I visited Zielona Weranda (pronounced Veranda) twice in recent weeks. It’s a little difficult to find, near the American Consulate, look for the sandwich board sign on the sidewalk at the doorway, the restaurant is down a hallway, located among shops and galleries. The restaurant decor is wonderfully inviting. I felt as if I were in a cottage tastefully decorated with great attention to detail or in a lovely, homey antique shop. The menus (available in English) are handwritten and many pages, giving a detailed description of each dish.
On my first visit, I had lunch with several other American ladies. We sat in a corner of the vine covered patio and ordered a variety of salads and sandwiches. I had smoked salmon on ciabatta bread. The ingredients were so fresh, at the peak of their flavor, and expertly put together. To drink, I enjoyed a sparkling water with fresh fruit and mint. I believe this meal was in the neighborhood of 30 zl or $9.
On my second visit, I took my husband. It’s not often that can “one up” him in new places to eat, so this was a rare treat for me. We split a Dutch salad. It was three types of lettuce, cucumber, both black and green olives, and it was topped off with a cheese sauce. The sauce was not warm enough to wilt the lettuce; the greens were still crisp. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a salad quite like this before. The combination of flavors was very pleasing, and I’m sure that I’ll try to recreate it at home. For beverages, my husband ordered an espresso with ice cream and I had raspberry iced tea (after coveting Rachel’s during our first lunch). I believe the tea had a little raspberry syrup, not too sweet. It was also filled with icy cold raspberries and mint and topped off with an orchid – a most impressive presentation.
Check out the rich, dark hot chocolate from a later visit.
An accountant by trade and a food blogger since 2009, Lois Britton fell in love with Polish cuisine during the years she lived in Poznań, Poland. As the creator of PolishHousewife.com, she loves connecting readers with traditional Polish recipes. Lois has a graduate certificate in Food Writing and Photography from the University of South Florida. She is the author of The Polish Housewife Cookbook, available on Amazon and on her website.
Vicki
So glad you’re enjoying your visit. What an amazing little restaurant. I’d like one of those raspberry iced teas!
Baking Sorceress' Apprentice
It all looks just so fantastic!! I envy your wonderful experience, but am glad you are having it : ) Everything seems so bright and colorful and the food sounds marvelous!