Restaurants
We recommend only places that we know and visit often ourselves. They are also highly regarded by culinary experts.
Our favorite spots include Stara Kuźnia in Przykop, Barka in Prażmów, and in Rydzewo: the Portuguese food truck Prato-Do Dia, Gospoda pod Czarnym Łabędziem, Tło dla Mew (wood-fired pizza), Port-o-Wino, Ukraińska, Stary Młyn in Upały, Ewa’s fry-up spot in Okartów, and Rybaczówka in Bogaczewo. A bit further out, but definitely worth the trip, are Słowiczówka in Ukta, Oberża pod Psem in Kadzidłowo, and Potocki Gałkowo. Some of these are only open seasonally, so be sure to check their websites or ask us.
“Stara Kuźnia” Inn – Przykop, 8.5 km – Ranked first in Warmia and Masuria in the Gault & Millau guide. The only restaurant in the region to receive 13 points, or 2 toques! Unique dishes and a unique, idyllic atmosphere: an old barn, a hearth where meat and fish are grilled. You can dine indoors or outdoors under the open sky.
The Black Swan Inn in Rydzewo (15 km), located by the harbor on Lake Niegocin. A member of the Warmia, Mazury, and Powiśle Culinary Heritage network. Featured in the 2019 Gault&Millau Guide. A traditional interior, a fireplace, antique furniture, and fishing nets. The atmosphere of an old Prussian inn from over 100 years ago. Regional cuisine, specialties of Polish, Prussian, and Lithuanian cuisine. Open during the season, and off-season from Friday to Sunday
Ukrainian Restaurant – Spichlerz u Tolka in Rydzewo (15 km) – delicious! Ukrainian borscht, pelmeni, cherry dumplings, and more! In addition to Ukrainian dishes, they also serve Polish cuisine. Open during the season, and from Friday to Sunday during the off-season
Barka Prażmowo (19 km) – featured in the Gault & Millau guide. A unique spot on an old barge on the water! From their website: “Travel and our roots are our main sources of inspiration. Our menu is a blend of Polish, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines. Due to our location, we’re a casual spot, often referred to as ‘Stoówka.’ We want you to catch our love for local and seasonal products.” Open seasonally
Rybaczówka Bogaczewo 23 km – In Rybaczówka, overlooking the lake, everything revolves around fish served in a variety of ways—baked, fried, smoked, marinated—with no frozen products, additives, or preservatives, sourced daily from local fishermen. The highlight is whole fish baked in the oven—zander, sturgeon, perch, and trout.
The Old Mill in Upałty (19 km) – traditional Polish and Masurian dishes made with ingredients from local farmers. Delicious and atmospheric. Lake view. Polish cuisine. We recommend zander, pierogi, pork chops, bigos, and apple pancakes. An incredible selection of liqueurs—quince, dogwood, sea buckthorn, white lilac, black currant…Open year-round
Pepe & Lola in Kozin – pasta & pizza. A charming spot. Great food. Open seasonally
Słowiczówka in Ukta, 42 km – Masuria from the kitchen. We love this place! Dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients. Everything is delicious! Without exception. Plus, the atmosphere is great. And while you’re there, you can pop over to Wojnowo on the Krutynia River, check out the Old Believers’ Orthodox church, visit the wildlife park in Kadzidłowo, or the Ferenstain horse farm. Open year-round
Ryn Castle, the former seat of the commander, where the knights of the Order dined on game and fish from the surrounding forests and lakes, calls for refined manners reflected both in the elegance of the table and in the meticulous preparation of the dishes. Featured in Gault & Millau
Oberża Pod Psem in Kadzidłowo. Definitely one of our favorite places. It has been awarded a Gault & Millau hat for its excellent cuisine and the atmosphere of an old Masurian cottage. Second place in Masuria—a whopping 12.5 points! And right next door, the Wild Animal Park, an attraction for kids and adults alike. Open year-round.
Gałkowo Potocki Restaurant: A historic huntsman’s manor, relocated and restored by owner Aleksander Potocki. Great atmosphere, a fireplace, a garden, and meadows. The cuisine continues the culinary tradition of “Knajpa u Targowiczan,” which was previously located at the Ferenstein Family Horse Farm. The specialty is regional dishes, prepared according to traditional recipes using natural and fresh ingredients. Nearby is the well-known and friendly stud farm in Gałków. You can sign up for riding lessons—in the paddock or cross-country. Open year-round. Off-season on weekends.
Gościniec Głodowo – fish! Zander in butter with capers, Polish-style pike, fish soups, fish tartare. Next door is a small processing plant producing mainly fish products based on local recipes. Chef Mirek Gworek has appeared on many cooking shows and published the book Mazurskie Specjały z Ryb (Masurian Fish Specialties). An expert on and lover of Masuria. By the way, in nearby Niedźwiedzi Róg, there’s a beautiful view of Lake Śniardwy in the buffer zone of the Piska Forest. Open seasonally
I won’t deny that we sometimes eat at the Toscana restaurant in Orzysz. It’s a bit different in style from the others mentioned above, but they have really good soups and some dishes, which we usually get to go. The pizza is good, too. Since there’s been an influx of customers from the nearby U.S. military base lately, the quality has clearly improved—the owner really puts in the effort. It’s a good spot and close by :-).
