What to eat in Silesia
The dishes to look out for on menus and the products protected by a European designation: 7 PDOs and PGIs.
Dishes to try
- Rolada z modrą kapustą beef roulade with red cabbage and kluski, the Silesian Sunday lunch.
- Kluski śląskie potato dumplings with a dimple in the middle for the gravy.
- Żur śląski sour rye soup.
- Kołocz śląski yeast cake with fresh curd cheese, with protected geographical indication.
- Oscypek and bryndza the sheep's cheeses of the Beskid shepherds.
- Żywiec beer to drink at the brewery museum.
PDO and PGI products
The official list of products registered in the European Union, under their registered (Polish) names. Tap a name for its production specification and register entry.
Cheese 3
- Bryndza Podhalańska PDO also in other regions
- Oscypek PDO also in other regions
- Redykołka PDO also in other regions
Cured meats and meat 2
- Jagnięcina podhalańska PGI also in other regions
- Krupnioki śląskie PGI also in other regions
Bread, pasta and sweets 1
- Kołocz śląski / kołacz śląski PGI also in other regions
Fish 1
- Karp zatorski PDO also in other regions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between PDO and PGI?
- PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) means that every stage, from the raw material to the finished product, takes place in the stated area and follows a production specification. PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) means that at least one stage takes place there and that the product owes its quality or reputation to that place.
- Are there Polish PDO wines?
- Yes, but only a few: winemaking in Poland has been reborn only in recent decades. The product most closely tied to the land, besides the cheeses and sausages, is mead (miód pitny), recognised as a traditional speciality guaranteed.
- How do I recognise a PDO or PGI product?
- The label carries the registered name and the EU logo: red and yellow for PDO, blue and yellow for PGI. In Poland the labels use the Polish abbreviations ChNP (PDO) and ChOG (PGI). The protected name cannot be used by products from other areas or made by a different method.
Source: eAmbrosia, the European Commission's register of geographical indications, names registered as of 13 November 2026. Some products are protected in more than one region; TSGs (traditional specialities guaranteed) are not listed, as they are not tied to a territory.
In the other regions
- West Pomerania1 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Pomerania2 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Podlaskie2 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Lubusz1 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Greater Poland5 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Kuyavia-Pomerania3 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Masovia3 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Lower Silesia1 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Opole Province2 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Świętokrzyskie3 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Lublin Province3 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Lesser Poland14 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines
- Subcarpathia4 PDOs and PGIs · 0 wines