It was our third, maybe fourth choice of a lunch spot today (3rd Sept, beginning of the low season). It looked half decent from the outside and given that 2 other establishments were closed and third one wasn’t taking cards, we decided to give it a try. I ordered trout with oven-baked potato and side salad, my partner went for latkes with stew and side salad.
The order arrived after 45 mins, which would be normal on a busy day – but since they’re short of staff, let’s not talk about it. But the food wasn’t spectacular.
I wasn’t totally unacceptable, but the latkes were probably ready-bought and heated before serving, the stew was just meat w some sauce, no spicy taste as it should be, and the side salad was, put it frankly, inedible. It was nappa cabbage with some tomatoes, some traces of carrot and beets, drowned in the cheapest oil there was. And prepared probably a few days back.
My trout was the best part – I may not be sure if the fat was really butter, but the fish was fresh and served with dill and lemon. Oven-baked potatoes were OK, probably not baked fresh either but it’s passable.
I’m sorry to say that, but dining in Polish tourist destinations is not easy. This is the best example why.
Do not settle for poor kitchen workmanship.The beer was sour. Despite Kozel Cerny being known for its bitter and sour flavor, this beer was certainly off.We were looking for a place to eat, and this is not the spot if you fancy a trout. The area is full of restaurants around local lakes and lidos where you can find excellent grilled or fried trout. At Astoria, the trout was not fried but rather steamed. It did not look appetizing, and if you’re okay with soggy skin and an almost slimy appearance, then this might be for you. However, this could just be a personal preference.On a positive note, the Pizza Diavola was very good with a perfect bake.If it wasn’t for the pleasant young waiter, the score would be 2 stars.
P.S. for the kitchen staff: you should always serve a lemon with any fish. We did not get any, yet we can see in the previous photos other people did get it.
Anna Gidynska (zweryfikowany) –
It was our third, maybe fourth choice of a lunch spot today (3rd Sept, beginning of the low season). It looked half decent from the outside and given that 2 other establishments were closed and third one wasn’t taking cards, we decided to give it a try. I ordered trout with oven-baked potato and side salad, my partner went for latkes with stew and side salad.
The order arrived after 45 mins, which would be normal on a busy day – but since they’re short of staff, let’s not talk about it. But the food wasn’t spectacular.
I wasn’t totally unacceptable, but the latkes were probably ready-bought and heated before serving, the stew was just meat w some sauce, no spicy taste as it should be, and the side salad was, put it frankly, inedible. It was nappa cabbage with some tomatoes, some traces of carrot and beets, drowned in the cheapest oil there was. And prepared probably a few days back.
My trout was the best part – I may not be sure if the fat was really butter, but the fish was fresh and served with dill and lemon. Oven-baked potatoes were OK, probably not baked fresh either but it’s passable.
I’m sorry to say that, but dining in Polish tourist destinations is not easy. This is the best example why.
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Thomas Singer (zweryfikowany) –
28 cm pizza was great, tasty and service are kind. Fish also was good. Recommended.
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Vik Gupta (zweryfikowany) –
Really good food! We like the ginger tea and apple pie! Great service! The LIVE MUSIC was phenomenal!!! ❤️
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slawomir litwin (zweryfikowany) –
Do not settle for poor kitchen workmanship.The beer was sour. Despite Kozel Cerny being known for its bitter and sour flavor, this beer was certainly off.We were looking for a place to eat, and this is not the spot if you fancy a trout. The area is full of restaurants around local lakes and lidos where you can find excellent grilled or fried trout. At Astoria, the trout was not fried but rather steamed. It did not look appetizing, and if you’re okay with soggy skin and an almost slimy appearance, then this might be for you. However, this could just be a personal preference.On a positive note, the Pizza Diavola was very good with a perfect bake.If it wasn’t for the pleasant young waiter, the score would be 2 stars.
P.S. for the kitchen staff: you should always serve a lemon with any fish. We did not get any, yet we can see in the previous photos other people did get it.
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Masliuk Oleksii (zweryfikowany) –
Very nice staff, delicious food, large portions;)
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