There is an exceptional wine bar not too far from our house. It is a wine bar called “Winem Powisle.” Because I am using an English keyboard, I cannot put the little squiggly line above the “s.” Not sure if that will be effective or not. However, it was still a wonderful place to go. It is a small restaurant that specializes in wines from all over the place. I personally prefer beer or scotch, but my wife really likes wines. Therefore, we visit here from time to time. I really cannot comment on any authority about the wines, but the food is good. They recently had a great deal on oysters. We had a dozen! Exceptionally good. Their bread with oil is good. I ordered more than I should have. Not the wisest move for someone with diabetes, but it really did not have any adverse effect on my blood sugar.
Right around the corner is our favorite restaurant in Warsaw. It is a very authentic Polish cuisine and I really like everything on the menu. “Stara Szafa” is a down-to-earth restaurant, with excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Using Google translate “Stara Szafa” means old wardrobe. This is the decor of the restaurant. I felt like I was at my grandparents’ place. When my wife and I first went to the restaurant we were a little bit confused because we were not sure if this place was someone’s home or a restaurant. Fortunately, it was the latter and the server showed us to our seats. Because I have been there so many times, I have tried everything except the pork knuckle and the desserts. Those desserts really looked good, but I will just have to pass and get a scotch or a vodka instead – damn diabetes! I usually sneak a taste if my wife orders a dessert. Shame on me!
I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting because it does offer authentic Polish cuisine. The price is very reasonable. My wife and I usually have dinner and drinks for about 100-150 PLN ($25-40 USD) for both of us. I have taken about ten guests there over the last year and they have also enjoyed it there.
However, my favorite restaurant thus far has been “Butchery and Wine.” It received the “Michelin Star Award” I believe in 2020. Reservations are necessary at this restaurant, and I usually do that on the same day or the day prior. I have tried to walk-in, but have never been able to get a seat by just walking in.
The Butchery and Wine aged the beef on site. Although there is not a large variety of beef cuts (about 10) they do offer both domestic and foreign choices of an excellent selection of beef. I am good with the metric system, so I can talk with the waiter about the size of the cuts. They usually bring out a cut that is 300-400 grams (10-14 oz.). It is hard to turn down the larger cuts. The waiters are well-versed in the menu and the wine selections. My wife really enjoys the wines. I love beer! The chefs are impressive. I have ordered “medium rare” each time I have been there, and they did it right. It is warm and pink in the center, very juicy, and sealed with a well-browned outside. It is spot on every time. It is a bit pricy and very comparable to the costs of a US restaurant. The service has always been incredibly good. Well worth a trip there every couple of months.