Mercato (Hotel Hilton)

Mercato is the restaurant of the Hilton on the Motlawa waterfront in Gdansk. It sits by the old crane in the Main Town, with a terrace that looks across the river. The cooking is Italian-leaning with a strong seafood list, which makes it a polished option right on the water.

The menu leans Italian, with seafood given real weight. That points to a table where fish and Mediterranean-style dishes lead rather than the heavier Polish classics found elsewhere on the quay. The list changes, so check the current menu on the hotel's own channels.

As a hotel restaurant, the setting is polished and comfortable, a step up in formality from the taverns nearby. The terrace is the draw, with a view of the historic crane and the Main Town roofline across the Motlawa. It suits an unhurried meal with a good outlook.

Good for travellers who want a refined riverside meal, hotel guests, and anyone after seafood in a smart setting. Less suited to those looking for a cheap, casual bite.

It sits on the Motlawa by the old crane, in the same building as the Hilton Gdansk. The medieval crane (Zuraw) stands just across the water, and the Long Market is a short walk inland. For a traditional table nearby, see Kubicki. The Gdansk guide covers the waterfront.

Mercato is listed in the MICHELIN Guide, which reads the kitchen as a modern one built on local and seasonal Pomeranian produce and worked with contemporary techniques rather than a fixed regional formula. The name nods to the markets of Gdansk and the old via Mercatorum trade route that linked the city with southern Poland.

Alongside an a la carte choice, the restaurant runs tasting menus named after nearby streets. Ingredients that recur across the seasons include herring, zander and langoustines from the coast as well as venison and mushrooms, so the list shifts through the year. Confirm the current menus, sittings and booking through the hotel's own channels.