Warsaw
Completed in 1902, this art nouveau market hall offers both food and souvenir stalls plus street-food style outlets, bars and coffee spots. It's very…
Must-see restaurants in Poland
Mazovia & Podlasie
With a fine, tree-shaded location overlooking the Stary Rynek, Polonia is a one-stop shop of hospitality. It cooks up a variety of Polish dishes in a…
Warsaw
Occupying two basement levels of Hotel Warszawa, the design of this fabulous restaurant and bar conjures up the sleek lair of a James Bond villain. Chef…
Warsaw
Consistently tapped as Warsaw's best Georgian restaurant, Rusiko serves very authentic dishes such as freshly baked cheese and egg-filled breads and…
Wrocław
Easily confused with the Akropolis Taverna, a few doors along at Rynek 20/21, this restaurant serves excellent Greek food with great views of the market…
Podgórze
It's hard to accurately characterise this little wine bar and restaurant, which serves the best-value lunches within 100m of Schindler's Factory. The…
Kraków
Karakter feels unique in Kazimierz in that there's no theme or shtick, only a menu that promises a modern whole-animal, farm-to-table approach and unusual…
Warsaw
Exemplifying the grand style of European cafe society since 1901, this is an elegant location for a posh breakfast or a light meal to set up a day's…
Wrocław
Facing down a row of bland Italian restaurants across the street, this little dumpling specialist knows a higher standard of dough. Not content with the…
Małopolska
Artfully presented food is Akuku's hallmark. The name may mean 'peek-a-boo' but the delicious fare produced by the kitchen is right in plain sight. The…
Kraków
The charmingly named Honey Raspberry serves high-quality Polish cooking in colourful surrounds. Grab a window seat and order the wild mushrooms in cream,…
Małopolska
The Sarzyński bakery is as good as it's (nearly) trademarked rooster bread is popular. Pastries, rolls, snacks and more are excellent, as is the coffee in…
Łódź
Throw open a window, let the smell of freshly fried dough out and you can bet a line of smiling Poles will quickly form hoping for a nadziany pączek …
Warsaw
Original paintings by top Polish artist Marcin Maciejowski and colourfully patterned tiles create a warm, quirky atmosphere at this fab all-day bistro…
Warsaw
Every dish at this stylish restaurant comes with a suggested pairing of Polish vodka, honey mead or a local liqueur. It's an inspired way to enjoy…
Warsaw
The availability of 160 wines by the glass is reason enough to swing by 'Glasses on Hoża', but there's also its accomplished contemporary Polish cooking…
Kraków
Arguably the smallest and most atmospheric of several restaurants in Kazimierz playing on the old-time Jewish theme. The traditional Polish-Jewish cooking…
Łódź
Modern Polish cuisine at its best. This wildly popular bistro is always packed with diners enjoying the seasonal menu of dishes sourced locally. Choices…
Lublin
This fine restaurant is in a lush cellar on the main street. The menu is a mix of international staples along with Polish favourites such as żurek (sour…
Małopolska
Arguably Kielce's best restaurant, with an intimate, upscale dining room of brown leather chairs, subdued lighting and dark walls. The Spanish-influenced…
Silesia
With its stripped-wood counter, whitewashed walls, reclaimed furniture and potted greenery, Wegeneracja exudes calm, an atmosphere the staff maintains as…
Kraków
How can a place miss when it calls itself a 'hummus and happiness' restaurant? The light, uncluttered interior is a welcome tonic to the kitschy Jewish…
Kraków
The duck meat at this restaurant arrives specially from Poznań, and good use is made of it. From duck pierogi to duck soup with meatballs, as well as a…
Poznań
This larger branch of two pierogi restaurants in Poznań excels for its homemade pierogi prepared eat-in and take-away in traditional, deluxe and sweet…
Kraków
This is the quintessential old Kraków restaurant; its main dining room occupies a Gothic cellar from the 13th century. Heavy wood furniture, stone walls…
Kraków
Anyone who values art nouveau or the paintings of Gustav Klimt should be prepared to be dazzled. Step inside and travel back 100 years. The traditional…
Kraków
A warm and inviting Asian-fusion restaurant that's ideal for vegans and vegetarians. The menu runs from Japanese to Thai to Vietnamese, with lots of spicy…
Łódź
This old-style, woodsy restaurant is often packed with diners eager to sample excellent roast duck and goose dishes. The atmosphere is warm and convivial,…
Warsaw
Refugees and new immigrants to Poland are given a leg up by being employed by this mainly vegan cafe, decorated with greenery. The menu chalked on the…
Małopolska
Locals swear this small window on ul Moniuszki serves Poland's (well, at least Radom's) best zapiekanki (oven-baked, open-faced baguettes, slathered in…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Adjoining posher options under the same name, this is a milk bar for the modern age. The decor is chipper, the servers engaging, kind and helpful. The…
Bieszczady
This combination bar and art gallery also serves great, simple cooking such as sausages, pierogi, grilled meats and other local favourites. Even if you're…
Kraków
A step up in both price and quality from the several nearby restaurants on ul Szeroka. Szara is the go-to if you're looking for dishes that are inspired…
Kraków
The ideal quick and simple Old Town lunch: grab a plate (big or small) and fill it with all those veggie items that look so good. The covered courtyard…
Kraków
Hummus is undergoing a renaissance in Kraków and this tiny place on the western side of busy ul Krakowska has transformed the humble chickpea spread into…
Warsaw
Polish cuisine is served simply but elegantly in this choice, antique Old Town spot, one in the stable of celeb restauranteur Magda Gessler. The main…
Warsaw
It's worth making the trip out to the edges of Praga to sample chef Dariusz Tomczyk's contemporary Polish cuisine. He uses the best seasonal produce for…
Mazovia & Podlasie
In the shadow of the cathedral, this elegant cafe has a wide courtyard and abuts the posh Bishop's Residence. It's an excellent place for a restful pause…
Kraków
Wander away from the busy street through a courtyard to this hidden gem. The menu is vaguely Mediterranean, though Polish and other influences are evident…
Białowieża National Park
Centrally located in a country-style house, this eatery offers creative regional cooking, including good fried fish and many game dishes. Much is sourced…
