Zapiecek

A famous polish chain spread all over Warsaw. Still pierogi is good. Atmosphere is authentic, decoration is traditional, the uniform of the staff is really nice. The prices are fair enough. Only problem is the queue you have to wait, especially if it is a weekend evening. But this is the common problem of all the populer restaurants in town.

Je pense que cette chaine est peut-​être un refuge à touristes qui dégustent pour la première fois des pierogis. Peu importe, nous restions si peu de temps à Varsovie…
Le plat de pierogis est copieux, très abordable, bon. Je pense toutefois que je pourrai en déguster d’autres ailleurs, une prochaine fois ;)

Sure, you show up in Warsaw only to find that essentially the entire pierogi and kielbasa scene has been condensed into a touristy looking chain called Zapiecek, where the servers are dressed up in psuedo-​authentic historical attire not unlike a Hofbrauhaus that you’d find in Vegas. Fear not, hungry traveller, because Zapiecek is the real deal.
Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere?
As was mentioned, the atmosphere comes across as a tourist trap, but you’ll quickly realize that the clientele here at Zapiecek is more local than tourist, and it’s for good reason. Once you get past the façade, service is fast, friendly, and more than capable of handling english. Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
$ 0.84 per pierogi depending on the type you order. More than fair. Have a look:
Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
I’m a big fan of pierogis, but I’d never had anything like this. First and foremost, I ordered mine freshly pan fried, and in gravy no less. Goodness gracious. Top it all off with some friend onions and my eight pierogis (four meat four mushroom) were a perfect blend of filling and soft/​crispy exterior. These were marvelous. Dual Stars Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
Best meal in Poland. Yes. Star Granted.

Das Personal ist freuundlich und kann sogar Englisch. Dazu kann man hier wohl einfach nur geile Pierogo futtern. Wer noch nie in Polen war bzw diese nicht kennt bestellen und essen am besten né gemischte Platte. Auch nett die Würste auf Kraut bzw Zwiebeln. Blöd ist wenn man drinen sitzt und zwar unten im SOmmer sau warm aber egal man ist zum Essen hier und bei dem guten Wetter sitzt man eh auf der Terasse.

Annoying, loud music… bored waitresses… but food OK.,

This place was a real disappointment for me. It’s the first place we went to after I landed in Poland. I was hungry and we just wanted to grab something to eat. The pierogi were really just average, at best. I was thinking it would be something that would blow me away. I’ve had better in the US than the ones served here. Also, I was disappointed that the server was so rigid on the orders… I think sometimes it is because it makes her job easier than whether it could actually be done (the request was seemingly minor). In any case, I would avoid this place again and go elsewhere.

Wer durch die Touristrassen in Warschau streift, kommt gezwungener Massen an einem der vielen Zapiecek Mini-​Restaurants vorbei. Auch wenn es manchmal von Außen etwas nach Fastfood aussieht wird bestimmt nicht enttäuscht. Ich schließe mich den vielen positiven Meinungen der ganzen anderen Fialen an. Da braucht man nicht noch mehr schreiben.
Reingehen und polnische Küche genießen.