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Roast lamb the highland way, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane

Main course · Podhale cuisine

Grilled roast lamb

Lamb deeply rooted in the tradition of Podhale, where sheep grazing is part of the culture.

Straight from the U Wnuka kitchen

Regional flavours, cooked from scratch

Roast lamb the highland way, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane
Roast lamb the highland way, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane
Roast lamb the highland way, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane

Minced lamb roast on the grill · 65 zł

The shepherds' meat

Lamb, a flavour straight from the Tatra pastures

About the dish

Lamb is a meat inseparably linked with Podhale, where sheep grazing has been part of local tradition for centuries. We serve grilled minced lamb roast with sauce and sides. It is a dish that many guests will not taste anywhere but a highlander inn.

Ingredients

Grilled minced lamb roast, sauce, fried potatoes, two salads.

Preparation

We grill the lamb to preserve its juiciness and characteristic aroma, and then serve it with sauce and warm sides.

Taste and experience

The distinct, slightly gamey taste of the lamb is softened by the sauce and fresh salads.

Recommended sides

Excellent with red wine. Roasted potatoes and salads complete the dish.

Lamb is a meat deeply rooted in the tradition of Podhale, where sheep grazing has for centuries belonged to the local culture and economy. At Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane, at 8 Kościeliska Street, about 300 metres from Krupówki, we serve grilled lamb roast with sauce, fried potatoes and two salads. It is a dish that many guests will not taste anywhere but an authentic highlander inn.

The presence of sheep in Podhale is thanks to the Vlachs, shepherds who centuries ago wandered into the Carpathians and introduced grazing on the mountain pastures and the making of sheep cheeses. From that same tradition grows lamb, the meat of young sheep, prized for its tenderness and distinct, characteristic taste. We grill it so as to preserve its juiciness and natural aroma, and then serve it with sauce and warm sides that soften its intensity. For many people this dish is a real discovery, a flavour associated exclusively with the mountains.

Lamb is sometimes confused with mutton, but it is not the same. Lamb comes from young animals and is more delicate and milder than mutton from adult sheep. It is a meat with a distinct, slightly gamey character that pairs especially well with red wine. If you are looking in Zakopane for a dish that best captures the pastoral spirit of Podhale, lamb is one of the most authentic choices on our menu. We serve it in the atmosphere of the oldest regional inn in town, a few minutes' walk from Krupówki, in a place where highlander cuisine has been served continuously since 1850.

Lamb is a dish especially appreciated by guests looking in Zakopane for something more than a standard menu, an authentic flavour that is hard to find outside the region. It is also a good choice for a special dinner or celebration, particularly with red wine. Because of the seasonality and character of the meat, for larger groups it is worth letting the staff know in advance so we can prepare the right number of portions. For many people the first taste of lamb in Podhale becomes a culinary memory from Zakopane, closely tied to the pastoral tradition of the region and the atmosphere of an old, wooden inn in the heart of town.

FAQ · Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

Because sheep grazing has for centuries been part of the region's economy and culture. Lamb is a natural extension of that pastoral tradition on the plate.

Lamb has a distinct, deep taste with a delicate note of game, quite different from pork or poultry. In our version it is softened by the sauce and fresh salads, while grilling adds a smoky aroma to the meat. It is a choice for guests looking for meat with character.

Lamb comes from young animals and is more delicate and milder in taste than mutton from adult sheep. As a result it has a more delicate aroma that pairs well with sauce and sides.

With sauce, fried potatoes and two salads that balance the intensity of the meat. This makes the dish filling and at the same time balanced in flavour.

It is juicy and aromatic, and grilling preserves its flavour without excess fat. It is a juicy but not heavy meat, with a distinct yet balanced character.

Best of all a dry red wine that emphasises the distinct taste of the meat. If you prefer a lighter accompaniment, a cold beer also works well.

No, lamb is not spicy. Its distinct character comes from the natural taste of the meat, not from hot spices. We season it to emphasise, not to overpower, the lamb aroma, so the dish can also be chosen by people who avoid spicy food.

Yes, roast lamb is a full, filling meal. We serve it with sauce, potatoes and salads, so the plate satisfies a proper mountain appetite. It works well as a main course after a whole day on the trail or on the slopes.

From the shepherding brought to the Carpathians by the Vlachs. It was they who introduced grazing sheep on the mountain pastures, from which the entire highlander cuisine based on sheep grows.

At Karczma U Wnuka at 8 Kościeliska Street, about 300 metres from Krupówki. We serve it grilled, with sauce and seasonal sides, in the atmosphere of a highlander inn with real history.

Try it in person

Come and taste it: Minced lamb roast on the grill

We don't take table reservations, just come in. We cook every day from 12:00 to 21:00, at Kościeliska 8, about 300 metres from Krupówki.

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