Goldwasser Restaurant

Goldwasser Restaurant stands at Długie Pobrzeże 22 on the Long Embankment in Gdańsk, in a 15th-century tenement house on the Motława River, with a view of the medieval Crane. It takes its name from Goldwasser, the herbal liqueur with floating flakes of gold leaf that is associated with Gdańsk's distilling history, and the link gives the restaurant a strong local identity. The cuisine is Polish with international touches, and the price level is in the upper band for the city, reflecting the prime waterfront address. Signature dishes include duck, a classic Polish main often served with apple and root vegetables, fresh fish drawn from Baltic and freshwater species, and homemade pierogi, which provide a more modest order. The historic building has period character, with old brick and timber and views over the river, and the mood combines tourist-friendly polish with a calm, comfortable dining room. Dress is casual to smart casual. The terrace and riverside windows are the most sought-after places to sit in good weather, and noise is moderate, rising with summer crowds along the embankment. The restaurant's drinks offering naturally features Goldwasser itself, usually offered as a digestif or in a cocktail, alongside wine, Polish beer and other spirits. Opening hours are listed as 12PM-10PM, with an earlier 10AM start from Friday to Sunday, which makes weekend brunch and a long lunch practical. No reservation rule is published, but the location is among the most photographed in Gdańsk, so booking by phone on +48 58 301 88 78 is sensible for dinner, for window or terrace seats, and during July, August and the Christmas market period. A table a day or two ahead is normally enough outside peak weeks. The position puts the restaurant a short walk from the Green Gate, the Long Market and the Maritime Museum, so it fits easily into a walking day in the Old Town.