Mon Nom
International cuisine. Located on Długa (in the heart of the city centre). Cosy bistro serving a wide range of small & large dishes. Lovely, well-decorated/furnished interior. A pleasant place to spend time. Exquisite, tasty food. Great range of dishes. Very well-presented. Caters well for those with dietary requirements. Excellent, attentive service. Friendly, professional staff. Free water provided. Among the best in Warszawa. 65zł / €14.50.
Munja
Adriatic/Balkan cuisine. Located on Grzybowska (Browary Warszawskie – in the west of the city centre). Two locations on Grzybowska. Outstanding meat dishes. Great for fish, too. Extensive menu. Attentive, friendly service. Very well-made drinks. Something for everyone there. Pleasant, jovial atmosphere. Interior is bland. For Warszawa, high prices, but extremely high quality. One of the best restaurants in the city. Strongly recommended. 125zł / €28.
Prodiż Warszawski
Polish cuisine. Located on Poznańska (in the south of the city centre). Upmarket, yet relaxed restaurant, serving traditional Polish dishes. Wonderful, charming interior & atmosphere. An enchanting place to spend time. Pleasant, friendly staff. Excellent, professional service. Outstanding meringue. Simply perfect, fresh lemonades. Well-presented dishes. Among the finest restaurants in Warszawa. 85zł / €19.50.
Nar Restaurant
Turkish cuisine. Located on Żurawia (in the south of the city centre). Upmarket, yet relaxed restaurant. Traditional & authentic feel & dishes. Very tasty food. Exquisite salads. Excellent vegetarian options. Clean, comfortable, contemporary interior. Difficult to communicate with waiter in Polish (English was OK). Quick & attentive service. Great selection of dishes & drinks. An excellent experience. Hugely recommended. 80zł / €18.50.
U Tato
Georgian cuisine. Located on Mokotowska (in the south of the city centre). Cosy, homely feel. Lovely music & decoration created a great atmosphere. Wonderful range of dishes. Incredibly tasty food. Good portion sizes. Well-presented dishes. Caters well for vegetarians. Hospitable staff. Quick, professional service. Felt quite traditional & authentic. Only wish is for freshly made lemonade. Otherwise excellent. Definitely recommended. 70zł / €16.
Le Braci
Italian cuisine. Located on Górnośląska. Very upmarket restaurant. Generally experimental dishes, not traditional. Fantastic, luxurious interior. Wonderfully upholstered. Exceptional, attentive service. Outstanding and unique dishes. Some traditional offerings, too. Table felt a little cramped. Not a huge drink selection. Perfect for a romantic meal and/or special occasion. Must visit. 115zł / €23.
Tutti Santi
Italian cuisine. Located on Krolewska (in the north of the city centre). Wonderful, decorative, modern interior. Good, professional service. Tasty food. Gluten-free pizza available. Very decent drinks. A pleasant place to be. Excellent pizza, good pasta. Excellent presentation of dishes. OK portion sizes. Authentic Italian feel & taste. Central location. Can be very busy in the evenings. Certainly not bad value for money. Would recommend. 65zł / €14.50.
Tehran Restauracja
Iranian cuisine. Located on Konstantego Ildefonsa Gałczyńskiego (in the heart of the city centre). Smart, yet laidback restaurant serving traditional dishes. Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely interior. Perfect portion sizes. Good range of dishes. Well-presented dishes. Friendly, attentive staff. Quick service. Did not take care about allergies. Said there would be no gluten in a dish; there was bread. Otherwise excellent. Would hugely recommend it. 80zł / €18.50.
Miele Miele
Italian cuisine. Located on Miodowa (in the heart of the city centre). Laidback, relaxed restaurant. Very charming place. Centrally located. Felt authentic. Italian energy & styling. Exquisite risottos. Good portion sizes. Very tasty drinks. Extensive range of drinks & dishes. Very friendly, welcoming staff/owner. Attentive service. Paper menu was a poor touch. A lovely place to spend an evening. Hugely recommended. 80zł / €18.50.
Wabu
Japanese cuisine. Located on Plac Europejski (in the west of the city centre). Upmarket restaurant in the business district. Excellent, professional service. Very well decorated & furnished. Excellent sushi. Superb wine selection. Very well-presented dishes. Great range of dishes. Great place to spend an evening. High prices, but very high quality. Strongly recommended. 140zł / €32.
Bliski Wschód
Middle Eastern cuisine. Located on Złota (in the centre of the city centre). Vegetarian classic dishes & street food from the Levant, Turkey & Greece. High-quality, fresh-tasting dishes. Good portion sizes. Great range of dishes. Cutlery & plates of a high standard. Tables & chairs outside could be nicer/more comfortable. Attentive & friendly staff. Was a little slow to pay. Overall, a hugely positive experience. Definitely recommended. 75zł / €17.50.
Gościniec
Polish cuisine. Located on Piwna (in the heart of the city centre). Many locations around the city. Friendly, charming staff. Attentive, quick service. Wonderful range of traditional Polish dishes. Great for all diets & requirements. Perfect service & food time after time. Ideal for lunch. Amazing kiełbasa na cebuli (sausages with onions). Remarkably consistent, in fact. Excellent value for money. Must-visit. 60zł / €13.50.
Banjaluka
Bosnian/Balkan cuisine. Located on Szkolna (in the heart of the city centre). Wonderful atmosphere. Traditional feel. Friendly, hospitable staff. Tasty dishes. Great portion sizes. Good range of options. Excellent meat, seafood & vegetarian dishes. Well-presented dishes. Live music often found here. Lively & pleasant place to be. Both indoor & outdoor seating areas are comfortable. High quality drinks. Strongly recommended. 80zł / €19.
Trattoria Prima Pasta
Italian cuisine. Located on Plac Wilsona (to the north of the city centre). Relaxed Italian restaurant, serving a wide range of traditional Italian dishes (+ burgers). Nice ambience. Amazing gluten-free pizza. GF pasta available, too. Caters very well for those with dietary requirements. Excellent lemonades. Incredible range of options. Toilet: not well-maintained. Friendly, attentive staff. Good service. Strongly recommended. 80zł / €19.
El Greco
Greek cuisine. Located on Grzybowska (in the west of the city centre). Wonderful array of dishes. Excellent range of beverages. Cosy interior. Relaxing, yet energising atmosphere. Lovely ambience. Great for a special occasion/group event/romantic meal. Tasty food. Well-presented dishes. Friendly, attentive staff. Often a pleasant experience. Unreliable. Good portion sizes. May have live music in evenings. Would recommend. 80zł / €19.
Vege Miasto
International cuisine. Located on Aleja Solidarności (in the north-west of the city centre). Casual restaurant serving a range of plant-based international dishes. Laidback atmosphere. Friendly, pleasant staff. Attentive, professional service. Very tasty food. Very large portion sizes. Great range of dishes & drinks. Amazing risotto. Well-presented dishes. Excellent value for money. Many gluten-free options. Order at counter. Highly recommended. 60zł / €13.50.
Genatsvale Restauracja Gruzińska
Georgian cuisine. Located on Grzybowska (in the west of the city centre). Positive, pleasant atmosphere. Nicely decorated. Great range of traditional dishes. Very tasty food. Well-presented dishes. Good portion sizes. Attentive, professional staff. Excellent service. Drink selection could be better. Menu could look a bit nicer. Generally felt quite authentic. Overall, a positive experience. Would recommend it. 70zł / €16.
Casa Ristoranti
Italian cuisine. Located on Icchoka Lejba Pereca (in the west of the city centre - near Rondo ONZ). Modern restaurant specialising in Southern Italian dishes. Great service sometimes, bad service sometimes. Excellent range of dishes. Not just pizza & pasta. Wonderful drinks & desserts. Very comfortable interior. Very tasty food. Wonderful for lunch or dinner. Pleasant place to spend time. Strongly recommended. 70zł / €16.
Freta 33
European cuisine. Located on Freta (in the heart of the city centre (New Town)). Unique restaurant with unique dishes. Professional & attentive staff. Very tasty food. One-of-a-kind dishes. Luxurious style food without the pretentiousness. Excellent location in the heart of the Old Town. Wonderful experimental Italian dishes. Comfortable indoor & outdoor seating options. Good drinks. A bit pricey, but worth it. Would recommend. 90zł / €21.
La Vegana
Asian fusion/Vegan cuisine. Located on Zgoda (in the centre of the city centre). Wonderful Vietnamese, Thai & Japanese dishes. Excellent range of dishes. Ideal for those with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Very tasty food. Generous portion sizes. Friendly & attentive staff. Pleasant, classy interior. Comfortable outdoor seating. Excellent for all diners. Wonderful value for money. Hugely recommended. 60zł / €13.50.
Thai Thai
Thai cuisine. Located on Plac Teatralny (in the heart of the city centre). Upmarket Thai restaurant. Located in the National Theatre. Wonderful location. Knowledgeable & attentive staff. Quick service. Caters very well for gluten-free diets. Good portion sizes. Very well-presented dishes. Very tasty food. Indoor & outdoor seating. Pleasant atmosphere. High prices, due to its location. Worth it. Memorable dining experience. Recommended. 105zł / €21.
Zapiecek
Polish cuisine. Located on Krakowskie Przedmieście (in the heart of the city centre). Traditional restaurant serving local dishes. Many locations around the city. Cozy, homely interior. Authentic feel. Very tasty food. Good range of dishes. Well-presented dishes. Quick, attentive service. Friendly staff. Good portion sizes. Excellent drinks. Desserts could be better & more plentiful. Can recommend. 60zł / €13.50.
El Popo
Mexican cuisine. Located on Senatorska (in the centre of the city centre). Friendly, welcoming staff. Very cosy & pleasant interior. Tasty beverages. Fun & positive energy. Food not spectacular, yet hugely enjoyable. Well-presented dishes. Decent range of dishes. Good portion sizes. Expensive for what it is. Still, probably the best Mexican restaurant in the city. Recommended. 80zł / €19.
Spacca Napoli
Italian cuisine. Located on Świętokryzska (in the centre of the city centre). Casual restaurant. Late-night dining (weekends). Plentiful outdoor dining space. Very friendly, professional service. Good variety of dishes especially desserts. Unique, interesting menu. Pretty well-presented dishes. Very tasty food. Decent portion sizes. Chairs & tables feel very cheap. Much better than the rival Italian restaurants nearby. 70zł / €16.
Otto Pompieri
Italian cuisine. Located on Plac Bankowy (in the the north of the city centre). Modern, trendy restaurant. Interior was a little confused. Felt like an American diner. Good range of dishes. Not entirely traditional, yet interesting menu. Friendly, helpful staff. Complimentary amuse bouche & post-meal drink. Tasty food. Decent portion sizes. Visually appealing dishes. A pleasant experience overall. 65zł / €15.
Orzo
European/Italian cuisine. Located at Centrum Praskie Koneser (to the east of the city centre). Modern, sleek interior design. A very comfortable place to spend time. An excellent range of dishes. Portion sizes were a little stingy. Reasonably tasty food. Caters well for those with dietary requirements. Gluten-free burgers available, as well as decent range of other dishes. Professional, knowledgeable staff. Excellent, attentive service. A pleasant experience. 85zł / €20.
Veganda
Asian fusion cuisine. Located at Plac Zbawiciela (in the south of the city centre). Restaurant serving vegan east Asian dishes. Pleasant atmosphere. Outdoor seating in a majestic square. Excellent lemonades in many different flavours. Portion sizes a little small. Very tasty food. Quite well-presented dishes. Professional, attentive staff. Fast service. OK prices. Could recommend it. 85zł / €20.
Der Elefant
International cuisine. Located on Plac Bankowy (in the north of the city centre). Two restaurants in one: main restaurant and fish market. Fish restaurant review. Pleasant interior. OK service. Not very attentive. Decent food. Indoor & outdoor seating available. Oysters, grilled fish, mussels, fish lasagne, etc. Excellent range of dishes. Great portion sizes. For non-fish lovers, perhaps dine at the main part of the restaurant instead. 90zł / €21.
Mykonos
Greek cuisine. Located on Grzybowska (in the west of the city centre). Modern, trendy restaurant in the financial district. Good range of dishes. Very nice place to be. Professional by day, relaxed by night. Party atmosphere during evenings. Much too loud for a meal. Ideal for groups. Excellent drink options. Amazing fish dishes. Great meat-based and vegetarian dishes, too. Attentive, professional staff. 85zł / €20.
Sobremesa Tapas Bar
Spanish cuisine. Located on Haberbuscha i Schielego (in the west of the city centre). Tapas bar. Reasonably traditional, but not hugely. Interior: too dingy & dark. Exterior felt isolated from the restaurant. Caters well for vegetarians. Well-presented dishes. Decent service. Professional staff. Food was good. Nothing to write home about. Decent overall. Prices are simply too high for tapas. 110zł / €25.50.
The Botanist
Vegan restaurant. Located on Ordynacka (in the heart of the city centre). Modern restaurant with a meat-free menu. Wonderful & cosy interior. Excellent healthy options. Well-balanced between cosy & classy. Great place to be. Outstanding cocktails. Good gluten-free options. Tasty food. Professional, attentive service. Not a huge range of mains. Portion sizes could be a bit bigger. Well-presented dishes. Standard have slipped recently. 70zł / €16.
Nine’s Restaurant
International cuisine. Located on Haberbuscha i Schielego (in the west of the city centre). Casual restaurant serving an array of international dishes. Sports bar downstairs. Football-themed. Excellent menu. Great gluten-free and vegetarian options. Well-balanced food. Not too salty, not greasy. Great for all – not just sport-lovers. Cosy & pleasant interior. Professional, attentive service. Too pricey. 95zł / €22.
Downtown Restaurant and Steakhouse
International cuisine. Located on Emilli Plater (in the centre of the city centre). Modern restaurant situated in the Intercontinental Hotel. Good view of the city – facing Pałac Kultury. Amazing, friendly staff. Tasty meat dishes. Caters well for those with dietary requirements. Well-presented dishes. Decent portion sizes. Perfect for lunch. High prices. 125zł / €29.
Niedaleko Damaszku
Syrian cuisine. Located on Icchoka Lejba Pereca (in the west of the city centre). Relaxed, low-key Syrian restaurant serving traditional vegetarian dishes. Good range of dishes. Very tasty food. Amazing dolma. Not particularly well-presented. Chair was quite sticky. Friendly staff. Service was erratic. Maybe nobody will ever serve you. Outrageously low prices. One of the best value-for-money options in Warszawa. Felt quite traditional. A good experience overall. 40zł / €9.
Paros
Greek cuisine. Located on Aleja Jerozolimskie (in the centre of the city centre). Lively restaurant. Pleasant interior, though too open. Not very cosy. Plentiful outdoor seating. Waiter gave pepsi glasses instead of wine glasses. Decent food. Not great portion sizes. Not brilliantly presented dishes. Ideal for Instagrammers. Not ideal for a fabulous meal. Overall average experience. Would not recommend it. 85zł / €20.
Patelnia Patera
Polish cuisine. Located on Wilcza (in the south of the city centre). Small, intimate interior. Modern design. Decent food. Slow, inattentive service. Upmarket twist on local cuisine. Very good presentation of food. Good portion sizes. Lacked authentic feel. Other diners seemed to be prioritised. Tables made sitting not particularly comfortable. Better for lunch than dinner. All-round OK. 70zł / €16.
Santa Catrina
Mexican cuisine. Located on Radna (in the east of the city centre). Mid-range Mexican restaurant. Completely tasteless food. Not very generous portion sizes. Empty-feeling, white-walled interior. Lacked a traditional feel. Chips in a Mexican restaurant? Caters well for those with dietary requirements. Staff were pleasant & attentive. Cannot fathom the high review scores elsewhere. Not recommended. 80zł / €19.
Vege Kitchen
Asian fusion cuisine. Located on Chmielna (in the centre of the city centre). Small, self-service, vegetarian restaurant; serves dishes mostly from Thailand & Vietnam. Pleasant, comfortable, stylish, modern interior. Food came ludicrously quickly. OK food. Well-presented dishes. Good range of options. Ideal portion sizes. No menu offered. You must get your own drink & cutlery, while the staff sit on their phones. Cheap & “cheerful”. 55zł / €13.
Meze
Greek cuisine. Located on Wilcza (in the south of the city centre). Pleasant, comfortable interior. A bit tacky, though. Nice atmosphere. Authentic feel. Friendly waiter. Very slow service. Waited a ridiculous amount of time. Had to go to the bar and ask about our drinks. Not apologetic. Food was mediocre. Good portion sizes. Well-presented dishes. Caters well for vegetarians. Felt like it was for show; no substance. Would not recommend it. 80zł / €19.
Mamma Mia
Italian cuisine. Located on Świętokrzyska (in the centre of the city centre). Late-night dining restaurant – 24h service. Good, rapid service. Friendly staff. Very convenient. Not luxurious, but comfortable. Large range of pizza & pasta dishes. Not particularly traditional. Not especially tasty, but still pretty good. Doesn’t cater well for those with dietary requirements. Excellent value for money. Best late-night option around. 80zł / €19.
Zachcianek
Polish cuisine. Located in the Rynek Starego Miasto (in the heart of the city centre). Wonderfully located in the main square. Caters well for those with dietary requirements. Tasty food. Good range of dishes & drinks. Reasonably well-presented meals. Not particularly traditional. Very high prices. Ridiculous 10% service charge. Tourist trap. Would not recommend it. 90zł / €21.
Trattoria Rucola
Italian cuisine. Located on Miodowa (in the heart of the city centre). Non-descript in every way. Bland food. Boring interior. Complete lack of charm. Slow, inattentive service. Completely disinterested staff. Caters well for vegetarians. Vast range of dishes. Poor portion sizes. Not particularly visually pleasing dishes. Very high prices. So disappointing. Strongly would recommend avoiding it. 90zł / €21.
