Not exactly compelling proof of Podgórze's oncoming emergence from its wartime shadow, Pod Lwem is nonetheless noteworthy testament to the district's development. Unfortunately the boring, understated interior of candy-striped benches and a few strips of wallpaper suggest that something is definitely missing here. That something might be imagination or merely stronger investment. Playing it safe with standard Polish fare, Pod Lwem sports an English menu and was wise to get its foot in the door before the new Bernatek Bridge connected its doorstep directly to Kazimierz. Hopefully they'll use it to cross the river and realise it's going to take a little more creativity to turn this area into a real dining destination.

(9-48zł)