During our memorable 5 day road trip in Poland, we travelled from Warsaw through Lodz and Torun to Gdansk before turning back to the Polish capital city.
My first dinner in Poland was in downtown Warsaw's Mokotowska 69 restaurant which is housed in a quaint, small but distinction little round building.
The interior of Mokotowska 69 is full of warmth with red, brown hues of wood, brick and golden glow of lamps.
Mokotowska 69 specialises in traditionally influenced Polish cuisine. They also offer premium steaks like Black Angus and Tajima Beef, as well as a good selection of wines.
Restaurant name: Mokotowska 69
Address: Mokotowska 69, 00-530 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: +48 22 628 73 84
Hours: 12:00 noon - 10:00pm
Though not strictly a restaurant, the Polish Vodka Museum should be on your agenda too, especially if you are a vodka enthusiast. Come even if you are only drink an occasional vodka because you will be swept off your feet by the fascinating story (going back to the Middle Ages) of Poland's national spirit (which is like whiskey to Scots and sake to Japanese).
The museum's large collection of vintage Polish vodkas is so interesting, it made me want to start collecting vodka myself ๐
Guides using hands on models and interactive digital technology, tell the story of Polish vodka in interesting and engaging ways (in 20 minute tours).
Which country invented vodka? Well, the secrets of distillation were first formulated in Spain in the Middle Ages. It spread westwards through France and Germany to Poland which created Wodka with the technology. From Poland, the know-how spread further east to Russia, so there you have your answer ๐
The Polish Vodka Museum lives in a repurposed building which was a vodka distillery in its past life.
Name: Polish Vodka Museum
Address: Plac Konesera 1, 03-736 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: +48 22 419 31 50
Hours: 11:00am - 9:30pm
Zoni (in the same historic building as Polish Vodka Museum) is considered by many as one of the most beautiful restaurant / bar in Poland. It is indeed stunning.
Zoni's bar has an impressive wall of spirits.
Eat, drink and be merry at Zoni.
Leftovers don't lie ๐
Restaurant Name: Zoni
Address: Plac Konesera 1, 03-736 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: +48 22 355 30 01
Hours: 12:00 noon - 12:00am (close at 8pm on Sunday)
From Warsaw (stopping a while in Lodz), we headed north to Gozdawa Palace near Wloclawek. Gozdawa Palace is a popular place for banquets such as weddings.
At Gozdawa Palace, we met flamboyant masterchef Piotr Lenart who showed us how he prepares a huge Polish goose and how he uses every part of the bird for different dishes.
There was a lot of dishes to taste but I couldn't stop myself from going 3 rounds for this amazing goose tartare.
Our main course of baked goose.
Restaurant name: Paลacyk Gozdawa
Address: ลochocin 6, 87-600 ลochocin, Poland
Tel: +48 794 408 727 (If you like to have what we had, please call ahead to arrange)
Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm (Monday closed)
Our next stop was Torun (between Lodz and Gdansk). Again, strictly not a restaurant but how can we come to the gingerbread capital of the world and not visit The Museum of Torun Gingerbread?
Gingerbread was first made in Torun in the 14th century. Famed for their spice flavours, aromas, and attractive designs, Torun became famous as the gingerbread capital of the world. We learned how to make gingerbread at The Museum of Torun Gingerbread which is located in a 19th century gingerbread factory.
My very own gingerbread Johor Kaki man ๐
Polish gingerbread the way it should. Edible art that I can't bear to eat even though they are oh... so delicious.
Name: Muzeum Piernika
Address: Rabiaลska 9, 87-100 Toruล, Poland
Tel: +48 56 663 66 17
Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm
In Torun, we had lunch at 4 Pory Roku (4 Seasons) restaurant.
Restaurant name: 4 Pory Ruko
Address: Przedzamcze 6, 87-100 Toruล, Poland
Tel: +48 56 619 09 17
Hours: 1:00pm - 10:00pm (Sat 12 noon - 11pm ๐ Sun 12 noon - 8pm)
Brovarnia in Gdaลsk is one of Poland's most popular microbreweries. All Brovarnia beers – three varieties every night which will include a dark beer are all brewed in house. The huge copper kettles are in full view from the bar. At Brovarnia, the beers go from brewing tanks straight to the taps at the bar, so you get only the freshest brew.
Cheers from Brovarnia Gdaลsk microbrewery.
Besides their famous beers, Brovarnia has a full fledged restaurant serving traditional Polish as well as international cuisine.
Restaurant name: Restauracja Brovarnia
Address: Szafarnia 9, 80-755 Gdaลsk, Poland
Tel: +48 58 320 19 70
Hours: 1:00pm - 11:00pm
Gdaลsk’s most famous restaurant, no doubt and also the oldest operational one - Pod ลososiem was founded in 16th century.
"Pod ลososiem" which means "Under the Salmon" hosted many dignitaries through its history including Thatcher, Bush Sr., Britain’s Princess Anne and Lech Waลฤsa. Pod ลososiem's menu includes local and international cuisine.
For our lunch at the historic restaurant we were treated to appetisers of herring, which is an important fish in Polish life. For centuries, it is eaten before religious fasting. Poles prepare and enjoy herring in a thousand ways.
At "Pod ลososiem", we sampled herring fish prepared in four different ways. Clockwise from top left, traditional herring smothered in sour cream; owner's heirloom recipe salad of herring with onion, butter, and eggs; herring in Thai inspired savoury sauce with spicy and zesty notes; herring with tomato sauce. My favourite is the heirloom salad as I like its blend of gentle savoury sweet eggy flavours.
For main course, I had a slab of pan seared zander fish (pike perch) on dill sauce.
A traditional Polish meal is best enjoyed along with a glass of chilled Polish vodka. We were fortunate that our hosts generously indulged us with Goldwasser vodka which contains gold flakes. The legendary Goldwasser vodka was first distilled right here at Pod ลososiem back in 1598. It was known then in German as Der Lachs or The Salmon.
Restaurant name: Pod ลososiem
Address: ul. Szeroka 52-54, Gdaลsk, Poland
Tel: (+48) 58 301 76 52
Hours: 12:00 noon - 10:00pm (Best to enquire before visiting)
Leaving Gdansk, we headed south to visit Kozia Farma goat farm (a farm stay) producing dairy products near Moraq. The main event was to taste freshly made goat cheese ๐
Name: Kozia Farma Zลotna
Address: Zลotna 29, 14-300 Zลotna, Poland
Tel: +48 663 144 547
Hours: 8:00am - 2:00pm (Sunday closed)
After the Kozia Farma farm stay, we visited an agritourist farm in Stare Jablonki, which specialises in smoking fish and meat, as well as in pickling cucumbers and cabbage.
Dinner at an agritourist farm of local Masurian cuisine - smoked fishes, pickles, organic vegetables and fruit.
Name: Aktywna Agroturystyka (Active Agritourism)
Address: Olsztyลska 4, 14-133 Stare Jabลonki, Poland
Tel: +48 89 641 12 68
Hours: Call to arrange your visit
On the way back from Osada Dankow to Warsaw, we stopped at Karczma Pod Strzecha Dzierลผenin for lunch. It's the restaurant of a tavern.
I like its mainly traditional wood construction, high roof, natural wood finishing on its wood furnishings, and also a flaming log fireplace. It has a comforting homely country feel. It is a big bonus that it also serves one of my most memorable meals from this Poland trip.
Restaurant name: Karczma Pod Strzecha Dzierลผenin
Address: Dzierลผenin 161, 06-114 Dzierลผenin, Poland
Tel: +48 505 288 126
Hours: 7:30am - 10:00pm
Ten is not enough. We will be back!
Recommended for you ๐ Poland is a great place for fine food whether in fine restaurants or homely family style eateries. Polish home grown farm products are top notch and the restaurants use fresh produce and catches. Polish chefs are passionate about their craft and proud of their traditional cuisine. It is a bonus that cost of living in Poland is relatively affordable and their restaurants offer great value.
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Date: 1 - 5 Dec 2019
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