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Polish National Tourist Office in London |
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Getting to know a culture is best done through its food. Polish cuisine is the result of a variety of unique ingredients. Chief among them are hospitality, temperament, close ties with nature, a sense of beauty, and an attachment and respect for the past. We invite you to taste the exciting dishes inspired by other cultures and suited to a modern taste. For the traveler living in the fast lane, popular chain restaurants have also taken root in Poland and are represented by such popular names as McDonald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken and others. Below is a selection of some bettern known restaurants in Poland in selected cities. Warsaw
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WARSAW |
BELVEDERE Located in the picturesque, glassed-in botanical garden of the Orangerie in historic Lazienki Park. AMBASADOR Large, airy rooms with 19th century white and beige decor. In the adjoining, friendly coffee house and garden, guests can enjoy some of the finest ice cream concoctions in Warsaw. Fifteen minute walk from Lazienki Park. FLIK A well-lit and modern garden restaurant surrounded by lots of greenery. WILANOW Set on the grounds of King Jan III Sobieski’s ornate baroque palace decorated with authentic 19th century artifacts, this restaurant offers a variety of Polish specialties. BAZYLISZEK Spacious, elegant dining rooms overlooking Old Town Square, decorated with authentic medieval armor. This restaurant is noted for its superb preparation and presentation of game. U FUKIERA Old oak tables and floors and candlelight lend this old wine-bar-turned-restaurant a warm, cozy atmosphere. Stylish and popular. SWIETOSZEK Located in a vaulted basement, one of the few to survive the Warsaw Uprising, the Swietoszek is also headquarters of the Union of Professional Art & Culture. Frequented by actors and artists, the candle-lit interior is a Warsaw favorite. Reservations are a must. MALINOWA - Hotel Bristol The elegant furniture and wall tapestries evoke the stylish 1920’s and 30’s for which the now renovated Hotel Bristol was known. It is among the newest establishments serving old Polish cuisine adjusted to lighter, modern tastes.
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POD LOSOSIEM Established in 1598 by Ambrose Vermollen near the Church of St. Mary in the historic district of town, this restaurant has catered to royalty and, more recently, presidents. The decor of this establishment dates back to the Hanseatic League style of the 17th and 18th centuries. Sample the traditional cuisine of the region: game, meat, poultry, and especially fish, but don’t miss the unique, original Goldwasser- a thick, sweet vodka with authentic flakes of gold floating in it. TAWERNA Located in Old Town close to the Motlawa river, this restaurant offers an old style tavern atmosphere and a variety of fish, poultry, and game dishes. KUBICKI Ponder the immensity of Gdansk’s wooden medieval crane, while enjoying traditional fish dishes served in the Kubicki, along the waterfront of the Motlawa river in the Old Town section of Gdansk. RETMAN Situated in an old Hanseatic burgher’s house on the former extension of the Royal Way, this family owned locale includes two bars, a dining area, and banquet hall. Sample an assortment of beef, pork, veal, and poultry dishes. HOTEL HEVELIUS Restaurant Outfitted with modern, brick interiors and in close proximity to the shopping and historic districts of Gdansk. HOTEL GRAND Restaurant
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KRAKOW |
WIERZYNEK It’s an easy traverse across Europe’s largest medieval marketplace to feast as the royalty once did! This Polish institution is the oldest, continuously operating restaurant in Europe. It dates back to 1364 when Mikolaj Wierzynek prepared a famous wedding banquet for the granddaughter of King Casimir the Great. Sit back and take in the rooms furnished with antique chandeliers, old battle armor and ancient clocks. While the most notable servings are venison, wild boar, pheasant, and partridge dishes prepared by age-old Polish methods, perhaps a helping of trout, salmon, or pork tenderloin might entice you as well. The in-house pastry shop, where sweet delicacies are baked freshly every day, provides a real treat. U POLLERA HOTEL Restaurant Traditional white borscht since 1834. Located opposite the famed Juliusz Slowacki theater, it features two cafes and a restaurant couched in the secessionist architecture of the 1910’s. HOTEL FRANCUSKI Restaurant House Specialties: Sole Spanish style, Caviar, Roast duck with apples Hungry for some snails on your Polish vacation? Satisfy your craving for frog’s legs in butter at this renovated hotel and restaurant. Originally built in 1912, this restaurant reflects a tasteful blend of traditional and contemporary architecture. Complement your selection with a choice of fine French wines. HAWELKA In 1876 a Czech, Antoni Hawelka, opened a grocery store Pod Palma at the Market Square and was chosen to be a caterer for the regal court. Soon after, he opened a cafe behind the store that quickly became popular among the Krakow Bohemians. If anything, it’s a must see for the famous wall paintings by Wlodzimierz Tetmajer and the stylish oak furniture set against a backdrop of brass and copper. Savor the ambient Baroque music and give your diet a day off. It’s a tough choice among house specialties: potato pancakes with caviar, mushroom soup served in a hollowed-out bread shell, red borscht with uszka (miniature dumplings), pork with prunes, hazelnut pancakes braised in vanilla sauce, poppy seed pancakes, and a wide variety of wines. KURZA STOPKA Nestled in a 19th century merchant burgher’s house on Krakow’s Royal Route, the Kurza Stopka (Chicken’s Foot) is the place for poultry lovers and admirers of the Franciscan church across the street. LEONARD'S CENTRUM Bordering Krakow’s Market Square is a renovated 14th century Gothic building that houses an entire culinary complex. Starting with the Cafe Malma at street level, it consists of the deluxe restaurant Leonard’s, The Windsor Pub piano bar, and the Polish style restaurant Tawerna. Their descriptions follow below. CAFE MALMA This informal French-style brasserie features a refreshing assortment of pastries and ice cream in addition to a light lunch menu. Outdoor garden in the summer. LEONARD’S Choose from 3 different dining companions: da Vinci, Rembrandt, or Monet! These three masters grace the various rooms of the restaurant cellar at Leonard’s. Relax on Louis the XVI’s furniture while the kitchen whips up some traditional Polish white borscht to go with your Love Salad - a mix of chicken, tenderloin, and game in different French sauces. TAWERNA A more rustic, family atmosphere at prices lower than Leonard’s. The folk art decorations provide an interesting setting for the traditional meat pierogis, red borscht, and chicken dishes served here. ARIEL Across from the Remu’h Synagogue, yet another one of Krakow’s unique dining experience happens in a Jewish style apartment of the interwar period with original 19th century furniture. One of the few places in Poland where one can sample authentic goose liver in a raisin, almond sauce. A special highlight is the series of Jewish music concerts performed every night at 8 pm. |
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POZNAN |
MERIDIAN Surrounded by the scenery of Solacki Park, the Meridian offers French nouveau elegance and the contemporary sounds of live piano or jazz music. Close to the city center. HOTEL MERKURY Restaurant Regional dishes in a colorful, contemporary setting. Seasonal specialties offered. ADRIA Multinational dining, modern interior and live entertainment. Conveniently located next to the Poznan Convention Center. Conference rooms and business center available. U DYLLA Located in an old burgher’s house on Market Square, the historical heart of Poznan. LIZAWKA Eight types of pork chops to choose from in an old, folk-style inn. |
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WROCLAW |
HOTEL MONOPOL Restaurant Serving solid Polish standards, two cafes and banquet facilities supplement this hotel restaurant outfitted with secessionist decor. BELLE EPOQUE Seafood delicacies in a stylish, "Belle Epoque" setting. SPIZ Wind your way through the historical cellars of Wroclaw’s City Hall to arrive at this unique restaurant, micro-brewery and beer garden. Watch the creation of fresh, chemical-free beer based on 500 year old recipes from start to finish. After making your acquaintance with the tap, feel free to dive into an eclectic array of international specialties. Business meeting room available. DWOREK KROLEWSKI A complex of three separate establishments located a stone’s throw from the Dwor Wazow hotel: KROLEWSKA Wine and dine in a gothic-style restaurant located inside an old burger house, with original 15th century ceilings. KARCZMA POLSKA Venerable Polish meals served on old wooden platters in a traditional folk setting. SALA CZWARTKOWA Rustic-style dance hall serving delicious Polish food. |
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