Na ZdrowieSupplied13.5/20
Polish$$$$
If you learn only one Polish phrase,make it'na zdrowie'. Say it with gusto,throw back a shot,and repeat. This classic toast is one way to explore the extensive vodka list at this convivial restaurant,all folksy with cane-basket covered lights and sturdy timber tables. A gentler,rosy cheek-making option is mulled wine,warmed at the table over a candle. Food-wise,pole position (sorry!) goes to pierogi - Polish dumplings. Fried or boiled,there are four fillings to choose from,including potato and cheese topped with sour cream and fried onions. Also addictive is smalec,a rich lard-based spread with apple and onion,served with rye bread and pickled cucumber. Mains continue the rustic theme,from juicy deboned chicken legs with horseradish sauce,nutty buckwheat and sweet carrot-apple slaw,to white fish served with chunky,chewy kopytka (potato dumplings). Warm,crumbly baked cheesecake comes with blackcurrants and vanilla ice-cream,while smart service comes with a smile.