Wow. What a pleasant experience I had here from the cocktails, entree and dessert. Absolutely delicious! I sat at the bar area and enjoyed a Malva Negra cocktail while I waited for my food order to arrive. It was the waitresses recommendation based on my mention of not preferring sweet drinks. The infusion of blueberry and lavender was surprisingly more balanced and didnt tip the scale towards the sweeter side. (So I ended ordering another towards the end of the meal). Now for the food...I was just blown away. I ordered the special which was a large pork chop with some plum sauce concoction that I cannot describe other than being subtly savory and sweet but an absolutely perfect complement to the hefty, juicy and tender bone-in pork chop. I was already full at this point since I finished it all but the waitress did highly recommend the panna cotta dessert which I'm so glad I gave in and ordered it. It was topped with a black sesame sauce with bits of pistachio. Additionally, there was a portion of what looked like/tasted like dragons beard but it added another layer of depth to the already superb dish. The ambiance is a mix of cozy, trendy and elegant which can be more casual or more formal depending on your occasion. I came in around 2pm so I must've missed the lunch rush since I heard this place gets some longer wait times. As for the staff, the waitress and bartender were both extremely attentive and friendly. They both would always check in to see if I was enjoying the food and if there was anything else I needed/wanted. This place came very highly recommended by a local in Warsaw and I experienced why :) read more

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Polish Modern, Hipster, and Vegetarian Heaven? Found this place from Rick Steve's travel book, but I didn't realize it became vegetarian, but I already sat down, and needed to cleanse my body a bit after weeks of hearty meaty European fare. Real local Poles were eating, drinking, and socializing here too. My young handsome waiter was friendly and spoke English well, he even let me taste two different wines before me settling on a decision. 33PLN/$8.25 Carmelized fried feta with Ramiro peppers, olives, lemon salsa, and seasonings. Fresh, fragrant and delicious. 26PLN/$6.20 Roasted Brussel Sprouts, ricotta, caramelized onions, sun dried tomatoes...also fresh, fragrant and delicious. 24PLN/$6 glass of wine. I highly recommend visiting Poland, you get so much for your American dollar! This was a great meal for only $21ish! I could've easily eaten more, but being my last night In Poland I decided to find some meat pierogis, my new favorite thing. Also in Poland, taxes are already included in the price, and tipping is not required! Though I always tipped a 8PLN/$2 or more if service was good, as it certainly was here. read more

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Bibenda is a place that has a vision of who they are and executes it to perfection. The food, ambience, and service are all something to experience when you're in Warsaw. I had the tempura fried leeks, watermelon and cucumber cold starter, and the potato dumplings w/ chanterelles. All were creative and outstanding. The server made my experience very fun as a solo diner with kindness and jokes. On top of everything was the zero-proof Negroni that I was able to enjoy. I am sober and the fact that I could enjoy a mocktail with my meal was very special. Bibenda was my favorite restaurant that I visited in Warsaw (and maybe even my favorite from the whole Central European trip). read more

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This was one of the best breakfast in Warsaw! The open a bit late, at 10:00. So this is more a brunch coffee. Great food, servants very nice and beautiful. Great terrace on the backyard. Definitely recommend read more

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Excellent food at very reasonable prices. The staff was so nice and attentive. The food was soooooo delicious. I had the pork belly with habanero sauce which was to die for. The belly was crispy but soft enough to bite into it. The sauce was spicy and full of flavor. I also ordered a mango drink they have and it was yummy :) read more

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I hemmed and hawed over the rating for this place. On the one had I liked it, but on the other it didn't live up to my expectations. So let's start with where I see need for improvement. 1. The food was good, but it didn't floor me. I tried the black rice dish which could be considered a risotto of sorts. The menu was short so I went with the waitress' recommendation between the black rice or the beets. The rice was good, but different. I spent most of my meal tasting each bite, trying to decide if I really like it or not. In the end I think it was definitely a burst of a variety of flavors from mango to celery to sweet potato to the cheese... But not really for me. The portion size was definitely small so make sure that if you order this get an appetizer as well. My dining companion went with the chef's burger. The meat choice this day was chicken. The chicken was in small pieces... Something liked you'd find in a teriyaki chicken dish, and the gigantic bun was overflowing with vegetables. My friend declared there was simply "too much veg" for the sandwich to be enjoyable.... I can safely say that both of enjoyed the hummus which came with bread (not pita). It was focaccia bread with a garlicky crusty outer edge that made it really tasty. 2. The other thing that was awkward was the arrival and seating process. I had called and made a reservation. We were a little early (20 min) but we saw through the window that there were plenty of tables. We figured it would be ok. We didn't get seated at any of the "reserved" tables but instead were allowed to choose from the open tables in the front room. We chose one next to the bar instead of squeezing in between other tables along the wall. But it was odd because I felt like we were in the way. The water glasses were in the bar, and the waitresses had to lean over us in order to get them for tables coming in. It made for some awkward moments. All that aside there are some definite positive points. 1. Location. It's central but far enough away from Centrum that you don't feel like you're at the center of tourism. 2. Atmosphere. There's a definite urban chic feel here. It's industrial but at the same time warm. Take note of the old style ceiling with crown moldings. 3. Service. Our waitress was a doll. She was sufficiently involved, but left us alone to our conversation and meal. She spoke some English (FYI -no one spoke English when I called to make a reservation), but she also made me feel good by speaking Polish to me when I asked for a recommendation. And she spoke slowly and clearly enough for me to understand. In general she was sweet, and we liked her for that. I guess I would say this was more of a 3.5 star rating, but I'll give it the 4 because there is a lot of potential and the service was good. I'd come back, but I'll be out exploring other places in Warsaw first. read more

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Great food, vine, service and atmosphere. I liked warm starters, everything is fresh and full of flavours

Very good restaurant that offers interesting combination of dishes and flavors: traditional Polish ingredients meet new way of cooking, the result is a WIN! WIN! WIN! (like the slot machine) I went to eat a total of three times in different months, ordering each time a different starter and a main meal, plus desserts, and every time I was pleasantly surprised with the flavours of the meal and my stomach greatly satisfied. Menu is not super long, but the dishes they serve are very good: quality wins over quantity. Portions are adequate (not too big, not too small), ingredients are fresh, selection of beer is decent - note for the owners: maybe a rotation of beers every 3 months could be adopted - and wines as well are fine. Desserts are ok. Personal is willing and prompt, dishes arrive quite quickly after ordering. Prices are in the average median of Warsaw for similar places: casual smart is the general attire/ target of the restaurant. Only down point I experienced are cocktails: definitely too small quantity of liquid for their price, even though they contain alcohol inside (something not to give for granted: in most places nowadays you pay for having ice served in a nice glass! Here you get booze, even though not too much). Finally, the restaurant itself has a minimal look with its white walls and wooden furniture, that manages however to transfer a nice warmth to its customers, mostly due to its incandescent red filament lamps. It seats around 50 people, eventually book in advance if you're a large group, however during working days shouldn't be a problem. Satisfied? Yes! Going back to it? HELL, YES! read more

The staff is absolutely indifferent and even rude. The meeter-greeter didn't understand English well and she was not even trying. Absolutely to avoid if you are traveling alone, they do not consider you as a customer in this case. read more

Good food, although the waitress totally gave me the wrong dish. I ate it anyway, it was good. It was same price and I don't speak Polish so I just let it go... read more

Really amazing food. I wanted to punch myself in the face it was so good. Their dessert is incredible. The meat was super tender. Vegetables were clearly locally sourced. Do yourself a favor, eat here. Or don't, but if you don't, you'll hate yourself. Truly. It's life changing. read more

Really good food... Quality ingredients, quality preparation, great prices. Brussel sprouts with beer purée and pickled onions was amazing. Lots of creative twists on classic foods. read more

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