The best zapiekanki in Warsaw
Your guide to the top casserole spots in town
- Last updated: December 13, 2024
The best zapiekanki in Warsaw
Your guide to the top casserole spots in town
- Last updated: December 13, 2024
Warsaw is a city full of culinary surprises, and zapiekanki - a simple but exceptionally tasty fast food - have become one of its calling cards. From the classic versions with mushrooms and cheese to modern interpretations with toppings that will surprise the most demanding gourmets! Zapiekanki in Warsaw can be found in just about every presentation. Our guide will take you on a journey through the best casseroles in town. You'll find crunchy baguettes, melty cheese and toppings that take this iconic dish to a whole new level. Ready for a casserole feast? Here we go!
Zapiekanki, today considered a cult Polish street food, have their roots in the 1970s, when there was a shortage of a variety of ingredients in the People's Republic of Poland and cooks experimented with the simple recipes available. Crispy baguette, mushrooms and cheese became a combination that quickly won the hearts of Poles. In those days, zapiekanki were mainly served at bazaars and railway stations, where they were a quick and cheap way to satisfy hunger. Over the years, the delicacy evolved - various sauces and toppings began to be added to the classic recipe, creating countless variations. Their charm lies in their simplicity and nostalgia, reminiscent of the flavours of yesteryear.
The best zapiekanki in Warsaw - we know where to taste them!
We know the places where you will find tried and tested casseroles. Prepared with fresh ingredients, delicious and fragrant - they will take you on an unforgettable journey full of flavours. Make sure you remember these addresses!
In this guide:
Zapiekarnia
The bakery is a tribute to the classics street foodThe casserole menu has been refined with a touch of home-made flavours and a fresh take on an iconic delicacy. We serve various versions of zapiekanki - from the traditional ones with cheese and mushrooms to versions with a variety of additives which will satisfy even the most demanding gourmets. The basis of the casserole is a baguette, sauce, mushrooms and mozzarella. Classic toppings include ham, sausage or roasted onions. They are offered with the legendary Grochowska orangeade - white, red and yellow.
The restaurant specialises in innovative compositions. One of the hits is the Black Forest ham casserole with pear, sumac and hot honey among the toppings. No less interesting is the version with pumpkin and goat's cheese, bolstered with orange, coriander and walnut pesto. Fresh ingredients, friendly service and the combination of traditional recipes with unusual combinations of toppings mean that the Zapiekarnia undoubtedly deserves a high place in the category "The best zapiekanki in Warsaw".
The best zapiekanki in Warsaw - be sure to try them
Zapiekanki is a simple dish that surprises with its unique flavour, which has the unusual ability to transport you straight back to your childhood and the old days. They are also available in many modern variants, which means that Warsaw's range of zapiekanki is by no means boring or stale! Find out for yourself by visiting our selected establishments with casseroles perfect!