Daquise

Opened in 1947, award-winning restaurant Daquise is the oldest Polish restaurants in the capital. The restaurant serves traditional dishes from Poland and over the years it has attracted some big names including Roman Polanski and exiled Polish president Edward Raczynski, who planned campaigns to overthrow Soviet powers whilst sitting in the restaurant. The venue is steeped in history and you feel it when you look around at the rustic interior. You'll see clean white tiles, rugged floorboards, and crisp white tablecloths on round tables. 

This South Kensington restaurant has a warm atmosphere that's the ideal match for the hearty home-cooked food you'll see on the menu. The food choices are concise but there's still plenty of variety on offer. Traditional dumplings with a choice of fillings are a great way to start an authentic meal here, or to finish one off if you go for dumplings filled with fruit. You can also choose starters like soup, Russian salad, and Polish-style stuffed eggs. Next there are hearty main courses such as veal meatballs, breaded pork chop, and goulash. A separate vegetarian menu is also available.

If you really want a Polish treat, Daquise offers a few special dishes that need to be ordered in advance. Dishes like goose leg confit or pork knuckle braised in beer are great for special occasions or when you want Polish cooking that really feels special. If you're fascinated by history and enjoy hearty cooking, Daquise is a restaurant you won't want to miss.