Must-see restaurants in Poland

  • Cukiernia Michałek

    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…

  • Pizzeria Gioconda

    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…

  • Galil

    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…

  • Bar Mleczny Górnik

    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…

  • Wadowice

    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…

  • Fret@Porter

    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…

  • Sweet Life Concept

    Kraków

    An unusual hybrid of American-style baked goods, cupcakes, brownies and cheesecake, plus salads and bites that take inspiration from Korean and Middle…

  • Bar Małgosia

    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…

  • Pierogi Mr Vincent

    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…

  • Restauracja Spichlerz

    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…

  • Genji Sushi

    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…

  • Sausage Stand at Hala Targowa

    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…

  • Stara Pączkarnia

    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…

  • Restauracja Pokusa

    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…

  • Flambéeria

    Warsaw

    Slick modern restaurant that's fitted with artistically cracked tiles and bare light bulbs, serving traditional tartes flambées (savoury tarts from the…

  • Pizzeria Piec

    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…

  • Warsztat

    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…

  • Izumi Sushi

    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…

  • Vegab

    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)…

  • Greek Zorbas

    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…

  • Green Way

    Sopot

    This postmillennial, meat-free bar mleczny plates up generous portions of budget veggie nosh in no-frills surroundings. The menu features such exotic…

  • Teatralna

    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…

  • Greenway

    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…

  • Giovanni Rubino

    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…

  • Rusałka

    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…

  • U Chłopaków

    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…

  • Pireus

    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…

  • Restauracja Trzydziestka ‘30’

    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…

  • Restauracja Kwadrans

    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…

  • Piekarnia Bez Bezglutenowa

    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.

  • Pizzeria Tokaj

    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.

  • Pizzeria Verde

    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.

  • Dom Chleba

    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.

  • Curry House

    Warsaw

    This cosy Indian joint is small in size but big on flavour and value. Good selection for vegan and vegetarian eaters.

  • Café Bordo

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Good coffee and cakes are served at this family cafe on the main square, with a small outdoor seating area.

  • Delecta

    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…

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