The Warsaw Foodie

Tucked away in the atmospheric depths of a historic Warsaw landmark, Restauracja Warszawska offers a culinary experience that is as layered and surprising as the building that houses it. Set in the former Hotel Warszawa—once the tallest skyscraper in Warsaw and a modernist marvel of its time—the ambience alone warrants a visit. Guests enter through grand copper doors into a strikingly elegant lobby, before descending into a spacious, industrial-style dining room that marries raw concrete with warm wood and copper accents. The result is a setting that feels simultaneously grand, intimate, and unmistakably unique. On an early weekend evening, the restaurant was sparsely occupied, lending the space an air of calm exclusivity. Tables are generously spaced, allowing for a high level of privacy and comfort—an increasingly rare luxury in city dining. The menu is minimalistic, both in length and philosophy. Each dish champions the quality of its core ingredients, often limiting itself to no ...