Restaurant
Bottiglieria 1881
A two-Michelin-star restaurant in Kazimierz where chef Przemysław Klima serves seasonal tasting menus that rework Polish dishes, backed by a strong wine list.
Pierogi Mr Vincent
A small, long-running Kazimierz pierogi spot with a Van Gogh-themed interior and around thirty sweet and savoury fillings at budget prices.
At a glance
- Type
- Pierogi restaurant
- Area
- Kazimierz, Kraków, Poland
- Price
- $ · Budget
Good to know
- Around 30 pierogi varieties
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian fillings
Why we recommend it
Pierogi Mr Vincent is a simple, budget-friendly place to eat Poland's best-known dish in Kazimierz. Pierogi, the half-moon dumplings that every Polish grandmother has her own recipe for, are the only thing on the agenda here, and the restaurant has been serving them long enough to be considered a veteran of the district. Its name and decoration are a playful tribute to Vincent van Gogh, with sunflowers and starry-night motifs on the walls, which gives a small dining room a cheerful character.
The menu runs to around thirty varieties of pierogi, which is the main reason to come. Alongside the classics you will find fillings that are harder to come across elsewhere, such as apple with liver, minced lamb, chicken with spinach, and broccoli with feta. The best approach, especially in a pair or small group, is to order a mixed batch to share so you can compare several fillings, then choose from the sauces and extras offered to go with them. Vegetarians have options such as broccoli with feta.
If you are planning a pierogi tour of Kraków, this is a useful stop because the range lets you compare traditional and modern fillings in one sitting, and it pairs well with a more formal Polish restaurant on another evening. This is a casual, cheap and cheerful spot rather than a place for a long dinner. It suits solo travellers, students, families with children who like dumplings, and anyone who wants a quick and filling meal between sights. At busy times you may have to wait for a table.
The restaurant generally opens from midday into the evening, but hours can change, so check its social media page before making a special trip. At peak lunch and dinner times, when the few tables fill up, taking your pierogi away is often the easiest option, and a bench in one of the nearby squares makes a fine place to eat them. Its prices make it one of the more affordable ways to eat in Kazimierz.
Bożego Ciała Street runs through the middle of Kazimierz. That puts Pierogi Mr Vincent within easy reach of the district's synagogues and museums.
Pierogi Mr Vincent FAQs
What does Pierogi Mr Vincent serve?
Pierogi only, in around thirty sweet and savoury varieties.
What fillings are unusual?
Apple with liver, minced lamb, chicken with spinach, and broccoli with feta are among the less common options.
Is it cheap?
Yes. It is a budget, cheap and cheerful restaurant.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. Meat-free fillings such as broccoli with feta are on the menu.
Can I take food away?
Yes. Takeaway is often the easiest option at peak meal times.
Why is it called Mr Vincent?
The interior is a tribute to Vincent van Gogh, with sunflowers and starry-night motifs.
Where is it?
At ul. Bożego Ciała 12 in Kazimierz.
What is the best way to order?
Order a mixed batch to share so you can try several fillings, then add sauces and extras.