Kraków
Dating back to 1958, this small and unassuming bakery lies on ul Krupnicza, but sees regular foot traffic on a daily basis. You'll find most Polish…
Kraków
Dating back to 1958, this small and unassuming bakery lies on ul Krupnicza, but sees regular foot traffic on a daily basis. You'll find most Polish…
Lower Silesia
This simple place just off the Rynek is an enduring local favourite. Tuck into its thoroughly enjoyable pizzas, calzones, gnocchi and secondi (meat-based…
Warsaw
This is Warsaw's only fully kosher restaurant, serving just meat, fish and vegetable dishes (milk dishes have to be pre-ordered and are served on separate…
Kraków
A typical Polish milk bar, serving cheap, edible renditions of Polish classics. Turn up at the counter with a plastic tray, point to what you want and…
Kraków
Handy sweetshop serving authentic cream cake direct from Pope John Paul II's hometown of Wadowice. Choose a piece of cake from the glass counter and enjoy…
Warsaw
This simple cafe is one of several facing New Town Sq and has outdoor seating in summer. The menu is a mix of Polish and international favourites, so you…
Kraków
An unusual hybrid of American-style baked goods, cupcakes, brownies and cheesecake, plus salads and bites that take inspiration from Korean and Middle…
Sudetes Mountains
An old-fashioned self-service joint, Małgosia serves hearty Polish dishes such as gołąbki (stuffed cabbage rolls) and kotlet mielony (minced pork chop) at…
Kraków
There are only a few scattered tables in this place, but there are about 40 kinds of dumplings on the menu – sweet and savoury, classic and creative…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Ask anyone in Chełmno where to head when it’s feeding time and they’ll point you in the direction of this pub-restaurant just off the Rynek. The fare is…
Kraków
Part of a small local chain, Genji Sushi is an authentic experience for Japanese and Korean cuisine. Dishes are delicious and beautifully presented, and…
Eastern Kraków
The perfect way to end a night out drinking is to score a grilled sausage sandwich from the blue van park outside the Unitarg Hala Targowa. Get in line…
Kraków
The fragrant smell of fresh doughnuts hits you the moment you turn the corner and start walking along ul Stradomska. The local branch of a nationwide…
Sudetes Mountains
With outdoor tables in the arcaded passageway encircling the Rynek, Pokusa is an agreeable option, with upbeat decor and a repertoire of mostly Polish…
Warsaw
Slick modern restaurant that's fitted with artistically cracked tiles and bare light bulbs, serving traditional tartes flambées (savoury tarts from the…
Silesia
Drinkers and diners congregate in this den of pasta and pizza attached to the Town Weighing House. The interior is done out in timber and dark-green tones…
Kraków
Warsztat takes the concept of 'piano bar' to a whole new level. Horns, harps and accordions adorn the walls, while the centrepiece is a piano submerged…
Warsaw
Facing hip Plac Zbawiciela, this restaurant serves an array of sushi along with larger dishes such as teriyaki chicken. Its elegant black and white…
Eastern Kraków
Very tasty, good-value vegetarian kebabs made from tofu and wheat protein and flavoured with hummus, peanut butter and tzatziki (among other toppings)…
Mazovia & Podlasie
This popular restaurant and occasional music club offers an eclectic menu, with Greek-style grilled lake fish sharing space with Polish favourites and…
Sopot
This postmillennial, meat-free bar mleczny plates up generous portions of budget veggie nosh in no-frills surroundings. The menu features such exotic…
Małopolska
This handsome restaurant has something for everyone. The cooking leans towards Mediterranean, but in addition to two dozens types of pizza and a passel of…
Warmia & Masuria
A branch of the popular Polish chain. Monster portions of the usual offerings, such as Mexican goulash, lasagna and spinach quiche, are great belly…
Warsaw
The outdoor seating at this classy Italian restaurant has a pleasant view of Krakowskie Przedmieście's passing parade. There's a good range of pasta and…
Warsaw
This retro milk bar, decked out in lime green and pine walls, attracts a devoted clientele from the nearby hospital and surrounds. It's a serve yourself…
Warsaw
Handy and relaxed spot for lunch, a snack or a drink while you explore this part of the city, U Chłopaków has a prime position overlooking a leafy square…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
Pireus is an oasis of classic Greek food, such as tzatziki and fried calamari, in a cheery setting. The restaurant is within easy walking distance of the…
Małopolska
This Rynek veteran offers a simple menu of meat dishes with sides of rice, potatoes or buckwheat groats. It's all very old school, although the outside…
Małopolska
Typical Polish fare served in an elegant space, with high ceilings, shiny parquet flooring, and antique clocks on the walls. Dine on the terrace in fine…
Kraków
Tiny gluten-free bakery with some of the only fresh-baked gluten-free breads and cakes in the city. Get there early as items tend to sell out quickly.
Sudetes Mountains
A long-term favourite in Jelenia Góra, Tokaj is a cafe-bar serving a wide array of pizzas. There's a good selection of pasta and salads as well.
Sudetes Mountains
This eatery in modern premises is an improvement on the average pizzeria, and also offers some decent pasta and meat dishes, along with salads.
Szczecin
If your digs don’t do breakfast, this place will in the form of brain-rousing coffee and monster pastries for a couple of złoty.
Warsaw
This cosy Indian joint is small in size but big on flavour and value. Good selection for vegan and vegetarian eaters.
Mazovia & Podlasie
Good coffee and cakes are served at this family cafe on the main square, with a small outdoor seating area.
Podgórze
Not a destination restaurant, but a solid choice if you happen to be in the neighbourhood and looking for something quick and decent. Tasty pies come with…