Fodor's Expert Review U Kretschmera

Though located in the Hotel Tobaco, this popular restaurant is a destination its own right and is very popular with locals. The menu is not long, but you may still feel spoiled for choices. The selections come from the four historical cultures of Łódź—German, Jewish, Polish, and Russian—and are prepared with contemporary style. Highlights include beef tartare, hearty red lentil soup, simple and sophisticated buckwheat dumplings with liver, and turkey fillet with dried fruit. Vegan dishes are available by request. The service is polite and efficient but not too formal or overwhelming.