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  • Dworek Admirał

    Dworek Admirał
    Set in a beautiful villa yards from the sea and 10 minutes walk from the pier, the bar itself is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy a drink before you even
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  • Mandarynka

    Mandarynka
    A triple decked restobar with a sharp orange motif prevailing throughout. The menu is short and to the point, featuring soups to start with, and a very good
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  • Image

    Image
    Menageries, mannequins and cherubs are just some of the oddities you'll find crowding this venue. Popular with the 'beautiful people' Image boasts a
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Sopot | Restaurants & Cafes | International

One of the most revered dining spaces in the north, and justly so. With soups alone starting at 25zł a big meal out will without doubt send your credit card on a bit of a helter skelter, but with the pain comes pleasure. The menu, tinkered to suit the season, is never anything less than a top notch experience involving modern, adventurous even, takes on Polish and more global cuisine. Wrapping it up nicely are the interiors themselves; impeccably elegant and with views of the pier.
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ul. Powstańców Warszawy 12/14 (Sofitel Grand Sopot Hotel)

tel. (+48) 58 520 60 00

Open 13:00-23:00
While the location, in the middle of a supermarket car park, might rather ruin the image conjured up of a volcanic island, the management look as if they are onto a good thing. Warm interiors set off by rattan furniture make the place inviting to the eye while the aromas from the kitchen tempt the [...]



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ul. 1 Maja 3b

tel. (+48) 58 551 20 22

Open 11:00-21:30
Spuds, spuds and more spuds. This place is like entering heaven, if like us you envisage St Peter’s banquet incomplete without the presence of some jacket potatoes. There’s countless combinations to pick from, with our favourite being the tuna and garlic sauce combo. On the downside are the prices; 22 zeds for a spud is theft, least not in an economic climate that’s left us pondering crime.
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ul. Kościuszki 3/1

tel. (+48) 58 342 41 52

Open 11:00-21:00
Dworek Admirał
Set in a beautiful villa yards from the sea and 10 minutes walk from the pier, the bar itself is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy a drink before you even get to the food. Choose whether to take your meal in the classy main room with its double doors overlooking the summer terrace or in the adjo [...]



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ul. Powstańców Warszawy 80

tel. (+48) 58 550 37 78

Open 12:00-22:00
Familia Marco Polo
Third time lucky for Marco Polo. They’ve tried Gdynia, they tried across the street, before finally seeking out the wooden cabin that once housed Kogut. Out of the three this is the most earthy, lacking the formality of their previous projects. That’s been exchanged for intimacy and ambiance, and a menu that’s far simpler and cheaper than anything we remember. The chef is impossible to pigeon hole and prefers to experiment with global recipes and flavours - you’ll rarely find him putting a foot wrong. [...]



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ul. Grunwaldzka 25

tel. (+48) 660 70 91 75

Open 13:00-23:00
Situated in front of the pier Fregata looks the part with an upmarket creamy design and windows looking onto dazed holidaymakers wondering around searching for the sun. As you expect, the menu features a high head count of marine life, as well as standard European and local dishes.  Decent eno [...]



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ul. Powstańców Warszawy 2/4/6

tel. (+48) 58 555 01 03

Open 12:00-22:00
The flagship restaurant of the Haffner Hotel is every inch the winner you’d expect, with a classy backdrop and a menu involving a mix of Polish and Mediterranean dishes. For something a little more casual check the yank menu in their Chaplin inspired bar/eatery ‘Charlie’. [...]



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ul. Haffnera 59

tel. (+48) 58 550 98 88

Open 13:00-23:00
Image
Menageries, mannequins and cherubs are just some of the oddities you'll find crowding this venue. Popular with the 'beautiful people' Image boasts a strong if unremarkable menu of steaks, veal roulades and duck. If that doesn't get your loins stirring then sneak a look at the ceiling murals; kama sutra pics of couples entwined in saucy embrace. [...]



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ul. Grunwaldzka 8/10

tel. (+48) 58 550 75 76

Open 13:00-22:00
A fairytale cottage just off Grunwaldzka hides the latest project from the people behind Sanatorium. The menu is light and modern, a perfect reflection on the people who dine here, with the duck breast in rosemary sauce coming recommended by the owner. [...]



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ul. Ogrodowa 8

tel. (+48) 58 550 00 01

Open 16:00-24:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed,
Wed Closed,
Thu 18:00-24:00,
Sun 11:00-24:00.
Already a favourite with the beatniks and thesps there’s more to Lalala than weird decorations and alternative bands. The menu here is an absolute hit, and as varied as the playwrights and poets who head here. Try the burger with bacon and brie for a between beer stopgap, or check out their Mexican offerings (burritos and fajitas) for something a little more exotic – they won’t nuke you by any means, but they’re certainly better than the region's more dismal Mexicans. Stick to the pierogi if you’re feeling traditionalist, but more importantly make sure you stick around when you finish your feed – there’s something special happening in this venue, and it’s cult status looks set to last a while.
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ul. Rzemieślnicza 42 (Sopot - Wyścigi)

tel. (+48) 792 84 02 93

Open 18:00-23:00,
Mon Closed.
A clean, recently refurbed lunch spot perched at the top of Monte Cassino with views over the church. The food, now that we have actually been served some, is an above average collection of international dishes including pastas, salads and some pretty decent breakfasts. When the weather's good they also have a decent terrace on the main street.
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ul. Bohaterów Monte Cassino 31

tel. (+48) 58 710 55 01

Open 08:00-02:00
Mandarynka
A triple decked restobar with a sharp orange motif prevailing throughout. The menu is short and to the point, featuring soups to start with, and a very good duck with cranberry and apple. Sink into the big, puffy cushions afterwards and watch the local sexcats descend as day morphs into night.

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ul. Bema 6

tel. (+48) 58 550 45 63

Open 12:00-22:00,
Fri 12:00-23:00,
Sat 12:00-23:00.
Highly impressive to look at, with the huge white sofas frequently occupied by the sort of people you'd normally see advertising a new range of aftershave. Ambient grooves and a hint of retro chic make it as much a drinks hangout as it is a food destination.
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ul. Bohaterów Monte Cassino 60

tel. (+48) 58 551 58 32

Open 11:00-23:00
It’s modern Mediterranean with a fusion angle inside Peyjro, a metropolitan space with a modern look accentuated by hardwood floors and black and red colours. The food looks good and tastes even better, with dishes like pork in teriyaki arriving swiftly from an open kitchen that fizzes with activity.
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ul. Powstańców Warszawy 7 (Bayjonn Hotel)

tel. (+48) 58 732 75 63

Open 07:00-23:00
Pinokio
In summer this Pinokio assumes the title of best al fresco option on Monte Cassino – a great courtyard with enough staff to ensure your glass is always full to the brim. In winter sit inside amid standard wood decorations and order from a Mediterranean-inspired menu: pizza, pancakes, fish and [...]



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ul. Bohaterów Monte Cassino 45

tel. (+48) 58 555 96 22

Open 11:00-24:00,
Fri 11:00-01:00,
Sat 11:00-01:00.
This must be what royalty feels like. Set inside a Viennese style hall this classy spot has to be one of the most elegant dining rooms in town, complete with swooning palms and lamps designed by Patricia Urquiola. Everything here is five star, with head chef Jacek Fedde the brainbox behind a truly masterful menu. Aside from you’re a la carte options you’ll find regular steak evenings held and, better still, the opportunity to enjoy the ‘chef’s table’; call a day in advance and you’ll have the undivided attention of Fedde himself, plus a nine course menu tailor-made to suit your palette. Star treatment indeed.
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Pl. Konstytucji 3 Maja 3 (Hotel Rezydent)

tel. (+48) 58 555 59 04

Open 11:00-22:00
The cooking is original and delicious, with recipes including Moroccan soups, spicy lamb steaks and an outstanding tagine. Set inside the villa that houses the Museum of Sopot this place hits gastronomic gold, so do make reservations in advance. If you’re out of luck then head to the sister restaurant on ul. Abrahama 15a, Gdańsk-Oliwa.
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ul. Poniatowskiego 8

tel. (+48) 58 551 50 46

Open 13:00-22:00
Countless bars and eateries have tried their luck in this venue, but few look better equipped to survive credit crunch Poland than Rucola. Yup, these are the same chaps behind Sopot’s other Rucola, and this place is every bit as good. Exotic looking interiors evoke the mystic orient, and ther [...]



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ul. Haffnera 6 (Crooked House)

tel. (+48) 58 555 53 55

Open 13:00-22:00
This time last year you’d have Szeyk being described as a poor mans Sphinx; dark and drab with World Gym t-shirts and a couple of tattoos the apparel of choice for the assembled diners. So what a transformation; now it’s all white linen and light woods, plus an Italian menu that’s in keeping with a part of Sopot now reinvented from the shabby looking stretch of old.
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ul. Bohaterów Monte Cassino 60

tel. (+48) 58 551 06 71

Open 12:00-24:00
Versalka looks like just about all the other neighbouring eateries that have bloomed with the opening of the new entertainment compound on Monte Cass; sharp, modern, half-lounge, half-eatery. The difference in this white clad spot is the cooking – head chef here is a fella called Robert Mazur, and his school report includes stints in a string of Michelin starred restaurants across Britain. His experience is put to good effect with a good looking almost fusion-style menu that covers a medley of global cuisines, and dishes that could be works of art themselves – and not pricey either. Highly recommended, with an equally well executed club area upstairs.
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ul. Bohaterów Monte Casino 63

Open 09:00-24:00
Villa Aqua
A pleasant hotel restaurant with an innocuous brownish design and a menu that won’t disappoint should you, for whatever reason, find yourself caught out in this neck of the woods. Exactly what you’d expect from a mid-table hotel, with a menu comprised of typically Polish and European dishes.
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ul. Zamkowa Góra 35

tel. (+48) 58 522 44 00

Open 12:00-23:00
A chic space attached to the hotel of the same name. The restaurant comes filled with beige colours, modern art, plants and a light, airy atmosphere ideal if you've had it up to here with Monte Cassino. We dined on the grilled pork sirloin and were not disappointed. [...]



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ul. Emilii Plater 1

tel. (+48) 58 555 28 00

Open 13:00-22:00
Viva Cafe
Flap through a string of beads in the doorway and enter this commendable effort that comes with a wooden deck terrace offering views of the pier, and an interior that looks like your standard Sopot nightclub. The menu is your standard collection of pastas, salads, fish and meat dishes, and is certainly worth the look see.
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Al. Mamuszki 2

tel. (+48) 58 551 62 68

Open 11:00-23:00
Trust the Sheraton to stir up the local dinner scene. During the week find a design space offering duck to die for and surf-and-turf dishes you just won’t find anywhere else. Come weekend it’s Sunday brunch, a top-notch experience and marvellous opportunity to eat and drink like a Tsar. [...]



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ul. Powstańców Warszawy 10 (Sheraton Hotel)

tel. (+48) 58 767 10 61

Open 06:30 - 23:00
Wieloryb
It's not the vintage pornography in the men's toilet that keeps us returning to this place (at least that's what we tell Mrs. Pocket), oh no; it is the food. The most tender rack of ribs we have eaten in Poland, a sublime steak, broccolli (yes, broccolli on a menu in Poland) and a wine list that go [...]



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ul. Podjazd 2

tel. (+48) 58 551 57 22

Open 13:00-01:00
So what if Gdynia has a Charlie Chaplin theme restaurant - Sopot's got Woody, so named after a certain Mr Allen, and decorated with him in mind. Still yet to pick up business at press time, here's one more venue looking to cover all bases with a restobar operation and a DJ at night. The foods decent enough, with pastas, salads and a scattering of meat dishes.
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ul. Pułaskiego 15/1

tel. (+48) 72 856 03 30

Open 12:00-22:00,
Fri 12:00-23:00,
Sat 12:00-23:00.