“Wonderful Polish cuisine”
Review of Stara Kamienica

Stara Kamienica
Ranked #12 of 3,884 Restaurants in Warsaw
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: €4 - €15
Cuisines: European, Polish, Seafood
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations
Neighborhood: SrodmieScie Polnocne
Description: Stara Kamienica is a stylish, warm and casual place in the heart of Warsaw. Our restaurant is a place, where Polish cuisine is combined with modern trends in European cuisine. Enjoying the original dishes of Paulina Kowalczyk - Chef, we can admire the passion of artists exhibiting their work, while listening to live music in a friendly atmosphere created by nice guests and all restaurant employees.
Reviewed January 26, 2023 via mobile

I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone wanting a truly authentic Polish dining experience in opulent surroundings. The steak tartare is a must and the duck confit was succulent and well presented. Also, the pierogi were amazing! The wine choice is good too. Prices very reasonable (when compared to the UK) and I would certainly go back on another visit. The staff were professional and attentive and the atmosphere warm and relaxing -
Especially with a nice saxophonist in the background

Date of visit: January 2023
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Oskar Tomczak, Marketing at Stara Kamienica, responded to this reviewResponded January 30, 2023

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We are glad to hear that :)

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Reviewed January 3, 2023

The host-manager of Stara Kamienica was very kind and accommodating in squeezing us in without a reservation despite the restaurant being very crowded and busy. The restaurant is very small and cozy, with a nice ambience, each table decorated with candles and a vase of roses. The staff managed to keep customers happy despite repeated power outages and electrical problems. We ordered trout and dumplings (pierogi) and both were good, but unfortunately not outstanding. We were very impressed with the honesty of the manager in telling us not to bother putting a tip as the credit card company would take a big bite of the amount. The staff give a gift of a rose to all women customers. Nice touch. Due to the place being so popular, reservations are strongly encouraged.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Oskar Tomczak, Marketing at Stara Kamienica, responded to this reviewResponded January 16, 2023

Thank you for your very kind review
and we hope to see you soon :)

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Reviewed December 12, 2022 via mobile

Lovely atmosphere, super attentive staff but the food was just ok in comparison. Plus points for a decent pint of Guinness if that’s what you’re after too!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Oskar Tomczak, Marketing at Stara Kamienica, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2022

Thank you for your very kind review
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Reviewed December 10, 2022 via mobile

Would love to of visited, however the place needs to seriously sort it's booking system.
We booked a table for Saturday night on the Thursday evening, then having read a previous review of somebody not getting their booking we revisited the place on Saturday morning/lunchtime to confirm our booking. We were told it was all fine and our name and number were in the book. Fast forward to Saturday evening and looking forward to a nice meal for our last night in Warsaw and upon arrival we were told, sorry you have no reservation and must have the day wrong and that it was for the Sunday. Pretty unlikely being as we fly home early Sunday and had confirmed the booking less than 12 hours earlier.
They need to have a hard look at their booking procedures if they are to avoid many more 1* disappointments😡

Date of visit: December 2022
2  Thank scook
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Reviewed December 7, 2022

Traditional Polish food really centrical located with cosy atmosphere. We had a party of 3 in a very nice table. We were assisted by Ada, lovely staff with perfect English, and cared manners. Prices are reasonable, although if you include alcohol, desserts and appetizers, final prices will be above the average for Poland. Sufficient variety in the menu (missed some fish options and maybe some other traditional desserts). Very decent list of wines. Worth it!.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Thank Natalia O
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Oskar Tomczak, Marketing at Stara Kamienica, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2022

Thank you for your very kind review
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