Eating out guide for dining in Warsaw

Try the best restaurants in the capital

“There is a Polish proverb that states -
Eat, drink and loosen your belt”

The Boathouse restaurant faces the Vistula River, making it one of the most appealing places to dine for those on romantic breaks. The dishes are superb, with a strong presence of Italian & Mediterranean cuisine. The boathouse changes the main menu four times a year depending on the season of the year and every month a new special Menu is prepared. Even though it is a 10 minute drive from City Centre, sitting in the summer garden, surrounded with greenery, enjoying amazing Mediterranean food, you will understand why Boathouse is known as Warsaw's greatest escape. Many of our Warsaw short breaks clients have dined here on holiday and raved about the location and service, so we continue to promote the Boathouse as a leading restaurant.

Chianti is a Tuscany style restaurant situated in the centre, overflowing with the aroma of herbs and olives. It’s a relaxed and friendly place for enthusiasts of Italian food and lifestyle. For a less traditional Italian atmosphere, try Jajo where excellent food is served up in a contemporary decorated restaurant. It’s a great place to stop for lunch or enjoy a romantic evening meal and it won’t fold the bank account. Vera Italia is an intimate and authentic Italian restaurant, the service is very attentive and the owners have a real passion for there food. Bacio or Kiss in English is also a cosy place, perfect for a Warsaw romantic break candle lit meal. The portions are very large and the quality of food preparation is impeccable. Both of these restaurants are small but have large reputations, so we advice our guests to book early to avoid disappointment.

If you’re looking to add some extra spice to your short weekend away, then try some of Warsaw’s excellent Indian restaurants. India Curry is a good place to start, the interior is interesting and detailed as is the menu, the food is consistently good and we’ve always enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere. Unlike the Uk, this curry house doesn’t encourage the Warsaw stag do’s. So if you want to eat at the India Curry, ring the management first. A very popular Indian restaurant and winner of many food awards is Tandoor Palace. A lot of food critics and locals claim it offers the finest Indian cuisine, we advise you to try and find out for yourselves (we doubt you’ll be disappointed!). It’s a very accommodating restaurant, but large all male groups should make suitable reservations. The restaurant is also known for its regular comedy evenings, stand ups and great entertainers, which will be a bonus to your Warsaw breaks. Other Indian restaurants to mention are the Maharaja Indian and Taj Mahal, both serve tasty Indian dishes inside a charming, yet down-to-earth space.

Tortilla Factory attracts both expats and locals with its tasty Mexican food, huge cocktails and chicken wings. The menu includes the usual burritos & nachos and serves them in large quality portions, while beer is served by the pitcher. It’s got a fun atmosphere, great for a hen or stag night and is definitely one of the leading T-Mex restaurants. This restaurant is particularly busy on the weekends, so come early or book in advance so you won’t be disappointed. Another highly recommended Mexican restaurant is Blue Cactus, which has always delivered a pleasurable evening, of good food in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor is bright and vibrant without being distracting and the menu has a wide selection of choices from standard Tex Mex to more elegant fare. El Popo offers authentic Mexican food in an upbeat environment, where guests order rounds of Tequila and waitresses carry sizzling dishes of fajita and garlic prawns. We’ve seen a number of men, celebrating their last night of freedom here, so we guess it’s popular amongst the Poland stag do’s crowd. The Mexican cuisine is fragrant, colourful, full of finesse and hot Latin music is played in the background, adding to the fun ambience of the place.

Those city break guests searching for a quality vegetarian restaurant, you won’t be disappointed of what the capital has to offer. Sadhu Café, serves dishes that help create health and well-being, in an environment that fosters joyous introspection. For many guests, being at Sadhu Café is a healing experience. Come to the Sadhu Café and you’ll start dreaming about the exotic flavors, enticing aromas and vibrant colors of faraway worlds. Nove Miasto is another well established vegetarian restaurant. It’s a trendy place that attracts a cross section of people, who all come to enjoy the fantastic food and varied menu. Guru Restaurant is one of the best vegetarian restaurant in Warsaw. The prices are reasonable, the décor is different and the staff are very friendly. Other established vegetarian restaurants are Masala, Vega and Zielony Świat. Although, not a dedicated vegetarian restaurant Samira Restaurant has a very good veggie selection. Contact the Poland holidays tour specialist about eating out and about our exciting bargain break deals, also in Krakow and Eastern Europe.

The Polish capital has a great reputation for its Turkish restaurants and we’d have to agree. We invite you to try Lokanta, to experience traditional Turkish food, prepared by very skillful cooks using only the finest & freshest ingredients. For Poland stag weekend party animals that want a snack in the middle of the night, you’ll take comfort in knowing that there are many Turkish kiosks, famous for there amazing Kebabs and fresh sandwiches.

If you’re searching for a top class table at a modern restaurant, then try 99, one of the best chic dining places. The menu is an excellent fusion of food, the service is slick and the interior was designed by a San Francisco Architect. Wall Street Journal Europe stated it as ‘One of the top 10 hippest restaurants in Europe.’ 99 is definitely worth considering for a luxury stay in Poland. Creating a stir on the culinary scene is Sense, fast becoming one of the best recognised places to book a table in the capital. It also has a popular bar called Ice, a dedicated Vodka bar serving 115 different types of Vodka. There is 2-for-1 drinks Monday - Saturday between 5.30-7.00pm and between 11.30-12pm on Thurs, Fri, Sat.

Artibus is the place to see and to be seen. It’s a chic space, consisting of three consecutive areas which flow into each other creating a warm and comfortable venue. The use of theatrical effects such as lighting, luxurious curtains and elevated platforms and custom made furniture’s also contribute to the sense of a private club image. Situated very close to the National Opera and Ballet theatre, makes this the perfect place to dine before a night at the theatre. Book opera and ballet tickets through Vamos Travel. Include a night at the theatre as part of your Warsaw breaks, Cracow breaks and Poland holidays.

Polish cities often surprise sightseeing tourists with its diversity of ethnic and oriental cuisines, many Japanese, Turkish, Lebanese, Jewish, mongolian restaurants have nestled their aromas and specialsities in Warsaw’s dining landscape. Even if your not a master with the chop sticks, we strongly advise our clients to try one of the many great oriental restaurants. Akashia is an ideal place for those who love delicious oriental cuisine. If it is your wish to take delight in great Korean or Japanese food you won’t be dissatisfied, just the sight of these dishes will captivate you. The exceptional atmosphere is based on the unique décor, which creates an oriental image and sets the scene. Not the place for a lad’s night out, but perfect for discerning clients. Inaba is one of the best sushi restaurants and even has a private karoke room for boozy office get togethers, partys and Warsaw stag dos. Further down the street is Nippon-kan, famous for having the longest sushi bar in Europe. Other favourites are So-An, Sakana and further out of town Ohh Sushi! All of these restaurants have impressed us with expertly prepared food. Your citybreak won’t go far wrong by booking a table at these fine restaurants.

As you would expect there are numerous amounts of restaurants serving up traditional Polish cuisine, but only a few stand out the crowd, with exceptional quality and attention to detail. From many client recommendations and from our own extensive research, we have short listed some of the restaurants you should try. Delicja Polska is a lovely restaurant serving high quality food with discrete precision. The interior is bright, full of flowers and has many intricate decorations, giving their guests a sense of dining in a regal manor house of a Polish Lord. Bazyliszek located in a 17th century merchant house, has a décor that consists of old suits of armour, crossed swords and high ceiling sof carved wood. The atmosphere is consistently good making it a long standing choice amongst Warsaw locals and Poland short break tourists. The food emphais is traditional Polish, specialising in game & seafood dishes. Found in the Deputies Hotel, in a distinguished building of the Polish Parliament is Hawelka. One of the few places offering dishes of Old Polish cuisine at exceptional levels. The food is always served with style and elegance and those that experience it, always come back. We advise to all our clients to book a table in advance, as this is one of the most sort-out restaurants.

If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with great traditional and Eastern European food in the Old Town in particular, then Fukier is an excellent choice. It’s an elegant restaurant with fine décor located on the Old Town square and is definitely one of Warsaw breaks top places to dine. We highly recommend Fukier to our clients that don’t mind spending a little more to experience an incredible dining atmosphere. Reservations are essential, so if you would like us to book you a table at Fukier, please add this to your itinerary list. One of the most romantic restaurants in town and ideal for summer dining is the Belvedere. The Belvedere Restaurant is located in the New Orangery building in the famous Royal Lazienki Park. With its historical atmosphere and surrounding beauty, the Belvedere has to be a luxury choice. The Belvedere is famous for its exquisite menu composed by the world-famous chefs from Paris, London and Milan. This wonderful restaurant will really add something extra to your holiday in Poland and we are always delighted to arrange a table reservation for our clients. You’ll find another excellent Polish dinning experience at the Karczma Gessler. There you’ll find many different cellar rooms, all with their own unique character. The food is expertly cooked, the staff are fantastic and so is its location, in the middle of the old town square. For a perfect Warsaw break, try the Gessler, reservations essential.