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7 years ago
This resto was a good experience. I attended a dinner with a large party and I thought the service was good, along with the food. I enjoyed the traditional Polish appetizers, the pierogi and the brochette. read more
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ul. Stara Stocznia 2 / 1
80-862 Gdańsk
Poland
58 719 51 00
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https://www.motlava.pl
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What time does Motlava open?
Motlava opens at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Motlava opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Motlava close?
Motlava closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Fri 1:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Does Motlava have catering options?
No, Motlava does not have catering options.
Does Motlava serve alcohol?
Yes, Motlava serves alcohol. Full Bar
Does Motlava allow dogs?
Yes, Motlava allows dogs.
Does Motlava have TVs?
Yes, Motlava has TVs.
Does Motlava have outdoor seating?
Yes, Motlava has outdoor seating options.
Does Motlava have parking?
Yes, Motlava has parking options. Street Parking
Is Motlava wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Motlava is wheelchair accessible.
Does Motlava have free WiFi?
Yes, Motlava has free WiFi.
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Restauracja Motlava zlokalizowana na osiedlu Brabank to nowe miejsce na kulinarnej mapie Gdańska. Zapraszamy na smaki tradycyjnej kuchni polskiej.
History
Established in 2017.
Restauracja powstała z pasji Właścicieli do gastronomii.
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We had schnitzel in large (front) and small back and porigen. The food was very good and is…read morerecommended.
The most amazing Strawberry vodka. I had 2 shots! The potato pancakes were amazing…read more We went back the next day
Inside (08/2023)
XXXXXL Schnitzel! (09/2023)
Wodka! (07/2023)
I've heard about Polish milk bars from our tour of communism. I had an idea that they are similar…read moreto Filipino turo-turo (point-point) where you can tell the person behind the counter what you would like. There are usually several options and the meals are generally inexpensive. As it has been chilly, I've been craving soup. The lady taking the order thankfully speaks English so I didn't have to embarrass myself with my limited Polish knowledge, phew! She told me what she had for soup and I selected beef stroganoff. She asked if I wanted bread with it which I declined. I wanted to try their pork cutlet which I obliged to have with mashed potatoes. The soup, the pork dish and water amounted to less than $15 which is certainly less expensive than most cities in the US. The soup and dish were both delicious. Just couldn't give them 5 stars as I felt the pork would have been much better if it was hot and crunchy(it was just warm). The soup could have also been hotter. I think they don't wipe the tables as often as they should either. This milk bar is nicely decorated though. Considering it is very close to the city center, it is undoubtedly great value for money. Oh, btw, they have an English menu but I didn't see it until before I left
Great breakfast in walking distance to our hotel. Love Polish Milk bars! Had the eggs with bacon…read morefresh bread and a cider and everything was delicious! Had to toss in a couple of the cheese blintzes because why not! Great place to come if you don't want the cookie cutter hotel breakfast. They have the menu listed in English as well for those intimated by ordering in Polish!
Part of the second floor
Beef stroganoff soup
Menu in Polish
An acceptable beer hall. Service is efficient. Prices are reasonable. Beer is not great but…read moredrinkable. Nice outdoor seating area/. Not a destination but an acceptable place to grab a beer.
Best stout beer I have ever had! Didn't eat just had drinks at the bar and they were all delicious.read more
King shrimp
Really good food. Nice outdoor seating area. Friendly and efficient service. Food is very good…read moreat prices not outrageous for area/. This is a place worth checking out.
Getting a little pierogi fatigued during your time in Poland? Then how about some really BIG…read morepierogi, from Lithuania?? Joking aside, this place was really delicious and a nice change of pace from Polish cuisine. It's pretty different actually, with a level of spice that isn't explosive or anything but still can have significantly more heat than you're likely to find in the local food. Super gracious hosts and a great vegetarian selection too!
Ginger Ale with Strawberries
It was all great. The Polish breaded cod is what fish and chips would like to grow up to one day…read morebecome. The perfectly butter-cooked potato medallions. The blood sausage and rice had a delicious sweet relish on it that made it phenomenal and beautifully presented. The pickled herring was sooo good, a perfect mix of pickled sweetness of fish and onions. The salmon soup was out of this world, it almost tasted like there was a slight coconuty taste to it like a curry, but not curry, just a balanced sweet and sourness to it, reminding me of a fish soup my grandfather used to always make. ...and our server, Christopher, reminded us of our brother-in-law -- making us feel so very much at home and cared for. Even when we came late, they did not rush us, they took love in preparing a phenomenal meal for us -- One of the best meals we've had since landing in Poland... and in a very long time, for that matter. Our love and respect to the chef, the wait staff, and this restaurant. You have made us fall in love with Polish Baltic region cuisine.
Great pirogies, sausage, and potato pancakes. Service was fine, ambience is cozy old town. A…read morelocal recommended the food here, and we all enjoyed it.
Blood sausage and rice; breaded cod with potato medallions with salad
Sausage hot appetizer
Potato pancakes hot appetizer
Nice little place with a stunning view along the river. The pirogies were excellent - we tried…read moreRussian and cabbage & mushroom. You can choose from the more traditional- like we ordered- or fusion pirogies like duck or Mexican. All dishes are made to order and you can taste it. The longer wait is well worth it for that love in your dish. Prices here are very good and actually lower than many places nearby. 2 beers, 2 soups, and 2 plates of 10 piece pirogies came to 22€.
Very traditional but with some funky options like Mexican pierogi. The meat pierogi are awesome!!…read moreCheap and delicious. Really clean and modern shoo. View is awesome too. Truly worth a visit if pierogi is what you are after.
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Delicious food, simple atmosphere, location near the majority of downtown must see sights, not too…read morecostly, large portions. Menu includes Polish dishes from potato. Quick and friendly service. For 50 zloty in total per person you'll be full. I would definitely recommend the Pyra Bar for having a dinner.
WOW! Simply wow. The Potato Casserole with broccoli and cheese was delicious. I recommend that you…read morepay the extra for more mozzarella. The staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. They spoke excellent English which was a major plus.
PyrSalomon. The Best of Gdansk!
The food is pretty good, the prices are probably the best you will find in town, but the experience…read moreprobably hasn't changed since the 1980s. Grab a tray, order what you want, pray that it's actually available that day, and pay for it. That's it. It's not easy to get what you want unless you know at least a bit of Polish, though.
Schnitzel was very dry and chewy, mashed potatoes was very lumpy and really not mashed and the…read moresalad was something else, along with the apple desert which was decent but way to sweet for my liking. Service was messy but still decent. Atmosphere was actually cozy but yet very few seats, I don't really get the name "bar Neptune" when it has nothing to do with either the sea god (of rome) or the planet. Food: 2/5 Service: 2/5 Atmosphere: 3/5
Goulash with potatoes and mushrooms
If you want a taste of true Polish cuisine while visiting in Gdańsk this is a place to go. A short…read morewalk off the main old town tourist area this authentic Polish Milk bar offers a ton of great Polish dishes. These milk bars are set up like an American style cafeteria but with food that you actually want to eat.
It's kind of hard to find in its basement location down an unassuming staircase, but it's worth…read morehunting down. When you go inside you discover a traditional Polish restaurant with great classic dishes at low prices. You order at the counter, so don't wait at a table for service! Stick to traditional Polish classics like cabbage rolls, pierogi, or the gypsy pancake. They also have good offers for a soup and a dish of the day. All main course meals come with a free small beer!
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The gypsy pancake
Cabbage rolls filled with rice and meat, potatoes on the side
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Very busy place - came early for lunch by 11:30am and were lucky to get a table outside. It's got a…read morecasual vibe and the service was very prompt and friendly (and they spoke English). They've got a TON of different kinds of pierogis all made fresh upon ordering, so be prepared to wait a bit for your food. Ours took about 15-20 minutes. I'd highly recommend the wild boar with creamy mushroom sauce - the savory dumplings were our favorite.
This was our last stop in Gdansk because I definitely wanted to try a pierogi. But these are more…read morethan that. They have every dumpling imaginable from traditional to gourmet. They are freshly prepared and delicious. I've heard this place can get packed so we went right when it opened. The service was super friendly and the decor is fun. The bathroom has an Alice in Wonderland theme. Our server was very helpful with the large menu and she recommended the rye flour soup and a Polish beer for me. The soup has sausage, bacon, and potatoes and was very good!! We ordered the dumplings that were stuffed like a Big Mac. They were delicious. I only wished they would have offered a sampler so we could try more than one variety. Highly recommend!
We went twice while in Gdansk. Great selection of seafood; appropriate for a port city. Excellent…read moreservice. Has seating inside and outside. Outside is nearly right on the river. Full bar. Reasonably priced. Staff is fluent in English. Even has a kids' menu. Good choice of appetizers and desserts. The oysters are a specialty.
Terrific food... fish and chips were delicious. Stayed at the Hotel Hanza and enjoyed it. Good…read morebreakfast!
I was so excited to eat here. I was traveling solo and asked for a table for one. I was seated…read moreinside near the staircase in a small table since it was just me and the place was moderately busy. The server brought me a menu, seasonal menu, and drink menu then told me someone would be back in a minute to take my order. Over 10 minutes passed while multiple servers walked back and forth each glancing my way. Two even passed me to go outside in the nice weather and chit chat. I was pretty embarrassed at this point so I got up and left. No one even said goodbye when I left. Luckily there was a place a few blocks over that has friendly staff, great food, and gorgeous view. Check out Vis a Vis if your looking for food because Pierogarnia Stary Młyn is disappointing.
Wish this place wasn't as terrific as it was because it is so far from home. Growing up on boxed or…read morebagged Mrs.Ts or similar. and dreaming of what real pierogi must taste like, we finally unlocked this taste achievement. Sure, I've an occasional 'rog from a church society here and there might cut it but there is nothing like the fresh made goodness here. So good that a woman came in off the street and asked just to take a photo of what we were eating during our meal - unexpectedly odd and her words were something to the effect of "I won't be able to wait to actually eat here but it looks so delicious" so who were we to argue. Take a picture if you must but most importantly get your dough loving self here and fast! Yes, you'll wait a while to be seated likely (though we lucked out and got right in) and yes, you'll wait for the food as they cook them fresh. Busy place, interesting ambiance for people watching and and kind service. Not to mention 10 different pierogi and a drink only set us back 48$ USD.
This was a great restaurant for a late dinner in Gdansk. We were able to get a nice table outside…read moreand we loved the ambiance of the place. The food was elegant and really delicious. The duck breast was tender and perfectly cooked, and my husband loved his schnitzel with the fried egg on top. My espresso martini was really delicious. Would be five starts if not for the slow service. It started out well but we never got any more water nor a chance for another drink. But all in all it was a nice experience and recommended for a spot in busy Gdansk.
We arrived at GVARA around 10 am for breakfast. We placed our food order, along with the coffee…read more The server brought us tea (which we did not order) and although she I insisted that it was ours, we pushed it aside. The food was wonderful. The mistake was eventually realized by the staff about the tea, and they said it was ours free of charge. Eventually, I tried it. What a surprise. The mint was so soothing and it was so enjoyable sitting in the morning sun on the terrace before we started our day.
Okay, so fish 2 days in a row can get very boring and I didn't want any carbs so back to pork…read moreknuckle it is. Was it a bad decision? Nope cause OMG this was delicious. This meat melted in my mouth so good I started making M&M jokes (the peanut kind cause regular sucks). The mustard and horseradish was a great addition too. Go to this place, you can thank me later!
Delicious duck entree! Wonderful outdoor seating! Highly…read morerecommend. Service was very good also
We stopped here for lunch on the recommendation of our tour guide we had 2 different lunch entree…read more Most people liked to eat outside as it was nice day but too hot for us today. They do accept US credit card to pay the bill. Be sure to check the for vat or service charge before you consider it giving them a tip
Some of the best restaurant pierogi I've had in all of Poland…read more Just really high quality. And in a very pleasant atmosphere at an extremely handy location. Don't skip the dessert pierogi either!