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Beef n’ Pepper

utensils Steak Hidden away in a small alleyway alongside the famous Roma Theatre, the exterior may look like you’re about to enter a 1970’s Texas shopping mall, but inside it’s a smart, urban steakhouse and bar. The quality of the cuts here is excellent (28 days wet-aged or 30 days dry-aged) and the fact that they use the finest local meats means the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Seafood and Louisiana Chicken Wings struggle for a lookin as beef rules. In addition to a fine wine list, the slick bar has a brilliant selection of whiskies and bourbons, and there’s live music every Tuesday from 19:00.

QF‑9, ul. Nowogrodzka 47A, MCentrum, tel. (+48) 785 02 50 25, www.beefandpepper.pl. Open 12:00‑23:00; Sun 12:00‑22:00. €€€€. TUE6

U Kucharzy w Arsenale

utensils Polish Located in a 17th-century building once used as a royal arms warehouse, this long-running restaurant boasts a contemporary interior infused with greenery, while still highlighting the space’s historic elements. The kitchen staff, a talented crew of gastro wizards, operate on a huge island in the middle, and watching these masters prepare your meal is good theatre, creating a unique dining environment for enjoying the exquisite Polish cuisine, including lots of courtly game dishes, rich soups and fresh fish.

QE‑5, ul. Długa 52, MRatusz Arsenał, tel. (+48) 885 88 61 50, www.ukucharzy.pl. Open 12:00‑22:00. €€€. TUE