€€Modern Cuisine
Sitting a stone’s throw from Lake Kierski and not far from Poznań airport, this restaurant within the Hotel Edison is something of a hidden gem. The cooking comes with a Polish heart and centres around colourful, imaginative dishes that fuse quality produce with a creative streak – such as cured trout from Zielenica with fennel, quail’s egg, buttermilk and dill. The hotel is surrounded by vines, meaning the wine list includes some none-more-local options.
€€Modern Cuisine
The gorgeous Sołacki Park provides a wonderful setting for this restaurant housed inside a fine lakeside building that’s over 110 years old. The recently refurbished interior is suitably bright, but it’s the lovely terrace that steals the show. The extensive menu caters for a range of appetites, featuring soup, salads and pastas alongside more substantial dishes like bone-in pork chop – which shows off the technical skill of the kitchen. Their bedrooms provide the perfect base for exploring the park.
🕐 Sa 08:00-22:00
€€Italian
Hidden away in a residential area, this basement restaurant sports rustic exposed brickwork and simple bistro furnishings. It’s named after Chef-Owner Livio Marino, who has a passion for authentic Italian dishes that manifests itself here in an extensive menu that includes a selection of homemade pastas. Look out for the pasta dishes and the likes of sea bream cooked over an open fire. For dessert, it’s very hard to resist tiramisu in a place like this.
€€Modern Cuisine
This smart monochrome restaurant sits within a refurbished city centre mansion, which also houses its sister restaurants and an office space; it's somewhat hidden away within the complex, but well worth seeking out. Formerly a grill-centric eatery, the Mibrasa charcoal oven remains in use for produce like tomahawk steak, but these days the menu is more expansive and could include their standout marinated herring, which delivers all the expected zing and vibrancy. There are some seriously good wines on offer too.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.2/5 · 80 reviews
The Time, located in central Poznań, offers an elegant and spacious atmosphere suitable for conversation. Reviews highlight high-quality modern cuisine, professional service, and a welcoming environment, with some praising Chef Lagowski’s dishes. However, negative feedback points to issues such as over-salted or lukewarm food, small portions, and unexpected service charges. While many describe it as an exceptional dining experience, others find the value questionable due to inconsistent food quality and high costs. The restaurant presents a mixed reputation, balancing acclaimed culinary efforts with occasional service and consistency lapses.
Suitable for diners seeking refined modern cuisine who can tolerate potential service inconsistencies.
€€Modern Cuisine
What was once a famous bookstore is now this trendy all-day eatery, where the front section combines a coffee shop and smaller niche bookstore, while the rear and basement are open from breakfast to dinner. Come in the evening to experience the full range of ingredient-led and fuss-free dishes, when the lighting gets softer and the atmosphere more intimate. An impressive wine list focuses on smaller producers and has a great selection by the glass.
€€Modern Cuisine
As you approach this restaurant via the small coffee shop in front, it’s hard to imagine that such a glitzy, dark and moody dining room awaits you. From its velvet banquettes to the baby grand piano being played in the evening, there’s a special occasion feel to the place – which is enhanced by warm, caring service that puts a smile on your face. A farm-to-table ethos runs through the food, with ingredients from the team’s nearby farm used in complex, at times creative dishes.
€€italian
This long-established little restaurant serves a mixture of Polish and Mediterranean-inspired cooking in a stylish setting. The generous and well-executed dishes include their signature roast duck with red cabbage, alongside homemade pastas and classic desserts like tiramisu and crème brûlée. Sit overlooking the street or in the smaller, more intimate room to the rear.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.3/5 · 80 reviews
Papavero, an Italian restaurant in Poznań, receives generally positive feedback. Food quality is often praised, with duck, venison, and seafood pasta highlighted as standouts, though some diners noted issues with texture or over-seasoning, and occasional burnt flavors. Service is typically professional and attentive, but pacing can be slow, and some guests experienced indifferent attitudes. The ambiance is elegant and suitable for business dinners, although bright lighting may detract from romantic settings. Value perceptions vary; while some find it reasonable, others consider it overpriced relative to the experience. Additionally, a strong air freshener scent has been reported as unpleasant upon entry.
Suitable for those seeking refined Italian cuisine and business dining, but less ideal for romantic dates or sensitive to artificial scents.
🕐 Mo-Su 13:00-22:00
€€Traditional Cuisine
Dine in the shade of one of the oldest trees in the Wielkopolska region in the small enclosed garden of this romantic restaurant. The elegant dining room is filled with antiques and polished silver, bringing a fittingly old-fashioned feel to proceedings in a long-standing restaurant that has been run by the same family for decades. The formal and personable service is a good match for the surroundings, as is the roster of classic yet ambitious dishes.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 80 reviews
Delicja in Poznań offers traditional Polish cuisine with a refined dining experience. Based on 80 reviews, it holds an average rating of 4.8/5. Food quality is highly praised, particularly the tasting menus and dishes like sea trout carpaccio, complemented by expert wine pairings. Service is generally professional and attentive, though isolated complaints mention booking issues and pacing. The ambiance is elegant and romantic, suitable for celebrations. While some find the value moderate, most consider it one of Poland’s best restaurants, deserving its Michelin recommendation.
Ideal for travelers seeking high-quality traditional cuisine and an elegant atmosphere; reservations and tasting menus are recommended.
€€Meats and Grills
Steaks, steaks and more steaks are the order of the day at this butcher’s shop and restaurant housed in part of the reinvented former army barracks at Stare Koszary. Thankfully, those steaks are of great quality and are cooked with an assured hand. Beef from the US, Argentina and Australia are on offer, but it’s worth going for the Polish Hereford Heifer for its flavour and value for money. Non-steak dishes include burgers, merguez sausages and fish of the day.