The food was definitely not what we were expecting for Michelin in Europe…. Worst Michelin star restaurant I have been to. We did the larger tasting menu with my boyfriend doing the wine pairing. Presentation for all the dishes were nice but the flavor on almost all of them were “off.” Either too bland, salty, flavorless, weird textures that didn’t match. All felt as if something was missing or if they were trying too hard by adding in something that did not belong. Normally I would try to mention the best dishes we had but to be honest none of them were memorable and all were less than delicious. For the cost of what we paid my recommendation would be to eat at 10 other Krakow places instead. Service was great but we would have liked if the food was better. Warm bread basket with their mushroom butter plus their chocolate truffle were the best of the night….

We had an amazing experience here with my friend. The service is great and food... it was so amazing that we couldn't even talk 😄 You take a bite and get to some universe of wonderful, deep, rich flavours. It was literally about losing your speech. I especially enjoyed all the introductions to dishes as well as wine. It's clear that the staff is passionate about their job and they are willing to share that passion with guests. PS: You need to make a booking long in advance.

I write this review after my first visit in Bottiglieria 1881 and a degustation menu with wine paring. I wish to say that since long time I was looking to go to Bottiglieria 1881, but the recent 1-star Michelin award made me convinced about the quality I could find in this place. As automotive publisher & journalist I’ve been traveling around Europe, visiting various starred restaurants, such as Jean Claude Leclerc (France), Viva Viviana Varese (Italy), etc. What brings you to a Michelin starred restaurant is the wish to get a 360° experience, something to remember for long time and share with friends. Unfortunately, this time such experience didn’t happened at all. Service, music and the whole atmosphere were not good as a Michelin starred restaurant should be. I don’t know when the inspectors of Michelin were here and if, because of the outbreak, the staff changed. For sure yesterday the service was cold, never smiling, not really skilled and willing to spontaneously well explain the dishes, the preparation, etc. Since we arrived, as the table given was a bit dark, I kindly asked for a candle, but… “no candles available”. No candles in a high standard restaurant?! Ok, maybe because this is not a right place for a romantic dinner. We discovered in fact that the restaurant plays all the time loud club music. When I gently asked if this is the music they play usually, the waiter replied “yes, we like to make the atmosphere loud…”. Ok, weird for me. But it’s their style which you don’t expect from such an expensive and quite elegant restaurant. The same guy, when served us the first wine, didn’t say anything about the bottle, I had to ask. His answer was really short, making me feeling he didn’t really know much about it. Also, it was weird for me to see him holding back the bottle with the full palm over the bottleneck, right where the wine is poured, while he didn’t have white gloves or a cloth… not hygienic at all, especially nowadays. Other issue was that, as we were downstairs, the waiters were coming down rarely, forgetting to take back empty wine glasses, etc. Also, the difference in time between the wines and dishes, was too high. Especially when you serve a cold white wine (half glass in the degustation menu) and the dish arrive 10 minutes later, when the wine is warm or already drunken… Going to the food part. The dishes were generally tasty, the “mise en place” really beautiful but sometimes too simple. I personally found a few dishes not really sophisticated and deserving a Michelin star. This made me thinking that they could have changed the menu. In fact, I’ve been told that 4 dishes were introduced the day before. One of them was the duck breast, not tender as a duck in a fine dining dinner should be, also the wine pairing was not matching. The high tannin red wine served, was leaving the mouth too dry for such a gentle and not fatty meat. The meringue with rhubarb was a bit sticky at the palate. So, these changes in the menu were not a really good idea. Maybe the main target was justifying the new price of the degustation sets, which compared to the menu published in Facebook one week ago (when we booked) got around 30% higher… plus now they even charge 12,5 % for the service which before was only for big groups. Our dinner (4 ppl) costed more than 2500,00 including 270,00 PLN (!) of service. Service which didn’t deserve any tip actually and made the whole experience really low quality. I don’t recommend this place unfortunately, I find other restaurants in Krakow much better and with higher quality of service, such as: Fiorentina, Biala Roza, Farina, etc. If you are looking for a real Michelin star experience, take a plane ;)

Wow. This place is a must try if you can. We were celebrating our anniversary at Christmas time and it was such a beautiful experience from start to finish. Fine dining at its best.

Outstanding experience. I don’t understand how anyone could complain about the food here. The wine pairing is excellent and the service is superb. No complaints at all. A wonderful, memorable meal.

Visited and tried the new autumn menu, what a magnificent experience. We had the full experience, with 12 or so servings, of which 2 were very good and the remaining 10 were fantastic. The food had the perfect combination of being surprising/innovative and tasting extremely well. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was good. We had the more regional wine pairing, and it was brilliant. The wines in themself were good, and the pairings were excellent. We will definitely return if we are ever in the region again.

Second time I've eaten here. First one was with one star and now with two. I hope next time i visit they will have ⭐⭐⭐ they truly deserve it. I have no words to describe the amazing food, staff and chefs. What a passionate team. Incredible what one can serve on a plate. I love the Polish kitchen, it is my childhood. I never thought it could be cooked in this way. As a polish living more then a half of my life abroad this dinner was like a walk down the memory lane.

The best restaurant in Kraków. All services and food are impeccable 👌 and after you will taste a dish, the first impressions is "WOW". They really worth the Michelin Star 🌟 🌸 I encourage you to go and try this experience. Definitely to take tasting menu!

An absolutely fantastic experience! Don’t hesitate to book and enjoy! The food, service and ambience were brilliant - couldn’t fault anything We enjoyed the spring full tasting menu with wine pairing plus cocktail aperitif and oyster Having been fortunate enough to experience a few Michelin restaurants this has far been our favourite so far

Fantastic dinner and experience. I used to frequent the restaurant before they received their Michelin star, and I'm happy that they received one. The tasting menu was fantastic and quite creative. From the start to the end of the dinner the staff were very professional. Loved it!

Fantastic food, wine, atmosphere and service. We had the 7 course tasting menu with wine pairing. It was amazing - a few dishes were "as expected", but most were unique and very creative. The wine was great - but there could have been poured a bit more in each glass. If you're a foodie and are visiting Krakow, this is a must. Reserve the table in advance.

My experience at Bottiglieria 1881 was fantastic from start to finish. I spoke a lot with Michal before I flew from England and he was incredibly supportive over emails. I was greeted by Michal upon arrival and his professionalism was perfect. He ensured that we were comfortable and informed during our time. However, it was Luka who stole the show with his suberb knowledge on the food and wine. His joyful and charismatic persona complimented the vibrant and unique food which we were offered. I personally like a waiter who is able to bounce off their guests and provide a relaxed and humorous experience. Luka made me and my family at home throughout the meal which resulted in us staying at the meal for over 4 hours! More specifically, the food which the chef prepared was unique and tasty. I tried a lot of foods which I've never tried before, and usually wouldn't consider trying. Although a couple dishes were not to my personal liking, other members in my family did like it which meant it was just personal opinion rather than a reflection of the food. The wine pairing was spot on, and every single wine was matched well with the meal. The description which Luka gave of the wine was incredibly informative, and made the meal more of an experience, rather than just a meal. Lastly, the atmosphere was lovely. We sat in the private dining room which was plastered with bottles of wine and champagne which made the room look arty and distinctive to the rest of the restaurant - which was also at a high standard. Thank you for everyone at Bottiglieria 1881 for providing a splendid experience for my mother's 50th Birthday.

It was a fantastic dining experience! Really unusual flavours and combinations, delicious wine and impeccable service. We enjoyed our meal and had a lovely evening at this Michelin restaurant.

Outstanding service, food, servings, atmosphere! Best high end dining so far in krakow. Definitely worth visiting and exploring not for a once time!

IG @kamelja This is one of those nights that you remember for a long time. Hats down for the chef and the whole staff at Bottiglieria 1881. Unbelievable flavours, service, and quality of the experience in a beautiful set up. I feel so lucky I got a chance to experience this place and I am so excited to come back with changing seasons and menu. The amount of surprises throughout the night with dishes that you would think couldn’t get better were keeping me on my toes the whole time. As I laughed, these were the best dumplings I’ve had in my life (but as the server said, we cannot say this to our moms so we don’t offend them). The attention to detail and flavours in here speaks for itself. Given what I ate, and what I have tried in different places around the world with Michelin recognition, Bottiglieria stands out with no doubts. From amuse Bouche to desserts , every plate was perfection. And the fudge at the end with edible paper finished the night on an amazing note. I will recommend this place to everyone in person and on the internet because it truly deserves to be known around the world. Is even become an ambassador if anyone ever asked me 😅 Thank you chef Klima for creating this place and keeping the standard so high. It was a pleasure to be served by you and your team.

We love coming to Bottiglieria every time we visit Krakow and we're never disappointed. It's great to be able to taste Chef Przemysław's take on traditional Polish dishes. Will definitely visit again!

It’s the experience!! 😉😉😉 I enjoyed how small the portions were, therefore it was not overwhelming :) (u just savor every bit of the flavors in a nutshell) staff were great: attentive, friendly & very detailed in explaining whatever they put on your table.

Truly great food and service. Knowledgeable and skilled sommelier. We had the pleasure of sitting next to the kitchen, watching the chefs work and we peeked at their their cookbook shelves. We had the July/summer menu. I will not "spoil" the experience for others by saying what my favorite was. Two or three of the dishes really stood out, and this we told the manager. Two of the dishes were more anonymous, but everything was very good. We had the full experience with wines from the "old continent", all of which were perfectly matched with the dishes. We spent three hours here. I will consider returning later to try an other seasonal menu.

Very special place to go to… The tastes we experienced were another level… Incredible balance, strong tastes but all in elegance, I’m still speechless about this dinner. The front staff is the happiest, I know what it takes to work in restaurants, long hours and physical tasks, they just make you happy to be here. Special mention for the head chef Przemek, who turns food into gold, and was kind enough to come to our table. We even got a tour of the kitchen and a special treat. If you want to experience what Michelin starred restaurants mean, this is definitely the place.

A very unusual Michelin star experience and much recommended. Forget the traditional and enjoy in a professional but lovely setting and excellent staff. After the experience, go to next door wine bar Lustra to continue. Don't forget to make reservation in Bottigliera because very limited places, don't miss it.

Great restaurant, glad to see they have a star. Well worth it. Wine match was excellent and paired with the food well

Last week me and a group of friends visited Bottiglieria. Had an awesome time. The “kurki” dish hit the spot and it was outstanding. Can’t wait to be back for more next time in Krakow. Loved the wine pairings as well as the pace the meals were presented. Overall everyone was happy. Thank you chef!

Best Michelin-star restaurant I've ever visited. Their autumn-tasting menu is lovely. Each dish has a unique look and taste. I highly recommend visiting this place!

Excellent food. Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. When we think about celebrations, Bottiglieria will always be our first option that never disappoints. From the starter to the dessert the quality and tastes of everything was outstanding, my fish and venison might have been the best meal I have ever been served. Service was delightful and very professional. Definitely fine dining.

One of the best two michelin star restaurants I've visited. We had the full tasting winter menu experience and it didn't disappoint. Great use of polish ingredients, prepared thoughtfully to elevate the taste of every dish presented. I'm not Polish myself but having visited the country a number of times and had the authentic cuisine, I really like the approach and twists on classic dishes. Service was exceptional, from booking confirmation till the second we left the restaurant. Unfortunately I can't understand some of the reviews below and I recomment anyone reading this review to book this place as it definitely offers one of the best culinary experiences in Poland. Will hopefully be back in Summer to sample a new tasting menu 😊

The only Michelin star restaurant in Kraków. Delicious 👌

The food was surprisingly mediocre. In two dishes from the set, the taste balance was off. Early in the evening, a young man approached with a basket, trying to sell something. I didn't pay much attention, as it felt like the experience of a pushy Avon consultant. The first waitress grimaced when asked to switch to English (by the way, why don't you clarify whether your guests speak Polish?). Another waiter, when I answered his question about the food, suggested that maybe I wasn't accustomed to such intense flavors. It's an interesting way to communicate with guests - assuming it's their problem if they don't like your food. I was given a dirty knife! If I were a critic, you would've lost a star. The only redeeming aspects were the desserts and the tartare.

Lovely experience, food was delicious and staff friendly and tentative. Food is good value, but wines and champagne are pricey. Worth a visit for a special occasion!

Amazing experience from start to finish. Several dishes will live long in the memory. The waiting staff were helpful and informative without detracting from the dining.

Everything was perfect from the moment we entered the door till we left. The food was exceptional and the staff was super friendly. We had the eastern european wine pairing which was very interesting and new, this was also excellent.

Lovely restaurant with excellent service. They only have 20 seats, so book well in advance. Highly recommended!

Interesting interior design full of green plants. We were pleased with the food, everything was very tasty.

Yes the Food was Delicious, but can be Better. The Chefs should be proud of them selfs, but the Front if House the waiters were awfull, arrogant and should be thaught how to be service mided.

Great little restaurant. Food was lovely (5 course tasting menu) and wine as well. Make sure to get your reservation in advance since they only have a couple of tables.

One of the better tasting menu dinners I have had. From the moment you walk in and the moment you leave you are treated like a guest in someone’s small village from Poland. Top class service, really friendly. Deliciously amazing take on grandmas Polish food; elevated to other worldly levels. Kudos to the chef and the team for an unforgettable experience.

Remarkable two star dining experience and wonderful journey through perfectly prepared and presented seasonal Polish products. Not easy to get a table but definitely worth the wait. Well done Bottigliera team!