have never been disappointed. A cosy, family orientated place, that is easily missed, located not far from the main sqaure. The staff are very friendly and helpfull, and were fantastic with our young children. The menu was made up of various eastern european... More

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Yorkshire
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2009

We normally try to avoid restaurants on the main walking streets of tourist centres but if we had in this case it would have been to our detriment! Nice homely atmosphere but professional too. Seemed to be equally used by locals which is unusual in a place right on the tourist trail. Food was even better than the description on... More

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UK
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2008

fantastic food, rustic restaurant and friendly service lots to eat! huge portions - not left wanting a pizza on the way home. good price! 4 people - 2 courses + drinks = about £45

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Cracow, Malopolskie, Poland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
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Genoa, Italy
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47 reviews 47 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
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