The history of Gdańsk and all other cuisines is a history of loss. Who remembers today that there were more than 18 different markets in Gdańsk? That over 2000 tons of crayfish were sold outside the city gates? Or that the streets of Gdańsk were adorned with scales for weighing purchased goods?
Learn more about Gdańsk marketplaces
Throughout centuries all of Gdansk resembled a marketplace. Some names of streets, squares and markets still reminisce of that to this day within the city, but some of them have been forgotten and hidden in the archives. When modernity overwrites history, these names continue to diminish, and with that so does the memory of the commercial splendor of this unique port city.
FISH MARKET
The market was established under the Teutonic privilege and was intentionally placed in this place, near the gates of the castle that was once here…
BUTTER MARKET
In the beginning the Butter Market was a beautiful square piazza surrounded by trees, and in its middle stood a scale…
HAY MARKET
Initially named the Cattle, Horse or Oxen Market, after the animals, which were traded there…
PIGLET MARKET
The Long Market was a trade route with an extension in the form of a market square where butter and bread were traded among others…
CRAYFISH MARKET
The crayfish traded here came primarily from the Kashubian rivers and lakes or from within the country…
WILD STRAWBERRY MARKET
At first, charcoal and timber were traded at the site of today’s roundabout with the statue of king Jan III Sobieski…
COAL MARKET
At the Coal Market, as the name suggests, coal was traded. However after the Dominican Fair has been moved outside the city walls, it gained a second name – Dominiksplan…
SNIFFER MARKET
The Western part of Chlebnicka street and the Eastern part of Piwna street formed the Sniffer Market until 1853 r. It was the only such market in Europe with such an unusual name…
KASHUBIAN MARKET
There were really many market places in Gdańsk and one could meet Kashubians almost on every one of them, in particular at the Kashubian Market—place where Madison Shopping Mall stands today…
BREAD BENCHES
Bread in Gdańsk was sold in many places, but the best and of proper weight was on the Bread Benches…
BREAD MARKET
From mid 14th century in the middle of Św. Ducha street, bakers who were not members of the guild were allowed to sell bread at the Bread Market on Saturdays, free trade days…
MEAT BENCHES
There were many meat benches, alike the bread benches in Gdańsk. The most famous ones were those of Prawe Miasto, between Mariacka street and Św. Ducha; they had as many as 79 shambles…
THE GREAT MILL
The first water grain mill built in this place by the Teutonic Knights in 1364 had burned down. Rebuilt and enlarged it later became the largest such facility in Europe…
TRADE STREETS
Korzenna street was known as Pieprzowa (Pepper str.) since 1399, later as the Pepper Town (Pieprzowe Miasto). It probably took its name most likely from Turkish pepper and ground paprika, both sold there…
COLONIAL SHIPS
Gdańsk was an intersection of numerous water trade routes, both sea and river. Sea routes brought in numerous transports from other European and Baltic countries…
Menu
STARTERS
Bismarck herring 120g
63 PLN
onion syrup / rutabaga / buttermilk / bread and butter
Beef tartare 90g
79 PLN
shallot / mustard seeds / chorizo oil / crispy onion / bread and butter
Shrimps 16/20 (7 pieces) 150g
84 PLN
shallot / garlic / chili / butter / parsley / garlic bread
Polish dumplings with mushrooms – small 5 pcs
49 PLN
demi-glace / caramelised sauerkraut / porcini
Polish dumplings with mushrooms – large 9 pcs
79 PLN
demi-glace / caramelised sauerkraut / porcini
Caviar Antonius Siberian 30g
299 PLN
blinis / crème fraîche / shallot / hard-boiled egg
Veal tongues 110g
63 PLN
horseradish / parsley / chives / pickled onion / flavored bread and butter
Caesar salad – plain 300g
59 PLN
romaine lettuce / parmesan / croutons / caper-anchovy dressing
Caesar salad – chicken breast 150g
82 PLN
romaine lettuce / parmesan / croutons / caper-anchovy dressing
Caesar salad – shrimps 7 pcs
89 PLN
romaine lettuce / parmesan / croutons / caper-anchovy dressing
Soups
Sour rye soup 200ml
44 PLN
potato purée / mushrooms / pulled pork
Pumpkin cream soup 200ml
39 PLN
ginger / chili / coconut milk
MAIN COURSES
Seafood pasta 200g
95 PLN
mussels / shrimps / tomato / crayfish sauce
Baby chicken
99 PLN
thyme sauce / micro herbs
Salmon 140g
99 PLN
salsify purée / broccoli
Pikeperch 140g
129 PLN
butter sauce / shrimp / fresh microgreens
Roasted eggplant 240g
69 PLN
pepper stew / chmeli suneli / coriander
Beef Stroganoff 300ml
94 PLN
bread / herbs
Châteaubriand 350g
279 PLN
spinach / brown mushrooms / pepper & béarnaise sauces
Club sandwich
82 PLN
chicken breast 180g / bacon / fried egg / lettuce / tomato / mayonnaise
Beef burger 200g
89 PLN
cheddar / mayonnaise / jalapeño / pickled cucumber / bacon / red onion marmalade
Dessert
Cheesecake 90g
39 PLN
cottage cheese / caramel sauce / dried fruit & nut ice cream
Apple pie 90g
39 PLN
apple mousse / vanilla ice cream
Chocolate lava cake 90g
39 PLN
chocolate / cocoa / cherry / vanilla ice cream
Ice cream 180g
34 PLN
3 scoops (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate) / whipped cream / seasonal fruit
Gdańsk amber 90g
44 PLN
boletus / white chocolate / sea buckthorn / buttermilk / Goldwasser
SIDE DISHES
Mixed greens with seasonal vegetables 120g
23 PLN
Mashed potatoes 80g
21 PLN
French fries 200g
22 PLN
Bread & butter 80g
21 PLN
Chestnuts with wild mushrooms 80g
29 PLN
SAUCES
Pepper 25ml
16 PLN
Béarnaise 50ml
16 PLN
TASTING MENU
Beef tartare 50g
shallot / mustard seeds / chorizo oil / crispy onion / bread and butter
Pikeperch 80g
butter sauce / shrimp / fresh microgreens
Gdańsk amber 90g
boletus / white chocolate / sea buckthorn / buttermilk / Goldwasser
Price / person
130 PLN
KIDS MENU
Mixed greens 120g
23 PLN
Broth made with three meats 150ml
22 PLN
vegetables / homemade noodles
Chicken tenders 100g
29 PLN
mashed potatoes / cucumber salad
Pasta with tomato sauce 100g
29 PLN
ripened cheese
French fries 120g
12 PLN
10% service charge applies to all orders You can find the list of all ingredients on the shelf in the Mercato restaurant.