The restaurants worth the trip in Poznań. bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.

Our picks in Poznań

Hyćka ★ 4.4

$$ Greater Poland RegionalSrodka

Hyćka in Śródka, Poznań cooks the regional Wielkopolska canon: pyry z gzikiem, czernina, szagówki and szare kluchy, with bread baked on the premises.

OrderCzernina, the duck-blood soup, when it is on the daily board.

TipReservations are phone-only. Book a day ahead for weekend evenings; the room is small.

Wiejskie Jadło ★ 3.6

$$ Polish TraditionalStary Rynek

Wiejskie Jadło on Stary Rynek in Poznań is the rustic-Polish room tourists default to, with wooden benches, a Stary Rynek courtyard and a long.

OrderŻurek in a bread bowl.

TipEnter from Franciszkańska street, not the square; the queue moves faster on the side door.

Ratuszova ★ 3.9

$$ Modern PolishStary Rynek

Ratuszova on Stary Rynek in Poznań is a modern-Polish room in a historic Stary Rynek 55 tenement, in business since 1954, with roast duck, czernina and game.

OrderRoast duck with apples and red cabbage.

TipSit in the vaulted cellar room for the proper Stary Rynek atmosphere; the upstairs is brighter but less characterful.

Brovaria ★ 4.0

$$ Polish, BrewpubStary Rynek

Brovaria on Stary Rynek 73-74 in Poznań is Poland's first brewpub-with-hotel, in business since 2004, with beer brewed in tanks behind the bar and Polish.

OrderBeer-braised pork knuckle with the house pilsner.

TipAsk the barman for a Trzy Szychy tasting flight of all three house beers; it is the best survey of the room in twenty minutes.

SPOT. ★ 4.6

$$$ Modern PolishWilda

SPOT. in Wilda, Poznań is a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 room in a former power station on Dolna Wilda, with chef Jakub Hamankiewicz cooking modern Polish.

OrderWhatever the chef is doing with the day's vegetables; the kitchen leans plant-forward.

TipBook a garden table in summer; the on-site herb garden and grapevines sit right off the dining room.

Modra Kuchnia ★ 4.5

$$$ Modern PolishJezyce

Modra Kuchnia in Jeżyce, Poznań is a small basement room on Mickiewicza, run by Szymon and Dorota, cooking a tight modern Polish menu with a wine pairing.

OrderRoast duck with the modra kapusta that gives the room its name.

TipThere are only a handful of tables; book a week ahead for weekend dinner.

Whiskey in the Jar ★ 4.1

$$$ SteakhouseStary Rynek

Whiskey in the Jar on Stary Rynek 100, Poznań is the city's serious steakhouse, with dry-aged Polish beef, a rock-and-roll dining room and a wall of Jim Beam.

OrderA 300g ribeye with the house bone-marrow butter.

TipThe second-floor JARy cocktails come in mason jars; a 'JAR' on the menu is a long drink for two, not a steak.

Taj India ★ 4.0

$$ IndianStary Rynek

Taj India in Poznań is the city's longest-running Indian restaurant, with tandoor breads from a real clay oven, a long regional curry list and a vegetarian.

OrderDal makhani with garlic naan.

TipThe lunch buffet is the best-value way in; under 50 $ for eight or nine curries plus breads.

Vine Bridge ★ 4.7

$$$$ Modern PolishSrodka

Vine Bridge in Śródka, Poznań is one of the city's smallest serious tasting restaurants, with chef Radosław Nejman running a new-Polish-cuisine kitchen.

OrderWhatever the chef plates at the counter; the kitchen does not run a fixed menu.

TipReserve three weeks ahead, or try the Sunday brunch on Jordan Bridge in summer for a lower booking bar.

Concordia Taste ★ 4.4

$$$ Modern PolishJezyce

Concordia Taste in Poznań sits inside Concordia Design, a converted print works above the railway viaduct, with chef Adam Adamczak cooking modern Polish.

OrderThe seven-course tasting menu.

TipTake a window table; the train viaduct view at sunset is part of the room.

Papierówka ★ 4.1

$$ Modern Polish BistroJezyce

Papierówka in Poznań, named for the early-summer apple, sits in a green oasis on Zielona 8 facing Zakrzewski park, with light regional cooking and a short.

OrderWhatever is on the chalkboard daily set; the prices are reasonable and the portions are small but plated.

TipEat outside under the trees in summer; the courtyard tables are the entire reason to come.

Cucina ★ 4.3

$$$ MediterraneanLazarz

Cucina in Poznań sits in the restored Stare Koszary barracks at City Park, with chef-led Mediterranean cooking, a serious wine wall and a Michelin Guide.

OrderHand-rolled pasta with the day's sauce.

TipThe covered terrace is the room to ask for in summer; it stays useable on cooler evenings.

Cocorico ★ 4.0

$$$ FrenchStary Rynek

Cocorico on Świętosławska 9 in Poznań is the city's longest-running French room since 2010, with empire-style interiors, a charming green patio and seasonal.

OrderConfit de canard with potatoes sarladaise.

TipAsk for the patio table between the two dining rooms; it is the quietest seat in the house.

Ułan Browar ★ 4.0

$$ Polish, BrewpubLazarz

Ułan Browar in Łazarz, Poznań brews six house beers on site in the restored 19th-century light-cavalry barracks at City Park, with regional Wielkopolska.

OrderThe Kapral Pils with grilled kiełbasa.

TipWednesdays are 'Ułan Browar and Friends'; guest brewers pour alongside the house lineup.

Tapas Bar ★ 3.8

$$ SpanishStary Rynek

Tapas Bar on Stary Rynek 60 in Poznań is a long-running Spanish room with wrought-iron interiors, gambas al ajillo as the house dish and a small jamón.

OrderGambas al ajillo with a glass of fino.

TipThe room is touristy; come early at 18:00 for the better seats and less competition for the kitchen's attention.

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