Restauracja Pod Fredrą

Pod Fredrą is quite literally beside the Town Hall: its Rynek-Ratusz 1 address places the entrance next to the historic building that anchors Market Square. The restaurant leans into that setting with rustic rooms, oak benches and tables, decorative objects and live music advertised by the venue. The Rynek is not a distant backdrop here; it is part of the arrival, before guests enter a dining room suited to long meals and groups wanting to try several Polish dishes.

The official menu brings together pierogi, bigos, kaszanka, herring, ribs and pork knuckle, as well as house-smoked ham and fish and charcoal-grilled meats. Recent opinions are mixed, as can happen at a busy restaurant on a tourist square: some praise the Polish cooking, atmosphere and particularly warm service; others feel the price does not always match the execution of every dish. That distinction matters: this is a place for traditional food in a historic setting, rather than a promise of a budget meal. Ask about seasonal specials and check the bill carefully.

The restaurant lists the phone number +48 71 341 13 35 and provides a booking system on its website. Directories checked show daily opening from 11:00 to 23:00, though public holidays may change the schedule. The Town Hall, St Elizabeth’s Church and the pedestrian streets of the centre are all within walking distance, so no transport is needed to continue sightseeing. If you would rather pair a meal with a story about communist-era Poland and local resistance, Konspira on Plac Solny offers a clear contrast nearby.