Lowiczanka Restaurant is a good place to accustom novices to Polish cuisine, so step in to the first floor of the Polish Cultural Centre and settle down to explore some classics as well as lesser-known delicacies. The yellow-hued dining area with soft lighting brings in a warm glow to the place and the large mirrors and rose buds in the vase complete the picture.

On the food side expect hearty fodder in the form of warming soups and stews, perfect for a cold winter's night or the traditional pierogi dumplings with minced meat, cheese and potato or sauerkraut and mushroom filling. Main courses make an interesting read with roast knuckle of pork, grated potato pancakes gypsy style, fried trout with almonds and breast of duck served in cranberry sauce. The dessert menu is attractive too with poppy seed strudel, walnut or coffee meringue gateau.

What's more? There's live entertainment on weekend nights for a real party atmosphere.