Best of Summer in Warsaw 2023: Foodie

For time when nothing but the best will do, Warsaw has a heavy sprinkling of ambitious restaurants delivering world class quality. For the pick of the bunch, we present the very cream-of-the-crop.

Kieliszki na Próżnej

Próżna 12

So named after the 1,116 wineglasses that hang tantalizingly over the bar, as you imagine this spot serves as a superb wine spot, not least because of their terrace overlooking the pre-war cobbles of Próżna. However, last year’s signing of chef Sebastian Wełpa has also brought the food to the fore, with the creative Polish menu deemed worth of a Michelin bib gourmand in June. 

Nuta

Pl. Trzech Krzyży 10/14

Expressive in its aesthetics and flavour, Nuta’s tasting menu is the personification of Andrea Camastra’s character –voften mind-bendingly creative, this luxurious experience takes you on an unexpected roller coaster of tastes vand sensations. Have no doubt, this is the most thrilling gastronomic experience in Poland, a point underscored by the Michelin star bestowed upon them in June. 

Tuna

Elektryczna 2

Resembling the scales of a fish, Tuna’s core decorative element are 18,000 tuna cans that sheathe the walls – smartly appointed in dark metallic colours, the cool vibe is perfectly pitched for Warsaw’s sweltering summer days. The menu also seems to have these in mind with exhilarating interpretations of seafood by Martin Gimenez Castro – these include a chili con tuna that’s an ecstasy of tastes. 

Epoka

Ossolińskich 3

Nineteenth century cornices and baroque drapes lend an enveloping sense of luxury to this A-Class space. Epoka’s menu is based on Polish cookbooks from different epochs (hence the name, dummy!), with the dishes reconstructed in a way that’s innovative, unexpected and a roller coaster of thrills. La Liste officially rank it among the world’s Top 100 Restaurants and we’re not going to dispute that – regard Epoka as one of Warsaw’s most extraordinary experiences.

Nolita

Wilcza 46

Winning our Best of Warsaw award last year for ‘Outstanding Achievement’, chef Jacek Grochowina’s enclave of class looks dashing with its monochrome colours and muted gunmetal shades, but it’s the food that has made it the place Warsaw heads to live the life of the 1%. Treasuring detail and finesse, Nolita demonstrates fine dining hasn’t died.

Rozbrat 20

Rozbrat 20

Fusing upmarket, casual styling with an exciting wine list, interactive service and the kind of atmosphere you can’t get enough of, Rozbrat 20 is a Warsaw gastro landmark. Under chef Bartosz Szymczak, the frequently changing menu has a playful inventiveness to it and never misses the mark.