Editor Pick
Szara
- July 30, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
The Szara Restaurant is in an ideal location on the Rynek Glowney and in a rainy March it provided a warm, welcoming atmosphere to two tired visitors.
Crisp linen, floral decorations, mirrors and crystal gives the restaurant a formal air. In fact in my jeans and boots I felt rather scruffy in such pleasant, smart surroundings. However, whereas in the United Kingdom smart and plush can sometimes mean stuffy and elitist Szara was nothing of the sort. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, we were made to feel very welcome and the service was exemplary.
As for the food, well, that was pretty good too. In fact it was very good with a menu that included a mixture of traditional polish dishes, meat and seafood. We were served some excellent herrings in three different sauces, Salmon with Hollandaise sauce and a very nice stuffed chicken breast. There was also a comprehensive wine list including a number of dessert wines plus a selection of liqueurs and, of course, some well chosen vodkas
Prices are perhaps a little above average - we paid 240 PLN (approx. £41.00/$77.00) for 2 courses, wine and coffee - however, well worth paying for the food and ambiance.
It was a pleasure to eat at Szara, good food in lovely surroundings. And our waiter looked a bit like the actor Owen Wilson. Not sure that made any impression on my husband but I rather enjoyed it.
From journal Krakow - History, Culture and Legends