Epoka
Epoka reinterprets forgotten Polish recipes with modern flair in a stunning, theatre-inspired setting. A true culinary journey through history.
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Epoka reinterprets forgotten Polish recipes with modern flair in a stunning, theatre-inspired setting. A true culinary journey through history.
"A highlight of our Warsaw trip, highly recommended for those who appreciate beauty and deliciousness."
Don't feel rushed
Arrive early to allow ample time, as some guests felt rushed during their visits.
Consider smaller menus
Opt for smaller menu options if not very hungry; full menus comprise 15-20 dishes.
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Cuisine
Modern Polish
Price
$$$
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Reimagined Old Polish Cuisine
Journey through history with modern interpretations of forgotten Polish dishes. Chef Marcin Przybysz crafts visually stunning and flavorful creations.
Theatrical & Historical Ambiance
Immerse yourself in a stunning interior inspired by theatre sets, blending historical details with modern elegance in a landmark building.
Exceptional Non-Alcoholic Pairings
Indulge in expertly crafted non-alcoholic beverage pairings that perfectly complement the innovative fine dining experience.
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Don't feel rushed
Arrive early to allow ample time, as some guests felt rushed during their visits.
Consider smaller menus
Opt for smaller menu options if not very hungry; full menus comprise 15-20 dishes.
Explore drink pairings
Try both wine and non-alcoholic pairings for an enhanced and complementary dining experience.
Experience the ambiance
Immerse yourself in the theatre-inspired interior designed by Boris Kudlička for a magical atmosphere.
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Don't feel rushed
Arrive early to allow ample time, as some guests felt rushed during their visits.
Consider smaller menus
Opt for smaller menu options if not very hungry; full menus comprise 15-20 dishes.
Explore drink pairings
Try both wine and non-alcoholic pairings for an enhanced and complementary dining experience.
Experience the ambiance
Immerse yourself in the theatre-inspired interior designed by Boris Kudlička for a magical atmosphere.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Epoka is lauded for its innovative approach to ancient Polish cuisine, offering a unique culinary journey with visually stunning dishes. Guests rave about the exceptional flavors, high-quality ingredients, and the immersive, history-rich ambiance. While the price is noted as high, the overall dining experience, including attentive service and creative drink pairings, is considered a highlight of any Warsaw trip.
"A delightful, nicely decorated fine dining restaurant.
It is pricey, but generally worth it. On its way to a full star, it serves old Polish recipes with quite a lot of modern twists.
The tastes are surprising and amazing. My only two gripes are: too concentrated soups (one would be enough, but two makes it repetitive and a bit tortuous to the buds), and serving French water (which is absurd, as there are plenty of really good bottled waters in Poland, and also since it is a carbon footprint seppuku)."
Dariusz Jemielniak (Pundit)
"We really appreciated how welcoming and accommodating the team at Epoka was to us. They were very understanding of our scheduling complications and made sure that we were still able to enjoy our whole tasting experience.
The food was incredible! The ingredients were really top notch, and I appreciate how the delicacies we've tried were mainly sourced from Poland. The idea of the restaurant is exciting and chef Marcin is such a creative visionary, discovering and bringing back historic high Polish cuisine onto to the table. The array of flavors, textures, colors in every dish was a work of a true artist and his highly skilled team. The sommelier also does a wonderful job with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic pairings - we have tried both and were very impressed with how well the flavors worked with the dishes.
EPOKA was a highlight of our Warsaw trip and I truly recommend it for those who appreciate an evening surrounded by beauty and abundance of deliciousness ☺️"
Alina K
"Amazing experience. Me and my partner both love history and Epoka delivered not only a delicious culinary experience - but also a person feel thanks to the staff being very professional, yet genuine and passionate. The multiple intriguing learnings about the venue, food, restaurant and Polish cuisine gave this restaurant this little extra, making it stand out to other delicious and impeccable fine-dining venues."
Frédéric Bodin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Epoka focuses on modern interpretations of ancient Polish cuisine, using forgotten dishes and regional ingredients.
Epoka offers two tasting menus: 'Short History' and 'History,' with optional wine and non-alcoholic pairings.
Yes, Epoka can adapt dishes to be vegetarian, as noted by some diners.
The restaurant features a theatre-inspired interior, blending historical details with modern elegance.
Yes, Epoka offers both classic wine pairings and highly praised non-alcoholic beverage pairings.
Guests may have the opportunity for a tour of the kitchen and to meet the chef, though not all guests have experienced this.
Epoka is considered expensive and falls into the upscale price range.
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