Sudetes Mountains
With framed photos dotting the walls, individual table lamps, a well-stocked bar and a congenial atmosphere, Metafora is a good bet on the central square…
Must-see restaurants in Poland
Kraków
It's hard to classify this stylish, urban space deep within the Tytano tobacco factory complex. It's an excellent choice for a burger or casual bite, but…
Kraków
Cheery throwback bakery with plenty of breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, pancakes and waffles on the menu, as well as excellent coffees and shakes. The big…
Warsaw
Bringing the tropical flavour and heat of Southeast Asia to the Old Town, Sambal is run by an Indonesian chef. His authentic versions of the salad gado…
Warsaw
This certainly is one cool cat, with its twisted ribbon of pink neon illuminating the bar, hipster customers and an appealing menu that trips from…
Podgórze
Hugely popular ice-cream parlor, featuring all the usual hits plus lots of offbeat flavours like fiery wasabi. Vegans will find lots of options here as…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Atmospheric tavern with a rustic, 18th-century interior of timber beams and deer antlers, serving old-school Polish cuisine. Located within the Kiermusy…
Sudetes Mountains
Within a cosy interior that resembles a living room via its floral wallpaper and dark-wood furnishings, this attractive restaurant on the main square…
Kraków
Just what Kraków needed: a beautiful sit-down restaurant, complete with white linens and candles on the table and original art on the walls. It also just…
Małopolska
Stylish cafe located along the Silnica River. The coffee is a local favourite as are the baked goods. Breakfast is served from late morning. Lunches…
Kraków
Highly regarded, cosy Kazimierz bistro with imported French classics like quiche and onion soup. The menu dabbles in less familiar areas as well, like…
Warsaw
What's not to love about MOD? After slurping on its tasty ramen (including a vegan version) or laksa noodles, round off your meal with one of Warsaw's…
Lublin
No need to check street numbers, just look for the permanent queue in front of this ice-cream shop that trumpets the provenance of its treats. Everything…
Warsaw
Come to Spotkanie for old-fashioned elegance, friendly service and hearty portions of well-cooked classic Polish dishes such as roast duck with apples and…
Kraków
Small and understated, this ice-cream shop is probably the most famous in all of Kraków. On any sunny day, you'll spot this place a mile away by the longs…
Małopolska
Smart cafe on the main drag with a big case filled with baked goods, pastries and various gooey treats. Big windows and cosy booths make this a fine…
Mazovia & Podlasie
A welcoming Tatar restaurant that serves traditional dishes and wonderful homemade cakes. It's a short walk from the mosque. It was lavishly rebuilt in…
Warsaw
Classy, chic spot for good Polish and Italian food or a glass of wine, with a view onto the New Town's central square. In warmer months it has outdoor…
Gdańsk
Founded in 1598 and famous for its fish dishes, this is one of Gdańsk’s most highly regarded restaurants. Red leather seats, brass chandeliers and a…
Kraków
One of several Jewish restaurants in and around ul Szeroka, this atmospheric joint is packed with old-fashioned timber furniture and portraits, and serves…
Kraków
Serving a combination of Japanese and Korean dishes, Hana Sushi is young on the scene but making a name for itself. Asian food lovers will be impressed by…
Warsaw
Celebrity restaurateur Magda Gessler loves to fit out her restaurants with folksy floral designs and rustic wooden tables, and this Old Town venue is no…
Kraków
Perhaps better than any other restaurant in the area, Klezmer-Hois evokes pre-war Kazimierz, with its tables covered in lace and artwork inspired by the…
Kraków
For decadent treats, this little retro number in the Tytano tobacco factory complex, is just the place. Stacks of American-style pancakes are covered with…
Kraków
We don't often advise ordering seafood so far inland, but let Farina be the exception to that rule. Your server will bring over a cart showing off the…
Kraków
Very likable barbecue and burger joint poised along shady ul Mostowa, with its string of trendy restaurants and cafes. The grill-masters know how to…
Kraków
The name, 'Cuisine and Wine', may not suggest lots of imagination, though the inspired Mediterranean menu surprises with lots of handmade pastas and fresh…
Kraków
This hidden Kazimierz courtyard is ground-zero for the city's emerging food-truck scene. Most days you'll catch trucks selling burgers, ice cream,…
Kraków
This Corsican restaurant serves one of the more unusual cuisines available in Kraków. Its nautical decor, with white-canvas sail material hanging from the…
Kraków
Starka is a fine dining experience you'll never forget. Meat lovers should try the pork knuckle, but only go full size if you've got a decent appetite…
Kraków
Restaurant above, spa below: this is a one-of-a-kind in Kraków. Enjoy traditional Turkish dishes such as hummus and falafel for a chilled-out afternoon…
Kraków
We know you probably didn't come to Poland to eat pizza, but if you have a craving, go for the delicious, crispy, thin-crusted variety that comes out of…
Kraków
Not that Kraków needed another Italian restaurant, but this one boasts the city's most delightful, flower-filled courtyard setting. On a summer day, there…
Kraków
Not to be confused with the salad bar of the same name, this is a Kraków classic. The vaulted 14th century cellar is the perfect setting to sample their…
Kraków
A modern take on a traditional Polish bar mleczny, where the panini sit proudly beside the pierogi. It's a clean casual space, with lots of light, bright…
Warsaw
Andrea Camastra's creative approach to Polish cooking has earned Senses a Michelin star. He practices molecular gastronomy and deconstruction, so don't…
Gdańsk
Dining in any of the five over-the-top banqueting rooms and salons here is a bit like eating out in a well-stocked museum, with surroundings of antique…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Kashubian dishes can be tricky to track down in Kartuzy, but the food prepared by the chefs at this professional outfit in the far south of town is both…
Gdańsk
Go Kashubian at this delightful place opposite the Town Hall, which manages to evoke a rural theme without a single ancient agricultural knick-knack or…
Warsaw
The globetrotting menu at this casual and warmly decorated spot within one of Soho Factory's repurposed industrial buildings swings by Mexico via the…
