The Pomeranian Voivodeship (Pomorskie) is Poland's Baltic coast region, centred on the Tricity of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. It combines Gdańsk's rebuilt Hanseatic Main Town, the Teutonic fortress of Malbork, the sandy Hel Peninsula, the moving dunes of Słowiński National Park and the lake-studded villages of Kashubia and Kociewie.
Pomeranian cuisine blends Baltic fish, Kashubian farmhouse cooking and the Hanseatic-era traditions of Gdańsk. Herring, smoked and fried fish, fish soups, duck, goose, potatoes and buttermilk dishes dominate Kashubia, while Gdańsk is tied to goldwasser, the gold-flake herbal liqueur first distilled there in 1598. The Tricity (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot) entered the Michelin Guide in 2024 and now holds a starred restaurant, ARCO by Paco Pérez, alongside Bib Gourmand and recommended venues. Budget travelers rely on bary mleczne (milk bars) and pierogi houses, while Hel and Łeba are known for fish bars.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Pomeranian.
Kashubian fish soup
Regional fish soup, a signature of Kashubian restaurants
Where to try: Velevetka, Witómë
Herring (śledź)
Pickled or marinated herring, the signature fish of Kashubian and northern Polish cooking, served as tartare or plates
Where to try: Restauracja Filharmonia, Witómë, Tawerna Portowa
Goldwasser
Herbal liqueur with gold flakes, first distilled in Gdańsk in 1598
Where to try: Goldwasser Restaurant
Pierogi
Filled dumplings in traditional, sweet and vegan versions
Where to try: Pierogarnia Mandu, Bar Mleczny Neptun, Goldwasser Restaurant
Czernina
Black soup of duck blood and poultry broth, often topped with raisins
Where to try: Kashubian restaurants such as MÙLK Chëcz Kaszëbskô
Roast goose with golce
Goose served with golce, Kashubian potato dumplings
Where to try: Restauracja Filharmonia
Potatoes with buttermilk
A quintessential Kashubian dish of potatoes with buttermilk and sugar
Where to try: Kashubian restaurants in Gdańsk and Kashubia
Smoked and fried Baltic fish
Cod, flounder and herring fried or smoked at harbour fish bars
Where to try: Bar rybny To-Tu, Kutter, Smażalnia Maat
Żurek and flaki
Sour rye soup with sausage and egg, and tripe soup, staples of Polish menus
Where to try: Restauracja Kubicki, milk bars such as Bar Mleczny Neptun
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Baltic Fish
Bistro
French
Kashubian
Mediterranean
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Zapiekanka
Open-faced baguette baked with mushrooms and cheese, a late-night staple
Find it at: Stalls around the Gdańsk Old Town
Fried Baltic fish
Fish fried to order and eaten with chips and salad
Find it at: Smażalnie on Wiejska street in Hel and in Łeba
Smoked fish
Smoked mackerel, salmon and herring sold from fish halls and bars
Find it at: Hel, Łeba and the fish hall at Gdynia Hala Targowa
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Hala Targowa Gdańsk
Market hall on Plac Dominikański, reopened in August 2026 after an 18-month revitalisation with food stalls, restaurants and bars over three floors
Hala Targowa Gdynia
Indoor market near Gdynia Główna station with a fish hall that closes earliest, usually by 1PM
Hours: 6AM-6PM Mon-Fri, 6AM-3PM Sat, closed Sun (one listing gives 8AM-6PM; confirm locally)
Gdańsk Christmas Market (Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy)
Seasonal market with festive food and drink in the Gdańsk Old Town
Hours: 11AM-9PM daily, late November to 23 December
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Book Velevetka and Restauracja Filharmonia ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings
Milk bars are cheapest and most varied before 2PM; Bar Mleczny Neptun on Długa is the best known
On Hel and in Łeba, check the daily catch where fish is priced by weight
Goldwasser is the traditional after-dinner drink in Gdańsk, where the liqueur originated
Michelin-listed Tricity restaurants such as ARCO need reservations well ahead
Many seaside fish bars operate seasonally, and hours shorten sharply from October
- Vegetarian
- Pierogarnia Mandu lists vegan pierogi, and milk bars offer pierogi ruskie and potato dishes; Kashubian menus are fish- and meat-heavy.
- Halal
- Limited outside the Gdańsk and Gdynia city centres; ask staff before ordering.
- Gluten free
- Fish, grilled meat and potato dishes are often naturally gluten-free; dumpling and soup menus need checking with staff.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | PLN 25-45 per meal (~$6.60-12) | Milk bars, pierogi houses and fish bars |
| Mid-range | PLN 70-130 per meal (~$18-34) | Kashubian and Polish restaurants in Gdańsk Old Town and Sopot |
| Upscale | PLN 300+ per meal (~$79+) | Tasting menus such as ARCO by Paco Pérez |