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Cuisine and restaurants of Poland

Krakow

In Krakow, one will easily find many unusual and original soups, and the so-called White Borsch is one of them. This cream soup cooked on a basis of fermented rye is very popular with locals. Sometimes it contains potatoes. White Borsch is served with sour cream that adds the signature white color to the soup. Flaki or Tripe soup is way more hearty and nutritious. It is cooked with beef broth and various vegetables. It would be a mistake not to mention Zurek soup that also contains fermented … Read more

Warsaw

The regional cuisine is quite hearty and nutritious. Various types of meat are widely used in numerous dishes. Potato remains the most frequently used vegetable. Soups are an important part of the national gastronomy – there are dozens of different soup types. Some popular variations are served inside a bread loaf. Gourmets will also not feel bored at the regional cuisine restaurants. They are recommended to try magnificent mushrooms soups or the ever-popular Zurek soup. Pies are one more … Read more

Poznan

Peculiar gastronomical sights of Poznan are so-called “milky bars”. They are very popular among tourists and youths, they represent small budgetary cafes, where it is possible to buy ordinary dishes at the normal price. So, the full order involving three dishes will cost cheaper than 5 euros. The main dishes of milky bars are sandwiches and patties, various types of kasha and omelets and, of course, milky drinks. There is not any lack of different restaurants and cafes in this city. One of … Read more

Wroclaw

Wroclaw restaurants are a perfect place for trying both traditional Polish cuisine and very interesting local specialties. Bigos stewed cabbage with meat is a very popular national dish present in the menus of the majority of cafes and restaurants. The dish is usually served in large portions. Borscht is a very interesting first-course dish that tourists will hardly find in other countries of the world. Borscht in Wroclaw has nothing similar to the widespread Russian soup. Local restaurants … Read more

Gdansk

The traditional cuisine of Gdansk is much like the classic Polish one. It is also important to mention that the size of portions is really big in the majority of local restaurants. There are many various meat and fish dishes that are very widespread in the menus of local restaurants. If you want to try something truly authentic, consider ordering duck in a cranberry sauce. The duck is cooked for several hours, and it becomes incredibly soft and tender because of that. It is also important to … Read more

Lodz

Gastronomic traditions of the city were formed under the influence of Italy, France, Russia, and other countries, which influenced Poland in different historical periods. Everyday local food is largely pretty simple and prepared from the most affordable and common products. In local restaurants, you can try rich meat soups with seasonal vegetables. One of the most original first dishes is Polish Tripe Soup "Flaki". Bigos" is also very popular in local restaurants - this is how they call … Read more

Katowice

Tatiana remains one of the most popular restaurants specializing in Polish cuisine. The design of this restaurant is reminiscent of a traditional countryside tavern. The hall is generously decorated with wooden ornaments. All dishes cooked in this restaurant have a wonderful peculiarity – the artistic serving. The menu features a rich choice of meat dishes that are served with various sauces and fresh vegetables. Wonderful nourishing soups and numerous fish dishes have become a calling card of … Read more

Lublin

In Lublin, you can taste a lot of interesting dishes that are not common in other Polish cities. A great example is Cebularz, a wheat dough pancake with onions and poppy seeds. This dish became popular at the beginning of the 20th century when a large Jewish community lived in Lublin. Even though after the Second World War there were almost no Jews left in the city, the dish remains popular with locals even today. Local restaurants and cafes prepare the pancakes with a wide variety of fillings. … Read more

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