MODERN POLISH CUISINE

Źródło

Targowa 81

Hardwood floors, exposed pipes and a flurry of plants equip an open area decorated with blasts of contemporary art, recycled furnishings and extravagant light installations. Menu-wise, the food lights the soul. But more than just celebrating the power of local produce, there’s a refinement at play that speaks of a kitchen team that aims for magnificence.

hub.praga

Jagiellońska 22

For Polish new wave then hub.praga is tough to beat. Appearing as miniaturised works of art, the offerings of Witek Iwański are complemented by a tan, beige and white interior that feels as light and design-minded as the cuisine.

The Eatery

Koszykowa 49A

Swathed in white-on-white colours and orb-like installations, The Eatery feels blissfully cocooned from the outside world. Chic and causal in both look and taste, everything about it captures the freshness of modern Poland.

Bez Gwiazdek

Wiślana 8

Each month sees a new tasting menu spotlighting a different region Poland. Filled with delicate and precise flavours, Robert Trzópek’s cooking is the polar opposite of the mundane Polish feast, and is enjoyed in a casual and intimate setting on a quiet Powiśle side street.

Pod Gigantami

Ujazdowskie 24

Once seen as a classic restaurant for ‘old people’, Pod Gigantami has been revived under celebrity ownership into a spot where heritage meets hip. Crossing into party territory at the weekend with 3 a.m. closing times and banging cocktails, during daylight enjoy the modernised creations of Bartek Kapica as well as a strictly old school schabowy – it’s a giant!

Probiernia Urbanowicz

Pl. Konesera

The most intriguing alcohol store in Warsaw awards the bottles the same reverence as Faberge eggs. Gleaming from the display shelves, the craft, small-batch alcohols present the very best of artisanal Poland with bottles to suit every occasion. They make not just for ideal gifts, but also the perfect companion for an outdoor moonlit bonfire at your dzialka retreat.