Kraków
Established in 1895, this cavernous place was a hang-out for writers, painters and others associated with the Młoda Polska movement. Today, it feels more…
Must-see restaurants in Poland
Carpathian Mountains
Polish staples such as zurek (sour rye soup) with white sausage and egg rub shoulders with more international fare such as burgers and tagliatelle with…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
This red-brick warehouse on the waterfront, with old railway lines running past the door and fishing boats bobbing outside, houses one of Ustka's best…
Warsaw
Mango is a chain of stylish all-vegan eateries. Excellent menu items range from quinoa burgers to veggie kebabs. The 'mango plate' (talerz mango) of…
Warsaw
Meaning 'spices' in Hebrew, you don't need to pay to go into the Museum of the History of Polish Jews to eat at its pleasant self-service restaurant. It's…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
The bar mleczny (milk bar) brought almost into the 21st century, serving Polish standards in a spick-and-span tiled dining room. You’ll forgive the…
Toruń
This self-service cafeteria stacks 'em high and sells 'em cheap for a hungry crowd of locals and tourists. Find your very own thatched minicottage or…
Kraków
The fact that this cafe is only open in the summer months makes it all the more special. A glorious view of St Mary's Basilica and the main square, the…
Silesia
The 'Sea Breeze' blows a pleasant, fishy scent over Opole's Rynek, serving high-quality seafood dishes from various European countries lapped by the…
Poznań
Set alongside pleasant parkland, Papierówka has reinvented itself out of a long family tradition, serving seasonal dishes from a small menu. The little…
Warsaw
This casual French-Polish bakery and bistro dishes up tantalising croissants and pastries at the break of dawn, then transitions to big salads and crusty…
Wrocław
This lively split-level bar-restaurant is inspired by the Czech beer of the same name, and the menu features plenty of Czech dishes such as svickova …
Bieszczady
This amenable, folksy bar and restaurant on the main square serves up unusual Carpathian dishes, including hreczanyky (minced pork and buckwheat groats)…
Lower Silesia
This appealing place – with its nooks, crannies, eclectica, mismatched furniture and general sense of putting guests at ease – does a fine line in the…
Carpathian Mountains
This inn, the name of which recalls Niedzica Castle’s Hungarian origins (hajduks were Hungarian mercenaries who fought against the Habsburgs in the 17th…
Warsaw
Warm, welcoming Tel Aviv offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free mains, including lots of salads, hummus, vegan burgers and even vegan wine. Where this…
Warsaw
Choose from a wide range of hot and cold mezze and mains at this long-running, colourfully decorated Middle Eastern restaurant. There's a fair number of…
Warsaw
Basically a big fun picnic gathering, this weekly market offers a tasty array of local food producers. Shop for groceries, graze on the dishes to go –…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Opposite the tourist office in a brightly muralled strip of buildings, this clean-cut bistro serves pizzas, burgers, salads, pastas and light meat dishes,…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Świnoujście's craziest place to eat is this friendly, rurally themed restaurant, its entire ceiling hung with a meadow's-worth of dried flowers, homemade…
Carpathian Mountains
This popular 1970s-style diner serves delicious traditional Polish food at reasonable prices. With its red laminate walls and chrome chairs, the interior…
Kraków
This is exactly what you need when you're in the mood for a quick and tasty bite, with appetising burgers that are every bit as good as the pictures…
Katowice
A cheerful, popular vegetarian cafe just off one of Katowice's main nightlife strips, the ‘Golden Donkey’ offers vegetarian and vegan fare in a charming…
Eastern Kraków
One of the better restaurants in this part of town, Novum Bistro goes for traditional but hard-to-find mains like rabbit, venison and wild boar, as well…
Kraków
This rustic basement is hidden within the courtyard of the Polish Academy of Learning. Simply descend the stairs like you know where you're going and…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Though occupying a modern building, the interior of this popular cafe serving heavy Germano-Polish meat dishes has been convincingly done out as if it…
Kraków
Traditional Polish cooking, with hints of influence from neighbouring countries such as Ukraine, Hungary and Lithuania. Excellent potato pancakes and a…
Sudetes Mountains
'Luke's Mill' occupies an old watermill in central Szklarska Poręba. Built in 1870 and subsequently used for a variety of purposes, it's been given the…
Kraków
The chefs at Pino embrace food trends, offering familiar foods like pizzas and burgers and alongside whatever else – sous vide, steak tartare – might be…
Kraków
If you like big portions and low prices, this restaurant just outside the Planty by Jagiellonian University is the place to go. Meaning ‘treats’ in Polish…
Kraków
Veganic's cosy armchairs and outdoor courtyard make for a welcoming setting for very good vegan and vegetarian food, like tofu burgers, pastas and stuffed…
Łódź
Towards the southern end of ul Piotrkowska, this place combines slick decor with a creative menu that takes the best of Polish produce – mushrooms, pork,…
Kraków
Vegans and vegetarians will love this addition to the Jewish quarter. American-style bagels and desserts like pumpkin pie from the satellite bakery, as…
Kraków
This handy Indian, located between Wawel and Kazimierz, is good value and a nice change of pace from milder Polish cooking. The spicy dishes are served…
Carpathian Mountains
A narrow alleyway south of the Rynek hides one of Nowy Sącz's best restaurants, a pleasant trattoria in a brightly lit cellar space. The pizzas are a sure…
Warsaw
The pungent aroma of fish sauce as you enter San Thai reassures that though this place may look slick, chic and expensive with its black and gold decor,…
Lower Silesia
Occupying the rough-brick cellars beneath the town hall, this restaurant makes good on its culinary ambitions, and is the best place in town to try local…
Kraków
You'll likely find the area's locals playing some casual pool upstairs here, but don't be fooled by the laid-back appearance. The pizza here is oven-baked…
Warsaw
This second Warsaw branch of the fine bakery-cafe Charlotte has a Jewish lilt to its menu, taking inspiration from its location in the former Jewish…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
A hike from the castle (1.4km to be exact) this sprightly cafe is worth seeking out for its takes on the humble Polish pancake and pierogi. Sweet, savoury…
