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| Eating Out and Dining Guide to Warsaw |
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In addition to the many eateries specialising in traditional Polish fare, you’ll find an array of international cuisines available – with a focus on modern European and Mediterranean cuisines. Warsaw’s sizable Italian community has made its mark on the restaurant scene, so you can expect to find a number of excellent choices for Italian food. Asian restaurants are popular in Warsaw also, with choices from Vietnamese to Japanese available. The Stare Miasto and central city areas are loaded with places to eat; and many add tables outside when the weather permits. Eating out is no longer as inexpensive as it used to be, as Warsaw’s better restaurants have prices that are comparable to those in Western Europe. Cafeterias, reminiscent of the Socialist-era ‘milk bars’ can still be found, as can eateries serving up traditional Polish fare; and prices are reasonable at these types of establishments. Local cuisine
Rich sauces are a key component of local dishes and often accompany such favourites as traditional potato pancakes, known as ‘placki’ and the Polish style of pork chops, called ‘kotlet schabowy’. During the chilly months, you might want to join the locals and enjoy a nice warm soup, such as beetroot (‘barszcz’), or a gherkin and pickle soup known as ‘ogorkowa’. A dish once popular with hunters is a type of stew known in Polish as ‘bigos’, which is made from several types of meats and sausages, and cooked with both fresh and soured cabbage - for several days. | |
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