Must-see restaurants in Warsaw

  • Bez Gwiazdek

    Warsaw

    'Without Stars' is a supremely successful expression of contemporary Polish cooking. Each month chef Robert Trzópek takes inspiration from a different…

  • SAM Powiśle

    Warsaw

    A large communal table dominates this slick bakery, deli and cafe that aims to use organic produce from local farmers and suppliers in its dishes. It's…

  • Bibenda

    Warsaw

    If this is modern Polish cooking, we love it. The beef cheeks doused in a 'magic' sticky sauce is a superb comfort dish. Or there's burnt sweet potato in…

  • Zoni

    Warsaw

    Chef Aleksander Baron pulls out all the stops with his contemporary take on old Polish dishes, such as Ruthenian pierogi (dried pike roe dumplings) and…

  • Youmiko Vegan Sushi

    Warsaw

    Once you've sampled Youmiko's freshly made vegan takes on sushi, including toppings made from edamame beans, sweet potato and jackfruit, you may never…

  • Alewino

    Warsaw

    A series of rustically chic rooms wrapped around a courtyard house one of Warsaw's best restaurants and wine bars. The wine selection is excellent and…

  • Winosfera

    Warsaw

    As the name suggests, there's a focus on wine at this restaurant aimed squarely at business-account holders. In an industrial-styled space with exposed…

  • Kur & Wiino

    Warsaw

    The 'chicken and wine' restaurant is a contemporary rotisserie serving succulent free-range, corn-fed chooks and barbecue-sauce-basted guinea fowl…

  • Hala Koszyki

    Warsaw

    If you can't decide what you'd like to eat, or you're part of a group with diverse tastes, this artfully converted early-20th-century market hall is the…

  • Eden Bistro

    Warsaw

    A temple of creative vegan food, third-wave coffee, organic wine and super-cool design. Sample its delicious take on laksa noodles made with sea buckthorn…

  • Warszawa Wschodnia

    Warsaw

    In a huge industrial building, and taking its name from the neon sign salvaged from the nearby train station of the same name, this visually impressive…

  • Hala Gwardii

    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…

  • Warszawska

    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…

  • Rusiko

    Warsaw

    Consistently tapped as Warsaw's best Georgian restaurant, Rusiko serves very authentic dishes such as freshly baked cheese and egg-filled breads and…

  • Cafe Bristol

    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…

  • Elixir by Dom Wódki

    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…

  • Przegryź

    Warsaw

    Original paintings by top Polish artist Marcin Maciejowski and colourfully patterned tiles create a warm, quirky atmosphere at this fab all-day bistro…

  • Kieliszki na Hożej

    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…

  • Kuchnia Konfliktu

    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…

  • U Fukiera

    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…

  • ArtBistro Stalowa 52

    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…

  • Sambal

    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…

  • Cool Cat

    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…

  • MOD

    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…

  • Spotkanie

    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…

  • Enoteca

    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…

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    Restauracja Polka

    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…

  • Senses Restaurant

    Warsaw

    Andrea Camastra's creative approach to Polish cooking has earned Senses a Michelin star. He practices molecular gastronomy and deconstruction, so don't…

  • Komu Komu

    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…

  • Cô Tú

    Warsaw

    The wok at this simple Asian diner never rests as hungry Poles can’t get enough of the excellent dishes coming from the kitchen. The menu is enormous,…

  • Belvedere

    Warsaw

    A palm tree that is over a century old and abundant lush greenery and flowers create a wonderful atmosphere for a meal in the New Orangery pavilion of…

  • Coś na ZĄBkowskiej

    Warsaw

    A log-burning stove keeps it cosy at this convivial cafe-bar where dishes include goose goulash and herring on rye bread with seaweed. It also offers a…

  • Qchnia Artystyczna

    Warsaw

    Cookbook writer and local TV personality Marta Gessler has styled this contemporary cafe very nicely. The modern Polish menu includes classics such as…

  • Regina

    Warsaw

    Channelling a NYC Chinatown meets Little Italy groove, Regina is the kind of place where a steaming bowl of chilli beef with broccoli or General Tsoi's…

  • Biała

    Warsaw

    Occupying a great example of Saska Kępa's modernist architecture, Biała is a super-convivial all-day restaurant, cafe and bar. Drop by for breakfast, grab…

  • JCC Warszawa

    Warsaw

    The Jewish Community Centre is a welcoming, contemporary and far from strictly orthodox place that offers a variety of classes and activities, including…

  • Lukullus

    Warsaw

    Ask many Varsovians to name their favourite pastry shop and invariably Lukullus will be the answer. Specialising in cakes, tarts, pies, pastries and…

  • Dom Polski

    Warsaw

    Quite rightly tipped as one of the best places in Warsaw in which to enjoy a traditional Polish meal, Dom Polski occupies a caramel-coloured house…

  • Krowarzywa

    Warsaw

    So much for vegan establishments being humourless and bland – this vegan burger specialist has a contemporary interior with minimalist furniture, and…

  • Tandoor

    Warsaw

    Long established and still one of the best Indian restaurant's in Warsaw, the food here is prepared by experienced North Indian chefs using a genuine…

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