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38 GDAŃSK RESTAURANTS
Indian
Masala B-2, ul. Rajska 10 (Madison Shopping Mall),
tel. (+48) 58 690 80 40, www.masala.gda.pl. Don’t let
the stained tablecloths put you off, they’re just a sign that
people come here and enjoy their food. Table manners go out
of the window in Masala, a small Indian spot attached to the
side of the Madison Mall, and you’ll find locals and foreigners
alike scooping up their curries with thick, fluffy portions of
naan. The chefs are imported from Delhi, though clearly enjoy
working in Gdańsk - watch them chucking the spices in from
behind the glass screen. Consistency can be a problem, but
boy, when these guys get it right do they get it right. Enjoy
Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes from padded velvety sofas
while Bollywood tunes keep the atmosphere authentic.
QOpen 11:30 - 22:00. (18-46zł). PAUGSW
International
Brovarnia D-4, ul. Szafarnia 9, tel. (+48) 58 320 19
70, www.brovarnia.pl. Words can’t begin to do Brovarnia
justice. If there’s a better beer in Poland we’d like to know
about it, but not before we’ve finished road testing the menu.
Indeed, the microbrewery is just one reason to visit. The
chow here is top drawer, with a beer bites menu that includes
chicken strips and a selection of flavoured lards - from spicy
pepper to plum. Head up the stairs for something a little
more formal and note that they plan to open later than we
publish during the summer months. QOpen 13:00 - 22:30.
(34-60zł). PTAUEGSW
Cico C-4, ul. Piwna 28/30, tel. (+48) 58 305 04 55,
www.cico.pl. The food is every good as bit as it smells in
this chic looking restobar crossover. Visual diversions are
limited to brick walls and chocolate colours; it’s the menu
that does the talking here, with a damn good selection of
pasta, salad, meat and fish dishes to pick from. Streetside
stools are one of their best features and allow you to sit
back and marvel at the view across the street to the imposing
St Mary’s Cathedral. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. (15-70zł).
PTAEGBSW
Czerwone Drzwi (The Red Door) C-4, ul. Piwna
52/53, tel. (+48) 58 301 57 64, www.reddoor.gd.pl.
A beautiful scarlet room with melancholic jazz sounds and
a collection of rattan furniture, flower arrangements and
eccentric curios. Used as both a restaurant and café by
Gdańsk high society the concise menu varies with the season
but never disappoints. Try the roasted salmon served with
Béarnaise sauce and pancakes. Guaranteed excellence, and
the perfect place to take someone special. Recommended.
QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. (22-72zł). JA6GBW
Dwadzieścia Cztery Dania Bistro & Bar C-4, ul.
Piwna 16, tel. (+48) 58 304 14 92. Piwna Street moves
from strength to strength with the arrival of this new bistro
and bar. Operating under the name Twenty-Four Courses,
calls to the owners made us none the wiser as there are
more than the prescribed number on the menu. Not that we
are complaining. If the others are anywhere near as good
as our turkey liver starter and spicy spaghetti and shrimps
main they’ll have a lot of return visits until we’ve worked our
way through the English language menu. Opened as we were
going to press the locals still hadn’t discovered it though once
they see what kind of food you can get for the money this
place is asking we predict the limited tables will be jammed.
Of further note are the non-alcoholic cocktails and an option
which allows you to compose your own plate from 22
separately priced components. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sun
12:00 - 24:00. (4-29zł). PTAUGBSW
Gdańsk In Your Pocket gdansk.inyourpocket.com
Dwór Oliwski ul. Bytowska 4 (Oliwa), tel. (+48)
58 554 70 70, www.dworoliwski.pl. Englebert
Humpherdinck would adore this place. Decorated with
marble and salmon pink combinations this restored manor
house wouldn’t look out of place in Malibu, and is the
number one spot in the Tri-city for haute-cuisine. Superb
food, wine and service every time. QOpen 13:00 - 22:00.
(51-99zł). PTAUGBW
Elephant Club Resto & Cafe & Music C-5,
ul. Długi Targ 41/42, tel. (+48) 58 305 13 55,
www.elephantclub.pl. The interior and exterior of
the Elephant Club couldn’t be more different: outside
diners will find an extensive patio flush against busy
ul. Dlugi Targ, the perfect open-air spot to watch the
heavy summer crowds. Inside the cavernous basement
restaurant the atmosphere becomes darker and
more intimate, with mood lighting, a modern bar and
the ideal small space for local musicians to regularly
perform. There is no excuse for not finding a dish to
please on their extensive menu, which ranges from
Polish classics like pierogis and lamb goulash to a
list of 12 different pizzas. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00,
Sat 09:00 - 02:00. (12-65zł). PTYJA6E
BXSW
Euro B-4, ul. Długa 79/80, tel. (+48) 58 305 23 83,
www.starowka-gdanska.pl. A formal looking venue with
a longstanding reputation as one of the best dinners in
the city. There’s a real 18th century flavour to the design
with lots of rococo elements and delicate antiques, and
you’ll find these quietly posh surrounds complimented
by a magnificent menu that includes local recipes and a
decent t-bone. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. (26-175zł). PTY
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We also provide Catering services.
Filharmonia D-3, ul. Ołowianka 1, tel. (+48) 58 323 83
58, www.restauracjafilharmonia.pl. ‘One of the top three
restaurants in Poland’, claims one reader, and we’re not arguing.
What was once a municipal power plant has been given a
reviving shot, and that’s down to a fabulous menu created by
Tomasz Kortus and Artur Wencel. Using the latest molecular
techniques in food science choices here vary with the season,
though the truth is there’s simply no such thing as a bad meal
here. Excellent, excellent, excellent, and that’s each and every
time. And with summer approaching why not dine on the rooftop
terrace, home to knock-dead views of Gdańsk’s steepled
skyline. If the weather isn’t co-operating, head indoors to a
breathtaking interior of red brick walls and theatrical murals.
QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. (36-75zł). PTYAUGBSW
NEW
Friends Restaurant & Pub ul. Piwna 3/4, tel. (+48)
512 136 536. A friendly little bar/restaurant serving simple
Polish and international dishes (read with fries) on Gdansk’s
most popular dining street. The food won’t win any awards
but it is perfect for a quick lunch or snack and has prices that
won’t break the bank at Monte Carlo. What we liked, having
popped in on a miserable day, was the waitress (unprompted)
offering to switch one of the screens from Fashion TV to the
Disney channel for the kids who were wet and worn out. It
might not sound like much but by the service standards of
many Polish restaurants, this was positively revolutionary.
Q Open 11:00 - 22:00. From June open 09:00 - 24:00.
(19-50zł). PTAGBSW
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