Although largely based on meat, Polish cuisine is often adjusted to fit lacto-ovo-vegetarian needs. Below you will find some of Polish dishes that rely on a vegetarian regime. These might not be enough in a long run, but they will most definitely keep you satisfied for a while.

Pierogi*, choose from the most popular:
– z kapusta i grzybami (cabbage and mushrooms)
– ruskie (sheep cheese and potatoes)
– ze szpinakiem (spinach)
– z jagodami, truskawkami, śliwkami (blackberries, strawberries, plums)
– or other ingredients depending on the cook’s imagination
*except for ‘pierogi z mięsem – these are stuffed with meat.

All other sorts of dumplings – pyzy, knedle, pampuchy, kluski na parze (steamed dumplings), kluski śląskie

Naleśniki – pancakes served with either sweet or savory stuffing

Placki ziemniaczane – potato pancakes usually served with sour cream

Oscypek – sheep-milk cheese

Salads – but check ingredients to avoid szynka (ham), kurczak (chicken) and tuńczyk (tuna) as these are often added to salads

Surówki – raw salads, always safe for vegetarians

All sorts of sweets