Zamek w Czernej

This restaurant is located close to the 13C Cistercian monastery and its Baroque church. The chic decor has a modern, casual feel, and the kitchen is open to view. The dishes served here are pleasantly down to earth and packed with flavour. Ingredients are chosen according to the season and predominantly sourced from within a 50km radius. The dining experience revolves around a set menu comprising seven "moments", which is also available in a shorter form – with fish and meat or in a vegetarian format. A vegan version can also be arranged with prior notice. Examples of dishes include "pumpkin,

This collection of former farm buildings is named after the grandmother of the current generation of owners and incorporates a pottery workshop, shop, characterful bedrooms and this homely bistro. The vaulted red-brick ceiling and wood-burning stove give it a rustic feel, while the lovely garden and terrace allow you to soak up the rural peace and quiet. The cooking offers hearty classics such as a full-flavoured bigos with deer and rye bread.

Hotel Tuchmacher, ensconced in a pretty Renaissance town house with this delightfully cosy restaurant, is an institution here in Görlitz. The classic regional menu includes dishes such as Wiener schnitzel, stewed rabbit leg on Leipziger Allerlei vegetables, and stewed brook trout roll on pickled vegetables. Almost all of the wines are also available by the glass. In summer, the courtyard with its terrace is absolutely idyllic! "Bleicherstube" and "Zunftsaal" are their attractive salons. The location in the heart of the old town is charming – it is next to the church (Pfarrkirche St Peter and P

On the edge of the Wielkopolski National Park, yet only 30 minutes from the centre of Poznań, sits this restaurant inside the thatched Elarnia Hotel & Spa. The dining room’s stylish black-and-white design mirrors the minimalist look of the hotel, while the kitchen blends the modern and the classic with a lightness of touch. Expect colourful dishes offering an array of flavours and textures, from chefs who know their craft and respect their ingredients.

Situated in a small business park in a Poznań suburb, this well-run sushi spot is flooded with natural light and has a bright, contemporary Japanese look. The chef-owner shows great passion in her work and learnt her craft from respected sushi masters. Her menu mixes traditional nigiri, sashimi and maki with more creative and international touches. The hot dishes include a choice of ramen and the strong wine list features a sake selection too.

A former car wash and workshop has been transformed into this welcoming bistro that lives up to the ‘Garden’ part of its name. Promoting a local and seasonal ethos, the chefs utilise home-grown produce, while the sprawling terrace includes an outdoor kitchen and BBQ area. The concise menu is supplemented by blackboard specials, each dish coming with an appealing price tag and extracting bags of flavour from the ingredients. The same team run the Piekarnia bakery next door, which provides bread, cakes and pastries to bookend your meal.