Bottiglieria 1881
Krakow, Poland
⭐2 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Sophistication, depth and a wonderful purity of flavour can all be found in the cooking at this understatedly elegant restaurant. Choose from two tasting menus – the ‘Introduction’ or the ‘Full Experience’ – both of which feature creative, well-balanced dishes. The best of the Polish larder is used throughout and each finely crafted course is finished with an artistic flourish. Sit in the century-old cellar for an intimate experience or ask for a table opposite the open kitchen to see the talented team at work. Exceptional service sees the chefs delivering some of the dishes personally.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
First Polish Restaurant with Two Michelin Stars: Bottiglieria 1881 is the first restaurant in Poland to achieve two Michelin stars, marking a significant milestone for Polish gastronomy and setting a high bar for the country's culinary scene.
Location in a Historic Jewish Quarter Wine Cellar: The restaurant is uniquely situated in Kraków's historic Jewish quarter, housed within a century-old wine cellar with exposed brick and marble floors, creating an intimate and atmospheric dining environment.
Creative Refinement of Traditional Polish Cuisine: While rooted in traditional Polish dishes, Bottiglieria 1881 innovatively reinterprets them with modern European techniques and artistic presentation, offering tasting menus that combine local, seasonal ingredients with multi-layered flavors such as trout with beetroot and lamb with morels.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at Bottiglieria 1881, the Michelin two-starred restaurant in Kraków, are:
Venison (deer meat): Featured notably in the standout dish of deer tartar, which is perfectly seasoned and served with a delicate quail egg. This ingredient embodies Polish flavors and showcases the chef's creativity in elevating local game meat.
Quail egg: Used as a delicate accompaniment to the deer tartar, adding richness and refinement to the dish.
Wild garlic: Valued for its fresh aroma and ultra-short seasonal availability, it reflects the chef’s commitment to local, seasonal produce from the Lesser Poland region.
Elderflower capers: A unique local ingredient that adds floral and subtle notes, highlighting the restaurant’s use of rare, regionally significant elements.
White currants: Described as floral and subtle, reminiscent of shiny edible pearls, used to bring a delicate balance and visual appeal to dishes.
These ingredients are significant because they emphasize Bottiglieria 1881’s philosophy of combining traditional Polish flavors with modern culinary techniques, focusing on local sourcing and seasonal freshness to create sophisticated, multi-layered dishes.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- Introduction (6 courses): €120
- Full Experience (8 courses): €180
Signature Dishes
- Blue Lobster: €95