A sanctuary of elegant fancy, it’s a place of long, dark shadows and discreet decorative touches: From the outset, you’re made to feel that good things will happen, and this they do. Certified by Poland’s fledgling slow food movement, the menu gives star billing to the suppliers that keep the pantry full; but the truth is these aren’t the only heroes. Taking the reigns in June, new chef Oliwia Bernady has grown in stature and skill preparing a daily tinkered menu that opens eyes to the real tastes of Poland.

Kafe Zielony Niedzwiedź
ul. Smolna 4, tel. 731 996 006, kafezn.pl