Miriam Oehme
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ARK
Ark is a plant-based restaurant with a modern, creative cuisine. The room is large with an open bar in the center, tables are arranged in different sections that allow for some privacy.
There is no menu to choose from, only a set menu that is presented by the service staff. Courses are very savory, to the extent that it is hard to believe that there is no meat involved.
A wine pairing with mostly natural/orange wines is offered, but also a non-alcoholic pairing with fermented, infused, or mazerated juices or teas. You can tell that creating these flavor-intense drinks requires a lot of experimenting!
The restaurant was awarded a green michelin star for aiming at waste reduction and sustainable sourcing, yet the food's taste is still the biggest focus. Creating strong, umami flavors with plants is not easy, but worked very well, especially with the mushroom dishes.
Service was very friendly and presented their food and drinks with a lot of passion. While the style is rather casual, service is very professional.
There is no menu to choose from, only a set menu that is presented by the service staff. Courses are very savory, to the extent that it is hard to believe that there is no meat involved.
A wine pairing with mostly natural/orange wines is offered, but also a non-alcoholic pairing with fermented, infused, or mazerated juices or teas. You can tell that creating these flavor-intense drinks requires a lot of experimenting!
The restaurant was awarded a green michelin star for aiming at waste reduction and sustainable sourcing, yet the food's taste is still the biggest focus. Creating strong, umami flavors with plants is not easy, but worked very well, especially with the mushroom dishes.
Service was very friendly and presented their food and drinks with a lot of passion. While the style is rather casual, service is very professional.
Sushi Lab Rooftop
Sushi Lab Rooftop is located on the top floor of Sanctuary Hotel on 47th St between 6th and 7th Ave. When entering the hotel, you go to the reception desk to check in for your restaurant reservation, and get escorted through the lobby to an elevator that is hard to find if you visit for the first time. The restaurant has great views of the nearby buildings - in summer, it is an open rooftop terrace, in winter it gets converted into a covered restaurant. The style is modern and stylish, most guests were in their 20s or 30s.
You order a variety of sushi creations - certainly not your traditional Japanese sushi, but a modern interpretation with different flavors and textures. We found all dishes excellent, and loved the fact that we could simply order more if necessary as there is no specific sequence.
We enjoyed the house sake with our food, which was nice and fresh. We found the price level absolutely appropriate. The place gets really busy, so better have a reservation.
You order a variety of sushi creations - certainly not your traditional Japanese sushi, but a modern interpretation with different flavors and textures. We found all dishes excellent, and loved the fact that we could simply order more if necessary as there is no specific sequence.
We enjoyed the house sake with our food, which was nice and fresh. We found the price level absolutely appropriate. The place gets really busy, so better have a reservation.
Fiorentina
We recently had dinner at Fiorentina in Old Town Krakow and had a great experience. The restaurant is in an old red brick building, giving it a cozy yet elegant feel, perfect for a relaxed yet refined evening.
From the moment we walked in, the service stood out. The staff was professional and friendly, striking the right balance between attentive and unobtrusive. It made for a very comfortable dining experience.
The restaurant offers either a la carte dining or a 5- or 7-course tasting menu. We opted for the 5-course tasting menu, and I appreciated that they were flexible enough to modify it to be meat-free for me. Each course had strong, well-balanced flavors that showcased modernized Polish cuisine. Our highlight was the trout with horseradish and a very flavorful sauce – a memorable delight.
Fiorentina also has a good cocktail list for an aperitif, and their extensive wine list offers plenty of options, including by the glass. However, they don’t offer a wine pairing to accompany the tasting menu.
Overall, Fiorentina is a great choice if you’re looking for a mix of traditional and modern Polish dishes in a warm, elegant setting. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Krakow.
From the moment we walked in, the service stood out. The staff was professional and friendly, striking the right balance between attentive and unobtrusive. It made for a very comfortable dining experience.
The restaurant offers either a la carte dining or a 5- or 7-course tasting menu. We opted for the 5-course tasting menu, and I appreciated that they were flexible enough to modify it to be meat-free for me. Each course had strong, well-balanced flavors that showcased modernized Polish cuisine. Our highlight was the trout with horseradish and a very flavorful sauce – a memorable delight.
Fiorentina also has a good cocktail list for an aperitif, and their extensive wine list offers plenty of options, including by the glass. However, they don’t offer a wine pairing to accompany the tasting menu.
Overall, Fiorentina is a great choice if you’re looking for a mix of traditional and modern Polish dishes in a warm, elegant setting. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Krakow.