Piwnica Świdnicka
Piwnica Świdnicka is a legendary venue on the culinary map of Wrocław and Poland – the oldest restaurant in the country, whose beginnings are dated back to the 13th century. The historic gothic cellars underneath the old city hall offer the visitors delicious food and craft beer brewed on site. Aside from culinary excellence, Piwnica Świdnicka also offers food for thought and soul – it is a space used for concerts, exhibitions of local artists, meetings with authors and workshops. It is the essence of what Wrocław strives to be – a place friendly and welcoming to all.
There is no other place in Wrocław where history so vividly binds with the present day – Piwnica Świdnicka, situated right in the middle of the medieval Market Square, in the cellars of the gothic city hall, for seven centuries has been hosting its visitors. Among millions of those who dined here we will find a long list of names known from encyclopedias and history books – Chopin, Goethe, Sigismund of Luxembourg, Steven Spielberg… The image and interior of Piwnica Świdnicka have changed dozens of times, but one element has always been constant – the excellent quality of food and beer served there, attracting visitors from all over the world like a magnet. The menu features a plethora of local regional delicacies and a selection of the best dishes which modern international cuisine has to offer. Delicious beer, which has always been a priority and symbol of Piwnica Świdnicka, is now brewed on site, in a recently-installed craft brewery. Our brewmasters offer our guests a broad selection of beer styles, including historical brews, meticulously reconstructed on the basis of archival sources. Piwnica Świdnicka is also a place to satiate your hunger for knowledge and and excitement – it is possible to take part in a guided sightseeing tour, see the brewery from the “back door” and listen to many amazing stories about people and events connected with the history of the oldest inn in Europe. The halls of Piwnica Świdnicka are often filled with live music and often become a space for workshops and artistic exhibitions. Piwnica Świdnicka is a place as rich and diverse as the city it has been proudly representing for over seven centuries – not being here is like not being in Wrocław at all.
Marcin Jenczelewski is a chef with over 21 years of experience who today is shaping a new culinary direction for one of Poland’s most iconic restaurants – Piwnica Świdnicka in Wrocław. His cuisine is a dialogue between history and modernity: respect for tradition meets an original perspective, precision, and a deep understanding of contemporary culinary trends.
He gained experience both in Poland and abroad. Throughout his professional journey, he has developed a strong belief that cuisine should be a complete experience – from the quality of ingredients and culinary technique to the emotions guests feel at the table. For Marcin, cooking is a form of storytelling – precise like photography and engaging all the senses.
An important part of his professional development has also been collaborations and guest chef dinners with renowned chefs, including Diogo Rocha (1 Michelin star and 1 Michelin Green Star), Paulo Alves (1 Michelin star), and Henrique Sampario Ferreira (Michelin recommended). These experiences have naturally enriched his style while remaining a background to his own distinct and consistently evolving culinary language.
Marcin’s philosophy is based on seasonality, conscious use of ingredients, and a less-waste approach. Each dish is treated as a thoughtful composition – refined in detail yet free from unnecessary pretension. At Piwnica Świdnicka he works with local products and classic flavors, reinterpreting them in a modern, light and honest way.
His cuisine does not need grand declarations – it speaks for itself through flavor, consistency and authenticity. These qualities make Marcin one of the most interesting voices in contemporary gastronomy in Wrocław today, while under his leadership Piwnica Świdnicka is shaping a new and modern culinary identity.
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