Meaning, 'Between Us' in English, this cafe bar is a hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of central Warsaw. Full of local arty types, this is a mixed bar (meaning gay and straight friendly - OK, just friendly!) that appeals to folk of all ages and nationalities. It really gives visitors an insight into the cool and prosperous side of Poland. Lush.

ul Bracka, Warsaw
(just behind the 'Smyk' toy store on Al. Jerozolimskie (on the left hand side if you are walking to the river from Central Station).
www.miedzynamicafe.com/

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I took a short walk from the bustling Old Town down to Mariensztat Square and found the Barylka Pub, Warsaw's oldest I was told. A good selection of local beers and nice food served by friendly English speaking staff. Very popular with locals, it's a lovely place to sit outside in the square and relax. I came back a second time to enjoy a free concert on a Thursday evening and had a very enjoyable evening - inexpensive, friendly and recommended. Nice change from the modern over-hyped cafes that proliferate

It's a pub, you don't need a reservation - just go to 5-7 Garbarska St, Mariensztat, and look for 'Pub pod Barylka';
tel: (22) 826 62 39

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Prohibicja is ideally placed on Podwale not far from the Royal Castle and Old Town.

In keeping with its name the restaurant has a mock up of a still above the bar downstairs and the white washed walls are pock marked with fake bullet holes. A suitably theatrical design for somewhere that is owned by four Polish actors.

The menu has both Polish and American influences - including dishes such as Spare Ribs with French Fries and Pike/Perch with Mashed Potatoes, Spinach and Caper Sauce - the food is simple but well cooked and tasty, the service excellent, friendly and efficient.

Podwale 1
www.prohibicja.com.pl

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Cafe Blikle on Nowy Swiat is a wonderfully, traditional cafe. The interior is smart with wood panelling, green walls, a big copper coffee pot and interesting curved lights.

The atmosphere is a mixture of conversation and contemplation, a good place to catch up with friends, debate and discuss but also somewhere to catch up with oneself, sit idly and read or simply watch people come and go.

The fare on offer includes a selection of teas, coffees (including liqueur coffees such as Honey Coffee with Krupnik and Cream and Cafe Bourbon with rum and cream) and other drinks, hot meals, snacks and a delicious tempting array of pastries and cakes (Chocolate Torte, Sweet Custard Slice with Flaky Pastry) which will set your mouth watering.

Nowy Swiat 33

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The idea of Polish traditional food is not exactly enough to get the palate racing, but these dumplings are superbly tasty and come with a choice of sauces each as deliciously fattening as the last. A good place to try them is in a little Pierogeria just off the square in the Old Town. Windows steamed up from conversation and hot dumplings, hang up your coat on a hook and sit down for a treat.

Location: Half a block from the Old Town Square, heading north.
Address: 14 Oraz ul. Krzkywe Kolo 30.

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The Foksal is full of restaurants and bars, but this cafe was pleasantly uncommercial. There's a list of drinks and dishes on a board and you order at the counter. The prices are very reasonable and the waitresses are helpful and charming.

Ul Foksal 21

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A superb up-market restaurant in the similarly superb Hotel Rialto.
The ambience is perfect; walk in to be greeted by efficient, courteous waiters to a background of soft jazz music with fresh flowers (replaced daily by an appologetic florist who obviously thinks his day-old lilacs are an awful sight to any curious-eyed diner).
The menu is a meat-lover's dream, and even if you're not, there is enough to make you want to order many more than 3 courses, and for around £12 per dish, you can afford to indulge a little in a restaurant you are most likely never to experience again.

Hotel Rialto on ul. Wilcza.
Central Train Station.
06:30-22:30

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Billed as a little bit of Africa in Poland, it’s actually very Euro-chic. But the food is hot, décor cool, and atmosphere chilled.

Location: On Foksal, half a block from Nowy Swiat.
Address: Ulica Foksal 18.

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An absolute gastronomic highlight in the Hotel Rialto on ul Wilcza. A famous Swiss chef offers delicious Polish cuisine at affordable prices. Perfect food, impeccable service, a treat not to be missed. Wonderful art deco surroundings.

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