Zapiecek feels a lot like the Denny's of Warsaw. First of all, there are locations of this chain…read morerestaurant everywhere (I counted no fewer than seven on my visit). Second, the restaurant is decorated with lots of kitsch decorated with Polish folk art, and even the service staff was dressed in "traditional" clothes. Third, the huge menu was full of fantastical, colorful photos that were obviously exaggerated depictions of the actual dishes. I started with an order of the zurek, a sour white rye soup served with a grilled sausage, half a hard-boiled egg topped with horseradish, and slices of a seeded Polish bread, all arranged on a wooden board. But my favorite dish was the bigos, a traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut cooked with sausage, pork ribs, forest mushroom, dried plums, and red wine. As a whole, the dish was nicely balanced in flavor with the savoriness of the meat and mushrooms, the sourness of the sauerkraut, and the slight sweetness of the dried plums. While the actual plates of food didn't look as picture-perfect as the photos, and the whole restaurant felt a bit artificial, the food and dining experience were great nonetheless!

After reading reviews about the food at this location, we decided to give it a try. We were told…read moreto go to the 2nd floor for additional seating as our table was right next to the stairs! We ordered the Grandma's mixture of fried dumplings, three entrees and drinks. Our waitress was not that friendly from the beginning but took our order without writing it down although she did repeat it back to us. She set up the metal stand for the dumplings, but they never arrived! Only two out of the three entrees arrived so the 3rd dish- the pig's knuckles didn't arrive either. I just shared my food with my wife and she was ok with that. We called the waitress over and told her we didn't receive the dumpling and the 3rd entree. She did not apologize for this nor express any sympathy about those missing items. I called the manager over to tell her the same issue, but surprisingly, she didn't offer an apology or any corrective measures herself. She didn't even bother to check up on this, so I flatly told her that we are canceling those two dishes and not to bring them as we are leaving now. The waitress ran downstairs to tell the chef to stop the orders, but I didn't care at that point anymore whether they were actually ready or not. When we paid our bill, again, the waitress didn't even say Thank You or anything else. It seems that neither one seemed to care about what had happened. I know it was busy that night and things like this happens. However that's why people like me leave honest reviews for others to read before they go to any restaurant. Oh, we didn't bother leaving a tip as a result.

Nice foray into polish food. My server Anastasiaa was helpful and made the experience quite nice. I…read moretried the croquettes which were crispy and full of cheese (perhaps too much cheese) and of course the pierogi, which is worth trying but I prefer the asian version of dumplings personally. My favorite thing here instead was this fantastic, infused berries and herbs tea, which came in a tall beer mug. I could totally go back just to get another pitcher of that.

I loved Zapiecek so much so decided to go to their different location the next day. I did not…read moredisappoint! I was super impressed by their traditional sourdough soup (may seem a bit sour for some people but I thought it was delicious, perfect flavors, amount of mushrooms and great, yum!). It's super unique and I haven't seen it anywhere else. Potato pancake was massive, and I could eat it every single day if I could. Everything was absolutely scrumptious, that I can't wait to go back there again. Portions are huge, and definitely worth the price. The menu is very impressive, you can eat there every day for a month just to try everything. Highly recommend trying it if you are in Warsaw!

Dry good food! Pierogies were not too impressive but they were pretty good. They found other…read morerestaurants for Pierogies. Everything else was really good and the prices were reasonable.

A must to try Pierogi while in Poland and no place does it better than this restaurant. Try the…read moredifferent ones -- cheese/potatoes, meat (our favorite) -- they're really good. Chocolate cake was a let down. Too dry. Try another dessert. Servers were very nice and friendly.

The is an amazing restaurant. The restaurant is decorated in bright colors with polish accents. The…read morewaitress was very friendly, polite, and gave great advice on the food. The Polish sausage and sauerkraut is delicious. The sausage is cooked well; crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauerkraut is not overly sour with great seasoning. The warm wine was great; good for the cold winter.

While visiting Warsaw, I made sure to stop at Zapiecek Polskie Pierogarnie, and it was everything…read moreyou'd want from a classic Polish food experience. This place is charming, cozy, and clearly a must-visit -- it was very busy with people waiting outside, which only confirmed how loved it is. I ordered the traditional pierogies (without meat), and they were absolutely delicious -- tender, comforting, and full of flavor. The cranberry sauce and mushroom sauce on the side were perfect pairings and really elevated the dish, adding a sweet and earthy balance to each bite. It felt like the kind of spot you seek out when traveling -- authentic, warm, and deeply satisfying. If you're a foodie or a visitor wanting to experience real Polish comfort food while in Warsaw, this is definitely a place you shouldn't miss. I'd happily return and highly recommend it!

Our lunch at the Podwale restaurant was nothing but great. I loved the unique interior design and…read morerustic decor. Our server Roman was absolutely fantastic- friendly, helpful and very efficient. The food absolutely delicious. We tried a lot of different Polish dishes and everything was really tasty- meat pirogies, potato pancake with mushrooms, and pork ribs. Every bite tasted ethnic and unique. This place is definitely a gem.

Great experience trying true Polish food in Warsaw! The pork knuckle is massive but cooked…read moreincredibly well. Dominika was our waitress and she was beyond sweet and did everything to make sure our meal was memorable. Thank you Dominika!

Stary Dom sets a high bar when it comes to an elegant dining. The space is on the more formal side…read morebut not fancy enough for cocktail attire; which I was so grateful for. I came directly from Gdansk in a delayed train so I rushed straight here to make my reservation. With my roller luggage and all. They thankfully had a convenient coat check where they were able to store my luggage. Now as for the food, wow on all fronts. I ordered the Chicken Soup, Marinated Herring, Steak Tartare, Lamb Shank and a Meringue Pie. I just had to try everything! And sure glad I did. I don't usually like lamb but this dish came highly recommended. Ive only liked lamb on a few occasions so it was a gamble and in this rare situation, I won. The gaminess of the lamb was very subtle and the flavor combined with the potato puree and marinade was delicious. The steak tartare was prepared table side and the chef asks if you want it normal, mild, or spicy. I opted for spicy which I felt wasn't any spice but nonetheless, a very tasty steak tartare. The marinated herring was so enjoyable as well. The fish was tender and the citrus profile of the sauce was a fantastic complement to the dish. The Chicken Soup was as good as chicken soup could be. Warm and savory. And finally the dessert. The fluffy meringue pie was very good as well but after a few bites, the sweetness got to me. Still a good dish though but more geared towards those with a real sweet tooth.

The beer restaurant in Poland, save your money in old town and just comer here for every meal. This…read moreplace seems to b a local favorite, and you will need not make reservations in advance for dinner (we came for lunch). All of the food was good, beef tartare was made tableside. The fish was also very good. The pork knuckle was fantastic and very tender. Don't get deserts here, they r an extra 2 zloty, just go next door to the bakery which is owned by them too. The free bread is also sourdough and rye it was super awesome. The waiters were professional and spoke English. There is an extra about $6 service charge for dining

Amazing! Obviously the best pierogis I've ever had. Got the meat pierogi with spicy paprika sauce…read moretopped with bacon. So good! To top it off, got some warm apple pie. Absolutely amazing!

Great restaurant with lots of room outdoors to sit. The location is quite convenient and they serve…read moreall sorts of Polish food. It's very pork forward, but offer options that are without meat, if you don't eat pork. The pierogis came with an option of cheese sauce, which was new and very delicious. You could also get a mug of borscht soup, and that's a wonderful accompaniment to the dish. Their beef tartar was delicious and enough to share with someone. It could honestly be its own meal. My husband had the chicken livers and tripe (flaki) soup and he loved both. Everything looked wonderful! They were always busy and the servers were always on it. The prices were very good, for a tourist location, and it was very enjoyable.

This Zapiecek location seems newer and has a pleasant interior with two floors. It was lively and a…read morebit chaotic--lots of kids and waitresses rushing around--though surprisingly not that busy. I usually go for steamed pierogies, but their fried version was actually very good--chewy and flavorful. The soup was a bit salty, but I liked the touch of a small candle under the bowl that kept it warm the whole time. Service was okay overall.

We ran into this restaurant when walking along Nowy Swiat, looking for lunch. I consulted Yelp to…read morefind nearby restaurants serving Polish specialities and found this one just a block away. The welcoming was kind of jaded, but we were hungry and had patience with the zombie-like service. All of us tried some of the different pierogi (dumplings) they offered: traditional with cabbage and mushrooms, russian style and spinach with cheese. They were all OK and my favorite were the spinach ones. To that we had beer and that was where things started to go wrong. If the food was "traditionally" Polish, so was the service, which could best be described as the one I remember from the worst restaurants during the communist time. This means a minimum of service from an uninterested person that take time. Really strange, as the waitress who served us was probably not even born at the time when that kind of service was kind of common in the eastern countries. One of my friends discovered the opened plastic cover of a toothpick in his beer, and we let the waitress know as soon as we managed to get her attention. Without a flinch, she mumbled something about crediting the beer and just left, taking his beer with her. When we saw her again, we were still a little uncertain about her first comment so we asked, with the intention of ordering a new beer for my friend - but we never got that far. She just repeated that the beer would be credited and left before we had the chance to ask for another beer. As the food was OK, I hope the mishap with the beer and service was just a bad day for the wautress, but having talked to my non-Polish guests about the Polish cuisine and hospitality, Dawne Smaki just left me with a feeling of embarrassment in front of them. There are too many good restaurants to go back.