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Restaurants in Warsaw

The Warsaw dining scene has developed in spades over the recent years and offers an assortment of cuisines to suit various budgets and objectives including lounging, power-brokering, romancing or delighting in something gastronomically unique.

The Warsaw restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over ZL120)
Moderate (ZL40 to ZL120)
Cheap (up to ZL40)
These Warsaw restaurant prices are based on an average three-course meal for one person; they do not include drinks, tax or service charge/tip.

Tax is usually included in the price of the food and gratuity should be included at your discretion; 10 to 15% is considered adequate.

Note that Polish cuisine is not just kielbasy (sausages) and potatoes! Soups are typical, as well as placki (potato pancakes), golabki (stuffed cabbage), pierogi (potato ravioli with various fillings) and sledz (herring). If you need a quick bite and don't want to sit down, try a zapiekanka (an open-faced baguette-style bread grilled, or microwaved, with cheese, mushrooms, ketchup and mayo).

Dom Restauracyjny Gessler

Price: Expensive

Gessler is one of the top restaurants within the confines of Warsaw's Old Town. Not only are its traditional Polish dishes top rate, but there's the added bonus of a choice of two very distinct dining areas. The cellar has been laid out as a rustic country inn, while the ground floor caters to more formal and smart dining. Of course you could forgo both and take a seat on the Old Town Square itself. Reservations recommended.

Telephone: (022) 831 4427

Restauracja Polska

Price: Moderate

It may look unappealing from the outside, and may be hidden down a side alley off Ulica Nowy Świat, but Polska is the type of place Polish families choose to celebrate special occasions. Its authentic Polish cuisine is like Mama used to make, and the folksy décor matches the menu perfectly. Don't pass over an opportunity to try pierogi (dumplings) or placki (potato pancakes) as it doesn't come better than this. Reservations for evening dining recommended.

Address: Ulica Nowy Świat 21, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 826 3877

Roma

Price: Moderate

An intimate space with only nine tables, Roma delights customers with fresh pasta and meat dishes. In spite of the bijou cosy space and green plants in the big window, the atmosphere is more conducive to laughter and fun than a romantic evening out. There are two other Romas in Warsaw, but this was the first and it's the best. Reservations strongly suggested.

Address: Ulica Grottgera 2, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 841 0133
http://www.restauracjaroma.pl

Dom Polski

Price: Expensive

Located on the other side of the Vistula in Saska Kepa, Dom Polski, set in a large house, serves refined Polish food in a more formal setting, perfect for a group of visitors. The management pride themselves on offering a menu and atmosphere apt to satisfy the most picky of tastes. Lovely outdoor garden in the summer and live music often played on Sundays. Reservations suggested.

Address: Ulica Francuska 11, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 616 2432
http://www.restauracjadompolski.pl

Boathouse

Price: Expensive

This highly rated Warsaw restaurant is pleasantly placed on the banks of the Vistula River north of the Old Town. Its nautical theme extends not only to the décor but also the menu, where the range of Mediterranean dishes is largely dominated by Italian cuisine. In summer there's no better place to be than on Boathouse's large terrace, with a seafood platter, glass of wine and live jazz in the background.

Address: Wal Miedzeszynski 389A, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 616 3223
http://www.boathouse.pl

Living Room

Price: Moderate

A hip space, with muted colours and candlelight, on a stylish street, the Living Room caters, predominantly, to a lunch and late dinner and cocktail set. The menu is varied from meats to light salads, and they also have a juice bar serving fresh fruit and vegetable drinks. Dining alfresco is available in warm weather.

Address: Ulica Foksal 18, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 826 3928
http://www.livingroom.pl

Sense

Price: Expensive

Although billed as a restaurant, with an interesting fusion menu, there's no doubt that Sense really shines at night, even if you just come for cocktails. The food reflects influences from Malaysia, Poland and Thailand. You can watch the chefs work in an open kitchen and a visit to the somewhat disorientating toilets are a must.

Address: Ulica Nowy Świat 19, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 826 6570
http://www.sensecafe.com

Krokiecik

Price: Cheap

The tradition of 'milk bars' ( bar mleczny ) in Poland is fading slowly, as it's no longer easy for the government to subsidise cheap food in prime locations that could make a lot more money. That said, places like Krokiecik fill in the gap, as it's best considered a tasty, clean, bright and modern 'milk bar', in spite of being privately owned. Self-service allows you to choose from an array of home-cooked Polish food.

Address: Ulica Zgoda 1, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 827 3037

Qllinarnia

Price: Cheap

Another of Warsaw's surviving 'milk bars', this time located in a line of sex shops and liquor stores. Don't let the neighbourhood put you off though; many suits dine here on a regular basis. Why? Because there's no beating the price, quick service and exceptional home-cooked Polish and European dishes. Smiles and warm welcomes however are not Qllinarnia's strong points. Ulica Zielna 5 No telephone.

Coffee Karma

Price: Cheap

This popular café overlooks Warsaw's circular Plac Zbawiciela, one of the few remnants of Socialist architecture. Its coffee is strong, its smoothies creamy and thick, and its light snacks run the gamut from healthy sandwiches to home-made cakes and cookies. Take a pew inside on winter days or grab a table outdoors in the warm summer months.

Address: Plac Zbawiciela 3/5, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 875 8709

Co Tu

Price: Cheap

It's been hard going for Asian eateries in Warsaw's dining scene, but Co Tu has been making leaps and bounds in the popularity stakes with the city's young, artistic crowd. The fresh dishes that arrive steaming from the kitchen are the key to this tiny diner's success (of course the price and speedy service help); there's an abundance of Vietnamese and Chinese dishes to choose from, and vegetarians are well catered for. Co Tu is hidden amongst a row of bars just off Ulica Nowy Świat. Hadlowo-Usługowe 21 No telephone.

Warsaw Tortilla Factory

Price: Moderate

What started as a mission to fill a gaping culinary hole in the mid-1990s resulted in a Tex-Mex institution, loved by expats and locals alike. The tortillas are indeed made in Poland and the burritos are both filling and scrumptious. Informal and friendly setting. It's likely to be the only place in Warsaw where you can choose how spicy you want your hot sauce to be.

Address: Ulica Wilcza 46, Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: (022) 621 8622
http://www.warsawtortillafactory.pl

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