Absolutely superb! Probably the best dinner we had while visiting Warsaw. You can really taste the…read morefact that they value local, fresh ingredients above everything. This is one of those restaurants that I'd recommend to friends traveling in the area, and would go back to myself should I ever be in Warsaw again. Consider this your "I had a friend who ate there once" recommendation. Atmosphere is cozy and modern, staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about the food, and spoke excellent English, since we embarrassingly only know please & thank you in Polish. As a bonus, their menu indicates which items are gluten-free, which is almost unheard of in these parts. Plus, they try to source local ingredients as often as they can, and have these locations printed on the menu as well.

We have eaten dinner here twice now. Both times we were impressed by the quality of the food, the…read morevery interesting menu, the helpfulness and friendliness of the service, and the beautiful photographs that adorn the walls and contribute to a relaxed and friendly ambiance. It's classy but not stuffy--a very fine eating place that we can recommend without hesitation. Service in English is not a problem.

Stellar "New Polish" food. This _used_ to be *extraordinary*…read more- inventive, creative, brash, outspoken, and just plain *fun*. It's still good, very very good in fact. However, it's seemingly lost that edge, and is now firmly on the "New Polish" trend. Don't get me wrong though, it's still extraordinarily good, so well worth the going. It's just that it no longer has that crazy creative edge that Baron brought to Solec 44 and thence Zoni. A loss for sure, but I'll still come back !

Great service (caring without being overbearing), professional Bartender and Sommelier, creative…read moreand delicious cuisine. This time had argentine shrimps, calamari stuffed with eggplant marmolade and wild broccoli, pepper vinaigrette. I would have it again anytime.

The is an amazing restaurant. The restaurant is decorated in bright colors with polish accents. The…read morewaitress was very friendly, polite, and gave great advice on the food. The Polish sausage and sauerkraut is delicious. The sausage is cooked well; crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauerkraut is not overly sour with great seasoning. The warm wine was great; good for the cold winter.

While visiting Warsaw, I made sure to stop at Zapiecek Polskie Pierogarnie, and it was everything…read moreyou'd want from a classic Polish food experience. This place is charming, cozy, and clearly a must-visit -- it was very busy with people waiting outside, which only confirmed how loved it is. I ordered the traditional pierogies (without meat), and they were absolutely delicious -- tender, comforting, and full of flavor. The cranberry sauce and mushroom sauce on the side were perfect pairings and really elevated the dish, adding a sweet and earthy balance to each bite. It felt like the kind of spot you seek out when traveling -- authentic, warm, and deeply satisfying. If you're a foodie or a visitor wanting to experience real Polish comfort food while in Warsaw, this is definitely a place you shouldn't miss. I'd happily return and highly recommend it!

Up-market-but-traditional Polish restaurant in the heart of Warsaw's old town in a subterranean…read moresetting. Well-made traditional Polish food - suitable for hearty appetites rather than delicate tastes.

What a gem! I've traveled to Warsaw, Poland all my life, numerous times a year! It truly is a…read moresecret... The interior is mystical, with the dining rooms in the brick-walled basement. Very old-style and homey Polish interior: flower-printed table cloths, candles, wooden chairs, and very majestic, castle-inspired furniture and decor. Our waiter was more than just polite. He never turned his back at us when leaving our table, but instead backed away slowly and out, which made us feel royal. At start, he served us an appetizer on the house: a Polish traditional food called "szmalec." We then ordered a couple traditional Polish foods. They serve most Polish dishes. The food was amazing, and as I usually request, he made sure my dish was gluten free. I had the deer ragout, which was delightful. My friend tried the Polish beet soup and dumplings filled with ground meat. At the end, our waiter served us two glasses each of two different liqueurs commonly drunk in Poland. We had wine to the meals. The check ended in around 180 Polish zlotys, which equals around $57. I highly recommend this secret place. Even though it won't be such a secret for very long then.

Please forgive me as I'm way behind on my reviews and this one dates back to March 2018, and was…read moreour first night in Warsaw, Poland. Our colleagues, translator and guide, was from Poland, but no Warsaw. So we happen upon Zapiecek, and we're not disappointed. It was an almost 11pm when we decided it was time to find some food on this work trip and first time to Poland. So I wanted something of local taste. So my colleague suggested the pierogi. Now forgive me for not remembering the fillings, or the sauce, but the memories of just enjoying the flavors is still with me that I tried to find similar taste here in the States and have not found a place yet. From what I remember the staff were friendly and the setting was quiet and comfortable. So I do have fond memories of dining at Zapiecek, and would go again. So enjoy...

Ambiance: Traditional Polish restaurant in a very trendy/happening area of Warsaw featuring classic…read morePolish dishes, wine/beer, cocktails, and dessert! We loved our dinner here! First time having authentic fried pierogis - wow! I highly recommend ordering the 9 piece assortment of pierogis or dumplings. I enjoyed their version of beef stew (great for dipping the side of bread!). Affordable prices, very friendly and fast service. I loved the house red wine, it paired great with our meal. Walking distance to many popular and fun bars, lounges, restaurants, and more. A gem that we stumbled upon - highly recommend if you are in Warsaw!

Speaking as a tourist; eating here will make you feel like you are at a distant relatives house…read morethat is dedicated to being as hospitable as possible. One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The menu is small compared to other restaurants in the city but don't let this discourage you, we tried several dishes and everything was absolutely delicious and well prepared. The interior of the restaurant is tastefully decorated in the way someone's kitchen or dining room may be adding to the "homey" feel. Warsaw is filled with restaurants that offer delicious and authentic food. But if you want to feel like a local, and not blow a ton of money in an establishment that couldn't care less if you were there, pay Skamiejka a visit.

Poles don't like to be confused with Russians when abroad, but to be frank - we have things in…read morecommon, especially when it comes to cuisine. For example - Slavic people from Warsaw to Vladivostok like to feast on pierogi (dumplings). There are, of course, subtle differences between Polish pierogi and Russian vareniki and you can argue about who invented what in a way just slightly less heated then solianka soup at Skamiejka. Which is hot. And tasty. But back to vareniki - they are great. Both in general as well as these particular ones in the Russian restaurant that this very review is about. Try the potato ones! Going further - bliny. I tried the savory version, which was good, but I bet the sweet ones could be even better. I'm not an expert on Russian cuisine, but for me it was the best one I had since my epic day trip to Brighton Beach in NYC. Much better atmosphere too, as Skamiejka's staff was extremely nice and helpful.

I have traveled the world extensively, having been to six of the seven continents. This said, one…read moreof my favorite restaurants in the world is in my mother's birthplace of Poland... it is called Folk Gospoda. The food is amazing, from the fantastic pierogi's, excellent bigos and sublime roast venison in forest mushroom sauce. This is also authentic Polish fare, in a traditional Polish setting . The wait staff is pleasant and efficient. I go there every time I am in Warszawa (Warsaw)

Absolutely loved the food here!…read more My husband and I found this place on Yelp, and it was a short walk from our hotel so we tried it out and were not disappointed. The interior was warm and charming, and the menu was extensive. I had the spinach and goat cheese pierogis, with a bowl of borscht and my goodness, was my meal delicious! My husband had the sirloin steak and raved about it. Service was excellent and courteous. Although the prices might seem a little high, with the exchange rate what it was during our visit, we really couldn't complain. This was a great choice for good, solid Polish food in a welcoming environment.

Good service. Very friendly. The restaurant is open and plenty of tables…read more The food is good. Fries made will and the sangria was delicious. The soup, first time having rye sour soup (traditional Polish soup) it was very good. I would eat this soup again. It was warm and comforting on a cold winter day.

Nice place good open air seating if you can get a spot. Quick service and solid selection of…read morepierogis. It is a franchise and they are almost everywhere. Their menu has a lot to offer but this day we were set on a pile of yummy pierogis.

This is the place to go if you're looking to try the pork knuckle…read more First and foremost make a reservation! The place gets packed! We were lucky enough to get sat at a table pretty quickly but it was kinda in the middle of where the waiters were passing and the table was small. Which I'm not complaining at all. I was just happy they were able to accommodate us. The tables have an actual candle giving it a very romantic vibe. Our waiter was extremely nice and made us feel very welcomed. After taking our order he came over with a plate of complimentary sauerkraut and pickles. The pickles were extremely crisp and had an incredible mustardy flavor. The sauerkraut was also very fresh and could be eaten all by itself. The food came shortly after. We got a bowl of zurek soup in a pot and it was amazing. The soup had a beautiful almost citrusy taste with sausage and egg. We also got the pork knuckle that comes fried with a salad, french fries and a basket of bread. It's also served with sauerkraut plus horseradish and mustard to dip. Honestly the pork knuckle was so flavorful I didn't feel the sauces were necessary. It is huge!! I recommend getting the smaller size because the waiter offered us 2 sizes and I mistakenly went for the larger one. We couldn't finish all of it! But the food is amazing! There was also some musicians that walked in playing some music which was really nice. They walked around the restaurant. We also go their homemade lemon vodka and it was delicious. It was almost frosted and really refreshing. When we were walking out the door, we were shocked with the crowd of people waiting to get inside. So definitely make your reservations!!

Our lunch at the Podwale restaurant was nothing but great. I loved the unique interior design and…read morerustic decor. Our server Roman was absolutely fantastic- friendly, helpful and very efficient. The food absolutely delicious. We tried a lot of different Polish dishes and everything was really tasty- meat pirogies, potato pancake with mushrooms, and pork ribs. Every bite tasted ethnic and unique. This place is definitely a gem.