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Tastes of Gdansk

Where to eat in Gdańsk

Familiarize yourself with the culinary map of Gdańsk and let yourself be guided through the labyrinth of exquisite restaurants, bistros, street food zones and cafes. The menu in Gdańsk includes both elements from around the world, as well as those found in specific recipes and seasonal ingredients.

Tastes of Gdańsk SOLO Package

Become a culinary discoverer of Gdańsk's delicacies and go on a one-person journey full of unforgettable adventures and taste sensations.

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Tastes of Gdańsk DUET Package

It tastes better together. Take a culinary journey with your special someone. You choose your companion, we provide attractions. Or more precisely - an unforgettable experience of Gdańsk cuisine.

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Tastes of Gdańsk QUARTET Package

In a team of four, you will see even better that this city is more than Neptune, the Baltic Sea and shipyard cranes. Check out what Gdańsk tastes like.

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Restaurants in Gdańsk

Tygle

Tygle Gdanskie is a restaurant offering a beautiful view of the Motlawa and the Long Wharf, located in the very heart of Gdansk. Its menu combines traditional Gdansk flavours with modern culinary art. Tygle is a real feast for the senses. The restaurant received the Michelin Recommendation.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdańsk:
1. Our homemade bread with traditional Gdansk anchovy butter
2. Gdansk tube with cream - goose liver mousse, cherry and dried fig jam, mead
3. Black soup with sea ink - pike-perch dumplings, pink trout fillet, crayfish necks
4. Pink trout fillet in caviar sauce - kohlrabi in breadcrumbs, white asparagus, young radishes
5. "Apple pie" ice cream dessert - cream ice cream, roasted apples, marzipan crumble

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Mercato

Being a port city, Gdansk’s cuisine has traditionally been completely different from the rest of Poland. Who of us remembers that Gdansk used to have 18 various markets? Or that more than two thousand tonnes of crawfish used to be sold in front of the city gates? We bring such stories back. The restaurant received the Michelin Recommendation.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdańsk:
1. Dziadówka - potato | buttermilk | beef | chives
2. Herring - dill oilve oil | artichoke | cucumber | buttermilk | trout caviar
3. Pomeranian lamb - Potato | Pecorino cheese | Tomato | Onion | Leek
 

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Piwnica Rajców

Piwnica Rajcow (Coimcillors ’ Cellar ) is a place where the past tastes better than ever. Nestled in the heart of Gdańsk, this restaurant offers exceptional culinary experiences amidst its historic surroundings. The menu, inspired by historical recipes, blends tradition with modern culinary techniques. Indulge in local specialties recreated from ancient recipes and rediscover the taste of Gdańsk.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdańsk:
1. Appetizer - Fried Baltic herring in spicy marinade / "poor knights" / pickled shallots / herbal oil  
2. Main Course - Duck in chestnut sauce: roast duck / potato dumplings / chestnuts / capers / meat sauce / spinach / herbal oil
3. Dessert - Bread pudding: vanilla sauce / almonds / amaretto / lemon / sorbet

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Vidokówka

The viewing platform on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star is open to everyone, offering an unparalleled view of the whole of Tricity! In addition to the unforgettable vista, you can also expect an excellent menu, concerts and various other attractions.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdańsk:
1. Sorrel soup with egg, meat stock / sorrel / egg / celery / potatoes / carrotscream / dill
2. Duck leg with sweet potatoes puree, blanched vegetables, demi-glace sauce
duck leg / sweet potatoes / sugar snap peas / radish
demi-glace sauce / romanesco
3. Lemon sorbet
sugar / lemon / water

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Pobitegary Wrzeszcz

The restaurant in Wrzeszcz is the second branch of POBITEGARY. A place with an interesting interior, decorated with materials in their natural form. The restaurant space is divided by greenhouse walls, thanks to which there are three rooms, including two more intimate ones dedicated to family and company meetings. The place refers to what is outside - a beautiful old park.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdansk:
1. Appetizer - Asparagus
2. Main course - Beef steak, anchovy sauce, cauliflower with crayfish necks, baked potatoes
3. Dessert - Mleczko Gdańskie,  creamy curly ice cream, almonds, almond oil 

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Pomelo Bistro

Pomelo Bistro Bar is a place with an atmosphere, which has been maintaining the first positions in the Trip Advisor ranking for many years, and has received many gastronomic awards for the high quality of dishes and service. Here you can eat the best breakfasts in Gdansk, a good lunch at an attractive price, and in the evening you can taste an excellent Polish dinner in a modern style. We bake our own bread, make own pickles, and the atmospheric rooms and their arrangements will make you feel at home.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdansk:
1. Bread slice with herring
2. Gdansk Crayfish Soup
3. Duck’s leg

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Villa Eva

A very unique place, Villa Eva is situated in an Art Nouveau villa in Stary Wrzeszcz. Here you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and focus on experiencing the seasonal flavours of Polish cuisine.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdańsk:
1. Broth
2. Cod loin
3. Lemon sorbet
 

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Fishmarkt

Fishmarkt is located in the very center of the old town at the legendary Gdańsk Fish Market and refers to its beautiful history. The restaurant combines the passion for fresh fish and seafood with a cozy interior design. The culinary artistry of the dishes served at Targ Rybny is complemented by a large selection of excellent, carefully selected wines.

The set proposed as part of the Flavors of Gdańsk:
1. Baltic herring/pepper and onion chutney/goldwasser
2. Trout in blue/crayfish sauce/wild broccoli/potato puree
3. Waffle/Gdansk milk/caramel/almond

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Oria Magic House

Our kitchen is a fascinating place of new taste sensations and interesting variations that you will not find anywhere else. Every 6-8 weeks, we present a menu consisting of several unique items, always tailored to the theme of a given period, as an inseparable element. You will feel the full flavor and lose yourself in the atmosphere of the place during each visit to Oria Magic House.

The set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdańsk:
1. Gdańsk herring - herring, olive oil, pickled shallot, dried wild flowers, thyme, foccacia
2. Gdańsk duck - Duck breast, rhubarb, apple mousse, faworek, demiglace
3. Gdańsk mousse - Chocolate, caramel sauce based on porter beer, popcorn, seasonal fruits

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Gdański Bowke

Gdanski Bowke is a place where you can feel like you are visiting a harbour from two hundred years ago, and enjoy the best of Polish food and drinks while doing it. Here you can expect delicious food, pralines with Goldwasser liqueur filling and aromatic coffee. The design of the restaurant is a reference to the old maritime traditions of Neptune’s City, making it a very unique place to visit.

Set proposed as part of the Tastes of Gdańsk:
1. Żurek (sour rye soup)- sourdough, egg, white sausage, smoked meat, horseradish
2. Black pudding - black pudding, red onion chutney, caramelized apples
3. Apple pie - baked apples, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream
4. Mint lemonade or traditional lemon lemonade.
 

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Magiel

Magiel consists of two levels: a lively ground floor with a centrally located kitchen and an intimate first floor. Looking at the Motława River and chestnut greens, you can enjoy dishes based on fresh seasonal, mainly local, products. The Chef draws inspiration for you from numerous travels, but the base is always the flavors of the family home.

The set proposed as part of the Flavors of Gdańsk:
1. Veal tongue / pickled radish / rhubarb sauce
2. Fried tench fillet / young cabbage boletus / potato puree / sauce
3. Merinque / Gdańsk-style cream / mascarpone /  strawberries

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Fun facts

Cooking and eating are not only necessary activities of life. They can be a feast for the senses, a solace for the soul, an extraordinary, slightly hedonistic journey into the depths of yourself and the past. The experience of eating is an extraordinary journey, which you can also take in time and space. Due to its rich history, location on the Baltic Sea and many cultures, Gdansk has to offer a whole range of extraordinary dishes created during its 1000 years of existence.

A Golden Remedy for Health

This remedy would undoubtedly bring great pleasure to the one consuming it, but the following day it might come with some unwanted side effects from overindulgence... We’re talking about the famous Gdansk vodka – Goldwasser. While there’s no evidence that it ever cured anyone, it’s undeniable that it’s one of the most recognizable culinary products of Gdansk. Its reputation extends beyond Poland and Europe and has done so for centuries. The “father” of this “golden water” is Ambrosien Vermöllen, a Mennonite refugee from the Netherlands who became a citizen of Gdansk in 1598. This well-known spirit was crafted at a renowned location – the townhouse “Under the Salmon” on Szeroka Street. To make it, strong alcohol was infused with an array of spices and sugar, with gold flakes added to elevate its value. While it might seem like just a luxurious liqueur, it’s worth noting that all these ingredients were once used in medicine! Even gold is still employed today in the treatment of rheumatic diseases. Ambrosien’s blend of herbs was a brilliant application of contemporary medical principles to create an expensive remedy for Gdansk’s wealthy patricians. Over time, however, its medicinal properties took a backseat to its flavor and prestige. The vodka with floating gold flakes became a prized drink not only for the residents of the city by the Motława River.

Even Catherine the Great was a fan. In 1767, the empress stocked up on a considerable supply of Goldwasser. The liqueurs produced at Der Lachs (Under the Salmon) gained worldwide fame in the 18th century and were celebrated in numerous works under the collective name Krambambuli. They even made their way into modern “pop culture” in a saying: “Gdansk vodka, Torun gingerbread, a Krakow maiden, and a Warsaw shoe – Poland’s finest treasures,” coined by 17th-century poet Friedrich Hoffmann from Elbląg. There’s no choice but to agree with this maxim and enjoy the treasures Gdansk has to offer – heal, savor, and “recover” with a taste of Gdańsk’s “golden water.”

Learn more about Gdansk’s drinks in a special episode of the Smaki Gdanska vlog.

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What connects Gdansk with a pineapple?

First of all, and this might surprise some, a pineapple is not a fruit but rather a fruiting body—each "scale" is a small fruit fused into a large, symmetrical cluster. We owe our acquaintance with this South American sweet treat to the explorers of the New World, who were so delighted with its taste that they decided to bring it to the Old Continent.

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Not Only From France – Cheeses in Gdansk

Despite its long history, cheese, apart from cottage cheese, is rarely featured in old cookbooks. There are no recipes for cheese toast or baked pasta dishes. This is due to a completely different status that cheese held within the meal structure.

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A Golden Remedy for Health

This remedy would undoubtedly bring great pleasure to the one consuming it, but the following day it might come with some unwanted side effects from overindulgence... We’re talking about the famous Gdansk vodka – Goldwasser. While there’s no evidence that it ever cured anyone, it’s undeniable that it’s one of the most recognizable culinary products of Gdansk. Its reputation extends beyond Poland and Europe and has done so for centuries.

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The First Water Ice

The idea of freezing drinks or mixing fruit juices with ice or snow was also developed by ancient Indians, Greeks, Romans, and Arab peoples. And by the way, did you notice that these first "ices" were actually sorbets? This state of affairs persisted until the Renaissance, when in Italy, crema fiorentina was created, something similar to a frozen cream-based eggnog.

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Herring or Anchovy?

Herring is a widely known and healthy fish, mainly associated with a snack to accompany vodka or as a component of Lenten dishes. The anchovy, more commonly known by its Italian name anchois, is a small, fatty fish with a very salty and intense flavor. Both types of fish were preserved using a similar method – salting – which is why some old Polish recipes mention that they can be used interchangeably.

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Delicious to the last shell – crayfish

These small crustaceans have long been a symbol of elegance and good taste. Their exquisite flavor was highly regarded, and despite changing culinary fashions, they never lost their value. Recipes for preparing crayfish have been preserved in many old cookbooks, including the Danzig Cookbook by Maria Rosnack from 1858.

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Gdansk is Famous for Beer

Initially, beer was drunk through a straw because it didn’t resemble the beverage we know today at all. It was a cloudy liquid with the consistency of a paste, with chunks of bread floating in it. Not very appetizing, right? Fortunately, these humble beginnings eventually led to the refreshing and flavorful drink we enjoy today.

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A Sour Matter – Where Did Lemons Come From in Gdansk?

Around 200 BC, plantations of these fruits were developed in China, and the lemons were so valuable that only the highest-ranking government officials could expect a share. Lemons arrived in Europe thanks to Alexander the Great, or rather, through the "botanical explorers" he employed.

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Cream-Filled Wafer Rolls Once a Year

This saying used to circulate in Gdansk, referring to the iconic cream-filled wafer rolls sold from a tiny window on Długi Targ. Why "once a year"? Because they were a special treat—both festive and a must-have on any trip to Gdansk.

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The Polarizing Fruit Soup

Some remember it with sentiment, nostalgically returning in their thoughts to summers spent at their grandmother's house, while others, on the other hand, hate it with all their hearts, seeing it as a nightmare of school cafeterias, a poor version of a proper meal, simply a culinary failure. Unfortunately, the second option dominates, and fruit soups have been relegated to the past.

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Cauliflower on Every Table

The role of the queen as a promoter of fresh vegetables and their growing popularity among the nobility, burghers, and even the lower classes is often overstated. As the records from the chancellery of Sigismund I the Old suggest, the same products were still being bought for the kitchen as a century earlier. The only thing we can truly credit her for is the introduction of the word “włoszczyzna” (a term for a mix of vegetables), which is unique worldwide and does not appear in any other language.

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What is Gdansk Milk?

Let’s start by looking at the oldest recipe for this treat, found in the first Polish cookbook – Compendium Ferculorum by Stanisław Czerniecki, published in 1682. The recipe seems incredibly simple, consisting of only three ingredients, and its preparation is briefly described in two sentences.

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