Arco by Paco Pérez

The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a great city panorama, allowing you to feast eyes on the sea line below. As day turns night, the windows transform into a unique canvas, blending the reflection of the bustling kitchen with the twinkling lights of the city, creating a special visual experience. The food is a delightful journey through flavors and textures. Their classic soup is a standout taste. The menu showcases a range of well-executed dishes that highlight both local and international cuisines. The only misstep is perhaps the Groseran risotto. While creative, the green peas didn't quite manage to balance the strong cheese flavor, leaving the dish slightly out of harmony. Nevertheless, this small imperfection was easily overshadowed by the overall quality of menu. What we really liked was the impeccable service. The staff's attention to detail and genuine care for guests' satisfaction elevate the experience from merely a meal to a memorable event. In conclusion, with its stunning views, excellent cuisine, and outstanding service, Arco was for us the best restaurant in Gdańsk.

The food was exceptional with really great wine pairing experiences which complimented each dish. What made the experience 5 stars was the service, this was beyond my expectation. Each waiter was extremely detailed in both their capability and explanations. The service exceeded many exceptional restaurants and hotels I have been to where the services normally let's them down. I would highly recommend this experience at Arco.

The waitress hit me on the head with a tray and did not apologize. The waiters do not offer to add water to your glass, so you had to go to the restaurant and search for water by yourself. The waiters forgot to put a knife for me to my ordered duck. They didn't ask if they can to take away the food, they just took the croquettes and went away with the food!!! The waitress threw a napkin on the floor and did not bring a new one for my friend there was nothing to wipe her mouth with. And the main thing was that the table was ordered in advance (they took the money to confirm the order), we arrived on time, and our table, which we ordered, was given to others. For the "service" that we did not have, we were forced to pay a tip. For all the shortcomings, the manager said sorry and went away he was not interested in listening to customers. I had higher expectations from such an expensive restaurant...

Amazing experience, fantastic food. Very professional and elegant service. And the best risotto I have ever tasted. Thank you for an excellent evening.

Amazing experience. In my opinion it is the best fine dining restaurant in Poland among those which I have visited. I tried ‘20 ideas’ tasting menu and it was the first time I could easily taste and enjoy all served dishes and not being overstuffed in this type of restaurant. Very diverse and flavorful dishes. My favorite were truffle risotto, green peas, Dover sole and blue lobster. Above and beyond, it is located on the 33rd floor with the amazing view on the city. The place is very modern and splendid. I was positively surprised with the very warm welcome from the chef and his whole team from the open kitchen when I came in. This was very nice. Wishing them all the best!

🔴 Big disappointment I enjoy visiting restaurants and tasting new food. This time with my boyfriend, we were excited to go to Arco and try something new. We chose the tasting menu "Felicidad" with 15 courses to have an overview of different dishes. Let me point out some features below: ▪️ Reservation - pre-booking was needed with payment of 300 PLN per person. Surprisingly, we've never had to pay anything in advance in any other "high-standard" restaurant. Still, we accepted this because every restaurant has the right to set up its own rules. ▪️ Locations - the restaurant is located in the business center (Olivia Star). This building has office spaces, other restaurants, and a viewing deck. All the people who visit the viewing deck have to go through a security check (like at the airport) and check if they don't bring any bombs. It wasn't a very welcoming entrance. At least customers who have reservations at Arco go directly to the elevator without any check. It's a bit funny because anyone who wants to bring a bomb to this building can book a table at Arco and go there without any checking. So, the security there doesn't make any sense to me. ▪️ Interior design - nicely done & classy, still nothing exceptional. Some elements could be improved because if Arco represents Spanish cuisine, it would be nice to see some details from this country. A stone used for serving a dessert is not the best example of Spanish design. ▪️ Panorama view - overrated because this part of Gdańsk is boring. Mostly, you can see old neighborhoods (Zaspa, Brzeźno, Przymorze, and Żabianka) with some new modern office buildings around (Olivia Business Center & Alchemia). Additionally, you can see Tricity forests and the Gdańsk Bay with some transport ships, tankers, fishing vessels, and other units. I liked the sunset and the view of the forests. ▪️ Music - it was ok, pleasant: classical/jazz/ambient, and didn't disturb the conversation. ▪️ Service/personnel - they were ok, some professionals and some students. They were friendly and did their best to ensure that customers were served well and treated nicely. There was one annoying behavior that could be changed. One waitress brought a new cotton napkin whenever my boyfriend went for a cigarette or to the bathroom. We spent around 4 hours there, so they replaced about 10 clean napkins during the night, and there was no logical reason to exchange them. ▪️ Food - I can't believe what we experienced, such untasty dishes lacking flavor. Most of them looked nice and only looked nice, but the taste was disappointing because there was no flavor & no passion. I felt like eating badly processed & heated food that was nicely served. The money paid for those dishes was not worth this experience at all! It was like a bad joke. To sum up, 3 out of 15 dishes tasted good, and the rest were disappointing. It's a shame to charge over 640 PLN for untasty food where the raw ingredients cost probably 40 PLN. ▪️ Congratulations to the marketing team for ensuring Arco is positioned well on the internet. You can trick people once, but they are smart, and when choosing the restaurant next time, they most definitely will go somewhere else. ▪️ There are many other restaurants in Gdańsk that serve unique & delicious food, and the prices are adequate to the taste, service, interior design, and location.

The service was wonderful and the location was nice. However, I would have liked if the staff would have explained the dishes as they were being served. The food itself was delicate and interesting. But as is often the case with high end restaurants, it had a tendency to be a bit gimmicky. Sea cucumber, sea horse, and goose jamon are all examples of this. I would have preferred simple yet well executed dishes. I recommend paying the Arco a visit; but encourage people to think of it as an experience and not a meal.

It’s a very special place. Excellent quality a la carte menu. Polite and helpful staff. Great location with awesome view over the city. Special thanks to Łukasz Cegłowski. We were truly fortunate to have such a talented Michelin Star Chef preparing an incredible meal for us.

The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a great city panorama, allowing you to feast eyes on the sea line below. As day turns night, the windows transform into a unique canvas, blending the reflection of the bustling kitchen with the twinkling lights of the city, creating a special visual experience. The food is a delightful journey through flavors and textures. Their classic soup is a standout taste. The menu showcases a range of well-executed dishes that highlight both local and international cuisines. The only misstep is perhaps the Groseran risotto. While creative, the green peas didn't quite manage to balance the strong cheese flavor, leaving the dish slightly out of harmony. Nevertheless, this small imperfection was easily overshadowed by the overall quality of menu. What we really liked was the impeccable service. The staff's attention to detail and genuine care for guests' satisfaction elevate the experience from merely a meal to a memorable event. In conclusion, with its stunning views, excellent cuisine, and outstanding service, Arco was for us the best restaurant in Gdańsk.

The food was exceptional with really great wine pairing experiences which complimented each dish. What made the experience 5 stars was the service, this was beyond my expectation. Each waiter was extremely detailed in both their capability and explanations. The service exceeded many exceptional restaurants and hotels I have been to where the services normally let's them down. I would highly recommend this experience at Arco.

The waitress hit me on the head with a tray and did not apologize. The waiters do not offer to add water to your glass, so you had to go to the restaurant and search for water by yourself. The waiters forgot to put a knife for me to my ordered duck. They didn't ask if they can to take away the food, they just took the croquettes and went away with the food!!! The waitress threw a napkin on the floor and did not bring a new one for my friend there was nothing to wipe her mouth with. And the main thing was that the table was ordered in advance (they took the money to confirm the order), we arrived on time, and our table, which we ordered, was given to others. For the "service" that we did not have, we were forced to pay a tip. For all the shortcomings, the manager said sorry and went away he was not interested in listening to customers. I had higher expectations from such an expensive restaurant...

Amazing experience, fantastic food. Very professional and elegant service. And the best risotto I have ever tasted. Thank you for an excellent evening.

Amazing experience. In my opinion it is the best fine dining restaurant in Poland among those which I have visited. I tried ‘20 ideas’ tasting menu and it was the first time I could easily taste and enjoy all served dishes and not being overstuffed in this type of restaurant. Very diverse and flavorful dishes. My favorite were truffle risotto, green peas, Dover sole and blue lobster. Above and beyond, it is located on the 33rd floor with the amazing view on the city. The place is very modern and splendid. I was positively surprised with the very warm welcome from the chef and his whole team from the open kitchen when I came in. This was very nice. Wishing them all the best!

🔴 Big disappointment I enjoy visiting restaurants and tasting new food. This time with my boyfriend, we were excited to go to Arco and try something new. We chose the tasting menu "Felicidad" with 15 courses to have an overview of different dishes. Let me point out some features below: ▪️ Reservation - pre-booking was needed with payment of 300 PLN per person. Surprisingly, we've never had to pay anything in advance in any other "high-standard" restaurant. Still, we accepted this because every restaurant has the right to set up its own rules. ▪️ Locations - the restaurant is located in the business center (Olivia Star). This building has office spaces, other restaurants, and a viewing deck. All the people who visit the viewing deck have to go through a security check (like at the airport) and check if they don't bring any bombs. It wasn't a very welcoming entrance. At least customers who have reservations at Arco go directly to the elevator without any check. It's a bit funny because anyone who wants to bring a bomb to this building can book a table at Arco and go there without any checking. So, the security there doesn't make any sense to me. ▪️ Interior design - nicely done & classy, still nothing exceptional. Some elements could be improved because if Arco represents Spanish cuisine, it would be nice to see some details from this country. A stone used for serving a dessert is not the best example of Spanish design. ▪️ Panorama view - overrated because this part of Gdańsk is boring. Mostly, you can see old neighborhoods (Zaspa, Brzeźno, Przymorze, and Żabianka) with some new modern office buildings around (Olivia Business Center & Alchemia). Additionally, you can see Tricity forests and the Gdańsk Bay with some transport ships, tankers, fishing vessels, and other units. I liked the sunset and the view of the forests. ▪️ Music - it was ok, pleasant: classical/jazz/ambient, and didn't disturb the conversation. ▪️ Service/personnel - they were ok, some professionals and some students. They were friendly and did their best to ensure that customers were served well and treated nicely. There was one annoying behavior that could be changed. One waitress brought a new cotton napkin whenever my boyfriend went for a cigarette or to the bathroom. We spent around 4 hours there, so they replaced about 10 clean napkins during the night, and there was no logical reason to exchange them. ▪️ Food - I can't believe what we experienced, such untasty dishes lacking flavor. Most of them looked nice and only looked nice, but the taste was disappointing because there was no flavor & no passion. I felt like eating badly processed & heated food that was nicely served. The money paid for those dishes was not worth this experience at all! It was like a bad joke. To sum up, 3 out of 15 dishes tasted good, and the rest were disappointing. It's a shame to charge over 640 PLN for untasty food where the raw ingredients cost probably 40 PLN. ▪️ Congratulations to the marketing team for ensuring Arco is positioned well on the internet. You can trick people once, but they are smart, and when choosing the restaurant next time, they most definitely will go somewhere else. ▪️ There are many other restaurants in Gdańsk that serve unique & delicious food, and the prices are adequate to the taste, service, interior design, and location.

The service was wonderful and the location was nice. However, I would have liked if the staff would have explained the dishes as they were being served. The food itself was delicate and interesting. But as is often the case with high end restaurants, it had a tendency to be a bit gimmicky. Sea cucumber, sea horse, and goose jamon are all examples of this. I would have preferred simple yet well executed dishes. I recommend paying the Arco a visit; but encourage people to think of it as an experience and not a meal.

It’s a very special place. Excellent quality a la carte menu. Polite and helpful staff. Great location with awesome view over the city. Special thanks to Łukasz Cegłowski. We were truly fortunate to have such a talented Michelin Star Chef preparing an incredible meal for us.