No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Fill up on salads, stews, grilled vegetables, pierogi and more, and walk away with change from 20z. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Masala produces well-cooked Indian dishes that will be familiar to any high-street curry aficionado. The 'Sea Breeze' blows a pleasant, fishy scent over Opole's Rynek, serving high-quality seafood dishes from various European countries lapped by the Mediterranean. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. Facing down a row of bland Italian restaurants across the street, this little dumpling specialist knows a higher standard of dough.

Huge butter-fried schnitzels, braised beef in creamy sauce with cranberries (that one's Czech), and potato pancakes are all plates to be approached with respect.

There's a nocturnal cellar for live performances, and in summer a beautiful courtyard garden opens. The ground-floor bar buzzes with student and traveller groups getting together, and there's a restaurant and beer cellar as well. Georgian restaurants are popular in Poland, and this is one of the best. The retro decor, with its bright red banquettes, is appealing, and there are salads, pastas, pancakes and grilled dishes if you can't face pizza. Woodsy, folksy and boasting a mean Polish kitchen, it's the best place in Owicim for barszcz (beetroot soup), piecuchy (yeast-dough pastries) and hearty Polish mains. The more modest Oratorium Marianum, on the ground floor, is included in the admission fee, as is the Mathematical Tower, topped with a sphere and decorated with allegorical figures. If quiet jazz is your thing, you may also catch an occasional recital. The room is cheerily decorated, staff members are friendly and competent, there are good-value set meals, and it's only a few steps from the Rynek. The beautifully preserved Cathedral Island is a treat for lovers of Gothic architecture. This gleaming, white-tiled self-serve cafeteria with plate-glass windows is an update on the popular Polish bar mleczny (milk bar). Not content with the usual Polish repertoire, they've branched out into Chinese-style dim sum, South American empanadas, and even Georgian chinkali (pleated dumplings). Facing down a row of bland Italian restaurants across the street, this little dumpling specialist knows a higher standard of dough. A few metres away youll spot firefighter dwarves, rushing to put out a blaze. There are also soups, sides and sweet dumplings to finish. Read our Privacy Policy.

All rights reserved. Though in some ways its a more manageable version of Krakw, with all the cultural attributes and entertainment offerings found in that popular destination, the capital of Lower Silesia has an appealing character all its own. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. The cheaper trattoria at ground level serves good pizza and pasta in an atmospheric interior of checked tablecloths and timber tables. Centred around a huge wooden bar bristling with alcoholic ordinance, this cocktail bar and restaurant unashamedly proclaims itself 'the best bar in town'. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Definitely something fresh for Zielona Gra, this chatty, informal eatery has proved a massive hit, offering wood-fired pizzas, burgers, pastas and a few Polish favourites in the kind of setting in which it's okay to have a beer at 11am, or breakfast at 3pm. The interior is a cosy blend of wood panelling, faded carpet and comfy chairs that invite lingering with something engrossing. Cafe by day, cocktail bar by night, this split-level book-lined hang-out next to a library will attract the literary minded. Opinions vary, but there's no disputing the comfort and elegance of the space, or the deliciousness of well-shaken mixtures such as the Wrocaw Sling, a refreshing vodka-and-citrus creation. Hidden away in a courtyard in Wrocaw's one-time Jewish neighbourhood, this riotously decorated bar is filled with salvaged bentwood chairs, scuffed tables bearing lace doilies and candlesticks, and framed vintage photographs. A good 2km northeast of central Wrocaw, the compact, colourful and eclectically furnished Mexico Bar features sombreros and backlit masks on the walls, and serves decent renditions of all the Tex-Mex favourites. There are also soups, sides and sweet dumplings to finish. 2022 Lonely Planet. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. This gleaming, white-tiled self-serve cafeteria with plate-glass windows is an update on the popular Polish bar mleczny (milk bar). All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Sushi freshly prepared by a few serious-looking robed chefs at their station and other Japanese favourites seem to predominate at this mixed-cuisine place near the university, but you can also get excellent bibimbap, cold spicy noodle salads, and other Korean delights. The 'Cottage on Zaborska' is an unlikely discovery on this busy stretch of road, albeit one set back from the traffic at the end of a long drive. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Occupying the rough-brick cellars beneath the town hall, this restaurant makes good on its culinary ambitions, and is the best place in town to try local wine.

It's aimed at students of the adjacent university but open to anyone. Read our Privacy Policy. 2022 Lonely Planet. This lively split-level bar-restaurant is inspired by the Czech beer of the same name, and the menu features plenty of Czech dishes such as svickova (roast beef with cream sauce, cranberry jam and yeast dumplings) and roast pork knuckle, as well as burgers, steak and fish dishes, and plenty of beer. There are gluten-free options too, and even vegan ice cream. Read our Privacy Policy. It was created by Jerzy Kalina and unveiled in 2005 to mark the 24th anniversary of the declaration of martial law. The southern facade, dating from the early 16th century, is the most elaborate, with a pair of ornate bay windows and carved stone figures. This appealing place with its nooks, crannies, eclectica, mismatched furniture and general sense of putting guests at ease does a fine line in the hearty fare Poland is known for. Read our Privacy Policy. Easily confused with the Akropolis Taverna, a few doors along at Rynek 20/21, this restaurant serves excellent Greek food with great views of the market square, defying the law of inverse correlation between a restaurant's prospect and the quality of its kitchen. It also has a cafe upstairs. Spread over three rooms and a courtyard in a superbly atmospheric medieval building that once served as the municipal prison, the 'Butterfly's Leg' evolves to meet different needs throughout the day: coffee and cake in the early afternoon; burgers, salads and dumplings for dinner (mains 20z to 30z); beers and bonhomie later on. One of the big boys in Wrocaw's modest clubland around Pasa Niepolda, Wall St puts on EDM, trance, house and other nights, plus occasional comedy performances. 2022 Lonely Planet. If you really want to test the kitchen's range, consider the tasting menus of five (145z) or seven dishes (175z); add 125z or 135z respectively for matched wines. All rights reserved. Inside you'll find books, board games and vinyl galore (as decoration and musical medium) plus well-made coffee and a good range of teas, cakes and light meals. Sushi freshly prepared by a few serious-looking robed chefs at their station and other Japanese favourites seem to predominate at this mixed-cuisine place near the university, but you can also get excellent bibimbap, cold spicy noodle salads, and other Korean delights. Karczma Lwowska serves up tasty Polish standards such as gobki (stuffed cabbage rolls) in the kind of rustic space where heavy ceramic mugs of beer are apropos. It also has a cafe upstairs. It's aimed at students of the adjacent university but open to anyone. Jadka takes creating fine Polish food very seriously sourcing faultless local produce, working closely with the best suppliers, respecting the seasons and delving deeply into the history of Polish cooking yet accepting modern ways. 2022 Lonely Planet. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Georgian restaurants are popular in Poland, and this is one of the best. Order food at the bar; ask for an English menu if there are none on the tables. Book ahead to be sure of a dinner-time table.

All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Be warned though, the intimate space and proximity to the cooking fire means this place gets very warm. Jadka takes creating fine Polish food very seriously sourcing faultless local produce, working closely with the best suppliers, respecting the seasons and delving deeply into the history of Polish cooking yet accepting modern ways. Inside, disco lights play over a bust of Lenin, propaganda posters line the walls, and party bosses surveil you impassively as you head downstairs to the toilet. All rights reserved. Those dining a deux can order seafood paella studded with squid, mussels, prawns and white fish. There are also soups, sides and sweet dumplings to finish. Part of a Polish trend that has seen street-food businesses opening up in permanent premises, Panczo serves up huge portions of lip-smacking tacos, enchiladas and the house speciality burritos. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. Perhaps Katowice's best restaurant, Tatiana takes Polish food, particularly that of Silesia, and elevates it without uprooting it. This lively, convivial Irish-themed pub is spread over three levels, and the Guinness isn't bad. This lively split-level bar-restaurant is inspired by the Czech beer of the same name, and the menu features plenty of Czech dishes such as svickova (roast beef with cream sauce, cranberry jam and yeast dumplings) and roast pork knuckle, as well as burgers, steak and fish dishes, and plenty of beer. Breakfast is served from 10.30am to noon. Read our Privacy Policy. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Famous for their chinkali (pleated dumplings eaten upside down to avoid losing precious juice) they also do amazing stuffed breads, grills and salads. The food is fresh, zingy and authentic, as are the margaritas (18z to 22z). The largest full-service supermarket in central Wrocaw is this Carrefour, in the Galeria Dominikaska shopping centre 600m east of the Rynek. Not content with the usual Polish repertoire, they've branched out into Chinese-style dim sum, South American empanadas, and even Georgian chinkali (pleated dumplings). Part of a Polish trend that has seen street-food businesses opening up in permanent premises, Panczo serves up huge portions of lip-smacking tacos, enchiladas and the house speciality burritos. Georgian restaurants are popular in Poland, and this is one of the best. Facing down a row of bland Italian restaurants across the street, this little dumpling specialist knows a higher standard of dough. Within a cosy interior that resembles a living room via its floral wallpaper and dark-wood furnishings, this attractive restaurant on the main square presents quality Polish dishes such as gobki (cabbage rolls), potato pancakes and steak tartare. A good 2km northeast of central Wrocaw, the compact, colourful and eclectically furnished Mexico Bar features sombreros and backlit masks on the walls, and serves decent renditions of all the Tex-Mex favourites. Though whimsical, theyre also a reference to the symbol of the Orange Alternative, a communist-era dissident group that used ridicule as a weapon. Wrocaw University's baroque-rococo church is arguably the most beautiful in the city. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. There are also soups, sides and sweet dumplings to finish. Its tattooed young bartenders are happy to recommend a cocktail before vigorously shaking things up. The food is fresh, zingy and authentic, as are the margaritas (18z to 22z). Wrocaws pride and joy is this giant painting of the battle for Polish independence fought at Racawice on 4 April 1794, between the Polish army led by Tadeusz Kociuszko and Russian troops under General Alexander Tormasov.

2022 Lonely Planet. Look for it 500m west of the train station. These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Wrocaw. Read our Privacy Policy. The lunch specials, available throughout the afternoon, are great value.

There are gluten-free options too, and even vegan ice cream. With an idyllic location on the Odra River, the venerable city comprises 12 islands, 130 bridges and verdant riverside parks. This buzzing vegan restaurant and takeaway in the centre of the Rynek serves everything from breakfasts (until noon) of oatmeal and millet with vegan milk and seasonal fruits to hot, filling lunch dishes such as tempeh burgers, Thai curries, pizzas and meat-free pierogi. The food is fresh, zingy and authentic, as are the margaritas (18z to 22z). There are gluten-free options too, and even vegan ice cream. Dishes such as smoked carp with cucumbers, nigella seeds and nasturtium, and venison with red cabbage and dumplings are an education and a delight. The lunch specials, available throughout the afternoon, are great value. The right-hand part of the eastern facade, with its austere early Gothic features, is the oldest, while the delicate carving to the left shows early Renaissance style. There are interesting tipples to try, too: excellent Georgian wine, fiery fruit-distilled spirits, and delicious Georgian lemonade. Dishes such as tripe with cream and cheese, and herrings on beetroot hail from the former eastern Poland (now western Ukraine), while photographs, artefacts and even music also invoke the bygone 'Polish Lviv'. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. There's a small bar to lean on while waiting for a table. Karczma Lwowska serves up tasty Polish standards such as gobki (stuffed cabbage rolls) in the kind of rustic space where heavy ceramic mugs of beer are apropos. It also has a cafe upstairs. This glorious Gothic edifice, Wrocaw's quintessential photo opportunity, took shape over more than 200 years. This popular microbrewery and restaurant occupies a historical cellar under the town hall. Hot food prices drop as much as 50% after 6pm each day. Definitely something fresh for Zielona Gra, this chatty, informal eatery has proved a massive hit, offering wood-fired pizzas, burgers, pastas and a few Polish favourites in the kind of setting in which it's okay to have a beer at 11am, or breakfast at 3pm. Cocktails cost 24z to 28z. A prime position on the Rynek, with space for tables in warm weather, doesn't hurt either. La Scala pulls out most of the stops to produce authentic but relatively pricey Italian food. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. The friendly staff serve up a range of tasty Polish dishes, including regional specialities such as wild boar stew. All rights reserved. The lunch specials, available throughout the afternoon, are great value. All rights reserved.