The 10 best fine dining restaurants in Warsaw
One of Poland's leading fine dining restaurants, and a place worth visiting for almost every new set. Chef Marcin Przybysz of Epoka finds inspiration in ancient Polish recipes and interprets them in a modern way. Everything is on the table: forgotten dishes from three centuries ago, ancient folios, and unexplored regional ingredients, resulting in interesting, educational, delicate, and incredibly beautiful dishes.
In Polish, this name means »Without Stars«, but the restaurant owners are definitely being a tease. Literally every detail here is designed with a clear focus on freshness, locality, and minimalism, with the influence of New Nordic Cuisine evident in the dishes and approach. The menu at Bez Gwiazdek changes monthly and suggests sets, with the main idea revolving not only around Polish cuisine but also representing a specific region.
At Nuta, they manage to blend Polish and Italian cuisine, adding a touch of Asian influence and generously seasoning it with wonderfully crazy ideas from the chef Andrea Camastra. One of the definite must-visit restaurants in the Polish capital.
From the start the restaurant's motto »courage, madness, and unique taste« instantly lets you know that it will be intriguing. Shrimp bisque with rhubarb? No problem! Eel with black garlic and seaweed? Absolutely. Blood sausage with pineapple and chicken skin? Give us two. Chef Bartosz Szymczak consistently surprises the local audience with unusual ingredient combinations, calling it »Modern Polish Cooking«.
Dyletanci boasts one of the largest wine lists in Poland, with over 1100 bottles, ranging from Italian or French classics to biodynamics, orange, natural wines, and local varieties. The main concept of the cuisine revolves around the ingredients themselves, with organic vegetables arriving at the restaurant directly from a private farm near Warsaw, and a substantial amount of ingredients being sourced from local suppliers.
This small, modern restaurant surprises in every possible way. Starting from the restrained yet very elegant interior, contrasting with the backstreets of Jagiellonska Street, and ending with the local gastronomy - witty, sophisticated, and brilliantly executed: every detail here is thought through to perfection. The menu is designed so that you can either order 4-5 small dishes a la carte or opt for a tasting menu with a very decent wine pairing.
The local atmosphere can rival that of the nearby Grand Theatre and National Opera (Teatr Wielki). Elaborate rounded chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a series of halls spread across two floors complement the perfectly balanced and creative cuisine.
Another iconic spot in Warsaw and, at the same time, an eternal culinary city classic with over a decade of history. Nolita exudes true adulthood and self-assurance, evident in both: the restrained interior and the content of its dishes. Nolita serves perfect elegance on each plate, with a powerful, modern European base and delicate Asian touches.
A concept almost entirely revolving around fish and seafood, of exceptional quality and superbly executed. Everything is utilized: unconventional parts of fish, insanely beautiful presentation, a conscious approach to fishing, and a nose-to-tail cooking format - it seems that there is simply no place in Warsaw where the creatures of seas, oceans, lakes, and rivers are prepared more interestingly than at Tuna.
A restaurant on the fifth floor of Warsaw's most luxurious department store, Vitkac, manages to be as versatile as possible. Elaborate yet understandable gastronomy, a place for romantic dates with a perfect city view or business meetings – Concept 13 is suitable for almost any occasion.