‘We were as stuffed as the dumplings’: a tour of Warsaw’s top vegan restaurants
Poland’s capital is now rated above cities like San Francisco and Copenhagen for its vegan options. We sample plant-based schnitzel, ramen and, of course, pierogi
TL;DR
- Warsaw is recognized as one of the most vegan-friendly cities globally, ranking high on guides like Happy Cow.
- The city offers a diverse range of vegan food, including traditional Polish dishes adapted to be plant-based, such as pierogi, potato pancakes, and schnitzel.
- International cuisines like Middle Eastern, ramen, and Italian are also widely available in vegan versions.
- Vegan options are available not only in dedicated vegan restaurants but also in vegetarian establishments and even hotels.
- Warsaw provides cultural experiences related to veganism, including cooking classes focused on making dishes like pierogi.
- The cost of vegan food in Warsaw is noted as being more affordable compared to other highly-rated vegan cities.