Der Elefant
Osiedle Za Zelazna Brama, Warsaw
Restaurant in Warsaw, Poland
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Plac Bankowy bar and dining venue open daily from noon, offering extended hours and plaza-side seating in Warsaw's historic banking district. Without published menu detail or awards, it functions best as a walk-in option for visitors already in the square rather than a destination booking. Compare against Bar Rascal or elixir by Dom Wódki for cocktail-focused evenings.
About Der Elefant
Der Elefant is a Warsaw venue with daily opening hours and a smart casual dress code. It opens at 12 PM Monday through Saturday and closes at 12 AM, with Sunday hours from 12 PM to 11 PM.
Daily Hours and Visit Basics
Der Elefant opens daily at noon, which makes it practical for guests who want a Warsaw venue available earlier in the day as well as in the evening. The schedule runs until midnight Monday through Saturday and until 11 PM on Sunday.
Positioning Among Warsaw Dining Options
For visitors comparing Warsaw options, Der Elefant can be considered alongside Lychees, MUND, Opasły Tom, Rusiko, and elixir by Dom Wódki, depending on the kind of outing you are planning. The main advantages for Der Elefant are its seven-day schedule, noon opening time, and smart casual dress code. Use Der Elefant as a Warsaw option when its hours and dress code fit your plans, and compare current menus and booking details directly with other venues before deciding. The full Warsaw restaurants guide provides broader context across the city's dining landscape.
Planning details
- Location
- plac Bankowy 1, 00-139 Warszawa, Poland
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- derelefant.com
- Phone
- +48228900010
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Der Elefant presents itself as a city-centre steakhouse that leans on place as much as on the menu. Sitting at number one on Plac Bankowy, it absorbs the neoclassical gravitas of the Bank of Poland and the surrounding urban bustle, so the dining room feels tied to Warsaw’s institutional and historic fabric. The copy frames the restaurant within the city’s upper tier (an environment defined by precise cooking, deep cellars and a measured service infrastructure) so the overall impression is composed, sophisticated and quietly authoritative rather than casual or experimental.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for formal outings: business meals, date nights and special occasions all sit naturally here. The restaurant’s placement in the city-centre formal bracket and the emphasis on cellar depth and service infrastructure make it well suited to meetings where presentation and a considered wine list matter. Guests coming for an important evening should expect a structured, restaurant-tier experience: one that privileges attentive service and a menu built around high-quality steakhouse fare framed by a refined, metropolitan atmosphere.
Ordering Tips
Start with the venue’s signature, Hemingway's Oyster, when it’s available, as that dish is called out by name. Given the description’s focus on cellar depth, take time to explore the wine offerings alongside your meal; wines are a notable part of the restaurant’s positioning. Because the place is positioned in Warsaw’s upper dining tier and sits on a busy central square, plan for a traditional seated dinner tempo rather than a quick bite and expect the service to be deliberate and composed.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated atmosphere with calm jazz music from piano and saxophone, wrought iron and monochrome tiles creating a stylish, historic setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
Hemingway's Oyster
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- plac Bankowy 1, 00-139 Warszawa, Poland
Planning details
Location
plac Bankowy 1, 00-139 Warszawa, Poland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rusiko, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- MUND, Notable alternative
- Lychees, Notable alternative
- Opasły Tom, Notable alternative
- elixir by Dom Wódki, Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
Against Warsaw's mid-tier dining and bar options, Der Elefant trades cocktail-program specificity for geographic convenience and long operating hours. Rusiko and elixir by Dom Wódki publish menus and pricing (both €€), making them easier to evaluate before booking; Der Elefant requires an in-person visit to assess value. MUND and Lychees offer similar walk-in ease but lack the noon-to-midnight daily schedule that suits day-trip itineraries.
For splurge-worthy cocktails, prioritize elixir by Dom Wódki (modern Polish techniques, published accolades). For traditional Polish food at transparent pricing, book Rusiko. For easiest access with longest hours in the Plac Bankowy area, Der Elefant wins on logistics, noon start, seven-day service, outdoor seating, though you sacrifice the advance menu clarity that helps optimize a short Warsaw trip. If your schedule centers on the Old Town or Powiśle, Opasły Tom provides neighborhood context Der Elefant cannot match from its plaza perch.
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Compare Der Elefant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Der Elefant | Warsaw | , | , | No published awards |
| Rusiko | Warsaw | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide Poland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| MUND | Warsaw | , | , | No published awards |
| Lychees | Warsaw | , | , | No published awards |
| Opasły Tom | Warsaw | , | , | No published awards |
| elixir by Dom Wódki | Warsaw | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Der Elefant good for a special occasion?
Der Elefant may suit a special occasion if its Warsaw location, daily noon opening, and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Der Elefant?
Der Elefant opens at 12 PM every day. It closes at 12 AM Monday through Saturday and at 11 PM on Sunday.
What should a first-timer know about Der Elefant?
Der Elefant is in Warsaw, opens daily at noon, and has a smart casual dress code. The hours are 12 PM to 12 AM Monday through Saturday and 12 PM to 11 PM on Sunday.
What are alternatives to Der Elefant in Warsaw?
Other Warsaw options to compare include Lychees, MUND, Opasły Tom, Rusiko, and elixir by Dom Wódki. Use current venue information to compare menus, booking requirements, hours, and atmosphere.
