The Varsovian View
Best Gluten-free Restaurants in Warsaw
It is estimated that somewhere between 6-15% of the populations of the Western world suffer from some form of gluten intolerance. Luckily, the restaurants of Warsaw generally cater quite well for those who suffer from such allergies, with allergen menus often available (either a physical or a digital version), as well as restaurant staff members often being adequately trained, in order to safely assist diners with their requests. We have created a short list of some of the best restaurants in Warsaw for those are searching for the best gluten-free dishes in town. Here are the results:
Best Pizza: Tutti Santi
If you plan to pop by on a Thursday or Friday night, make sure to make a reservation beforehand, because this is a very popular place.
Recommended dish: Tonno e Cipolla pizza (request a gluten-free base)
Recommended drink: Lemon & ginger lemonade
Address: Królewska 18, 00-103
Open: Sunday-Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-11pm
Best Burger: Nine's Restaurant
Founded & owned by Polish football legend, Robert Lewandowski, Nine's incredible consistency & quality ensure that it is leaps and bounds beyond its competition.
Recommended dish: Nine's Premium Burger (request a gluten-free bun)
Recommended drink: Classic lemonade
Address: Haberbuscha i Schielego 6, 00-844
Open: Monday-Wednesday 12pm-10pm, Thursday-Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm
Best Pasta: Freta 33
While this may potentially be a surprise choice for some, especially for the pasta purists, there are a few very good reasons, why a pasta dish not made in a traditional Italian restaurant comes out on top.
The first thing is the sheer freshness of the ingredients. It would seem that only minutes before the dish is served to you, that the avocados were clipped from the trees .... The avocado not only Hass an incredible fresh flavour, this creamy, green specimen melts in your mouth like a vanilla ice cream on a warm, summer evening. Not only are the cherry tomatoes preposterously juicy, the fine balance between sweet & sour flavours leaves you craving for more and more. To wash that down, there can be nothing better on a fine spring afternoon, than a cool glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice.
Make sure that you swing by in the afternoon and soak in the truly charming surroundings of the New Town Square. Don't Fret(a) if you haven't made a reservation, since the restaurant is located in the relatively quiet New Town. Swing by!
Recommended dish: Gluten-free pasta: fresh tomatoes, avocado, basil, garlic
Recommended drink: Freshly-made orange juice
Address: Freta 33/35, 00-227
Open: Sunday-Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-11pm
