With it extensive offering of exemplary traditional Polish eateries and international restaurants serving inventive contemporary cuisine, Warsaw has a wealth of stand-out dining experiences to try. We take a look at the eight best restaurants in Warsaw.
BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT & WINE LOUNGE
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Style / Ambiance: Situated on the banks of the Vistula River amid a beautiful, tranquil garden, the Boathouse Restaurant is an absolute must for visitors.
Although a mere ten-minute drive from Downtown Warsaw, the captivating environment will transport you from the bustle of the city, and you’ll realize why it has been dubbed ‘Warsaw’s Greatest Escape’ by its loyal visitors.The menu offers a variety of Mediterranean dishes, with a different menu prepared every month, plus a special grill menu during the summer. In fact, the whole menu is changed according to season.
+48 22 616 3223
Wal Miedzeszyñski 389A, Warsaw 03-975
U FUKIERA
Cuisine: Polish
Style / Ambiance: Fukiera is Warsaw’s oldest restaurant and without doubt it is also the most famous, boasting a clientele that includes Roman Polanski, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and many royals.
The atmosphere is a unique mix of medieval and old aristocracy, while the menu is a lavish version of traditional Polish cuisine. Candlelight in combination with a superb wine list set the mood for the perfect romantic evening in an environment that will transfer you to a different era. Grilled steak is the speciality dish and there is a varied choice of fresh fish. The restaurant is situated in the vibrant Old Town, ideal for taking in a stroll after your meal.
BISTRO DE PARIS MICHEL MORAN
Cuisine: French / Polish
Style / Ambiance: This bistro serves up contemporary and classic French and Polish dishes, in elegant surroundings.
Opened in 2004 by Michel Moran, the restaurant places the focus on high quality seafood and meat to being diners gourmet cuisine, which is paired with fine wine. Having been recommended in the Michelin guide since 2005, the restaurant is a celebrated dining venue here. Expect dishes such as monkfish with wild green asparagus, and duck breast with miso sauce. A VIP room for 15 to 20 guests is also available.
CHEF’S TABLE AT THE SHERATON
Cuisine: Fusion
Style / Ambiance: This four-seat, one-table restaurant at The Sheraton hotel is a hidden gem and undoubtedly the most exclusive restaurant in Warsaw.
As the name suggests, those lucky enough to indulge do so at the exclusive invitation of the Chef. Legend has it, that Vladimir Putin and Steven Seagal are among the select few to have enjoyed this honor. True to its exclusivity, the exact cuisine of the restaurant remains a mystery.
NOLITA RESTAURANT
Cuisine: Contemporary
Style / Ambiance: This stylish restaurant combines inventive contemporary cooking with chic modern interiors.
Six and eight-course tasting menus with wine pairing are on offer, while dishes such as lobster with celeriac, beurre blanc and tongues, and king pigeon with ramson and onion assiette are available a la carte. Dishes are creatively plates and prepared using inventive culinary techniques. The restaurant was featured in the Michelin guide 2016
BELVEDERE RESTAURANT
Cuisine: Polish
Style / Ambiance: The Belvedere is located in the New Orangery of the Warsaw Royal Bath Gardens, an extraordinary location perfectly reflected in the style and atmosphere of the restaurant itself.
The interior décor is intensely regal yet exotic – the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, or to conduct a business lunch. Belvedere’s Polish menu has been praised by Warsaw’s discerning clientele, in addition to being recommended by the Michelin Guide since 2008.
RESTAURANT DOM POLSKI
Cuisine: Polish
Style / Ambiance: Restaurant Dom Polski’s ambiance is an elegant take on Polish tradition, as is its menu, which is largely composed of fish, game, and poultry dishes.
The restaurant is comprised of five separate rooms and the exotic, glass-enclosed Garden Room which can be booked for special VIP occasions. The wine list includes two exquisite choices from Baronne Charlotte and Baron Nathaniel Rothschild. The availability of these exclusive wines is the result of the restaurant’s connections to the Rothschild family, a fact that further highlights its caliber and quality.
INAZIA
Cuisine: Asian
Style / Ambiance: This restaurant at The Sheraton provides a contemporary Asian dining experience in a classic fine dining setting.
InAzia has become known for the creative culinary offering of chef Marcin Sasin with dishes that are often given their final flourish at the dining table in front of guests. Thai, Vietnamese, Singaporean and Indonesian cuisine is brought together here on a menu featuring meat and seafood dishes, with the addition of specialties such as dim sum and sushi.
+48 22 450 6706
Sheraton Warsaw Hotel, Boleslawa Prusa 2, Warsaw 00-493