Restaurants | Casual Dining
Casual dining Guru (p.69) sets the bar high for Indian food in Warsaw
There’s no lack of casual dining in Warsaw, because sometimes fine dining just isn’t the right option whether it’s because of a budget or because you have hyperactive and fussy kids - or you’re in a large group of hyperactive and fussy adults! The venues listed here don’t make our list for the sake of it - they’re here because they make damn good food. While our rigorously researched opening hours would seem self-explanatory, be aware that venues will close their doors if business is slow, and some ‘restobars’ employ different sets of hours for bar and kitchen - the times we list in such cases are for the kitchen.
Beef n’ Pepper utensils Steak Hidden away in a small alleyway alongside the famous Roma Theatre, the exterior may well look like you’re about to enter a 1970’s shopping mall, but inside it’s a smart, urban steakhouse and bar. Expect top grade Polish cattle (28 days wet-aged) - the quality is excellent and the fact that they use the finest local meat means prices are surprisingly reasonable. Seafood options and Louisiana Chicken Wings struggle for a look-in as beef rules. In addition to a fine wine list, the slick bar also has a brilliant selection of whiskies and bourbons. Live music is available every Tuesday from 19:00.QF‑9, ul. 74
Nowogrodzka 47A, MCentrum, tel. (+48) 785 02 50 25, www.beefandpepper.pl. Open 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:0022:00. €€€€. TUBE6
Bez Tytułu utensils International Ul. Poznańska continues its hefty onslaught to become one of the hippest streets in the city centre with the opening of this elegant restaurant and cocktail bar. The restaurant is owned by partnership - Julien Barbotin-Larrieu and Kasia Michalski, who also run the contemporary art space in the foyer of this gloriously renovated townhouse. The space combines a number of intimate areas all linked by ‘untitled’ (Bez Tytułu) artworks from their collection. Head chef, Erwan Debono may bring his French culinary expertise to the kitchen, but this is a man who brilliantly combines the best international and local produce for his unique signature dishes. Ms. Michalski is certainly raising the art meets fine dining experience to a truly international level in the city. Their ‘Bez Tytułu’ bar, found in the basement, is open Tue-Sat from 17:00 (to the last client), where you can try a cocktail to accompany a snack.QF‑9, ul. Poznańska 16, MCentrum, tel. (+48) 22 251 52 88, www.beztytulu.com. Open 17:00-23:45; closed Mon, Sun. €€€. XT6
