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  • Czerwone Drzwi

    Czerwone Drzwi
    International
    A beautiful scarlet room with melancholic jazz sounds and a collection of rattan furniture, flower arrangements and eccentric curios. Used as both a restaurant
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  • Zeppelin

    Zeppelin
    International
    On the ground floor of the Wolne Miasto Hotel the Zeppelin takes its name from the giant sepia picture that hangs in the entrance. Decor stops with that, though
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  • Goldwasser

    Goldwasser
    International
    Never a bad time in this ivy-covered riverside restaurant. On the menu dishes like duck, fresh fish and delicious homemade pierogi served by
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  • Cafe Bar Mon Balzac

    Cafe Bar Mon Balzac
    International
    You’ll find most customers using Balzac as a drinkery, and a very good one at that, but don’t for one moment think the menu is an afterthought here.
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  • Kreska

    Kreska
    International
    A narrow room decorated in mental orange colours is the rather surprising location of some of the better cooking you’ll come across. The headache visuals
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  • Euro

    Euro
    International
    A formal looking venue with a longstanding reputation as one of the best dinners in the city. There’s a real 18th century flavour to the design with lots
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Gdansk | Restaurants & Cafes | International

4 Strony Świata
A modern, attractive restaurant that ambitiously attempts to serve up food from the four corners of the world: oriental, Mediterranean, central European and Tex-Mex, to name a few of the influences. The results are mixed, to say the least, and it’ll be interesting to see is this place stays a [...]



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Al. Grunwaldzka 417 (Gdańsk-Oliwa)

tel. (+48) 58 559 85 00

Open 08:00-23:00,
Fri 08:00-24:00,
Sat 10:00-24:00,
Sun 10:00-23:00.
Bar Przed Bramą
Worth visiting only because it serves the best fries in town with a selection of interesting sauces. The Frytki Mexicano are chili fries, the Frytki po Włosku are Italian style and the Frytki po Francusku are French style. [...]



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ul. Targ Sienny 1

tel. (+48) 58 301 16 70

Open 09:00-18:00,
Sat 10:00-17:00,
Sun Closed.
Blaszany Bębenek
A lurid little haunt found in the backstreets and easily identified by the figure of a boy drummer standing outside. That’s Oskar, a creation of local born novelist Gunter Grass, and the tin drum theme is taken further inside with eye hurting murals of Oskar and co. There’s a restobar c [...]



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ul. Ogarna 107

tel. (+48) 504 89 74 37

Open 15:00-22:00,
Mon Closed,
Fri 12:00-03:00,
Sat 12:00-03:00,
Sun 12:00-22:00.
Brovarnia
Words can’t begin to do Brovarnia justice. If there’s a better beer in Poland we’d like to know about it, but not before we’ve finished road testing the menu. Indeed, the microbrewery is just one reason to visit. The chow here is top drawer, with a beer bites menu that includes grilled sausages, chicken strips and a selection of flavoured lards – from spicy pepper to plum. Head up the stairs for something a little more formal.
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ul. Szafarnia 9

tel. (+48) 58 320 19 70

Open 13:00-23:00
Buddha Lounge
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ul. Długa 18/21

tel. (+48) 58 322 00 44

Open 12:00 - 24:00
Cafe Bar Mon Balzac
Cafe Bar Mon Balzac
You’ll find most customers using Balzac as a drinkery, and a very good one at that, but don’t for one moment think the menu is an afterthought here. Meals here include some fantastic fondue choices (chocolate, cheese, meat and Asian), a variety of breakfast options and a wide range of M [...]



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ul. Piwna 36/39

tel. (+48) 58 682 25 25

Open 10:00-02:00,
Fri 10:00-03:00,
Sat 10:00-03:00.
Cafe Olimp
Here’s one for the Ost-algists. Under communism visits to this 16th floor café were a rare treat in a time of despond, as well as something of a rite-of-passage for those growing up in the shadow of socialism. Now doing trade as a new look restobar while the furnishings are new the pungent pong of fried food certainly isn’t. Good job then that it tastes better than it smells. Try the pierogi with bacon and plums for instance, or go off-land and order the salmon with honey lemon sauce.
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ul. Grunwaldzka 92/98

tel. (+48) 58 341 99 10

Open 12:00-01:00,
Mon 12:00-23:00,
Fri 12:00-02:00,
Sat 12:00-04:00,
Sun 12:00-23:00.
Cico
The food is every good as bit as it smells in this chic looking restobar crossover. Visual diversions are limited to brick walls and chocolate colours; it’s the menu that does the talking here, with a damn good selection of pasta, salad, meat and fish dishes to pick from. Streetside stools an [...]



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ul. Piwna 28/30

tel. (+48) 58 305 04 55

Open 08:00-24:00
Czerwone Drzwi
Czerwone Drzwi
A beautiful scarlet room with melancholic jazz sounds and a collection of rattan furniture, flower arrangements and eccentric curios. Used as both a restaurant and café by Gdańsk high society the concise menu varies with the season but never disappoints. Try the roasted salmon served with apples. Guaranteed excellence, and the perfect place to take someone special. Recommended.
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ul. Piwna 52/53

tel. (+48) 58 301 57 64

Open 10:00-22:00
Dwór Oliwski
Dwór Oliwski
Englebert Humpherdinck would adore this place. Decorated with marble and salmon pink combinations this restored manor house wouldn’t look out of place in Malibu, and is the number one spot in the Tri-city for haute-cuisine. Superb food, wine and service every time.
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ul. Bytowska 4 (Gdansk - Oliwa)

tel. (+48) 58 554 70 70

Open 12:00-23:00
Elephant Club Restaurant Cafe Bar Pizza
Elephant Club Restaurant Cafe Bar Pizza
What had been a bastion of class and elegance has gone and ruined it all with the placement of big blinking signs promising ‘pizza’ and ‘karaoke’. Still, the international dishes are decent enough and the bright, modern interior works well.
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ul. Długi Targ 41/42

tel. (+48) 58 305 13 55

Open 11:00-24:00,
Fri 11:00-02:00,
Sat 11:00-02:00.
Estragon
A huge restaurant situated down one of old town’s lesser visited streets. Estragon specialise in hosting wedding parties, so don’t be surprised to find a funky uncle busting moves to Knowing Me, Knowing You. On other occasions dive into a diverse menu that includes shashlyks, salmon steak and vegan burgers.
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ul. Chlebnicka 26

tel. (+48) 58 309 17 00

Open 12:00-22:00
Euro
Euro
A formal looking venue with a longstanding reputation as one of the best dinners in the city. There’s a real 18th century flavour to the design with lots of rococo elements and delicate antiques, and you’ll find these quietly posh surrounds complimented by a magnificent menu that includes local, French and seafood recipes.
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ul. Długa 79/80

tel. (+48) 58 305 23 83

Open 12:00-24:00
Filharmonia
Filharmonia
Bad news: the rooftop terrace, with its knock dead views of Gdańsk’s steepled skyline, is off limits in winter. Dine instead inside a breathtaking interior filled with interesting artwork and theatrical murals imposed on the red brick walls. Once a municipal power plant this place has seen quite a transformation, and today stands out as one of the most innovative restaurants in the region. Chefs Tomasz Kortus and Artur Wencel are responsible for an adventurous menu that makes use of the latest molecular techniques in food science (bet you never thought you’d see that in Gdańsk), with offerings including guinea fowl with yellow emulsion and brown butter. Wow indeed. 
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ul. Ołowianka 1

tel. (+48) 58 323 83 58

Open 12:00-22:00
Goldwasser
Goldwasser
Never a bad time in this ivy-covered riverside restaurant. On the menu dishes like duck, fresh fish and delicious homemade pierogi served by multi-lingual service to an atmospheric backdrop of scarlet fabrics, bits-and-bobs made from wrought iron and paintings of maritime Gdańsk. In summer the upstairs terrace affords great waterfront views. Souvenir hunters should keep an eye out for the Goldwasser Vodka box sets. [...]



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ul. Długie Pobrzeże 22

tel. (+48) 58 301 88 78

Open 10:00-23:00
Hanza
With a range of seating that somebody's actually put some intelligent thought into and a magnificent riverside setting to boot, the Polish and international dishes on offer here are  visually delightful and include a host of crowd pleasers; sirloin steak, lemon sole and a choice of p [...]



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ul. Tokarska 6

tel. (+48) 58 305 34 27

Open 12:00-23:00
Kawalerka
Kawalerka
A smart spot with an aquarium under the bar, chunky pop art graphics and lighting lifted from the age of Warhol. The menu is as diverse as the design deserves, with tapas and tortillas, spuds and salads, served from throughout the day. [...]



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ul. Piwna 61/63

tel. (+48) 58 719 70 62

Open 09:00-24:00
Kreska
Kreska
A narrow room decorated in mental orange colours is the rather surprising location of some of the better cooking you’ll come across. The headache visuals aren’t as hip as the owners would have hoped for, but there’s no problem with the cooking. The chef is possibly the most advent [...]



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ul. Św. Ducha 2

tel. (+48) 58 300 05 94

Open 10:00-23:00
Królewski Hotel Restaurant
Another hotel restaurant, and another that finds itself included on account of some rather good cooking. Here it’s your standard Baltic mix of meat and fish, with some more international touches thrown in, such as a tasty carpaccio to start off your feeding. The location is something else ent [...]



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ul. Ołowianka 1

tel. (+48) 58 326 11 12

Open 07:00-22:00
Latający Holender
Latający Holender
Adding the captain to the cook Latający Holender is a naval masterpiece, and packed with knotted ropes, bronze bells and swashbuckling features. Clad with wood panels and stained glass this place has all the glory of a galleon, and a menu that matches the upmarket maritime ambiance.
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ul. Długi Targ 33/34

tel. (+48) 58 320 36 25

Open 11:00-23:00,
Fri 11:00-24:00,
Sat 11:00-24:00.
Lezzetli
With a location just opposite the train station the double decker Lezzetli is the first taste many diners have of Gdansk – quite literally. Seen as a dual level, glasshouse with multicoloured lettering this is a decent gap filler if you’ve just endured five hours on a train, but absolutely nothing more than that. Service is fast and friendly, though the rock bottom prices serve as a good indicator to the quality. Fans of their pizza and kebabs – and there do appear to be plenty – will find more of the same at their second venture in Galeria Przymorze.
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ul. Podwale Grodzkie 8

tel. (+48) 58 301 28 90

Open 08:00-24:00
Malinowy Ogród
No matter how many times you dine here it won’t be enough. Malinowy Ogród are already famous enough for their Osowa location, now they’ve stretched into Gdańsk proper to treat you chaps to what it is you’ve been missing. Set to whitewashed vaulted surrounds, and with [...]



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ul. Łąkowa 1-2

tel. (+48) 58 326 06 03

Open 07:00-11:00, 13:00-23:00.
Malinowy Ogród
Malinowy Ogród
Set inside a modern building just outside the city limits ‘The Raspberry Garden’ features a menu tailored to all tastes; from kids to couples. Head chef Łukasz Lewandowski has used influences from both Europe and the local region of Kashubia to create a card that includes every [...]



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ul. Pegaza 2 (Gdańsk - Osowa)

tel. (+48) 58 554 61 43

Open 12:30-22:00
Metamorfoza
The clean, crisp interior isn’t so welcoming in winter, but it’s just the ticket during the sizzle season. Starkly furnished with leather sofas and steel lights the bare aesthetic works well and appears popular with a hip crowd who like to pick at modern numbers like chilli shrimp. Sounds too good to be true? Yes it is. Smokers aren’t welcome.
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ul. Szeroka 22/23 - 24/26

tel. (+48) 58 320 30 30

Open 07:00-22:00,
Fri 08:00-23:00,
Sat 12:00-23:00,
Sun 12:00-22:00.
Miasto Aniołów
Miasto Aniołów
A club by night, during daylight the City of Angels serves up a bloody good choice of fish, chickens, salads and local dishes. With winter here you’re not going to get the change to sit like a king on the floating terrace, but that’s absolutely no reason to miss out on one of Gdansk’s better meals.
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ul. Chmielna 26

tel. (+48) 58 768 58 31

Open 12:00-22:00,
Sat 12:00-24:00.
Odlot
Set in the basement of Gdańsk’s defining eyesore the opening of Odlot presents a long overdue reason not to smash the whole building down. Occupying what was once the Beijing restaurant this subterranean spot features an international menu served in voguish surrounds, as well as late [...]



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ul. Wały Jagiellońskie 2/4

tel. (+48) 58 304 97 40

Open 11:00-21:30
Podewils
Podewils
Expect meticulous attention to detail in the Rococo-style interior, discreet service and a dining experience that is quite like no other. Found in the five star hotel of the same name you can expect to pay premium prices, but the quality quite deservedly gets jealous looks from the competition. The menu fills all needs and covers everything from spit-roasted wild boar to puddings to die for. Now back to being known as Podewils following a short and mysterious spell as Restauracja Courage.
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ul. Szafarnia 2 (Podewils Hotel)

tel. (+48) 58 300 95 60

Open 08:00-11:00, 18:00-22:00.
Pod Jaszczurem
Decent steaks, pizza and grill food eventually served by a team of absent-minded waiters. The interior is glum, cheered up by a few gaudy baubles, but the location leads to a steady stream of customers. [...]



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ul. Długa 47/49

tel. (+48) 58 301 91 13

Open 11:00-22:00
Primitive
Another one of those ‘fun’ restaurants so popular with the Poles. This one strays from the favoured cowboy theme, choosing instead to celebrate all things primeval. Eat ‘duckosaurus’ or ‘T-Rex potatoes’ inside cave-like interiors decorated with clunky wooden seats and prehistoric etchings.
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ul. Piwna 3/4

tel. (+48) 58 305 41 20

Open 10:00-24:00
Ratskeller Piwinica Rajców
Ratskeller Piwinica Rajców
Under new ownership, but still every inch the legend it always was. Sure, having a location next to the Neptune statue helps business, but there’s more to this cellar than a ground zero map reference. It’s primarily Polish food inside a set of lavish looking chambers, though also a few international classics (Argentinean steaks) to go alongside smashing options like the ‘Gdańsk duck’. Ghouls pay heed, Adolf Hitler famously dined here on one of his rabble rousing trips to Danzig.
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ul. Długi Targ 44

tel. (+48) 58 300 02 80

Open 11:00-22:00
Restauracja w Pałacu Opatów
Restauracja w Pałacu Opatów
Practically on the doorstep of the Oliwa Cathedral the Abbot’s Palace takes Gdańsk’s fine dining scene that extra step further. Set in a series of chambers decorated with chandeliers, gilt-framed mirrors and fine linen this is one of the poshest dining spaces in town, with a menu to reflect it and staff who will treat you like a celebrity. The menu changes with the season and on our visit featured stars like salmon in yogurt sauce.
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ul. Cystersów 18 (Gdańsk - Oliwa)

tel. (+48) 58 524 56 99

Open 12:00-22:00. From January Open 12:00-22:00. Closed Mon. From April Open 12:00-22:00.
Restauracyjka Smaki Świata
You can't fault their ambition - naming a restaurant 'Tastes of the World' is quite a statement. Disappointing then that it's a pretty standard international menu, though points go to a frilly cafe style interior that could have been designed by Laura Ashley herself. [...]



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ul. Lektykarska 1/2/1

tel. (+48) 58 683 06 35

Open 09:00 - 22:00
Sonata
Sonata
Both modern and classically elegant, Sonata has an upscale European menu with some Asian touches. Adding to the mystique is a table on permanent stand-by for Nobel-winning novelist Gunter Grass. The staff are experienced in organising banquets and special events. Located in the Hotel Szydł [...]



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Al. Grunwaldzka 114 (Szydłowski Hotel)

tel. (+48) 58 345 70 40

Open 12:00-23:00
Soprano
An impressive new building – albeit not entirely finished – bang in the Przymorze district. Now here’s an area on a bit of a renaissance path, and Soprano helps out the itinerant visitor with a great selection of pizzas, pastas and more generic global offerings. Six lanes of bowling  and an equal number of pool tables make this equally popular with a relaxed sporting crowd as it does those in the area with the aim of filling shopping bags.
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Al. Rzeczypospolitej 3 (Przymorze)

tel. (+48) 58 558 20 21

Open 12:00-24:00,
Sun 12:00-23:00.
Sphinx
The menu here is endless, though pretty much all the promised eastern dishes transpire to be endlessly tiring combinations of shredded meat, cabbage and carrots – every bit as appealing as it sounds. The Egyptian authenticity is confirmed by the presence of pizza, plastic trees and a menu designed by some random called Tom Maltom. Also at Madison Shopping Mall, ul. Rajska.
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ul. Długi Targ 31/32

tel. (+48) 58 346 37 11

Open 11:00-23:00,
Sat 10:00-23:00,
Sun 10:00-23:00.
Tawerna Ołowianka
From the same stable as Filharmonia, so a good meal comes practically guaranteed. Set on the ‘other’ side of the river the Tawerna does a good job of proving an old town location is not the be all and end all, with a menu that includes budget bites like chicken wings and chilli. [...]



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ul. Ołowianka 9/13

tel. (+48) 58 305 71 71

Open 09:00-22:00
Tekstylia
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ul. Szeroka 121/122

tel. (+48) 58 304 77 63

Open 09:00 - 22:00,
Fri 09:00 - 24:00,
Sat 09:00 - 24:00.
U Heveliusa
A tastefully designed hotel restaurant with highly polished English-speaking staff. All the standard Polish foods are on offer along with more upscale dishes that you'd expect from a high-end hotel. Seeing as it's large enough to hold banquets, it's not the place to pick if you want an intimate mea [...]



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ul. Heweliusza 22

tel. (+48) 58 321 00 32

Open 13:00-22:00
VNS
Not a standard shopping centre experience this, VNS comes with a stage for a piano, skylights and a slick upmarket taste rounded off by starched linen tablecloths and pro service. The menu is generic international offerings such as duck served with honey and apples, shrimps and a range of pastas. [...]



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Al. Grunwaldzka 82 (4th floor Manhattan Shopping Centre)

tel. (+48) 58 767 79 00

Open 12:00-21:00,
Sun 12:00-20:00.
Zeppelin
Zeppelin
On the ground floor of the Wolne Miasto Hotel the Zeppelin takes its name from the giant sepia picture that hangs in the entrance. Decor stops with that, though fortunately the menu is a lot more inventive than the pastel interiors. International and local staples are the forte here, and there’s usually a couple of real surprises on the seasonal menu.
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ul. Św. Ducha 2

tel. (+48) 58 322 24 43

Open 07:00-23:00
Żuraw
A waterfront restaurant with a smattering of tables inside a pleasingly restrained light, modern interior, with furnishings seemingly acquired from a department store. Efficient waiters sally too-and-fro delivering standard European recipes to your table, including a very decent duck with apples.  [...]



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ul. Długie Pobrzeże 32

tel. (+48) 58 301 25 38

Open 11:00-22:00