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Stary Niedźwiedź in Zakopane is a modern cuisine restaurant at Strążyska 33A, where the kitchen earned a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value cooking. The restaurant occupies a villa at the foot of the Tatra Mountains.
Head chef Marcin Filipkiewicz cooks to the season. Regional ingredients appear often, including bundz cheese, trout from Jurgów, and lamb. The menu draws on Polish and European traditions, prepared with a creative hand in a modern Polish and European cooking style.
Guinea fowl breast comes with bacon confit, coffee, and carrot purée. Foie gras is paired with dark chocolate and forest fruits. The drinks list is distinctive, so finding the right wine or cocktail for each course is straightforward.
The dining room is built from natural wood, with a muted palette, soft upholstered furniture, and a working fireplace. Gault&Millau gave the restaurant a score of 12 in 2026 for its interior and atmosphere. The room suits a romantic dinner as well as an evening with friends, away from the bustle of Krupówki.
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good quality, good value cooking
Interior and Atmosphere An intimate restaurant located in a villa at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, far from the bustle of Krupówki. The interiors exude subtle elegance—natural wood, a muted color palette, soft furniture upholstery, and the crackling of a fireplace create an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation, perfect for both a romantic dinner and an evening with friends. Kitchen and Chef Head Chef Marcin Filipkiewicz cooks seasonally, often sourcing regional ingredients such as bundz cheese, trout from Jurgów, or lamb. The menu features creatively prepared Polish and European dishes, including, for example, guinea fowl breast with bacon confit, coffee, and carrot purée, or foie gras with dark chocolate and forest fruits. A distinctive drinks list makes it easy to find the perfect wine or cocktail to complement each dish. Stary Niedźwiedź offers a unique culinary experience in Zakopane, a destination that guests gladly return to, appreciating its elegant simplicity and comfort.
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