This year the event had a clearly international character. The president of Gault & Millau International, Patrick Hayoun, came to Warsaw, along with representatives of editions from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy and the Baltic countries. Their presence – as the organizers emphasized – is proof of the growing recognition of Polish gastronomy. The gala was hosted by Karol Okrasa.
Patrick Hayoun pointed out that Gault & Millau already operates in 22 countries and is consistently expanding its reach, and Poland is one of the most dynamic markets. Jacek Krawczyk spoke in a similar tone, pointing out that the guide strengthens the visibility of various talents and cooking styles that shape contemporary Polish cuisine.
Gault&Millau Best Awards
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251 assessed premises. Here are the restaurants with the highest Gault & Millau scores
The latest edition of the guide rated 251 restaurants. A total of 18 places were included in the elite group of establishments awarded three and four hats.
Highest rating – four caps and 18 points — won by Krakow Bottigliería 1881.
Honored in the Best Awards Gault&Millau
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Four caps and 17 points were also awarded to:
- Arco by Paco Perez (Gdańsk),
- Note (Warsaw).
The restaurants with three hats included 15 places from all over Poland, including: Warsaw hub.praga, Nolita, Epoka, Rozbrat 20, Restauracja Warszawska, N31 by Robert Sowa and Tuna by Martin Gimenez Castro. Places from Poznań, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Kraków and Kościelisko were also distinguished.
Individual awards: Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef, Young Talent
During the gala, individual awards were also handed out, which often determine the further career of creators of Polish gastronomy.
Chef of the Year: Przemysław Klima
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The most important titles went to:
- Boss of the Year — Przemysław Klima (Bottiglieria 1881),
- Chef of the Future — Antonio Arcieri (Arco by Paco Perez),
- Traditional Cuisine Chef — Michał Kuter (A Knife Fork).
The winners in the remaining categories were:
- Adriana Wójcikowska —Young Talent,
- Nina Nawrocka — PastryChef,
- Andrea Camastra — InnovativeChef,
- Rafał Borowski — Restaurant Manager,
- Michał Drozdowski — Sommelier,
- Aneta Kosecka-Baran — Hotel Manager of the Year (Heron Live Hotel).
Honors for overall work
A particularly emotional point of the gala was the presentation of awards for overall achievements.
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Titles received:
- Grand Chef —Kurt Scheller,
- Grand Hotelier — Krzysztof Dubrow.
They both emphasized that Polish gastronomy is experiencing the best period in its history.
Gault&Millau Gala
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A new version of the iconic guide
The return of the Gault & Millau guide is not only a celebration of the industry, but also a development impulse – especially for young talents and regions with growing culinary potential.
This year's edition included restaurants from all 16 voivodeships and 30 hotels, creating the most comprehensive overview of the industry in Poland. A new website and mobile application for the guide will also be launched soon.
The material was created in cooperation with Gault & Millau
