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Where to Eat in Poland
Polish food has undergone a change of image lately with
the opening of a new generation of restaurants all over the
country. Many take pride in offering a modern take on tra-
ditional special ities such as pierogi (ravioli) and dumplings.
Good restaurants are plentiful in Warsaw and Cracow,
but watch out for high prices in the more touristy areas.
PRICE CATEGORIES
Based on the price per person of a
three-course meal, including cover
charge, service and tax.POLANDWARSAW
Kompania Piwna Podwale 25^ : 7 f ) ©
ul. Podwale 25, 00261 Tel (022) 635 6314 Map D2
An Old Town gem with a courtyard designed to resemble a Central European town square, and an interior filled
with wooden benches and drinking slogans on the walls. Heaps of meat and potatoes are served on wooden
boards by staff in traditional dress. One of the few low-budget success stories in town.
Jajo ) © ̊
ul. Zgoda 3, 00018 Tel (022) 826 4493 Map C4
Literally meaning “egg”, Jajo is a fashionable spot with hip lighting and great music, attracting a young crowd.
The menu specializes in spaghetti and has won fans across the city, but other continental bites are available too.
This place doubles as a bar and has excellent wines.
Adler :
ul. Mokotowska 69, 00-530 Tel (022) 628 7384 Map D5
Decked out with baskets of dried flowers and the odd pickelhaube (spiked helmet), Adler embodies the
atmosphere of a Bavarian beer hall, with staff in ethnic costume rushing around delivering gigantic portions of
pig’s neck and schnitzel (fried meat coated in bread crumbs).
Galeria Bali & Buddha Club : ©
ul. Jasna 22, 00054 Tel (022) 828 6771 Map C3
This is fusion food at top-tier prices, though the quality more than justifies the bill. The Buddha Club brings Indonesia
to the table with dishes such as stir-fried beef in oyster sauce and fried lobster in coconut crumbs. Everything is for
sale here, from the cutlery to the gold-plated statue of Buddha that sits peacefully inside.
India Curry : 7 f ©
ul. Żurawia 22, 00515 Tel (022) 438 9350 Map D4
Indian food has not travelled well to Poland, with many chefs choosing to cook only the mildest of curries. India
Curry, however, gets everything right – from its menu, which goes beyond the mainstream dishes, to the tasteful
interiors, which include a bubbling fountain. Those on a budget will enjoy the lunch deals.
Kuchnia Kwai : ©
ul. Marszałkowka 64, 00-544 Tel (022) 621 2181 Map C3&4
Relatively new, Kuchnia Kwai is a hit with the local media and expat community. Fusion food with Korean and Thai
influences is served in a clean room decorated with Oriental sculptures and pictures of the People’s Army. After
your meal, be sure to pay a visit to Bar Below downstairs, the drinking den of choice for visitors in Warsaw.
Papaya : ©
ul. Foksal 16, 00372 Tel (022) 826 4851 Map D4
A great addition to Warsaw’s booming fusion scene, Papaya features a tepanyaki grill and dishes such as kobe
sirloin, and tuna steak with Thai basil and shrimps. The white colour scheme contributes to a hip, urbane atmos-
phere that attracts a flashy crowd. Expect a heavy bill.
Sakana Sushi Bar : ©
ul. Moliera 4/6, 0007 Tel (022) 826 5958 Map D3
Warsaw is sushi-crazy, and Sakana is the best of the dozens of sushi restaurants to be found across town. Food
drifts by on paper boats, while a fashion-conscious clientele sits around the circular dining area. It is definitely on
the small side, so be prepared to wait for a seat during the lunch-hour rush.
U Fukiera : f ©
Rynek Starego Miasta 27, 00275 Tel (022) 831 1013 Map D2
Its main-square location and a guest list that includes world leaders and royalty speak volumes for U Fukiera’s
reputation and prices. Set inside a beautiful network of chambers, the interiors alone are worth a visit, while the
menu focuses on Polish classics cooked with ingenuity. The summer courtyard provides starlit dining at its finest.
under 50 zloty
^ 50–70 zloty
70–90 zloty
90–110 zloty
over 110 zlotyMap References see map of Warsaw pp172–3 and Cracow pp182–3