RESTAURANT REVIEW: Restauracja "PIEC"

Date: 13 December 2009

David Roche ...

Located perfectly between the popular shopping area of Nowy Swiat and the charms of Warsaw Old Town is a very special traditional Polish restaurant; the type of place where the locals like to eat because the food is of the highest quality and the atmosphere is homely, friendly and well! - traditionally Polish!

RESTAURANT REVIEW: AleGloria

Date: 13 July 2008

Iwona Krasuska...

Simply a 'must visit' Warsaw restaurant. This is a Magda Gessler and a five-star restaurant, which puts Warsaw on the World haute cuisine map. There's a Strawberry theme going on here, which is interesting but a mere distraction in comparison to the the absolutely fabulous dishes on offer. A fantastic restaurant experience.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Karczma Gessler

Address: Rynek Starego Miasta 21/21A Tel: +48 22 831 4427

The decor is breathtaking: it conjures up images of royal residences. There is an abundance of melting candles, overflowing fruit baskets and green plants in full bloom. The building itself is a maze of small rooms, all linked by stone-walled corridors. The food is first class and expensive. It's all traditional and made in accordance with old Polish royal recipes although modern ingredients have been thrown into some dishes. Some of the dishes on offer are unique to Gessler.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Fukier

Address: Rynek Starego Miasta 27 Tel: +48 22 831 1013

Wine cellar, restaurant and courtyard all in one. The wine cellar is deep and cosy and the separate dining rooms are traditional and atmospheric, with lots of candles dotted around. Fukier offers a wide range of delicate and expensive food. The food is all very good, but the portions are sometimes miniscule (which is appropriate for delicacies). Versions of most of the traditional Polish dishes are also available. Being a wine cellar, there is of course a good selection of wine, as well as a fully-stocked bar.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Adler

Date: 17 September 2008

Iwona Krasuska...

Once upon a time this was a cheap beer bar. Now, it's a stylish venue with pleasant decor serving hearty food. Since the building itself is round, the decor has had to adapt. The result is highly successful, and you'll have a feeling of gentle familiarity from the minute you step inside. There is soft light and music as well as pretty little decorative touches. In the summer, a few tables are put up outdoors.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Qchnia Artystyczna

Address: al. Ujazdowskie 6 Tel: +48 22 625 7627

This is a stylish yet casual place to eat, with artistic decor and wonderful views. It attracts lots of creative types, artists and dreamers. The decor is simple yet elegant. The room is airy, with high ceilings and a feeling of light and spaciousness. In the summer there is a large, quiet patio overlooking a vast park. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit make this a great place for salads. Vegetarians have a wide range of choices and there is a good selection of continental dishes.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Tiger's

Address: ul. Nowy Swiat 54/56 Tel: +48 22 828 9698

This is an upmarket, basement restaurant partly owned by Michalczewski, the Polish world-champion boxer. The walls are tastefully decorated with sports memorabilia and there is a (fairly) large screen on which important sporting events are shown. Boxing and football tend to dominate. The food is Mediterranean and a little pricey but they also offer set lunches (soup and main course) for 25 zl between noon and 4:00p. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and many customers seem to be regulars.