Kieliszki na Próżnej

Kieliszki na Próżnej — the name translates roughly as ‘glasses on Próżna Street’ — is a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Warsaw’s historic Próżna Street that has built a loyal following for its intelligent and unpretentious approach to modern Polish cuisine. The restaurant operates with a genuine respect for Polish seasonal ingredients, sourcing from domestic farms and producers and treating the country’s culinary heritage not as a limitation but as a rich foundation for contemporary culinary creativity. The menu changes with the seasons, featuring dishes that demonstrate both technical skill and a genuine curiosity about how Polish flavors and traditions can be expressed in ways that feel fresh and relevant. Preparations are refined without being overdone — the kitchen understands that the best Polish ingredients need relatively little intervention to shine, and restraint is applied with intelligence and confidence. The wine program, as the restaurant’s name implies, takes considerable pride in its selection, with a curated list that emphasizes natural, biodynamic, and small-producer bottles from Poland, France, and beyond. The list is assembled with genuine enthusiasm and evolves regularly as new discoveries are made. The dining room is warm and unpretentious, with an atmosphere of convivial intelligence that attracts food lovers of all levels of experience. Service is friendly, well-briefed, and happily engaged with questions about both the food and the wine. Kieliszki na Próżnej is one of Warsaw’s most charming and trustworthy fine dining destinations.