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Traditional Polish Food Tasting with AB Poland Travel - Warsaw

Traditional Polish Food Tasting with AB Poland Travel

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

No special physical fitness required; walking from nearby accommodations is manageable on city streets.

Overview

Savor authentic Polish dishes like pierogies and bigos in Warsaw’s Old Town. AB Poland Travel offers a memorable evening of culinary tradition in historic restaurants tied to the city’s cultural fabric.

Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie

Traditional Polish Food Tasting in Warsaw

From €19 per person • Choice of 2 different restaurants • All ages

Food Tour

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About This Adventure

Experience the rich flavors of Poland with a delightful food tasting in Warsaw's historic Old Town. Choose from two traditional restaurants, each offering a generous menu of authentic dishes like pierogies and bigos. Enjoy a memorable evening filled with culinary delights in a charming atmosphere steeped in history.

Taste delicious Polish cuisine in one of the best traditional restaurants in Warsaw!


About

If you cannot decide between pierogies or bigos, you can now have some of each during our food tasting. Let us organize an unforgettable evening for you where you can try the best Polish specialties. The food tasting menu consists of carefully selected traditional Polish dishes. The menu is plentiful and you can treat it as dinner – we guarantee you will eat your fill. Below we present two selected restaurants. Both are located in the Old Town.

Locations

“Noble family style” This restaurant is located in historical House of Literature just opposite the Royal Castle with a splendid view of the lively Castle Square and monumental St. Anna’s Church.

Menu I: Price - 23 EUR /person

  • Grilled chicken breast
  • Grilled white sausage
  • Grilled pork loin with herbs
  • Vegetables with herbs and balsamic vinegar
  • Fried cabbage
  • Ketchup/mustard
  • Baked potatoes
  • Beetroot soup in a cup
  • Water

Menu II: Price - 29 EUR /person

  • Thigh of duck with cranberries
  • Medallions of chicken with herbs
  • Dumplings with spinach and feta cheese
  • Zander with garlic butter
  • Baked potatoes
  • Mix salad with vegetables and vinaigrette
  • Traditional Polish cheesecake with white chocolate on top
  • Beetroot soup in a cup
  • Water

“Chopin’s place” Price: 19 EUR /person (min. 2 persons) This restaurant is one of the oldest in the city and located in the cellars, its history begins in 1862. It was one of our greatest composer’s (Frederic Chopin’s) favourite places. The restaurant can be proud of having hosted famous figures such as Joachim Lelewel, Zygmunt Krasiński or Maurycy Mochnacki.

Menu including pork:

  • White sausage
  • Chicken livers wrapped with smoked bacon
  • Marinated chicken breast, grilled
  • Neck shashlik
  • Devilish fingers of Rokita
  • Feta cheese wrapped with aromatic bacon
  • Black pudding (with buckwheat)
  • Grilled bacon
  • “Bigos” (dish of sausage and meat stewed in sauerkraut), sliced potatoes, rice with vegetables, pickled cucumber
  • Sauces: lutenica, horseradish, mustard

Menu with no pork:

  • Dumplings with potato and cottage cheese stuffing/filled with sauerkraut
  • Pancakes with spinach and feta cheese
  • Young cabbage
  • Fried potatoes
  • Rice with vegetable
  • Pickled cucumbers
  • Poultry sausage
  • Water with lemon and mint

Important note

  • Any additional orders, e.g. drinks, desserts are not included in the price, but can be ordered on the spot at your own expense. *
  • The price includes only food, you are not accompanied by an expert elaborating on the details of the menu. The waiter, however, always gives basic information on the dishes. The supplement for expert guide is 100EUR per group.*

Adventure Tips

Reserve Your Spot in Advance

These popular tastings fill up quickly, especially on weekends—book early to secure your preferred date.

Arrive Hungry

Portions are generous and the menu is plentiful—come ready to sample a variety of traditional dishes.

Venues Are Historic Cellars and Halls

Wear comfortable shoes for uneven floors and stairs typical of old buildings in Warsaw’s Old Town.

Ask for Menu Details

Waitstaff provide insightful info on dishes and ingredients, helpful for dietary preferences or curiosities.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Sparrows in Old Town squares
  • City-dwelling squirrels in nearby parks

History

Warsaw’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, painstakingly reconstructed after WWII, preserving centuries of Polish culture and architecture.

Conservation

Local restaurants prioritize sourcing ingredients seasonally and support sustainable farming practices to preserve regional culinary heritage.

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Adventure Hotspots in Warsaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Necessary for navigating Old Town’s cobbled streets and uneven surfaces.

Light Jacket or Sweater

Essential

Helps stay comfortable in variable indoor and outdoor temperatures.

spring|fall|winter specific

Water Bottle

Useful to stay hydrated between tastings during warmer months.

summer specific

Camera or Smartphone

Capture the historic atmospheres and vibrant scenes during your visit.