€€Regional Cuisine, Polish
An unpretentious, friendly vibe is key to the charms of this Old Town brasserie, which is found down a cobbled street in the shadow of the impressive St. Mary's Basilica. The bright conservatory extension makes a great spot for lunch, while the more rustic upstairs room allows you to create a contrasting experience at dinner. Hearty, generous cooking is inspired by the culinary heritage of the Pomeranian region, with locally sourced seasonal produce given centre stage. Time-honoured dishes come with an appealing modern touch, as well as the occasional Mediterranean influence.
€€€Modern Cuisine
The city’s Old Town plays host to this understated restaurant surrounded by attractive period buildings. The elegant interior benefits from modern art for sale on the walls and floral arrangements adding a pop of colour. An overtly seasonal menu means you might be treated to superb, full-flavoured deer when the time is right; but there’s a luxury edge to the offering all year round, with ingredients like Oscietra caviar utilised with skill by the chefs. The friendly service stands out for the enthusiasm and knowledge of the team.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Gdańsk, Fino offers modern cuisine with an average rating of 4.8/5 across 80 reviews. Guests frequently praise the high food quality, knowledgeable and attentive service, and excellent wine selection. While the atmosphere is generally well-received, some negative feedback highlights issues with meal pacing, occasional over-salted dishes, and inconsistent quality. A minority of reviewers felt the value did not justify the price or that expectations were not fully met. Despite these isolated criticisms regarding service pressure and specific dishes, the restaurant remains highly regarded for its culinary expertise and overall dining experience.
Recommended for diners seeking high-quality modern cuisine and professional sommelier service in Gdańsk.
€€Modern Cuisine
There’s a mysterious, secretive feel to this restaurant tucked away inside a historic house, which sits surrounded by amber jewellers in the heart of the Old Town. Its ground floor has long high-topped tables that lend themselves to communal dining, while the first floor offers a bit more privacy. A concise menu uses excellent daily produce, with a distinct South American influence running through the dishes – from classic ceviche to delicious corn husk ice cream and meringue for dessert.
€€Meats and Grills
Quality primary ingredients and skilled treatment of them form the basis of the cooking at this stylishly understated restaurant. Although multiple cuts of beef form a chunk of the menu, this is far more than a steakhouse. Seafood plays a big role too, with surf and turf platters catching the eye, while the quality of the kitchen shines through even in the smaller details – like a terrific side dish of girolles. The wine list contains some hidden gems and the service team will be happy to recommend a glass or two.
€€fine_dining, polish
Located on one of the city’s busiest waterside boulevards, Tygle is made all the more appealing by its enthusiastic service team and enclosed terrace that’s ideal for al fresco dining. Inside, you'll find a minimalist-meets-industrial style, with exposed pipes and Edison bulbs. The satisfying and well-executed dishes come in hearty portions and might include options like beef tenderloin with asparagus. For dessert, the cheesecake will prove a fitting end to the meal for sweet-toothed diners.
🕐 Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00
€€€fine_dining
Chef Basia Ritz was the first winner of MasterChef Poland and used this as a springboard to fulfil her ambition of running her own restaurant. Her dream has been realised at this quayside spot nestled amongst numerous other eateries. Locally sourced produce provides many of the menu’s highlights, with the likes of in-season chanterelles laying a strong foundation for the unfussy modern cooking. The personable team provide keen and friendly service.
🕐 Tu-Su 13:00-21:00
€€french
A joyous splash of colour enlivens the spirits when you enter this eclectic restaurant in the city’s harbourside district. Despite being a short stroll from the centre of the Old Town, there’s a proper neighbourhood vibe here and it’s the kind of place you can pop in for breakfast in the morning or a glass of wine after work. The cooking ranges from the fun and creative (tuna tartare with mango, passion fruit and jalapeño) to the classic (baked plums and crumble).
€€€€Creative
Tucked away inside the Hilton hotel, to the rear of its main Mercato restaurant, is this intimate eight-table spot centred around the deeply personal cuisine of Chef Dominik Karpik. Kashubian heritage and the abstract painter Wojciech Fangor also influence a tasting menu filled with creativity and colour – the bread course is a real event and the dessert may require you to get involved yourself. The whole experience is totally immersive and well-guided by an engaging team.
€€€Modern Cuisine
An ideal spot for cocktail lovers, Eliksir reputedly has the longest bar in the region and holds over 400 bottles ready and waiting to be used in a mixture of classic and bespoke drinks. A cocktail pairing is also offered with the tasting menu, as an alternative to the usual wine flight. Both the tasting option and the à la carte showcase quality local produce like Masurian beef, which is given the platform to shine in an excellent tartare. Smooth, friendly service adds to the appeal.
🕐 Mo-Fr 17:00-24:00+; Sa 15:00-24:00+; Su 14:00-24:00+
€€€Modern Cuisine
Offering tasting menus named after nearby streets, this restaurant on the ground floor of the Hilton takes its inspiration from the markets of Gdańsk. Its history as a port city means this could include global influences alongside local produce such as fine Pomeranian lamb. The chefs' skill comes through in their sourcing of high-quality ingredients and deft balancing of flavours. An à la carte is available too, and the charming staff explain the dishes with pride.
€€€Modern Cuisine
Situated opposite the striking architecture of the Museum of the Second World War, this restaurant boasts elegant contemporary design, where brightly coloured banquettes and velour chairs blend with globe pendant lights and a parquet floor. The dishes – built on French classics like beef tartare and turbot with beurre blanc – are detailed, well-composed and blissfully free of superfluous elements. The friendly service team show palpable pride in their work.
€€€Traditional Cuisine, French
This beautifully elegant villa dates back to the turn of the 20th century and sports interior décor that mixes the traditional with the contemporary, chandeliers with modern art – while its bright orangery is the most in-demand dining area come the summer. The neatly laid tables hint at the formality of the place, with dishes arriving under cloches and the smartly aproned team occasionally donning white gloves to serve. The French-inflected cooking demonstrates sound classical skill from the kitchen.
€€french
As its name suggests, this classic brasserie feels like it’s been flown in from France, with its framed French posters and brass railings. The menu’s Francophone base is blended with some home-grown influences, like the traditional rabbit with mustard sauce coming in a pierogi format, or zander in champagne sauce enlivened by a Żubrówka vodka vinaigrette. For dessert, look no further than crêpes Suzette flambéed in front of the guests.
€€International
Housed inside a hotel but with a separate entrance and a feel all its own, this elegant restaurant is worth the short walk out from the city centre. Start with a cocktail while you study the concise à la carte, where the Polish cooking comes with a Mediterranean influence that's noticeable in the occasional pasta or risotto. Top produce is clearly a priority, with the quality of the ingredients evident across the dishes. Attractive presentation and a touch of formality in the service enhance the experience.
€€Modern Cuisine
With a name meaning ‘sand dunes’, it’s no surprise to find this restaurant overlooking the dunes with the white sandy beach and Baltic Sea beyond. In summer, a table on the terrace is a must; if the weather keeps you inside, the views are better from the upstairs room. When you’re this close to the water, it makes sense to have seafood, so keep an eye out for some terrific skrei cod when in season. The meat options include beef Wellington to share when ordered in advance.
🕐 Mo-Su,PH 12:00-22:00
€€Regional Cuisine, Contemporary
Located within the Grano Hotel Solmarina, this restaurant benefits from a striking location in a private marina with plenty of space for luxury boats and yachts. Inside, it's as stylish as you’d expect, with light flooding through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The cooking is rooted in Polish classics given a modern spin, like the delicious sour cucumber soup, served here with confit potato and a golden croquette of pulled pork rib.
€€steak_house
Sister to the long-standing Warsaw operation and following the same tried-and-tested mantra, this well-run restaurant does what it says on the tin. Order a bottle from the wine list and take your pick of the local meats, from terrific homemade black pudding to a range of steaks cooked on the grill; the fish cookery is equally adept, meaning there’s plenty of choice. If you’re on a budget, the lunch menu offers brilliant value for money.
🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
€polish
Tucked away amongst some more utilitarian buildings, sits this pretty red-brick cottage with a cobbled terrace out front. With a long history that includes stints as a shop, a shoemaker’s and a museum, it now feels like a perfect fit for this cosy, welcoming restaurant. Seasonal Polish produce is the bedrock of the cooking, which is allowed to shine with a lightness of touch and a French flourish, showcased in technically adept elements like a piquant butter sauce accompanying the sea trout.
🕐 Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
€€€Seafood
Seafood
🕐 Su, Tu-Th 14:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-22:00