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Very Expensive
Sakana Sushi Bar JAPANESE A standout Japanese sushi bar of the kind
where you sit on stools and watch little boats of delicacies float by, selecting this one
or that depending on your appetite—or if you're like me, your wallet. Each plate has
a different color, with white being the cheapest (starting at around 9 z l /$3/£1.60) and
heading due north from there. Three plates makes for a filling meal, so if you choose
carefully you can still keep it under budget, but what's the fun of that when the food
is this fantastic?
Odraza^ska 17/1a. & 071/343-37-10. Lunch and dinner items 42 zl-60 zl ($14-$20/£7.50-£11). AE, DC, MC, V.
Mon-Sat noon-10pm; Sun 1-10pm.
Expensive
Karczma Lwowska POLISH/UKRAINIAN Named for the former Polish,
now Ukrainian, city from where many current Wroc l aw residents originally hail. The
menu features many hard-to-find specialties from eastern Poland, including Go l§ bki
Kresówki, stuffed peppers stuffed with spiced minced meat and mushrooms. In sum-
mer, dine on the terrace, or in winter in the evocative, tavern-style interior. Best to
book ahead to avoid disappointment, especially on a warm summer's evening, when
the terrace is filled to brimming.
Rynek 4. & 071/343-98-87. Lunch and dinner items 21 zl-42 zl ($7-$14/£3.60-£7.50). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
11am-11pm.
Pani Dulska POLISH Very good Polish restaurant in an elegant, subdued set-
ting that's faithful both to Poland's traditional tavern decor and modern style at the
same time. Daily luncheon specials are good value, but it's also a nice splurge at night.
Try the grilled pork served in a sauce of juniper berries. The location, just down from
“hotel row,” Kie l ba 1 nicza, makes getting here just a 2-minute walk away.
Kielba1nicza 13. & 071/793-37-22. Lunch and dinner items 27 zl-36 zl ($9-$12/£4.70-£6.50). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
11am-11pm.
Moderate
Novocaina ITALIAN A trendy new entry on the Rynek that promises only
the freshest ingredients, without preservatives or additives. And the Italian-influenced
menu mostly delivers. The pizzas are cooked in a traditional cherrywood-fired oven
and come out just right. The high points are the salads and sandwiches, making this
a good lunchtime pick and popular with Wroc l aw's young professional crowd. Very
good coffee and free Wi-Fi are two more good reasons to visit.
Rynek 13. & 071/343-69-15. Lunch and dinner items 21 zl-30 zl ($7-$10/£3.60-£5.50). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
9am-11pm.
Inexpensive
Alladin's MIDDLE EASTERN A rarity in Poland is a decent Middle Eastern
restaurant, and this one is one of the best you'll find. The hummus and falafel make
for a welcome departure from heavier Polish food. Alladin's is close to the university
and attracts an informal student crowd for both lunches and dinners.
Odraza^ska 23. & 071/796-73-27. Lunch and dinner items 18 zl-24 zl ($6-$8/£3.20-£4.30). No credit cards. Daily
11:30am-10pm.