Michelin-star restaurants in Warsaw
Warsaw’s culinary scene has achieved global recognition, thanks to the Michelin Guide's spotlight on 20 exceptional establishments. Here’s an in-depth look at these restaurants, featuring their unique offerings, locations, and standout qualities.
Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two or a special date night, Warsaw’s Michelin-starred restaurants offer the perfect setting. From cozy, intimate dining spaces to sophisticated, high-end establishments, each venue delivers an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re savoring inventive tasting menus, enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, or pairing your meal with a carefully selected wine, these spots promise not just a meal but a memorable evening. For those seeking a unique dining experience, many restaurants feature open kitchens or breathtaking views, enhancing the atmosphere for any romantic occasion.
Michelin-Starred Restaurants
- NUTA
Andrea Camastra, a talented chef from Puglia who now resides in Poland, brings his Italian roots and love for Asian cuisine to his innovative restaurant. Drawing on his background in chemistry from Oxford, Andrea experiments in an on-site lab to perfect flavor combinations. The tasting menus creatively blend influences from Italy, Poland, and Asia, delivered with precision by a skilled team. Expect generous portions of unique dishes that showcase the chef’s flair for fusing diverse culinary traditions, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.
- Cuisine: Creative
- Location: LOKALIZACJA: ETHOS, plac Trzech Krzyży 10/14, 00-499 Warszawa
- Highlights: Chef Andrea Camastra’s inventive fusion of Polish, Italian, and Asian influences. Dishes are presented as artful compositions.
- Price Range: €€€€
2. Rozbrat 20
Rozbrat 20 has evolved from a charming neighborhood eatery into a destination restaurant. The modern space allows diners to watch chefs craft inventive dishes, such as a flavorful consommé made from unused bread. One of the unique touches is the chef's signature butter, flavored with Marmite—a personal favorite from his time in London. This restaurant offers a blend of creativity and comfort in every dish, making it a must-visit spot in Warsaw.
- Cuisine: Modern Polish
- Location: Rozbrat 20, 00-447 Warszawa, Near Łazienki Park
- Highlights: Seasonal ingredients with a Polish twist, served in a minimalist, elegant setting.
- Price Range: €€€
Bib Gourmand Favorites
- Alewino
This bistro, once a wine shop, now offers a modern yet minimalist space. It features a curated selection of bottles, emphasizing younger and lesser-known producers. The affordable menu encourages sharing, with options like beef tartare and seasonal vegetable dishes, such as asparagus and morel mushrooms. Be sure to spot the signpost near the gates, as the entrance is slightly hidden off the main street.
- Cuisine: Traditional Polish
- Location: Mokotowska 48, 00-543 Warszawa, Mokotów district
- Highlights: Rustic yet refined dishes complemented by a curated wine selection.
- Price Range: €€
4. Butchery & Wine
This modern bistro specializes in dry-aged steaks, aged for a minimum of 28 days in glass-fronted fridges and cooked in a high-heat Bertha oven reaching up to 500°C. Dishes feature Polish cuts and imports from around the world, paired with red wine. Non-steak offerings may include homemade black pudding and Kashubian-style fish soup. The name reflects the restaurant’s focus on high-quality meat dishes.
- Cuisine: Meats and Grills
- Location: Żurawia 22, 00-515 Warszawa, Śródmieście
- Highlights: A haven for meat lovers, offering expertly cooked steaks and chops.
- Price Range: €€
Modern Polish Innovators
- Epoka
Located within the Raffles Europejski hotel, this vibrant restaurant draws inspiration from classic Polish cookbooks. Designed by a Polish theater artist, its two rooms feature bright blue and warm hues. The menu highlights traditional dishes like roasted goose, reimagined with a contemporary twist. Local ingredients are showcased at the beginning of each meal, ensuring a fresh, seasonal experience.
- Cuisine: Innovative
- Location: Ossolińskich 3, 00-072 Warszawa, Hotel Europejski
- Highlights: A progressive dining experience combining Polish culinary history with modern techniques.
- Price Range: €€€€
6. Bez Gwiazdek
Just minutes from the Royal Castle, this cozy restaurant offers a monthly-changing menu inspired by Poland’s regions. Traditional recipes are modernized with creative techniques, and service is provided by an enthusiastic team. Their wine list features biodynamic selections from small-scale producers, adding to the authentic and seasonal dining experience.
- Cuisine: Regional Polish
- Location: Wiślana 8, 00-317 Warszawa, Powiśle district
- Highlights: A changing menu focused on highlighting flavors from different Polish regions.
- Price Range: €€€
Global Flavors in Warsaw
- Ceviche Bar
This vibrant restaurant brings South American flavors to Warsaw, featuring a diverse menu that includes ceviche, empanadas, grilled steaks, and picarones. Argentine chef-owner Martin Gimenez Castro infuses each dish with fresh, bold flavors. In the evening, the atmosphere becomes livelier, with pisco sours flowing from the bar. The restaurant offers more than just a meal—it provides a dynamic dining experience.
- Cuisine: South American
- Location: Twarda 2/4, 00-105 Warszawa, Śródmieście
- Highlights: Vibrant ceviches and seafood dishes inspired by Peruvian traditions.
- Price Range: €€
8. Noriko Omakase
This intimate Japanese restaurant, run by a charming husband-and-wife duo, relocated from Wrocław in late 2022. With only eight seats around the L-shaped counter, guests can enjoy an omakase experience, featuring dishes like tuna temaki, chawanmushi, and various nigiri. The menu utilizes mostly imported ingredients, complemented by Japanese whiskies and sakes, creating a memorable and interactive dining experience.
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Location: Mińska 45/lok 204, 03-808 Warszawa, Praga district
- Highlights: An intimate omakase experience featuring high-quality sushi and sashimi.
- Price Range: €€€€
9. Kontakt Wino & Bistro
Located just outside the city center, this trendy venue features a wine bar downstairs and a rustic bistro upstairs. The Mediterranean-inspired menu offers shareable dishes like croquetas and cavatelli, all at great value. The extensive wine list focuses on natural and biodynamic wines from lesser-known producers, and the knowledgeable team enhances the experience.
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Location: Sandomierska 13, 02-567 Warszawa, Powiśle district
- Highlights: Small, Mediterranean-inspired plates, perfect for sharing.
- Price Range: €
European Elegance
- Europejski Grill
This elegant restaurant at the Raffles Europejski Hotel offers a terrace with views of Pilsudski Square, ideal for summer dining. The menu highlights prime produce like Dover sole and fillet of beef, grilled over charcoal. On Sundays, the offerings include brunch, pasta, and salads. For drinks, try their signature vodka or visit the Long Bar, a tribute to the Raffles Singapore original.
- Cuisine: Modern European
- Location: Krakowskie Przedmieście 13, 00-071 Warszawa, Hotel Europejski
- Highlights: Luxurious dishes paired with stunning interiors and exceptional service.
- Price Range: €€€€
11. Dyletanci
This stylish restaurant, relocated to a quiet city center mews in late 2023, is the vision of a skilled chef and wine importer. The extensive wine list features over 1,500 selections, focusing on biodynamic and organic wines. The vibrant, simple dishes highlight ingredients sourced from their own farm and local producers. Friendly and professional service adds to the experience, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
- Cuisine: Modern European
- Location: Koszykowa 47, 00-659 Warszawa, Wola district
- Highlights: A wine-focused restaurant offering seasonal European dishes.
- Price Range: €€€
12. Tuna
This seafood-focused restaurant showcases a variety of fresh catches, including skrei cod and scallops, with dishes like tiraditos, tartares, and ceviches. The walls are adorned with hundreds of tiny metal scales, and a counter displays an array of seafood. Known for its "king of the sea" offerings, the same team also runs Ceviche Bar on the other side of the city.
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Location: Elektryczna 2, 00-346 Warszawa, Śródmieście
- Highlights: Fresh, high-quality seafood, including raw and cooked options.
- Price Range: €€€
Casual Dining and Hidden Gems
- Kieliszki na Próżnej
This wine bar and bistro is known for its unique décor, including a striking wine glass rack and a black-and-white wildlife mural. The menus offer hearty, flavorful dishes at great value, especially for lunch. The extensive wine list features quality selections, with a "bring your own" policy also welcomed. It's a friendly spot to enjoy delicious food paired with excellent wine.
- Cuisine: Modern Polish
- Location: Próżna 12, 00-801 Warszawa, Śródmieście
- Highlights: Elegant dishes with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.
- Price Range: €€
14. elixir by Dom Wódki
At Elixir by Dom Wódki, vodka takes center stage in this trendy bistro, part of the ‘Vodka House’ complex, which also houses a museum and cocktail bar. With over 750 vodkas on offer, the menu features classic dishes like beef tartare, chicken broth, and dumplings, all skillfully prepared. Friendly service adds to the experience, and there’s always a vodka pairing suggestion ready.
- Cuisine: Polish Fusion
- Location: Wierzbowa 9/11, 00-094 Warszawa, Śródmieście
- Highlights: Infusions of vodka in traditional Polish recipes for a creative twist.
- Price Range: €€
15. Le Braci
This intimate Italian restaurant combines a club-like atmosphere with a menu that spans various regions of Italy. Known for its authentic dishes, especially the homemade pasta, the restaurant offers a superb selection of wines, focusing on small producers and lesser-known regions. The service is friendly and creates a welcoming vibe in the space, which features a zinc-topped bar and dark green accents.
- Cuisine: Italian
- Location: Górnośląska 24, 00-484 Warszawa, Mokotów district
- Highlights: A casual yet refined menu featuring handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas.
- Price Range: €
16. Nolita
This chic monochrome restaurant boasts a glass-fronted kitchen and serves dishes influenced by Polish, Mediterranean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. The menu includes luxurious options like Alaskan king crab, with vibrant, assured flavors. Daily specials and excellent bread add to the appeal, while friendly service and well-paired wine recommendations round out the experience.
- Cuisine: Modern European
- Location: Wilcza 46, 00-679 Warszawa, Śródmieście
- Highlights: Elegant and high-concept dishes, ideal for a special occasion.
- Price Range: €€€€
Experience Warsaw’s Culinary Brilliance
Each restaurant on this list offers a unique perspective on Warsaw's evolving gastronomy. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Polish dishes, modern European elegance, or exotic global flavors, Warsaw’s Michelin Guide restaurants promise an unforgettable dining journey.
For reservations and more information, visit the Michelin Guide Warsaw page.