Food of Poland
35 traditional dishes · Europe
Pierogi
Half-moon dumplings stuffed with savoury or sweet fillings, boiled then pan-fried.
Leniwe Pierogi
Leniwe Pierogi is a traditional dumpling from Poland.
Naleśniki
Naleśniki is a traditional pancake from Poland.
Grochówka
Grochówka is a vegetable soup from Poland.
Łazanki
Łazanki is a pasta from Poland.
Wuzetka
Wuzetka is a beloved chocolate cake, traditional to Poland.
Kotlet Schabowy
Breaded pork cutlet, the Polish Sunday classic.
Pączki
Rich filled doughnuts eaten on Fat Thursday.
Racuchy
Hailing from Poland, Racuchy is a much-loved pancake.
Rosół
Clear golden chicken broth with fine noodles.
Sernik
Dense Polish cheesecake made with twaróg curd.
Bigos
Slow-cooked sauerkraut and cabbage stew with mixed meats.
Budyń
Hailing from Poland, Budyń is a much-loved pudding.
Gołąbki
Cabbage leaves rolled around meat and rice in tomato sauce.
Knysza
Rooted in Poland, Knysza is a street food enjoyed for generations.
Makowiec
Rolled yeast cake with a dark poppy-seed filling.
Pieczeń Wieprzowa z Winem
Pieczeń Wieprzowa z Winem is a traditional pork dish from Poland.
Pieczeń z Mięsa Mielonego
Pieczeń z Mięsa Mielonego is one of the classic dishes in the minced-meat dish tradition of Poland.
Placki Ziemniaczane
Crisp Polish potato pancakes, fried golden.
Surówka
Surówka is a traditional salad from Poland.
Zalewajka
Zalewajka counts among the traditional food of Poland, a soup locals hold dear.
Zapiekanka
Open baguette toasted with mushrooms and cheese.
Żurek
Sour rye soup with sausage and egg, often in a bread bowl.
Bułka z Pieczarkami
Polish soft white bun filled with stewed mushrooms cooked in butter, onion, dill and sour cream — the standard milk-bar lunch.