Bibenda

Great service. Excellent surroundings. Seated at the bar. Lovely selection of dishes, asparagus season so a number of excellent dishes using white and green asparagus. Choice of wines and drinks is good. Get there early or expect a long wait.

Arrived to a line and 30 minute wait, which went quickly as we were able to sit on the patio and ordered a Negroni. Once inside the bustling hip restaurant we ordered from their impressive sparkling wine menu (Crèment and Pet Net) to enjoy with our meals. Ask your server what’s open that day - excellent concept that I wish more restaurants did. Dishes tried were - Risotto, sourdough bread with sea salt butter, and sardines. All large portions and great quality and taste. Not every server spoke English but they had staff come over to answer our questions, which we appreciated. Note the menus were in English and Polish.

Bibenda is a hidden gem in the city center, combining casual elegance with exceptional food and service. From the moment you enter, you are greeted by a warm, contemporary atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at ease. The interior design is stylish yet cozy - perfect for a relaxed dinner or a special occasion. The menu is modern and creative, focusing on seasonal ingredients and innovative combinations. Each dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor. I particularly enjoyed the hummus and crispy carrots, the bread was especially tasty and the signature cocktail selection - a real treat! The service was professional and attentive, but not overbearing. The staff clearly care about your experience and are happy to recommend dishes or combinations. The prices are fair for the quality on offer - this is a place where you really feel you are getting value for money. Overall, Bibenda is a must-visit for food lovers looking for a sophisticated yet affordable dining experience. Will definitely be back and recommending to friends. A true standout on the Warsaw culinary scene.

On my birthday, I stopped by this restaurant to spend time with my friends and the manager heard it was my birthday. The sweetest manager in the world presented me a dessert. Without exaggeration, everything I've ever eaten is 9 out of 10 delicious. And this dessert is 10 out of 10 and the best birthday dessert I have ever had. Thanks to everyone for their efforts and I am grateful for the communication…

Excellent and friendly service! Popular spot for orange wines. We heard there will be a queue on a Sunday night, but we got lucky and only had to wait for a couple minutes by the entrance door. Food was delicious and very filling. You cannot miss out on the black sesame panna cotta - truly one of the best desserts I’ve ever had!

An amazing spot – absolutely worth the hype. Sometimes you might have to wait in line, but trust me, it’s worth it. If you’re not a fan of queues, try coming on a weekday in the first half of the day. The flavor combinations are mind-blowing, and the menu is always changing, which keeps things exciting. Every time friends visit me in Warsaw, this is the one place I always take them. It’s truly a must-visit.

absolut gem of a restaurant in warsaw. by far my favorite so far in poland. walk-ins only, so you may have to wait (but it will be worth it). we went on a monday so maybe we were lucky to only wait about 20min (we were seated just before 20h30 though). works with a small plates, seasonal menu and we were lucky to go on asparagus season (june). had 3 plates and 1 dessert to share for 2 people and splurged a bit on a nice wine but it was still a very reasonably priced experience for the quality.

Food amazing as always. However I was shocked how unreasonably expensive the wine was. We paid nearly 60 EUR for 6 glasses in total while the food was around 40. I could have asked but honestly, when you guys are showing wines to the customers, you probably could prompt the price is higher than normally. Otherwise it is fair to assume it would rather be around 5-6 EUR per glass. Disappointing.

Polish Modern, Hipster, and Vegetarian Heaven? Found this place from Rick Steve's travel book, but I didn't realize it became vegetarian, but I already sat down, and needed to cleanse my body a bit after weeks of hearty meaty European fare. Real local Poles were eating, drinking, and socializing here too. My young handsome waiter was friendly and spoke English well, he even let me taste two different wines before me settling on a decision. 33PLN/$8.25 Carmelized fried feta with Ramiro peppers, olives, lemon salsa, and seasonings. Fresh, fragrant and delicious. 26PLN/$6.20 Roasted Brussel Sprouts, ricotta, caramelized onions, sun dried tomatoes...also fresh, fragrant and delicious. 24PLN/$6 glass of wine. I highly recommend visiting Poland, you get so much for your American dollar! This was a great meal for only $21ish! I could've easily eaten more, but being my last night In Poland I decided to find some meat pierogis, my new favorite thing. Also in Poland, taxes are already included in the price, and tipping is not required! Though I always tipped a 8PLN/$2 or more if service was good, as it certainly was here.

Bibenda is a place that has a vision of who they are and executes it to perfection. The food, ambience, and service are all something to experience when you're in Warsaw. I had the tempura fried leeks, watermelon and cucumber cold starter, and the potato dumplings w/ chanterelles. All were creative and outstanding. The server made my experience very fun as a solo diner with kindness and jokes. On top of everything was the zero-proof Negroni that I was able to enjoy. I am sober and the fact that I could enjoy a mocktail with my meal was very special. Bibenda was my favorite restaurant that I visited in Warsaw (and maybe even my favorite from the whole Central European trip).

This was one of the best breakfast in Warsaw! The open a bit late, at 10:00. So this is more a brunch coffee. Great food, servants very nice and beautiful. Great terrace on the backyard. Definitely recommend

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. The staff was so nice and attentive. The food was soooooo delicious. I had the pork belly with habanero sauce which was to die for. The belly was crispy but soft enough to bite into it. The sauce was spicy and full of flavor. I also ordered a mango drink they have and it was yummy :)

I hemmed and hawed over the rating for this place. On the one had I liked it, but on the other it didn't live up to my expectations. So let's start with where I see need for improvement. 1. The food was good, but it didn't floor me. I tried the black rice dish which could be considered a risotto of sorts. The menu was short so I went with the waitress' recommendation between the black rice or the beets. The rice was good, but different. I spent most of my meal tasting each bite, trying to decide if I really like it or not. In the end I think it was definitely a burst of a variety of flavors from mango to celery to sweet potato to the cheese... But not really for me. The portion size was definitely small so make sure that if you order this get an appetizer as well. My dining companion went with the chef's burger. The meat choice this day was chicken. The chicken was in small pieces... Something liked you'd find in a teriyaki chicken dish, and the gigantic bun was overflowing with vegetables. My friend declared there was simply "too much veg" for the sandwich to be enjoyable.... I can safely say that both of enjoyed the hummus which came with bread (not pita). It was focaccia bread with a garlicky crusty outer edge that made it really tasty. 2. The other thing that was awkward was the arrival and seating process. I had called and made a reservation. We were a little early (20 min) but we saw through the window that there were plenty of tables. We figured it would be ok. We didn't get seated at any of the "reserved" tables but instead were allowed to choose from the open tables in the front room. We chose one next to the bar instead of squeezing in between other tables along the wall. But it was odd because I felt like we were in the way. The water glasses were in the bar, and the waitresses had to lean over us in order to get them for tables coming in. It made for some awkward moments. All that aside there are some definite positive points. 1. Location. It's central but far enough away from Centrum that you don't feel like you're at the center of tourism. 2. Atmosphere. There's a definite urban chic feel here. It's industrial but at the same time warm. Take note of the old style ceiling with crown moldings. 3. Service. Our waitress was a doll. She was sufficiently involved, but left us alone to our conversation and meal. She spoke some English (FYI -no one spoke English when I called to make a reservation), but she also made me feel good by speaking Polish to me when I asked for a recommendation. And she spoke slowly and clearly enough for me to understand. In general she was sweet, and we liked her for that. I guess I would say this was more of a 3.5 star rating, but I'll give it the 4 because there is a lot of potential and the service was good. I'd come back, but I'll be out exploring other places in Warsaw first.

Great food, vine, service and atmosphere. I liked warm starters, everything is fresh and full of flavours

Very good restaurant that offers interesting combination of dishes and flavors: traditional Polish ingredients meet new way of cooking, the result is a WIN! WIN! WIN! (like the slot machine) I went to eat a total of three times in different months, ordering each time a different starter and a main meal, plus desserts, and every time I was pleasantly surprised with the flavours of the meal and my stomach greatly satisfied. Menu is not super long, but the dishes they serve are very good: quality wins over quantity. Portions are adequate (not too big, not too small), ingredients are fresh, selection of beer is decent - note for the owners: maybe a rotation of beers every 3 months could be adopted - and wines as well are fine. Desserts are ok. Personal is willing and prompt, dishes arrive quite quickly after ordering. Prices are in the average median of Warsaw for similar places: casual smart is the general attire/ target of the restaurant. Only down point I experienced are cocktails: definitely too small quantity of liquid for their price, even though they contain alcohol inside (something not to give for granted: in most places nowadays you pay for having ice served in a nice glass! Here you get booze, even though not too much). Finally, the restaurant itself has a minimal look with its white walls and wooden furniture, that manages however to transfer a nice warmth to its customers, mostly due to its incandescent red filament lamps. It seats around 50 people, eventually book in advance if you're a large group, however during working days shouldn't be a problem. Satisfied? Yes! Going back to it? HELL, YES!

Good food, although the waitress totally gave me the wrong dish. I ate it anyway, it was good. It was same price and I don't speak Polish so I just let it go...

The staff is absolutely indifferent and even rude. The meeter-greeter didn't understand English well and she was not even trying. Absolutely to avoid if you are traveling alone, they do not consider you as a customer in this case.

Really good food... Quality ingredients, quality preparation, great prices. Brussel sprouts with beer purée and pickled onions was amazing. Lots of creative twists on classic foods.

Really amazing food. I wanted to punch myself in the face it was so good. Their dessert is incredible. The meat was super tender. Vegetables were clearly locally sourced. Do yourself a favor, eat here. Or don't, but if you don't, you'll hate yourself. Truly. It's life changing.