We recommend you try as much authentic Polish food as possible! Some include:

Pierogi (Pyeh-row-gee): Polish dumplings filled with anything from meat, sauerkraut and mushrooms, potatoes and cheese, blueberries etc. These can either be steamed or fried so make sure to specify!

Zapiekanka (Zah-pyeh-con-cah): A baguette topped with melted cheese, mushrooms, and ketchup. Some places allow for additional toppings if you’re looking for kielbasa 😉

Kielbasa: A type of smoked Polish sausage. Can be eaten cold!

Paczek (Poew-check): A type of Polish donut usually filled with jam. Try these at a local bakery for the most authentic paczki!

Kebab (Que-bob): This is a greeeeat fast food- basically a gyro with the best sauce ever! Ask them to mix the sauces for you and you will enter condiment heaven.

Zurek (Zue-wreck): a sour soup with kielbasa and eggs, served in a sourdough bowl if you like (recommended)!

Beef Tartare: Fresh and deliciously made, this raw meat dish is typically served with a raw egg yolk, pickles, and onions! Try this dish at different restaurants, I’m sure each one will have their own special twist!

Golonka (Go-lone-ca) (Pork Knuckle): Roasted deliciousness served best with mustard and horseradish (we love our horseradish!).

Schabowy (SShob-o-vy) (Pork Cutlets): One of the most typical Polish meals, pork cutlets are usually served with some sort of cole slaw and boiled potatoes with dill.

Golabki (Go-womb-key): Stuffed cabbage with meat and rice topped usually with tomato sauce- for those who are looking for a healthy meal!

Gofry (Go-fre): a Polish Belgian waffle usually topped with fresh whipped cream, your choice of fresh fruits, and flavored syrup!

Smalec (Sma-lets): lard, but literally the most delicious kind of fat you can have!

Stary Dom: It does not get more authentic than this. The place, the service, the nalewki (infused vodka with fruit) is beyond phenomenal. We recommend the pate board, zurek, and the ribs (but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu). Make sure to save some room for a nalewka and a piece of tort bezowy (Polish meringue cake).


Cud Miód: This is one of our favorite restaurants in Warsaw - highly recommended for the delicious food! The Polish love for mushrooms is unparalleled and this restaurant hits all the flavors on the nose! The fresh grilled mushrooms (rydze) are not to be missed and make sure you ask if there any specials (including any freshly picked mushrooms). It also boasts a large variety of pierogi if you want to try a more untraditional pierog.


Hala Koszyki: If you want to try a variety of different foods we recommend Hala Koszyki. This is a food hall with all different types of international cuisine. Grab a bottle of wine from the bar and take a stroll through the hall as you decide on what to eat!


Ale Wino: This is a great small hidden restaurant with outdoor seating. Try wines from all around the world as you eat Polish cuisine with a modern twist!


Bar Mleczny: These are “milk bars” that serve authentic Polish food at a small cost. Don’t expect sit down service, you usually order at the bar and pick it up yourself when they call out your food. But the food is definitely worth it!


Podwale 25 Piwna Kompania: Located in Old Town, this restaurant serves up authentic Polish cuisine at the lowest price in the area. Try the pork knuckles! Or if you’re super adventurous, try the zimne nozki (traditional Polish pork jelly) and live to tell the tale!


Panorama Sky Bar: If you want to sip a fancy elaborate cocktail while taking in 360-degree views of Warsaw, then this is the place for you!