Almost every description of the Opasły Tom restaurant begins with praise for its interior, and let’s say it right away: it is truly magnificent. The well-balanced pastel colour scheme of the walls, the combination of raw marble and light wood, intricate round chandeliers hanging from the ceilings, and chains of halls on its two floors – all this grandeur competes on equal terms with the nearby Teatr Wielki (Grand Theatre and National Opera). The local menu is perfectly perceived in conjunction with the interior: there is not a single unnecessary detail, and everything is balanced as precisely as possible.

Just a stone’s throw from Warsaw’s National Theater, you’ll find Opasły Tom, where Chef Andrzej Chylewicz works his magic with local ingredients from their own Forteca farmers’ market. His cooking shows clear influences from Lviv’s diverse culinary heritage. The restaurant’s stunning interior – named one of the world’s five most beautiful by Wallpaper magazine in 2020 – feels like a cozy reading room meets stylish bar.

Opasły Tom is located by the Grand Theatre, having moved there from another famous spot on Foksal Street. The new Opasły Tom had a few years to build – or not – its reputation as a major fine dining destination in Warsaw… and it has succeeded!. The interior design is fascinating, clearly rooted in Art Deco but in an unexpectedly fresh and light way – bold yet classic, with distinct interpretations for different rooms.

It is impossible to talk about the Warsaw gastronomy without mentioning Kręglicki family. Sister and brother, Agnieszka and Marcin, launched 20 years ago first modern restaurants after the years of dry spell in the culinary life of the Polish People’s Republic. They opened Italian Chianti, Greek Meltemi, Mexican El Popo and French Absynt – that was a real blast.

Opasły Tom Restaurant has become well-known throughout Warsaw for its selection of simple, homely dishes that present customers with authentic Polish cuisine. Courses such as rabbit in white wine sauce are carefully prepared and perfectly executed. The menu changes regularly, meaning the food is always new and exciting.

164 points totalaverage from each tester: 32.8/40Wow Factor result: 1 (wow!). Pierogi tested: buckwheat and bryndza (sheep milk cheese) filling with summer savory, butter and parmesan cheese. Only 0.8 point ahead of Varso Vie, second on the podium come pierogi from Opasły Tom designed by head chef Agata Wojda.

Another great choice is Opasły Tom, known for its elegant atmosphere and artistic presentation of dishes. Their plant-based options change frequently based on what’s fresh, ensuring that guests always enjoy the best of particular seasons.

Chef Flavia Borawska knows how to connect Polish traditional cuisine with a very modern approach. And you can sense her Italian roots, too. The interior is very well thought through and designed by the local design firm Buck Studio.