Restaurants international wine list, and you need not worry about your eyes being too big for your stomach as they’re quite happy to doggy-bag whatever you’re unable to put away of the large portions.QF‑5, Rynek - Ratusz 1, tel. (+48) 71 341 13 35, www.podfredra.pl. Open 11:00-23:00. €€€. U6 RESTAURACJA MONOPOL Known under communism as the most exclusive restaurant in Wrocław, queues would stretch outside the revolving doors as the staff shooed away anyone not wearing a tie, and menus and tableware frequently disappeared into the pockets of souvenir hoarders banking on the Monopol’s rep as a culinary masterpiece. With the historic building renovated and under the savvy stewardship of Likus, today that excellence is back in place with master chefs preparing a wide range of traditional Polish dishes, and an inspired breakfast smorgasbord (and à la carte breakfast menu) starting each day. A modern classic, just leave the cutlery when you go.QE‑6, ul. Modrzejewskiej 2 (Monopol Hotel), tel. (+48) 71 772 37 80. Open 06:30-10:00 (breakfast), 12:00-23:00 (lunch and dinner); Sat, Sun 07:30-10:30, 12:00-23:00. €€€€. U SETKA For those who miss the communist system, and those who simply missed it altogether, this ‘Polish Folk Bar’ recreates the Soviet-era diner experience in the mould of the currently trendy 24hr Polish snack and shot bar. The loud, time-warp interior is plastered floor to ceiling with fine historical images of PRL life, while the menu is a bit more than the typical romp through cold dishes that complement vodka - the ribs are arguably the best in town, and we also recommend żurek (sour rye soup), flaki (tripe), and potato pancakes with goulash. The prices here are precious more than pocket change, and Setka is certainly more popular than we ever remember any other aspect of the communist system being in this country. Opening hours subject to change. QF‑6, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 50A, tel. (+48) 733 40 74 07, www.setkabar.com. Open 10:00-04:00; Fri, Sat 10:0006:00. €.
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PORTUGUESE MARTIM NEW Purtuguese wine and eats on Wrocław’s mini marina. Be it date night or a business meeting, the floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on the Oder and the historic Wrocław University never fail to impress, and neither does the menu of petiscos (including spiced Brazil nuts, presunto ham, and pataniscas, aka salt cod fritters), curried tiger prawns, seafood cataplana, peixinhos da horta (adorably translated to English as ‘little fish from the garden’), and other Portuguese specialties. In the summer, take advantage of the breezy terrace. QF‑3, ul. Pomorska 1B, tel. (+48) 538 49 48 40. Open 16:00-23:00; Sat, Sun 12:00-23:00. €€€. TU
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