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  • Atrio

    Atrio
    International
    One of our favourite restaurants in town, and it’s a view shared by most of Warsaw. The head chef here has done a smashing job of perfecting each and
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  • Bierhalle

    Bierhalle
    International
     With a name like Bierhalle you’d be right to think the beer comes first here. Brewed in huge glass vats the in-house beer is the best for
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  • 99

    99
    International
    Ten years is a long time in the restaurant trade, yet that’s how long 99 have been looked on as leaders in the local corporate lunch trade. Now after a
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  • Jazz Bistro Gwiazdeczka

    Jazz Bistro Gwiazdeczka
    International
    A venue of legend, with a show stealing skylight allowing diners the privelege of dining under the stars. Can anything be more romantic? Certainly, like the old
    Read on

  • Fret@Porter

    Fret@Porter
    International
    Formerly one of our favourite restaurants in town, the chaps at Fret@Porter are now back to their best following a protracted hiatus. Gone are the theatrical
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  • Krokiecik

    Krokiecik
    International
    A basic café that hums with custom thanks to its position in the heart of the city. Polish café standards served in a room decorated with tiles and
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Warsaw | Restaurants & Cafes | International

99
99
Ten years is a long time in the restaurant trade, yet that’s how long 99 have been looked on as leaders in the local corporate lunch trade. Now after a brief spell away they’re back from a refit, with a new design which is space age white and rather dashing. The menu, global in style, remains stonking, and includes what’s set to be known as quite possible the best steak in Warsaw.
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Al. Jana Pawła II 23

tel. (+48) 22 620 19 99

Open 08:00-23:00,
Fri 08:00-24:00,
Sat 11:00-24:00,
Sun 11:00-22:00.
Akademia Smaku
There’s no shortage of sex appeal in the Taste Academy, a swish spot with mirrors fastened to the ceilings and neat rows of wine bottles standing by the walls. The menu is positively one dimensional compared to the complicated art you find served on some Warsaw plates, and while it doesn’t do anything exciting what it does, it does well. Take for instance the pork picata, a straight forward dish competently cooked.
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ul. Oboźna 9 lok. 106

tel. (+48) 22 828 99 01

Open 10:00-23:00
Apetyt Architektów
A chic space with soft lighting and vaulted ceilings. The revamped menu is light European/Polish and the location is popular with students with a bit of money to burn. [...]



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ul. Koszykowa 55

tel. (+48) 22 234 52 06

Open 12:00-22:00,
Sat 18:00-24:00,
Sun Closed.
Atrio
Atrio
One of our favourite restaurants in town, and it’s a view shared by most of Warsaw. The head chef here has done a smashing job of perfecting each and every dish on the tiny menu, with particular marks awarded to the grilled lamb chops. There's a chic, modern aesthetic in Atrio, and it's complimented well by black clad service expertly schooled in their job.

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Al. Jana Pawła II 23

tel. (+48) 22 653 96 00

Open 08:00-24:00,
Sun Closed.
Bierhalle
Bierhalle
 With a name like Bierhalle you’d be right to think the beer comes first here. Brewed in huge glass vats the in-house beer is the best for miles, but don’t let drunkenness get in the way of eating. The menu here is the perfect foil for the liquid offerings, and includes hefty fillers like sausage and herring. More demanding appetites should try the schnitzel feast, a timely protein boost for the night that beckons.
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Al. Jana Pawła II 82 (Arkadia)

tel. (+48) 601 67 79 62

Open 11:00-23:00,
Fri 11:00-24:00,
Sat 11:00-24:00.
Boston Port
A tiny but award-winning kitchen with an unassuming seafaring motif and a menu that includes steaks, seafood, and lighter bites more suited for the summer seasons. A friendly welcome throughout the year, with a more central location just added on ul. Żelazna 32 (A-4).   [...]



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ul. Okolska 2 (Mokotów)

tel. (+48) 22 844 03 15

Open 11:00-22:00,
Sat 12:00-22:00,
Sun 12:00-22:00.
Brasserie
Situated in the Courtyard Hotel opposite the airport this place makes its way into our listings on account of being your best (and only) option if you’ve just got off the flight from hell, have had your day disrupted by strikes or find yourself between flights. Hats off to him, head chef Tadeusz Cendrowicz has come up with a belter of a menu, and your one problem will be fitting through the plane door after. Check out the sirloin steak, or for something more snacky choices like the club sandwich.
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ul. Żwirki i Wigury 1 (Courtyard by Marriott Hotel)

tel. (+48) 22 650 01 74

Open 06:00-22:30
Brasserie@ferdy's
Brasserie@ferdy's
A class act found on the ground floor of the Radisson. Veneered woods, potted plants and huge shutters lend an atmosphere not dissimilar to the first class deck of a cross Atlantic liner, while the steaks are reputed to be some of the best in the city. Not a cheap indulgence, but a worthwhile one.
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ul. Grzybowska 24 (Radisson BLU Centrum Hotel)

tel. (+48) 22 321 88 22

Open 12:00-23:00
BrowArmia
A microbrewery first and foremost, though the food here is by no means an afterthought. The menu goes way beyond pub grub, featuring tortilla wraps, skewered chicken strips, ducks and steak, the lot of which are complimented by an outstanding selection of house brews. Watch the brewing process in action from behind the bar.
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ul. Królewska 1

tel. (+48) 22 826 54 55

Open 12:00-22:00
Café 6/12
Café 6/12
Get here early to stake a place inside this cavernous legend. The breakfasts are highly rated and include some of the only bagels in the capital, and even a quasi version of the British variety – unrecognizable from its usual form, meaning you won’t be getting any surprise cardiac pains later in the day. A chilled out ambiance is matched with a minimalist decor that’s limited to clever lighting and potted shrubs, and it’s very much a place to be seen if you fancy poncing around with a guava smoothie and a trophy girlfriend.
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ul. Żurawia 6/12

tel. (+48) 22 622 53 33

Open 08:00-23:00,
Sat 10:00-23:00,
Sun 10:00-23:00.
Chmielna
You may remember this place as Kaiser, an expat legend populated by local gangsters, Legia football players and foreigners talking tax breaks and strip clubs. It’s all changed, with a brief refit seeing this place return as a bona fide restaurant. And the food is great, in particular the steak, one of the few in Warsaw that warrants a second look.   [...]



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ul. Chmielna 24

tel. (+48) 22 826 31 91

Open 12:00-24:30
City Cafe Bar
A split-level café/bar with a modern finish that includes white leather seating, maroon walls and dark woods. Although you can’t classify City Café as being sterile, it won’t be winning any prizes for thinking outside of the box. The menu features a few sandwiches, as well as one of your few chances of enjoying quiche in Warsaw. Drinks are more adventurous, with hot chocolate served with chilli, and cherry flavoured coffee part of their repertoire. [...]



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ul. Polna 54

tel. (+48) 22 353 38 18

Open 09:00-24:00,
Sat 10:00-24:00,
Sun 10:00-24:00.
Courtepaille
Tucked away in a far corner of the first floor of Arkadia, next to the iPods, this superior chop house is wasted on a shopping centre; it should be front and centre on Nowy Swiat or such like. Start with the cream of potato and onion soup, and follow it up with the lamb confit. There are steaks, sa [...]



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Al. Jana Pawła II 82 (Arkadia)

tel. (+48) 22 356 10 82

Open 11:00-22:00,
Fri 11:00-23:00,
Sat 11:00-23:00,
Sun 11 22.
Czaji
Czaji
Tucked between the Beluga and Embassy venues this is an ornate dining space with light colours, starched linens and an atmosphere that reminds of Versailles. The food is modern Polish and European, with many of recipes made using products found in the Embassy delicatessen next door. Very much a place for high society to congregate and already proving a popular spot for afternoon drinks, as well as morning breakfasts, served from nine. [...]



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Pl. Trzech Krzyży 3

tel. (+48) 22 584 71 01

Open 09:00-23:00
Deco Kredens
Prices are relatively high in Deco, though this isn’t necessarily reflected in the quality. It’s hard work finding good steak in this town, and Kredens does nothing to buck the trend serving hard meat that makes the jaws work overtime. Worth popping in for tea and coffee mind, with an extravagant and velvety art deco interior that’s a joy to behold.
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ul. Ordynacka 13

tel. (+48) 22 826 06 60

Open 10:00-23:00,
Sat 11:00-23:00,
Sun 11:00-23:00.
Dekada
All the staples of American and Polish cuisine are served in this kitsch throwback to the 1950s. But, the menu is more exciting than burgers and tripe and features top dishes like duck and salmon. The relatively moderate prices, bizarre interior and good food make this a firm favourite with both th [...]



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ul. Grójecka 19/25

tel. (+48) 22 668 97 77

Open 20:00-01:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed,
Sun Closed.
Der Elefant
Der Elefant
A real old timer, and while Warsaw has stacks of better and trendier restaurants this is a great place if you just fancy some cooked animals done just the way your mother would. You won’t find any gourmet surprises, what you do get is a solid, typically Central European menu of grilled meats accompanied by frothing steins of lager. Pick from a rattan clad conservatory area in the front, or a pub-style backroom that includes a blue elephant head hanging from the wall. [...]



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Pl. Bankowy 1

tel. (+48) 22 624 79 05

Open 10:30-24:00,
Sat 11:00-24:00,
Sun 12:30-24:00.
Dyspensa
Good little bistro close to the entrance of Łazienki Park, set next to an antique shop. On entering you will immediately think that half the furniture has been pinched from next door. The food is impressive too, the carpaccio being a fine effort that shaves the post while the golonka hits the back of the net every time.
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ul. Mokotowska 39

tel. (+48) 22 629 99 89

Open 12:00-22:00
Endorfina Foksal
Bottom of Foksal, this standout mansion has gone through several guises, with it’s latest incarnation seeing it open as Endorfina, a majestic looking space which combines a fair degree of style with plenty of substance. The menu is modern international, and not short on French influences, with dining conducted inside imperious chambers set with swish curtains and framed paintings. Very much a work in progress, with one section dedicated to sushi, and other rooms on the way.
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ul. Foksal 2

tel. (+48) 22 827 87 07

Open 11:00-24:00,
Sun 12:00-24:00.
EsSence
Ever wondered what it would have been like if Maradona had played in the same team as Pele? We’ll never know, so satisfy yourself with the culinary version instead. Ray Bridgeford (he of Sense) and Danny Undhammer (think Porto Praga cocktail menu) have pooled their talents together to create Warsaw’s finest restobar. It’s called EsSence, and all you need know is it’s fabulous. The look is dark and modern, while the menu is inch perfect with global dishes that run from duck breast on bubble and squeak to quesadillas that outdo more lauded Mexican restaurants.
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ul. Krucza 16/22

tel. (+48) 22 434 20 82

Open 08:00-23:00,
Fri 08:00-24:00,
Sat 12:00-24:00,
Sun 12:00-23:00.
Fret@Porter
Fret@Porter
Formerly one of our favourite restaurants in town, the chaps at Fret@Porter are now back to their best following a protracted hiatus. Gone are the theatrical interiors, replaced instead by a toned down look featuring exposed brickwork and token dashes of artwork. But it’s the menu that’s the star here, and the roast duck is one of the best birds you’ll ever have in your mouth. Simply excellent, and a real reason to visit the new town area.
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ul. Freta 37

tel. (+48) 22 635 20 55

Open 10:00-22:30
Grand Kredens
Grand Kredens
The grand daddy of the expat dining experience. Kredens haven’t changed in years, and still offer a vast menu of everything from calamari to game – all of which are cooked to the highest standard. The interior could be a film set, with lampposts, bicycles and deep sea divers helmets filling the spaces that aren’t occupied by suits taking advantage of their expense accounts. [...]



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Al. Jerozolimskie 111

tel. (+48) 22 629 80 08

Open 09:00-24:00,
Sat 10:00-24:00,
Sun 10:00-24:00.
Hotel Rialto's Restaurant
Star chef Kurt Scheller has upped his sticks and left, taking his whiskers and cookbook with him. Replacing him is Paweł Suchenek, a man whose sharpened his talents in some of Europe’s most prestigious hotels. His new look menu is a delight, from start to finish, and includes some delectable starters, and an even better duck breast accompanied with apple tart and zubrowka sauce. Best of all, Suchenek has created a light menu that doesn’t leave the diner feeling bloated, meaning it’s still possible to squeeze in his trademark strawberry tartar at the finish. The restaurant itself is small and stylish, set inside an Art Deco space that smacks of the age of Lempicka, while the expert waiters have mastered the art of appearing at just the right moment. All in all a complete pleasure, and a true Warsaw highlight. [...]



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ul. Wilcza 73

tel. (+48) 22 584 87 71

Open 06:30 - 22:30,
Sat 07:00-22:30,
Sun 07:00-22:30.
Jazz Bistro Gwiazdeczka
Jazz Bistro Gwiazdeczka
A venue of legend, with a show stealing skylight allowing diners the privelege of dining under the stars. Can anything be more romantic? Certainly, like the old town location for a start. Faultlessly presented, the menu here is global in style and every much the lure as the jazz that's promised.
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ul. Piwna 40

tel. (+48) 22 887 87 64

Open 10:00-24:00
Kareta
An equine motif prevails in this popular Żoliborz café; beast skins cover the benches, and framed drawings of carthorses fill all possible wall space. Home made honey is available and guests can sample a truly impressive list of spring waters. But unless you like Polish stodge, y [...]



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ul. Mickiewicza 23 (Żoliborz)

tel. (+48) 22 839 01 45

Open 12:00-23:00
Krokiecik
Krokiecik
A basic café that hums with custom thanks to its position in the heart of the city. Polish café standards served in a room decorated with tiles and wood, while coffee machines hiss and splutter in the background. [...]



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ul. Zgoda 1

tel. (+48) 22 827 30 37

Open 09:00-21:00
Lanse
The interior design could win prizes: imagine falling head first into a Dali painting. Promoting itself as club/restaurant Lanse hopes to corner the trendy market, which judging by the lack of customers on our visit is going to be harder than they ever imagined. The food's isn't bad, certainly better than some of the efforts in the area, it's just a shame that the chef can't be as inventive as the designer. [...]



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Pl. Konstytucji 1 (entrance from ul. Marszałkowska 45/49)

tel. (+48) 22 629 78 06

Open 10:00-22:00,
Sat 12:00-22:00,
Sun 12:00-22:00.
La Passion du Vin
An imperial looking venue featuring a grand piano and elegant furnishings. First and foremost these guys are known as a winery, and your options are limited only by your credit card. But the menu is also winning plaudits, with high end offerings including duck and steak, complimented by smart servi [...]



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ul. Złota 59 (Złote Tarasy)

tel. (+48) 22 222 04 95

Open 09:00-22:00,
Sun 09:00-21:00.
La Table
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ul. Nowogrodzka 38

tel. (+48) 22 622 92 14

Open 12:00-22:00
Likus Concept Store
It’s hard to do justice to Concept restaurant, one of the most impressive dining experiences to be found in Warsaw. Found inside a former pre-war bathhouse this place is accessed down a gloomy looking courtyard, flanked on each side by kebab stands and student dives. Don’t turn back. Instead find yourself in the exclusive Likus Concept Store, where a turn to the left leads you into their restaurant. Decorated with glazed floor tiles, shimmery fabrics and a skylight this place looks every inch a masterpiece. Keeping up with the surrounds is the food, with a newly launched menu that includes ‘poached cod in essence of green tea’.
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ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 16/18

tel. (+48) 22 492 74 09

Open 12:00-23:00,
Sun Closed.
Lilla Weneda
Open for breakfast during the week, and it should come as no surprise that it’s not just hotel guests taking advantage of the quality offered by this Marriott based restaurant. It might look more than a conference room than a restaurant but there’s no doubting these guys no how to jump [...]



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Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79 (Marriott Hotel)

tel. (+48) 22 630 36 65

Open 06:30 - 11:00, Sun 06:30 - 11:00, 12:30 - 16:00.
Luxury & Liberty

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ul. Nowy Świat 6/12 (Pl. Trzech Krzyży)

Open 09:00-23:00
Marconi
Marconi
More informal than the Malinowa restaurant right next door, this place is still a class ahead of the others. Dishes encompass a variety of influences and run includes a saddle of lamb that some might choose to die for.
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ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44 (Le Meridien Bristol)

tel. (+48) 22 551 18 23

Open 06:30 - 10:30, 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 06:30 - 10:30, 12:30 - 16:30, 19:00  -  23:00.
Melodia
Melodia
The menu leans heavily towards Italian and Spanish influences, and also includes fish curry and fusion choices, all carefully presented by flirtatious wait staff. The dark and decadent atmosphere is somewhat reminiscent of a luxurious ocean liner, providing a fitting backdrop to enjoy their New Wor [...]



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ul. Nowy Świat 3/5

tel. (+48) 22 583 01 80

Open 10:00-24:00,
Sat 12:00-24:00,
Sun 12:00-24:00.
Meza
Meza
If you’re staying in the Hilton there really isn’t much reason to go beyond the foyer. This place has it all, and that includes a superb restaurant decorated with what can only be described as a psychedelic magic carpet. It’s a large area, but the designers have been clever enough to incorporate lots of wood pillars to break up this space, while a glass wall allows diners the opportunity to watch all the comings and goings in the lobby; that means anything from the arrival of daytime TV crews, to stubble clad stags plodding around in dressing gowns. That’s eye catching enough, but the real star of the show is Thomas Preidelt. He’s the head chef, and his menu is a fantastic mix of new Polish and European cooking. And don’t miss the Sunday Brunch, we’ve yet to find better in Warsaw.
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ul. Grzybowska 63 (Hilton Warsaw Hotel)

tel. (+48) 22 356 55 76

Open 06:30-23:00
Obsessja

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ul. Sulkiewicza 11

tel. (+48) 22 684 21 15

Open 12:00-23:00
Papu
Papu
A genteel looking restaurant with parlour palms and sconces, as well as well positioned mirrors that add an extra sense of size. The menu comprises of classic, showcase European food, and includes rabbit with white mustard, as well as steak carved and cooked at your table.
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Al. Niepodległości 132/136

tel. (+48) 22 856 77 88

Open 10:00-22:00
Passe Partout
Our favourite spot on Warsaw’s left bank, and a popular haunt with the Saska Kępa rich set. Modern interiors feature deep, pale sofas though the real highlight here is the back garden: utterly unmissable. The menu is an ambitious effort, incorporating everything from quesadillas to p [...]



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ul. Zwycięzców 21

tel. (+48) 22 616 28 82

Open 12:00-23:00,
Sun 12:00-22:00.
Pod Gigantami
A newish venture, though look around the classic furnishings and you could easily be in the thick of a 19th century period drama. Top-class, knowledgeable service flits between the tables, which come tucked amid a series of dining chambers decorated with marble busts and gilt framed fittings. The menu is typically high-end with the pick of the bunch being the duck in raspberry sauce. 
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Al. Ujazdowskie 24

tel. (+48) 22 621 30 59

Open 12:00-22:00
Podwale - Kompania Piwna
Podwale - Kompania Piwna
Enter via a mock Bavarian courtyard to discover a huge hall filled with the sound of beery antics and oompah music. The word here is size, with Warsaw’s biggest portions coming within a whisker of sending tables keeling. This is basically meat, cabbage and potatoes served on huge wooden boards by waitresses obviously less fragile than they look. Certainly the best value in Old Town, with beer usually playing a big part in the evening.
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ul. Podwale 25

tel. (+48) 22 635 63 14

Open 11:00-01:00,
Sun 12:00-01:00.
QQ
QQ
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ul. Gałczyńskiego 3

tel. (+48) 22 826 59 67

Open 12:00-23:00
Porto Praga
Porto Praga
A stunning effort and ample proof of Praga’s resurgence. This is a dead ringer for one of those trendy riverside eateries you’d find in England, with plenty of bare bricks, patterned wallpaper and huge windows. This place has been two years in the making, and the attention to detail is second to none; the marble has been imported from Italy, while the menu places an emphasis on the freshest produce cash can buy. Take to the cherry coloured leather seats before perusing a menu that features premium quality global dishes that run from mango shrimps to t-bone steak. Keep an eye out for the new shrimp and lobster menu, the most impressive in the city. [...]



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ul. Stefana Okrzei 23

tel. (+48) 22 698 50 01

Open 12:00-23:00
Przejście dla Pieszych

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ul. Freta 19

tel. (+48) 22 635 53 48

Open 12:00-22:00
Qchnia Artystyczna
Qchnia Artystyczna
There’s a raft of modish eateries in Warsaw, but you can’t get more cutting edge than taking centre stage inside a city centre castle that doubles as a modern art gallery. In summer you’ll find the best seats outside, touting grandstand views of a park and lake below, though eating inside the post-modern stone-clad interior is by no means second best. The surroundings are faultless, meaning the food has a lot to live up to. It’s not bad, just not memorable, with a selection of creative interpretations of Polish cooking.   [...]



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ul. Jazdów 2 (Zamek Ujazdowski)

tel. (+48) 22 625 76 27

Open 12:00-23:00
Restauracja Aramis
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ul. Mangalia 3b (Hotel Aramis, Mokotów)

tel. (+48) 22 207 87 56

Open 06:30-22:00
Restauracja Spotkanie
Anyone living in Żoliborz could do a lot worse than heading out to ‘the meeting place’, a cool restaurant with some weird design touches: a spiral staircase leading to nowhere, and lots of greenery set to warehouse-style industrial aesthetics. For an out-of-centre restaurant th [...]



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ul. Krasińskiego 2

tel. (+48) 22 839 30 69

Open 12:00-23:00
Rozbrat 20
Not the easiest of locations, but if anything that lends Rozbrat 20 some extra points – it really does feel like an In The Know insider’s secret. Elegantly decorated, strengths here include cut-price lunch deals, an expansive wine card and some excellent burgundy beef. It’s a good start they’ve made, and all the better for some very interesting artwork clinging on the walls.
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ul. Rozbrat 20

tel. (+48) 22 628 02 95

Open 07:30-22:00,
Sat 09:00-22:00,
Sun 09:00-22:00.
Rubikon
Warsaw foodies will be familiar with Rubikon, an ace venue set inside a pre-war villa tastefully fitted with cream tones and dark woods. There’s no faulting the menu, and the duck in orange and caramel wins nods of approval every time.  [...]



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ul. Wróbla 3/5 (Mokotów)

tel. (+48) 22 847 66 55

Open 12:00-22:00,
Sun 13:00-22:00.
Sketch
Watch your head – Sketch’s main claim to fame are a selection of over 80 world beers. Complimenting them are a range of beer bites including Belgian frites, mussels, spuds and ciabattas, all of which are available up until midnight.
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ul. Foksal 19

tel. (+48) 602 76 27 64

Open 12:00-24:00
St. Traffo
Ringside views of Nowy Swiat are one of the draws here, and with all the drinking that goes on here it’s easy to overlook this place as a restaurant. Don’t make such a mistake, this is still a very good destination in an area that’s overflowing with options; the menu is Mediterran [...]



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ul. Nowy Świat 36

tel. (+48) 22 826 67 69

Open 10:00-23:00
Studio Buffo
Studio Buffo
Once a culinary pace-setter, the explosion of Warsaw’s fine dining scene sees Buffo plunge way down the rankings. Popular for clandestine business meetings the wood heavy interior has a contemproary Swedish aesthetic, though the menu – modern Polish/European – is not as good as on [...]



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ul. Marii Konopnickiej 6

tel. (+48) 22 626 89 07

Open 09:30-23:00,
Sat 13:00-23:00,
Sun 13:00-23:00.
Tam Tam
When we visited at the end of June this was for some reason the only terrace on this busy street that was all but empty. Whatever the reason it isn’t the food, which we thoroughly enjoyed given the size of the portions and the tangy sauces that spiced up the main courses. Not the cheapest of eats in Warsaw but given the location reasonable value. Deserves to succeed.
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ul. Foksal 18

tel. (+48) 22 828 26 22

Open 12:00-24:00
The Olive
The Olive
A mix of faultless Polish and Mediterranean cuisine served in a curvy glass room attached to the Sheraton. The Sunday Brunch - featuring unlimited booze and food - is an expat highlight. [...]



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ul. Prusa 2 (Sheraton Warsaw Hotel)

tel. (+48) 22 450 67 06

Open 06:30 - 10:30, 12:00 - 16:00; Sat 07:00 - 10:30, 12:00 - 16:00, Sun 07:00-10:30, 12:30 - 16:30.
Trylogia
Found in the Sobieski Hotel we wouldn’t normally be recommending the restaurant of a four star hotel. This one’s different though, and scores points on account of their head chef, celebrity cook Robert Sowa, a veritable big shot on the Polish channels. With its swirly carpets and staid design the restaurant doesn’t necessarily tick the design box, so it’s a good job that’s there’s some serious skill at work in the background. The menu changes with the season, and our advice is to let Sowa & Co. surprise you.
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Pl. Zawiszy 1

tel. 22 579 10 08

Open 12:00-01:00
Upstairs Bar & Bistro
The flagship restaurant of the MDM hotel offers an experience that isn’t unlike eating aeroplane food. A bright design is topped off with views that go straight down Marszalkowska, while the menu takes no chances by serving global favourites. [...]



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Pl. Konstytucji 1, (Hotel MDM)

tel. (+48) 22 339 16 63

Open 12:00-21:30
Villa Foksal
Villa Foksal
A private residence that has been transformed into a smart restaurant making use of easy colour schemes and contemporary styles. The menu is inventive, the presentation faultless and the cooking often in a bracket of its own.
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ul. Foksal 3/5

tel. (+48) 22 827 87 16

Open 12:00-23:00,
Sat 13:00-21:00,
Sun 13:00-21:00.
Wellington Steak & Wine House
You’d expect any place with the word steak in its name to excel in cooking cows. Not so. Wellington gets it wrong on all levels with sky high tourist prices, IKEA cutlery, overpowering sauces and rubbery meat that sticks to the throat. ‘Not an experience I’d repeat’, grumbled one of our panellists. ‘No’, agreed another, ‘but it might repeat on me’.
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ul. Nowy Świat 64

tel. (+48) 22 826 52 84

Open 11:00-22:00,
Fri 11:00-24:00,
Sat 11:00-24:00.
Zadra
Unable to accommodate all the paintings collected over the years the owners have stored the surplus in Zadra, a restaurant and gallery where everything from the cutlery to the wardrobes has its price. It’s a concept that works well, and the theatrical interiors are ideal for formal occasions, while the VIP room comes with its own private entrance – perfect if you wish to avoid the paparazzi vultures circling outside. The menu matches the mood, with high-end offerings like skewered shrimps in chilli sauce.
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ul. Andersa 29

tel. (+48) 22 831 96 68

Open 10:00-23:30,
Sat 12:00-24:00,
Sun 12:00-24:00.