Nowa Karta Warszawy is here!

The original autumn menu of Koszyki features more than 20 unique stories about Warsaw – full of references to the city’s history, while boldly embracing flavors from around the world. Perfect for delicious breakfasts, quick lunches, lavish dinners, romantic evenings, and even night-time parties.

Nowa Karta Warszawy will surprise you with a wealth of flavors combining classic culinary recipes of old Warsaw with the freshness of modern trends. Dishes prepared by our chefs carry their personal stories, framed within the contemporary character of Koszyki’s restaurants.

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Nowa Karta Warszawy

In its more than hundred-year-long, colorful history, Koszyki has always been a place connected with food. That’s why we decided to reach back to our roots – to the flavors of old Warsaw, reinterpreted by the kitchens from all around the world present here today – and with your help! This allowed us to weave Warsaw’s culinary heritage into a new reality and pay tribute to the diversity thriving under the roof of Hala Koszyki – proving that taste knows no borders, and that honesty and simplicity are more than just a trend.

How did Warsaw taste in the past, and how does it taste today? How do beloved family dishes still connect generations? What emotions and memories do they bring? How do Millennials and Gen Z interpret them? And how do culinary trends influence the perception of iconic and slightly forgotten delicacies?

This is exactly what we wanted to explore, engaging everyone who loves good food and the stories hidden within flavors. Together, we created a new menu that reflects the diversity of Koszyki’s culinary experiences and the spirit of the entire city – Nowa Karta Warszawy.

A bit about the dishes…

1. Bryzol po Warszawsku by Chef Janek Kiliański from Brut is a simple yet elegant dish, once served in restaurants that were the heart of pre-war Warsaw. As the chef says:
   “Our bryzol gains a new soul through its spices. Allspice brings warmth and depth, cumin adds an oriental note, and sancho pepper from Japan gives it a subtle citrus accent. The soft steamed pampuch bun takes you back to childhood. This contrast of textures and aromas tells a story of a city open to the world yet loyal to its culinary roots.”
2. The classic bigos, thanks to the creativity of Buena Vista’s chef, takes on a Caribbean twist that transports you straight to Jamaica. Imagine the sun, the reggae rhythm, and spices that wrap around Polish tradition. As the chef says:
   “Our Jamaican Bigos combines juicy chicken with corn and beans, seasoned with a hint of the exotic. Familiar flavors take on new, colorful energy – full of joy and playfulness. Bigos like you’ve never had before.”
3. You’ll find oriental influences in the Amber Masala lamb meatballs from Curry Leaves – a dish rich in aromatic spices, crisp vegetables, and the sweetness of raisins. Each bite blends the spirit of India with the golden glow of Polish amber.
4. Gringo Bar brings Polish street food with a Mexican twist – Morcilla de Varsovia, a soft taco filled with Polish blood sausage. As Chef Igor says:
   “This is how we see Warsaw meeting the energy of street food – bold, full of flavor, and uncompromising. Red salsa, crisp iceberg lettuce, cheddar, and onion chutney reinvent a Polish classic in an entirely new way.”
5. At Bar Koszyki, you’ll find Coś z dawnych lat – an old-fashioned cocktail reimagined with linden honey instead of sugar, seasonal chanterelles, and classic angostura. A warm combination of tradition and modern interpretation.
6. Ćma serves Warsaw-style tripe with veal meatballs – an elegant twist on a classic dish, combining an aromatic broth with marjoram, ginger, and paprika. For dessert, enjoy kogel-mogel with grilled peaches, rum, pistachios, currants, and herbs – a refined, nostalgic sweetness with a fresh finish.
7. Kago Sushi offers a Warsaw-inspired herring sashimi, where Chef Alon Than creates a meeting of Polish soul and Japanese balance: herring with kombu, fried leek and ginger, finished with a yuzu ponzu sauce with wasabi and rice vinegar.
8. Kiełba w Gębie presents the Warsaw legend – beef tartare in street food form.
   “Our tartare blends post-war flavors with a modern play on textures. Anchovy mayo, lovage and mushroom gel, pickled onion, smoked lard, and yolk gel create an unexpected combination rooted in Polish tradition.”
9. Mango Vegan takes kopytka – a beloved Polish classic – on a Far Eastern journey with soy-mushroom sauce, plant milk, ginger, scallions, and sesame. A meeting of Polish simplicity and Asian finesse.
10. At Bajs, try pierogi with crayfish and pike-perch in dill sauce with leek oil and caviar.
    “We believe food is memory. Crayfish, once a staple of Polish tables, nearly disappeared. By pairing them with pike-perch and dill, we bring back a taste of the past in a modern, elegant way.”
11. At Port Royal, Chef Miłosz Sroka reinterprets Warsaw-style herring with apple, onion, French mustard, crème fraîche, and toasted capers – a refined, flavorful tribute to tradition.
12. The Fry invites you to taste Loaded Fries Warsaw Legend, inspired by beef roulades – a bold street food reimagining of a Polish comfort classic.
13. At Ragazzi, enjoy Nalewka na Koszykach – a cocktail merging the soul of Warsaw’s bar culture with modern sophistication, served with savory matzah and a piece of beef tartare.
14. Semolino offers Schabowy all’Italiana, blending Polish classicism with Italian flair – proving that tradition can inspire creativity.
15. Portugalia Gourmet serves Flaki, combining Warsaw tripe with chouriço, beans, and port wine – a taste that unites Polish pride with southern passion.
16. Tom Żur at TUK TUK is a Thai reinterpretation of Polish żurek – a culinary bridge between East and West. Chef Zun, originally from Vietnam, who has lived in Poland for over 20 years, tells a story of life between worlds, respect for tradition, and the courage to connect flavors.
17. Start your day at Vincent Cafe with Kurkowy Poranek – an omelet inspired by Lucyna Ćwierczakiewiczowa, served in a handmade croissant with chanterelles and local eggs. A warm and elegant Warsaw-style breakfast.
18. At Warszawski Sen, enjoy Warsaw dumplings with saffron milk caps and onion emulsion – a modern interpretation of a traditional dish once sold at the legendary Różycki Bazaar.
19. At Zachodni Brzeg, try Warsaw tripe with an oriental twist – a fusion of Polish tradition and Middle Eastern spice. A rich broth flavored with sumac, cumin, and coriander adds freshness and depth.
20. And for dessert, head to Magia D’Italia for Torta Mokka – an Italian take on the classic Warsaw W-Z cake, with coffee cream, whipped cream, and currant preserves.
21. If you’re up for a party, stop by Upper Deck for a Sherry Cobbler – one of the first American cocktails ever served in Poland, reborn with grappa, orange aroma, and lemon juice. Fresh, balanced, and full of character.