And now, it’s official—almost. Poland’s cuisine has been ranked 11th in the world, climbing two spots from last year by food bible Taste Atlas’s annual rankings.
This ‘foodie encyclopedia’ has showered praise on Polish staples like pierogi, pączki (donuts), and sernik (cheesecake).
Strawberries from the northern Cashubia region, as well as several types of Polish honey, are also very highly rated on the website, which calls itself an encyclopedia of traditional dishes and local ingredients.
Topping the list of 100 Best Cuisines in the World is Greece, followed by Italy in second and Mexico in third. Although it just missed out on the top 10, Poland is the highest-ranked in central and eastern Europe and is more loved than well-known culinary destinations like India and the U.S.
While no individual Polish meal made it into Taste Atlas' ranking of the world's favorite dishes, one Krakow restaurant made the cut in its list of 100 legendary places to eat out.
Pod Aniołami, located in a 13th-century building in the city's historical center, was singled out for its marinated grilled meats.
The Lower Poland province, of which Krakow is the capital, was also recognized as the 90th best region in the world for foodies. Its cheeses, specifically redykołka and bundz, are highly rated by the website's user.
However, other Polish dishes are less appreciated. Czernina, a soup prepared with duck or goose blood, tops users' ranking of the worst Polish foods, which also includes strawberry soup and several types of sausage.
