The specialty of Bar Pod Ryba (which curiously means "Under the Fish") is the jacket potato. This…read morewas nothing more than a roasted potato cut in half and filled with a selection of toppings--but the result was a delicious dish greater than the sum of its parts! My pick was the "Trio Mix," which came with herring salad, shredded cabbage, and tzatziki, topped off with bean sprouts, scallions, red currants, and leaves of endive. This was an incredible combination of ingredients, from the refreshing tzatziki to the briney herring to the crunchy cabbage and toppings! But I was an even bigger fan of the jacket potato with Bialowieza-style chanterelles, which came with an unbelievably huge portion of mushrooms cooked in a dill and cream sauce. The meaty mushrooms had so much umami flavor, and the cream sauce paired perfectly with the starchy potato. I also added the caper sauce, made with yogurt, mayo, capers, anchovies, and dill, which brought out the flavors even more. On the side, we also got orders of shredded cabbage, shredded beets, and sauerkraut, which made for refreshing side dishes.

At first glance this one looked promising. The menu mainly consists of stuffed potatoes. The…read morechoices on the menu are vast; toppings ranging from bacon to chicken to veggie loving. The prices are very decent, considering the location. However, after sitting down it turned out that the waitresses (no exception here) were unfriendly and slow. The food took 50 minutes to be served and none of the waitresses ask for second rounds of drinks. Moreover, asking for another drink ends up with rolling eyes from the waitress. The drinks took a solid 15 minutes before they arrived. As for the food, it wasn't that good. It was served lukewarm and didn't have the tastiness I expected after seeing the menu. Definitely not going here again.

Authentic pierogi? Yes, please…read more There are any number of places in Poland in which to get good pierogi - and as much as I'd love the opportunity to try them all, this is the place where we landed today. It's a cozy and very colorful place, with wonderful aromas and old world charm. The service is, well, decidedly European - you can't be in a rush when you get here, and being all "American" about it won't get your food on the table any faster. I've been living in Spain for eight years now and I find table service to be quite a bit slower than in the US. Then again, they aren't chasing you out of the restaurant when you finish eating, either - they give you plenty of time to just chat with your mates and enjoy another round. As for the pierogi? I would GLADLY come back here!

Restauracja Błękitny Pudel - jedzenie bardzo smaczne, ale obsługa to absolutna tragedia, najgorsza,…read morejakiej kiedykolwiek doświadczyłam. Przyjechałam z moim narzeczonym i jego najbliższą rodziną, aby pokazać im kawałek Polski. Zamówiliśmy wodę, kilka drinków alkoholowych i naprawdę sporo jedzenia - m.in. sałatki Cezar, żurek, rosół, burgery i pierogi. Naszą kelnerką była pani (nazwijmy ją "Kaczka" - bo wydawało się, że miała w ustach trochę za dużo "wypełniaczy"), która przyjęła zamówienie... i całkowicie zniknęła. Ani wody, ani drinków nie dostaliśmy od niej. Musiałam prosić innych pracowników, aby w ogóle przynieśli nam coś do picia. Przy składaniu zamówienia jasno poprosiliśmy, aby wszystkie dania wyszły razem. Minęło około pół godziny i zaczęto podawać potrawy - niestety tylko połowa stolika dostała swoje jedzenie, reszta czekała. Ci, którzy dostali jedzenie jako pierwsi, zdążyli je zjeść i skończyć, podczas gdy druga połowa nadal czekała na swoje porcje. Przez cały ten czas kelnerka ani razu nie podeszła do stolika, żeby zapytać, czy wszystko jest w porządku. W końcu, zirytowana, poprosiłam inną kelnerkę, żeby sprawdziła, co z resztą zamówienia. Okazało się, że dokładnie w tym momencie "Kaczka" wychodziła sobie na przerwę. Nie podeszła do nas, nie przeprosiła - jedynie pomachała do drugiej kelnerki i wyszła "na miasto". Kiedy zapytaliśmy o menadżera, usłyszeliśmy, że... takiego w ogóle nie ma. Podsumowując - kuchnia naprawdę dobra, ale obsługa fatalna, chaotyczna i kompletnie lekceważąca gości. Błękitny Pudel Restaurant - the food was very tasty, but the service was an absolute disaster, the worst I have ever experienced. I came with my fiancé and his close family to show them a bit of Poland. We ordered water, several alcoholic drinks, and quite a lot of food - including Caesar salads, żurek, chicken soup, burgers, and pierogi. Our waitress (let's call her "Duck" - because it seemed like she had a bit too much filler in her lips) took our order... and then completely disappeared. We received neither water nor drinks from her. I had to ask other staff members to bring anything to our table at all. When placing our order, we specifically asked for all the dishes to be served together. About half an hour later, food began arriving - but only for half the table. The other half was still waiting. Those who got their food first had finished eating while the rest were still empty-handed. During all this time, the waitress never once came to check on our table. Eventually, annoyed, I asked another waitress to find out what was happening with the rest of our order. It turned out that, at that exact moment, "Duck" was heading out for her break. She didn't approach us, didn't apologize - just waved to the other waitress and went off into town. When we asked for the manager, we were told... there simply wasn't one. In summary - the kitchen is genuinely good, but the service is terrible, disorganized, and shows complete disregard for guests.

The Fishmarkt restaurant is located in the centre of Gdansk. I have visited this place few times…read morenow and is great place to have dinner. Service is accurate and pleasant. Bouillabaisse starter is great ! or salmon with salty apple pie, amazing ! As indicated it is a fish restaurant but they also have limited number of meat dishes. Havent tried one of those. The restaurant is quite popular and this week i noticed number of people were not able to get a table there. So reservation recommended.

I have been here a couple of times and have always been happy with the food, especially the fish…read moredishes. Actually Gdansk has really lots of fresh fish and this restaurant is a good choice for that. Not only is the food excellent, the interior is also nice and warm. There's further a terrace with glass windows where you can sit if you wish. Finally the service has always been great here! I can highly recommend this restaurant!

I was in Gdansk visiting family and had plans to go to dinner with 2 different cousins. Imagine how…read moreimpressed I was hearing BOTH of them had plans on taking me hear for dinner. The weather outside was cold and rainy but the inside was stunning, I completely forgot about the weather. The service was impeccable, the waitress being extremely professional yet warm. I had the Tagliolini nero Tajskie and it did not disappoint! It was so beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it. While the menu said it was spicy, I did not agree with that, however since Polish food isn't spicy, I can see why they added the little chili pepper on the menu. I also ordered the Japanese Spritz. It was so yummy and refreshing and of course the presentation was fantastic as well! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a really nice meal!

Incredible spot with a great location right on the canal in Gdańsk. The atmosphere was only…read moreoutclassed by the food, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal!

Excellent food, beer, and atmosphere. I wanted to praise their excellent beer, but I first have…read moreshout out their duck dumplings and salad. As a Californian, I have to say that their vegetable salad is as good as I've ever had. Personally, I go light on dressing. I prefer to let the vegetables do the talking, and we had a great conversation. Atmosphere: They have a pleasant patio in the old quarter, but we opted for their cavernous brewery, which worked out well. Come on in! You won't be disappointed!

Horrible service...incompetent waitress...if you don't mind waiting 1/2 an hour just for a beer go…read morehere. Food is so so.

Original Burger was a great "Burgery" in old town Gdańsk. The decor is really funky, with movie…read moreposters and memorabilia evoking the USA and Poland. It's small, which adds to the fun. I had an Old School Burger. It was delicious, definitely topping many a burger I have had in the USA. I ordered it as a Bundle Deal (combo) with French Fries (chips) and a side Mixed Salad. A glass of red wine completed the meal. Service was great. An English language menu is provided.

Original Burger saved us from having to eat from the nearby Subway. We arrived in Gdasnk quite late…read moreat night and VERY few places were still open and we were VERY hungry! This is a burger joint so they really only serve burgers, but it was very good food. My friend is vegan and they were happy to make changes to the menu to accommodate her. She had a very nice veggie burger and I had a goats cheese salad and burger. The customer service was very good as even though it was late we never felt rushed. In fact, we left long after they had closed and while they were cleaning and closing around us they never rushed us to leave. I was extremely happy with this restaurant as I was so hungry and really didnt want to eat at Subway!

This place is situated in a touristic vacuum. And I'd say that's a good thing. It gives you the…read morefeeling of hanging out with the locals and for some odd reason that gives you a sense of feeling at home. And there's a bar. We ordered pierogi and some meat with salads on the side and we were not dissatisfied. The mixture of salads gave us a great experience of what the poles are capable of making out of basic vegetables and some added spices and herbs. Well done! The prices are more than fair, so if you're looking for an intimate family place to eat your next meal, this could be your next stop.

This was a great restaurant for a late dinner in Gdansk. We were able to get a nice table outside…read moreand we loved the ambiance of the place. The food was elegant and really delicious. The duck breast was tender and perfectly cooked, and my husband loved his schnitzel with the fried egg on top. My espresso martini was really delicious. Would be five starts if not for the slow service. It started out well but we never got any more water nor a chance for another drink. But all in all it was a nice experience and recommended for a spot in busy Gdansk.

We arrived at GVARA around 10 am for breakfast. We placed our food order, along with the coffee…read more The server brought us tea (which we did not order) and although she I insisted that it was ours, we pushed it aside. The food was wonderful. The mistake was eventually realized by the staff about the tea, and they said it was ours free of charge. Eventually, I tried it. What a surprise. The mint was so soothing and it was so enjoyable sitting in the morning sun on the terrace before we started our day.