The Varsovian Restaurant
Mon Nom
Cosy bistro located on the edge of the Old Town, 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. Recommendation: baked peppers with feta & pesto.
Długa, Nowe Miasto | €€
alewino
Posh restaurant situated in a charming courtyard in the south of the city centre. One of the best risottos that we have ever tried. Exceptionally well-presented dishes. Some of the best ice cream we've ever eaten. Excellent selection of wines. Hugely friendly & welcoming staff. Exemplary service. Michelin Guide restaurant. High prices, but absolutely worth it. A truly outstanding experience. Recommendation: a risotto; lavender ice cream.
Mokotowska, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€€€
Primitivo
Snazzy Italian restaurant located in the financial district. Fantastic interior. Incredible atmosphere. Very welcoming & hospitable staff. Excellent, prompt service. Spectacular risotto. Only qualm: portion sizes were too small. Absolutely exquisite. Recommendation: truffle risotto.
Waliców, Wola | €€€
Munja
Two locations on Grzybowska serving Adriatic/Balkan dishes. 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. Recommendation: anything from the grill.
Grzybowska, Wola | €€€€
Prodiż Warszawski
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. Recommendation: One of the many meringues.
Poznańska, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Nar Restaurant
Centrally-located upmarket, yet relaxed Turkish 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. Recommendation: stuffed peppers with yoghurt.
Żurawia, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€
Le Braci
Very upmarket Italian 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. Recommendation: any rice-based dish.
Górnośląska, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€€€
Tutti Santi
Mid-range Italian cuisine restaurant specialising in pizzas. 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. Recommendation: Pizza Tonno e Cipolla.
Królewska, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Bułkę przez Bibułkę
Breakfast restaurant with a great range of international options. Serves bagles, omelettes, sandwiches, salads, porridge, and more. Wonderful interior. Friendly, attentive staff. Large portion sizes. Excellent omelettes. Incredible meringue. Well-presented dishes. Very reasonable prices. A truly lovely place to have breakfast at any time of day. Recommendation: omelettes.
Żurawia, Śródmieście-Południowe | €
Tehran Restauracja
Smart, yet laidback restaurant serving traditional Iranian & Middle Eastern 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. Recommendation: a mix grill.
Konstantego Ildefonsa Gałczyńskiego, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Miele Miele
Laidback, relaxed restaurant. Very charming place. Centrally located. Felt authentic. Italian energy & styling. Excellent range of exquisite risottos. Good portion sizes. Very tasty drinks. Extensive range of drinks & dishes. Very friendly, welcoming staff/owner. Attentive service. A lovely place to spend an evening or afternoon. Recommendation: any risotto.
Miodowa, Stare Miasto | €€
Wabu
Upmarket Japanese restaurant situated 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. Recommendation: any sushi rolls.
Plac Europejski, Wola | €€€€€
Nine’s Restaurant
Casual restaurant serving an array of international dishes: brugers, wraps, and more. Founded by football legend Robert Lewandowski. Sports bar downstairs. Football-themed. Excellent menu. Great gluten-free and vegetarian options. Well-balanced food. Not too salty, not greasy. Great for all, and not just for sport-lovers. Cosy & pleasant interior. Professional, attentive service. Pricey, but worth it. Recommendation: Nine's Premium Burger.
Haberbuscha i Schielego, Wola | €€€
Bliski Wschód
Middle Eastern restaurant serving 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. Recommendation: sweet potato fries with fig jam, tahini, & coriander.
Złota, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Banjaluka
Bosnian restaurant situated right in the middle of the city. An incredible 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. Recommendation: Pecena piletina (half a roast chicken with hummus & beetroot).
Szkolna, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Trattoria Prima Pasta
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. Recommendation: Carbonara Autentica.
Plac Wilsona, Żoliborz | €€
El Greco
Greek restaurant located just north of the financial district. 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. Recommendation: any risotto.
Jana Pawła II, Wola | €€
Chmeli Suneli
Authentic-feeling, homely, Georgian cuisine restaurant with a few sites dotted around the city. Peaceful atmosphere, with quiet, local music in the background. Incredibly tasty food. Very well-presented dishes. 10% service charge for all bills is unfair. Friendly, helpful staff. Rapid, professional service. Recommendation: kharcho (spicy tomato soup with beef).
Wilcza, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€
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Gościniec
Polish restaurant chain with many locations spread around the city centre. 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. Remarkably consistent, in fact. Excellent value for money. Recommendation: Kiełbasa na cebuli (sausages with onions).
Piwna, Stare Miasto | €€
Vege Miasto
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. Recommendation: seasonal risotto.
Aleja Solidarności, Śródmieście-Północne | €
Genatsvale Restauracja Gruzińska
Georgian restaurant with a neutral disposition. 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. Recommendation: dolma (grape leaves stuffed with meat & rice).
Grzybowska, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Casa Ristoranti
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. Recommendation: any risotto.
Icchoka Lejba Pereca, Śródmieście-Północne | €€€
Freta 33
Unique restaurant with an eclectic mixture dishes from various European cuisines. 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. Recommendation: pasta with tomato, avocado, basil & garlic.
Freta, Nowe Miasto | €€€
La Vegana
Restaurant oriented around Asian fusion and vegan cuisine. 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. Brilliant value for money. Recommendation: Pad thai.
Zgoda, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Thai Thai
Upmarket Thai restaurant located adjacent to 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. Hugely worth it. A memorable dining experience. Recommendation: Pad thai.
Plac Teatralny, Śródmieście-Północne | €€€€
Zapiecek
Traditional Polish cuisine restaurant situated in the heart of the city centre serving classic 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. Recommendation: bigos (pork & pickled cabbage stew).
Krakowskie Przedmieście, Stare Miasto | €€
El Popo
Centrally-located Mexican restaurant serving the classics. Friendly, welcoming staff. Very cosy & pleasant interior. Tasty beverages. Fun & positive energy. Food not spectacular, yet hugely enjoyable. Well-presented dishes. Decent range of options. Good portion sizes. Expensive for what it is. Still, probably the best Mexican restaurant in the city. Recommendation: Burrito.
Senatorska, Śródmieście-Północne | €€€
Otto Pompieri
A unique Italian cuisine restaurant. 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. Portion sizes need to be bigger. Visually appealing dishes. A pleasant experience overall. Recommendation: Risotto con verdure grigliate.
Plac Bankowy, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Momencik Vegan Burrito & Taco
A hole-in-the-wall-style restaurant serving vegan burritos, tacos, & other traditional Mexican dishes. Onus on recycling. Very tasty food. Great portion sizes. Quite reasonable prices. Small, cramped interior (a few tables outdoors, too). Friendly, pleasant staff. Caters very well for those with dietary requirements. Gluten-free burritos. Certainly recommended. Recommendation: Burrito El Patron.
Hoża/Poznańska, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€
Spacca Napoli
Casual Italian cuisine restaurant right in the centre of the city. 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. Portion size was less than satisfactory. Chairs & tables feel very cheap. Much better than the rival Italian restaurants nearby. Recommendation: Polipetti (octopus with capers in tomato sauce).
Świętokrzyska, Śródmieście-Północne | €€
Orzo
Restaurant located at Centrum Praskie Koneser serving a medley of European & Italian dishes. 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. Recommendation: Orzo cheeseburger.
Centrum Praskie Koneser, Praga-Pólnoc | €€
U Szwejka
Casual restaurant with a beer-hall feel, serving classic Czech dishes. A tourist-friendly restaurant. Signage & memorabilia adorns the walls. Excellent meat dishes. Friendly, helpful staff. Reasonably fast, professional service. Can have quite a loud, energetic atmosphere. Live music can take place here. Reasonable prices. A decent experience. Recommendation: any steak.
Plac Konstytucji, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Veganda
Asian fusion cuisine restaurant serving vegan, predominantly East Asian dishes. Pleasant atmosphere. Outdoor seating in a majestic square. Excellent lemonades in many different flavours. Portion sizes a little small (not much rice). Very tasty food. Excellent Thai/Japanese-style curry. Quite well-presented dishes. Professional, attentive staff. Fast service. OK prices. Recommendation: Sweet curry.
Plac Zbawiciela, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Mykonos
Modern, trendy Greek 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. Recommendation: Solomos scharas (grilled salmon, aubergine, arugula & cherry tomatoes).
Grzybowska, Wola | €€€€
Sobremesa Tapas Bar
Tapas bar serving a range of Spanish classic dishes. 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. Recommendation: Pimientos de Padrón (salted green peppers).
Haberbuscha i Schielego, Wola | €€€€
Cud Miód
Restaurant on the formal side of casual, serving a range of international dishes. Extensive list of options. Burgers, breakfast, Italian food, & much more. Decent standard of food. Reasonably well presented. Some of the portion sizes are too stingy. Open from breakfast until late at night. Decent, professional service. Clean, comfortable interior. Quite high prices for what it is. Generally just OK overall. Recommendation: shakshouka (tomatoes & eggs).
Nowogrodzka, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Niedaleko Damaszku
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. Recommendation: Baba ghanoush.
Icchoka Lejba Pereca, Śródmieście-Północne | €
Ristorante Semolino
A modern example of a Northern Italian cuisine restaurant. Quite a pleasant interior at first glance. Well-furnished. Good atmosphere. Inauthentic feel. Screen displaying a coke advert on loop was off-putting. OK risotto, but very stingy with the mushrooms. Good lemonade. Staff seemed like they couldn't be bothered. Reasonable prices. Excellent array of options. A decent, but disappointing experience. Recommendation: Risotto al porcini.
Hala Koszyki, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Paros
A lively Greek cuisine restaurant based bang in the centre of Warsaw. Pleasant interior, though too open. Not very cosy. Plentiful outdoor seating. Waiter provided a pepsi glass instead of a wine glass. Decent food. Not great portion sizes. Not brilliantly presented dishes. Ideal for a nice picture. Not ideal for a fabulous meal. An overall average experience. Recommendation: Dolmadakia (grape leaves stuffed with beef & rice).
Aleja Jerozolimskie, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Patelnia Patera
Small restaurant with an intimate interior serving a good range of Polish dishes. 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. Recommendation: bigos (pork & pickled cabbage stew).
Wilcza, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Santa Catrina
A 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. We cannot fathom the high review scores elsewhere. Recommendation: none.
Radna, Powiśle | €€
Vege Kitchen
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”. Recommendation: Pad thai.
Chmielna, Śródmieście-Północne | €
Meze
Greek cuisine restaurant with a very 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. Recommendation: dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with rice & beef/pork).
Wilcza, Śródmieście-Południowe | €€€
Mamma Mia
Central late-night dining restaurant (24-hour 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. Great late-night option. Recommendation: none.
Świętokrzyska, Śródmieście-Północne | €€€
Zachcianek
Polish cuisine restaurant wonderfully located in the Old Town Square. Caters well for those with dietary requirements. Actually not completely lacking in taste. Good range of dishes & drinks. Reasonably well-presented meals. Not particularly traditional. Very high prices. Ridiculous 10% service charge. Tourist trap. Recommendation: none.
Rynek Starego Miasta, Stare Miasto | €€€€
Trattoria Rucola
Chain Italian restaurant situated near the Castle. 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. Recommendation: none.
Miodowa, Stare Miasto | €€€€
