A traditional breaded and fried pork cutlet, similar to a schnitzel, typically served with potatoes.
5 top-rated spots found
Kuchnia u Babci Maliny
Kotlet Schabowy z Kością (Bone-in Pork Chop)
Traditional Polish
· $
· Old Town
★★★★½ 4.4
5,200 reviews
Hidden GemClassicLocal Legend
8.5
Flavor
9.5
Value
9.8
Vibe
Entering this restaurant feels like stepping into a 19th-century Polish manor. Located in a basement, it features ornate wallpaper, crystal glasses, and often a live pianist, yet maintains 'milk bar' prices that defy its regal atmosphere.
Widely considered the 'new gold standard' in Krakow, this spot elevates the humble schabowy with premium meat sourcing and a lighter, more refined breading technique that avoids the typical greasiness of traditional spots.
📍 Plac Szczepański 7, 31-011 Kraków · View on Maps
Smakołyki
Tradycyjny Kotlet Schabowy
Polish Bistro
· $
· Piasek / Old Town
★★★★½ 4.6
9,088 reviews
Local LegendClassicValue King
9.2
Flavor
9.8
Value
8.4
Vibe
A favorite among local students and residents, Smakołyki offers a 'no-frills' excellence. It manages to deliver restaurant-quality flavor at prices that compete with government-subsidized milk bars.
📍 ul. Floriana Straszewskiego 28, 31-113 Kraków · View on Maps
Morskie Oko
Highlander-Style Pork Cutlet
Highlander (Góralska)
· $$
· Old Town
★★★★½ 4.5
3,860 reviews
Local LegendClassicLive Music
8.8
Flavor
8
Value
9.7
Vibe
This is the ultimate 'experience' restaurant. The interior mimics a Tatra mountain tavern with heavy wood, a waterfall, and live highlander folk music, making the meal feel like a festive celebration.
📍 Plac Szczepański 8, 31-011 Kraków · View on Maps
Love Schabowe
Schabowy XXL
Specialty Polish
· $
· Prądnik Czerwony
★★★★½ 4.5
1,251 reviews
Hidden GemSpecialtyValue King
8.4
Flavor
9.2
Value
7.2
Vibe
As the name suggests, this place specializes almost exclusively in schabowy. It's a local secret located outside the main tourist center, offering the best variety of toppings and sizes in the city.
📍 ul. Dobrego Pasterza 24a, 31-416 Kraków · View on Maps