Okayish Italian food in central Poland: Restaurant Spacca Napoli (13. January 2023)

I was told a few times I should try the Spacca Napoli since the place – apparently – serves authentic Italian food. Usually, I would have gone for something authentic Polish, but due to laziness, I wasn’t able to find anything at short notice. Hence, I ended up here. And let’s put it that way. It’s rather authentic, but it’s not comparable to anything you would eat in Italy. I went for the “burrata caprese (burrata cheese D.O.P., cherry tomatoes, basil, drops of pesto, served with focaccia)” (42 PLN) as a starter, which was actually quite enjoyable. I especially liked the small cherry tomatoes, which were cut in four pieces and really added to the dish.

The “fritto misto (zeppole, rice arancini, potato croquettes, pasta croquettes)” (26 PLN) on the other hand were just a bunch of fried things, which were slightly too heavy on the fat side. Not bad, but far from the lightly fried stuff you know from Italy.

I was recommended the “involtini di pollo (chicken roulade with escarole, dry tomatoes and lemon peel, served with baked potatoes)” (54 PLN) to accompany the wine I had picked (Lirica, Primititvo di Manduria, 2019) since the two apparently went so well together. Well, they matched. However, the involtini were way too dry, and way to taste-less (in its literal sense). So, frankly, the main course was quite a disappointment.

The place is buzzing like a proper Italian place, so, from an atmospheric point of view, it’s definitely worth visiting. The staff is friendly, attentive (at least mostly) and makes sure you have everything you need and want. All in all, it’s a decent experience, but it’s very far from exceptional.

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Contact Details:

Restaurant Spacca Napoli

Świętokrzyska 30

00-116 Warszawa (PL)

Tel.: +48 221 27 93 99

Homepage: http://www.spaccanapoli.pl

About the Author: Sven

I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org. Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City.