Must-see restaurants in Poland

  • Restauracja Widnokrąg

    Małopolska

    Right by the Opatów Gate, this vaguely Swedish-themed restaurant is a new and glitzy addition to town, aimed at visitors. Canned cool jazz plays from…

  • Ming Wok

    Poznań

    This pan-Asian eatery has a tasty selection of mainly Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The menu is packed with…

  • Restauracja Bombay

    Szczecin

    Possibly the last thing you might expect amid Szczecin’s postcommunist cityscape: spicily aromatic Indian food served in subcontinentally adorned…

  • Bar Mleczny Pod Barbakanem

    Warsaw

    Just outside the Barbican, look for this traditional milk bar (self-service canteen) that’s been around for decades. Don’t be put off by the faded…

  • Alchemia od Kuchni

    Kraków

    Craft beers, burgers and hummus ‘bowls’ – a scoop of hummus topped with fish or beef sauce – all served up in a minimalist urban setting of exposed brick…

  • Żuraw i Czapla

    Wielkopolska

    Located right on the Rynek, Żuraw i Czapla (Crane & Heron) serves burgers, pizza, pasta and a range of salads in a modern and comfortable atmosphere. If…

  • Gdański Bar Mleczny

    Warsaw

    A prime example of an updated 'milk bar', where wholesome budget meals were served during Poland's communist years. Gdański offers a fresh, modern…

  • Dominikańska

    Carpathian Mountains

    You’ll find excellent Polish cooking at this upscale restaurant on a small square on the western end of the Rynek. We’re a big fan of the home-style żurek…

  • Green Way

    Łódź

    Part of a Polish vegetarian chain, Green Way is a slick, modern cafe-bar serving a range of appealing dishes with Mexican, Indian and, yes, Polish…

  • Podwale Piwna Kompania

    Warsaw

    The motto here is 'a lot of good food for a reasonable price' and that’s exactly what you can expect from this lively and large beerhouse serving…

  • Polskie Smaki

    Kraków

    This place has more atmosphere than your typical milk bar, thanks to the Gothic vaulted ceiling, but the food is still straightforward and simple. Look…

  • La Scala

    Wrocław

    La Scala pulls out most of the stops to produce authentic but relatively pricey Italian food. The cheaper trattoria at ground level serves good pizza and…

  • Bar Mleczny Poranek

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Grab a tray and line up for cheap, filling socialist-era fare and glasses of weak kompot (boiled fruit drink) in a semi-institutional dining room complete…

  • Odette

    Warsaw

    Superb-quality patisserie, including mirror-glazed mousse cakes, is what grabs the eye in this lovely, contemporary-styled tearoom with leafy wallpaper…

  • Restauracja Ratuszowa

    Wielkopolska

    This restaurant has an elegantly old-fashioned interior within the town hall building and a spacious deck on the street in the warmer months. There are…

  • Kuchnia Wandy

    Poznań

    Especially if you're based in one of the nearby hotels on Św Marcin, then you'll gravitate towards Kuchnia Wandy for its range of poultry, red meats and…

  • Przystanek Patrzałkowie

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    At the station end of town, this friendly, unpretentious cafe serves helpings of pizza, pasta, salads and an all-day breakfast to a mixed crowd of locals…

  • Café Mała

    Małopolska

    This cosy, French Provincial–style cafe just up from the Rynek is perfect for a coffee or meal, such as a savoury crêpe or something cheesy. People love…

  • Tawerna

    Warmia & Masuria

    Tawerna occupies a lovely spot on a small lake inlet at the northern end of town. Its large wooden deck is the perfect place for an aperitif or a hearty…

  • Public Fontanny

    Szczecin

    Strange name, cool place with its menu of steaks, Thai, gnocchi and pizzas served by welcoming staff amid colourful cushions and simple bistro tables…

  • Corner Pub

    Małopolska

    This cosy pub (that thankfully is only vaguely faux Irish) is the place to head in the evening for fine regional Polish cooking, plus fish and chips, big…

  • Bar Mleczny Turysta

    Szczecin

    With its chequered tile floor, tiny stools bolted down, time-warped menu boards in 1970s plastic lettering and brusque, ladle-wielding dinner ladies, this…

  • Food Stands

    Małopolska

    Hidden away in an open space behind buildings is this pod of food trucks. The meals are simple and fresh; you'll have your choice of sausage and ice-cream…

  • Czerwony Wieprz

    Warsaw

    The menu at this touristy but fun communist-era-themed restaurant, set in an outsized log cabin, is split between dishes for dignitaries such as Polish…

  • Česká Hospoda

    Warmia & Masuria

    Northern Poland's best Prague-style beer hall is a pretty authentic affair complete with three types of Bohemian lager, a menu of stodgy goulash, potato…

  • Bar Mleczny Leniwa Baba

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Few stick around long in Kwidzyn but for a quick lunch before hopping on the bus elsewhere, this milk bar near the station does the trick. Expect basic…

  • Restauracja Wilanów

    Warsaw

    Traditional Polish dishes such as roast duck and apples and pork knuckle are served in a superbly stylish communist-era interior. The set two-course lunch…

  • Bar Popularny

    Silesia

    Cheap as chips and enduringly popular with the locals, this unreformed bar mleczny on the main square looks drab and basic, but the food is tasty. The set…

  • Zamkowa

    Wielkopolska

    This large restaurant is on the main road to Kalisz and about 500m from the castle. Its mainstays are chicken and pork prepared in different ways, served…

  • Carrefour

    Wrocław

    The largest full-service supermarket in central Wrocław is this Carrefour, in the Galeria Dominikańska shopping centre 600m east of the Rynek.

  • Czekolada i Zdroj

    Carpathian Mountains

    This great spot for coffee and cakes also offers a free and reliable wi-fi connection. It’s opposite the Main Pump Room at the northern end of the Old Spa…

  • Pellowski Bakery

    Gdańsk

    Pellowski's run over 20 cafe bakeries across the city centre and are Gdańsk's best-known bakers. This branch opens early enough throughout the week for a…

  • Restauracja Delicja

    Poznań

    One of Poznań’s top restaurants, Delicja is tucked away off Plac Wolności, with its own miniature courtyard and an illustrious reputation for top-notch…

  • Fiore Cafe

    Carpathian Mountains

    If you’re looking for ice cream or a slice of something homemade and sweet, this retro, diner-style cafe on the pedestrian drag just east of the Rynek…

  • Restauracja Akcent

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    An alternative to the town's hotel restaurants, this decent place offers an honest menu of fish sold per 100g and pierogi. The outdoor summer marquee has…

  • Taj Mahal

    Wielkopolska

    The television screen showing Bollywood films might distract at times, but Taj Mahal is a good choice for standard Indian fare if you feel like a change…

  • Good Lood

    Kraków

    The Kazimierz branch of a highly popular ice-cream chain, featuring fresh, additive-free ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients. Order a cup or…

  • Bar Mewa

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Enjoy 12 types of fish from the Baltic in the tiny antique-packed interior or out by a set of fountains in the sea breeze at this popular spot just steps…

  • Kaiseki

    Silesia

    This stylish white-tiled Japanese restaurant, upstairs in a modern shopping mall, serves sushi as well as more substantial mains such as tempura, ramen…

  • Cukiernia Staropolska

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Tiny bakery cafe on the main square filled with antiques and the aroma of freshly baked pastries and coffee. A lovely place to do breakfast if your hotel…

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