Bliski Wschód

This Middle Eastern cuisine is typified by the freshness of its ingredients, and the fine balance between all of the different food groups. The sultans of cuisine at Bliski Wschód have more than succeeded in ensuring that these two vital aspects of the cuisine have been fulfilled.

Beyond the penchant for proper preparation & balanced dishes, the restaurant also excels in another key area of the Middle Eastern dining experience: hospitality. You are taken away from the fast-paced din of the city, and transported to a place where peace & tranquility roam free.

One area where the restaurant lacks a little authenticity regards the relative non-descript nature of the interior. There is a notable dearth of the panache that you can find, when it comes to the styling of the finest restaurants in the Middle East. However, what it lacks in physical comparability, it more than makes up for it when it comes to the immaterial, intangible aspects of a dining experience.

To summarise, Bliski Wschód is a place where you can sample some of the finest vegetarian Middle East dishes, and bask in the pleasant ambience, all at a reasonable price.

Recommended dish: Dolma with roasted almonds/Sweet potato fries with fig marmalade
Recommended drink: Rhubarb lemonade

Address: Złota 11, 00-019
Open: Sunday-Monday 12pm-9pm, Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-11pm

Vege Miasto

This bistro/deli is located a stone's throw away from some of the most iconic landmarks in the country, yet it is a relatively undiscovered gem.

The restaurant offers a risotto that is constantly evolving & changing, along with the seasons. No matter which risotto they churn out, the result will be a given: a spectacular dish, with such a rich taste, it will seem like the vegetables were brought in from the field just moments before it hit your plate.

While Vege Miasto cannot be said to be your typical restaurant, when it comes to the fine details, it out-competes almost all of them. The freshness of the ingredients, the unique combinations, as well as the rich taste of every dish, makes this, not only one of the best vegetarian restaurants in town, but one of the best full stop.

Recommended dish: Seasonal risotto
Recommended drink: Ginger, lemon, & mint lemonade

Address: Aleja Solidarności 60A, 00-240
Open: Monday 12pm-6pm, Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-9pm

La Vegana

This Asian fusion, vegan restaurant, serves a vast range of dishes originating from various countries around the Asian continent, predominantly: Vietnam, Thailand, & South Korea.

On a warm Sunday afternoon, there are few restaurants better than La Vegana. The speed of service, the comfortable, welcoming surroundings, & exceptional value-for-money, all make La Vegana somwhere to keep in mind.

We cannot forget about the food itself. Not only are the portion sizes absolutely perfect. Not only is each dish perfectly balanced. The dishes are also absolutely delicious. On top of this, the plates are taken to and from your table with a beaming smile.

If you are looking for a comfortable, centrally-located restaurant, with good food, fast service, and all at a very reasonable price, then this is that place!

Recommended dish: Pad Thai
Recommended drink: Guava juice (Napój Winut)

Address: Zgoda 4, 00-018
Open: Monday-Sunday 12pm-10pm