WROCŁAW - In Your Pocket

40 RESTAURANTS
Wrocław
ul. Kuźnicza 43/45
reservation tel. (071) 343 53 01
restauracja@darea.pl
www.darea.pl
The best sushi in the city
Capri Ristorante Pizzeria B-2, ul. Więzienna 21
(Galeria Italiana), tel. (+48) 71 343 20 71, www.capripizza.pl.
Found inside the Galeria Italia complex the style
here is clear and simple, with visual distractions essentially
limited to the streetside views and the theatrics of other
diners. An ambitious range of Italian dishes can be found
here, with the real emphasis placed on spaghetti, while the
proprietors’ Italian origins are unmistakable in their influence
on the end product. Prices remain pegged at sensible levels,
providing prospective diners with all the more reason to visit.
QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. (11-200zł). PTA6GBSW
Da Andrea A-3, Rynek 16/17, tel. (+48) 71 344 55 00,
www.daandrea.pl. Definitely entering into the conversation of
Wrocław’s best Italian, this fine-diner on the market square foregoes
folksy trattoria trappings in favour of scarlet and burgundy
surroundings, satin table dressings, fresh flowers and most of
all fine ingredients. The menu begins with pizza, including a page
inspired by specific members of Wrocław’s gnome community,
before covering an excellent range of authentic pastas, gnocchi,
risottos, fish and meat entrees, complemented by an enormous
list of European wines. The results are exquisite and the service
very professional, explaining the large number of foreign business
owners hashing out deals in the two level interior. QOpen
11:00 - 23:00. (16-75zł). PTAGBSW
NEW
Gallo Nero Grande B-4, Pl. Teatralny 4, tel. (+48) 71
344 50 06, www.gallonerogrande.pl. Located under
Teatr Lalek, the cavernous interior of this uninspired Italian
restaurant reveals room after room of chequered red and
white tablecloths under timber ceilings and busty photos of
Sophia Loren and Luciano Pavorotti, as the Italian satellite
radio station presents some rather untakeable tunes. While
seemingly ideal for that most Italian of pleasures - sharing
food with friends and family - the menu is merely an overlyfamiliar
rundown of pizzas and classic Italian dishes that
soon prove themselves to be nothing special. The highlight
is probably the large outdoor summer seating area, but the
Don is most certainly elsewhere. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00.
(30-60zł). PTAUEGBSW
il Gusto A-3, ul. Św. Mikołaja 8-11, tel. (+48) 71 342
00 11, www.ilgusto.pl. A classy restobar with an Italian
influenced menu which offers up a range of very good pizzas,
pastas and soups. The chicken dish in cream sauce
with bacon and peppers can certainly be recommended
while a colleague has nothing but good things to say about
the salads. Once fed, take up position on one of the soft
furnishings and watch the slightly maturer crowd get stuck
into the evening. Recommended. QOpen 17:00 - 24:00, Fri,
Sat 17:00 - 02:00. (15-42zł). PA6GBS
Il Peperoncino F-4, Rynek 23/24, tel. (+48) 71 793 55
22, www.ilpeperoncino.com.pl. Two tacky flaming towers
flanking the entrance distinguish Il Peperoncino from the other
four upmarket Italian restaurants on the market square (there
could be more by the time you read this). The menu covers
the usual suspects and the Italian chef has a tendency to mill
amongst the tables when he has time, adding to the friendly
atmosphere. In summer almost all the seating is moved
outside, so be sure not to miss the interior’s floor-to-ceiling
Roman antiquity decorative motif and massive wine collection.
QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. (12-79zł). PAUGBSW
La Scala A-3, Rynek 38, tel. (+48) 71 372 53 94,
www.lascala.pl. Tried and true La Scala enjoys a big
reputation amongst locals, despite revved-up Rynek prices
and uneven service of the bow-tied staff. That’s down to the
food no doubt, with arguably the best Italian in town in the
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exclusive upstairs eatery, while the ground floor trattoria
offers guests a cheaper, more concise incarnation of the
menu amongst red-chequered tablecloths, pictures of rural
Italy and strings of garlic. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. (18-140zł).
PTJABXSW
Novocaina A-3, Rynek 13, tel. (+48) 71 343 69 15,
www.novocaina.com. A fashionable eatery whose now tattered
menus testify to its popularity. An extravagant design
featuring plump scarlet fabrics is perfectly complemented by
the crowd of vamps found within the four walls. The cooking
features standard Italian offerings, from pizza and pasta
to decent pepper steak. QOpen 13:00 - 23:00. (35-70zł).
PTJAGBSW
NEW
Quorematto Sukiennice 6, tel. (+48) 71 343 66 66.
This straight-forward, authentic and affordable Italian pizza
bar makes eating in the Town Hall accessible to everyone,
and extra perks like daily pasta specials and ‘spritz parties’
from 17:00-19:00 featuring free finger food at the bar only
contribute to its emergence as a favoured first date destination
with locals. Choose between the seasonal outdoor seating
or the sleek, Ferrari red interior with a long bar and sports
on the large tele. The pizza menu is extensive and diverse,
including Italian and international styles, light pizza (cheese
added after baking) and white pizza (no sauce) topped with
a range of fresh veggies, meats and cheeses. No complaints
from us. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00, Sun
12:00 - 24:00. (9-29zł). PTAVGBSW
Ristorante Convivio C-3, ul. Purkyniego 1, tel.
(+48) 71 344 17 09, www.convivio.pl. Modern Italian
food served inside an absolutely gorgeous 14th century
Franciscan monastery full of soaring arches, candleabras,
white tableclothes and linen touches. This is fine dining and
priced accordingly, though the immaculate location - with a
lovely summer garden - ably covers much of the cost. QOpen
12:00 - 22:00. (19-68zł). TA6GBSW
Va Bene Trattoria F-4, Rynek 51, tel. (+48) 71 343
83 50, www.vabenerestauracja.pl. Between covering
Wrocław and Kraków, Va Bene is unfortunately about 50
Italian restaurants too late for us to get excited about its
claim as the best Italian food in the region. We will say that
it is very good; so good in fact that there’s no point in opening
another Italian restaurant to out-do it. (Ok? How about a
Thai restaurant? We could get excited about that.) The menu
changes with the seasons covering all the highlights of Italian
cuisine and more, extending to pizzas and even breakfast.
The interior is suitably sharp and features the original ceiling,
which is worth taking a peek at whether you’re hungry or
not. Sneak in for the 23,90zł daily lunch menu, and in summer
enjoy people-watching from their market square patio.
QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 24:00. (19-65zł).
PTAGBSW
Japanese
Darea Sushi B-2, ul. Kuźnicza 43/45, tel. (+48) 71
343 53 01, www.darea.pl. A huge open plan space that
does little in the way of décor, but plenty for the reputation
of Korean food. Overseen by a Korean chap who settled in
Poland over a decade ago Darea offers a cracking menu
of both Japanese and Korean dishes including tangsuyuk
(sweet and sour beef baked in pastry), bulgogi and five
grill options where the cooking is left to the patrons. Highly
recommended and a confirmed favourite of Wrocław’s expats.
Take-away on offer at a 15 per cent discount. QOpen
12:00 - 22:30. (20-100zł). PTAGBS
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RESTAURANTS
Restauracja OHH!SUSHI&GRILL
C.H.Galeria Dominikańska
Pl. Dominikański 3, Wroclaw
Tel. 71 330 6540
Restauracja OHH!SUSHI&GRILL
C.H Magnolia Park
Ul. Legnicka 58, Wroclaw
Tel. 71 350 0368
www.ohhsushi.pl
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