Gdańsk: Spanish Cuisine and City Views From the Top Floor

Treinta y Tres gives you two pleasures in one booking: a Spanish dinner prepared under the names of Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri, plus a broad view from 140 meters above Gdańsk. The restaurant sits on the 33rd floor of Olivia Star, the highest skyscraper in Northern Poland.

I like the clear three-course format and the included glass of Spanish Cava. I also like that the meal offers more than a standard restaurant table, with views across the TriCity and Gdańsk Bay. The main caution is practical: finding the entrance can be awkward, and the food has not pleased every diner, particularly when fish was served dry.

Key points to know before booking

• Spanish cooking at 140 meters: Treinta y Tres serves an appetizer, main course, and dessert with Spanish and Mediterranean influences.
• Two highly decorated chefs: Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri have received seven Michelin Stars over the course of their careers.
• A Bib Gourmand address: The restaurant has earned the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand award, which recognizes good food at a reasonable level of value.
• One glass of Cava included: Other drinks, including signature cocktails and wine, cost extra.
• A high-rise arrival: You first take an elevator to the 32nd floor, then continue to the 33rd by stairs or elevator.
• Best for a special evening: The food, setting, and view make this better suited to a celebration or memorable dinner than a quick meal.

Spanish cooking above Gdańsk

The unusual part of this dinner begins before you see the menu. Treinta y Tres is not a street-level restaurant where the setting fades into the background. It occupies the 33rd floor of Olivia Star, so the meal comes with a built-in sense of occasion.

From 140 meters up, you can look across the entire TriCity and toward Gdańsk Bay. The view is part of what you are paying for, and it gives the dinner a strong sense of place. You are not simply eating Spanish food in Poland. You are eating Spanish food while looking out over one of northern Poland’s largest urban areas.

The menu is inspired by the warm climate of Spain and traditional Mediterranean cooking. The exact dishes are not specified in advance, so you should treat the three courses as a set menu rather than planning around a particular fish, meat, or dessert.

That lack of detail can be a small drawback if you have firm food preferences. It is also useful if you enjoy being surprised by the kitchen. Tell the restaurant about any allergies during your visit, rather than assuming the menu can be changed without notice.

What the three courses actually include

The included meal has an appetizer, a main course, and dessert. That is a tidy structure, and it makes the $81 price easier to judge than an open-ended restaurant bill.

The appetizer is your first introduction to the restaurant’s Spanish direction. Expect flavors drawn from several parts of Spain rather than one narrowly defined regional style. The description points to traditional Mediterranean cooking, but it does not name the individual dishes, so I would not book this expecting a specific tapas plate or paella.

The main course is likely to be the most important part of the meal for you. It is also where expectations should stay sensible. One diner found the food fine but felt the fish was a little dry, while other diners praised the food and presentation. That suggests the kitchen can deliver a strong meal, but the set menu may not be equally successful with every dish.

Dessert completes the meal and keeps the booking simple. Since the menu changes or dish details are not provided, the best reason to choose this dinner is the overall combination of cooking, atmosphere, and view, not one promised signature dish.

A glass of Spanish Cava is included. It is a pleasant match for the meal and gives you a taste of Spain without requiring a separate drink order. The restaurant also has more than 700 wine titles, signature cocktails, and a wide collection of other alcohol, but none of those extras are included in the price.

One practical point matters here: a diner felt nobody asked if they wanted another drink with the meal. If wine or cocktails matter to you, speak up when you arrive rather than waiting for a detailed drinks presentation. You can enjoy the included Cava and still order something else, but you should budget for it.

Why the chefs matter

Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri are not simply names attached to the restaurant. Between them, they have been honored with seven Michelin Stars across their careers. That gives you a useful clue about the level the kitchen is aiming for.

It does not guarantee that every course will be perfect. Michelin recognition belongs to a wider career record, while your dinner is one particular service on one particular day. Still, the chefs’ background helps explain why the menu focuses on careful Spanish and Mediterranean cooking rather than a casual plate of familiar bar food.

Treinta y Tres also holds a Bib Gourmand award. In plain terms, that points to cooking that offers a good relationship between quality and price. The $81 charge includes the full three-course menu, Cava, and the high-floor setting, so the value is stronger if you want the view and a polished dinner in the same sitting.

If you are comparing this with an ordinary meal in Gdańsk, the price will look high. If you are comparing it with a special-occasion restaurant and a panoramic city setting, it becomes easier to justify. The included drink helps, but paid wine, cocktails, and other alcohol can move the final bill upward.

The Olivia Star arrival, step by step

Your meeting point is the reception for Treinta y Tres on the ground floor of Olivia Star. This is worth noting because the building itself is large and the route is not as self-explanatory as a restaurant entrance at street level.

After check-in, you are taken by elevator to the 32nd floor. From there, you continue to the 33rd floor by stairs or elevator. The booking information describes the restaurant as wheelchair accessible, and the lift option should make that transfer easier, though the two-floor arrival is still something to keep in mind.

Directions have been a weak point for some diners. Give yourself extra time to locate Olivia Star and the correct reception rather than arriving at the last minute. The separate entrance for this booking can help you avoid a standard queue, but it does not remove the need to find the right building entrance first.

English and Polish assistance is available. That is useful if you need to explain an allergy, ask about the menu, or clarify which drinks are included. Pets are not allowed.

The view is more than a backdrop

The dining room’s great advantage is its height. From the 33rd floor, the view reaches across the TriCity and Gdańsk Bay, giving you a wide look at the area rather than a narrow glimpse through a nearby window.

The view will change with daylight, weather, and the time of your reservation. Starting times vary, so check availability before booking. A daytime table gives you a clear look at the city and bay, while a later time may create a more atmospheric dinner setting. The available details do not promise a sunset or nighttime booking, so choose based on the time offered rather than assuming one.

This is also why the dinner works well for an anniversary, birthday, or final evening in Gdańsk. You receive a memorable setting without needing to arrange a separate observation deck visit. The restaurant turns the city view into part of the meal.

Still, a high-floor view should not distract you from the food. If your first priority is a technically flawless tasting menu, you should investigate the current dishes before booking. If your ideal evening combines good cooking, a glass of Cava, and a dramatic setting, Treinta y Tres makes more sense.

What the praise and criticism tell you

The strongest positive comments focus on the food and table service. One diner described the food as both beautiful and delicious, while another praised the meal and the service at the table. Those comments support the idea that the restaurant can provide a polished dinner with attentive service.

The less positive comments are useful because they point to specific risks, not vague dissatisfaction. One person did not enjoy the food, and another found the fish dry. A separate complaint concerned the first person at the desk, who made the arrival feel uncomfortable even though the meal service itself was good.

That split matters. The dining room and kitchen may deliver a strong evening, but the first few minutes at reception can shape your mood. Arrive prepared, go directly to the Treinta y Tres reception, and clearly state that you have a reservation for the restaurant.

Directions are another concern. The route through Olivia Star is not fully obvious to everyone, so do not treat this as a casual walk-in dinner. Save the restaurant name and building name, allow time to get oriented, and ask staff for help if you are unsure.

Who will get the most from this dinner

I would choose this for a couple, a small celebration, or anyone who wants one memorable meal with a city view. It also suits visitors who enjoy Spanish flavors but want a calmer, more formal setting than a tapas bar.

The dinner is less suitable for someone who wants a highly specific dish. The menu is described by course rather than by fixed ingredients, and the main course can vary in success. It may also disappoint a strict budget diner, since the $81 cost reflects the restaurant, chefs, location, and view as much as the food itself.

It is a reasonable choice if you want to keep the evening simple. You do not need to plan several stops. The booking gives you a three-course dinner, one glass of Cava, and a high viewpoint in one package.

Guests with allergies should mention them during the visit. Wheelchair users can use the elevator route noted for the move from the 32nd to the 33rd floor, and English or Polish assistance is available. Pets cannot come inside.

Is $81 a fair price?

The answer depends on what you value. For food alone, $81 is a serious restaurant price in Gdańsk. For dinner at a Bib Gourmand restaurant, with cooking linked to chefs who have earned seven Michelin Stars over their careers, one glass of Cava, and views from the highest skyscraper in Northern Poland, the price is easier to defend.

The included drink is modest but useful. You are not paying $81 for a bare three-course meal and then discovering that every part of the setting costs extra. You still need to pay separately for signature cocktails, wine, and other alcohol, so decide in advance how much you want to add.

I would call it fair value for a special evening, not a bargain meal. The view carries real weight here. If you would happily pay for a memorable setting and polished service, the package is attractive. If the food is your only concern, the mixed meal reports mean you should consider other dining options too.

Booking details worth keeping in mind

The activity is valid for one day, with the available starting times shown when you check dates. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the reserve now, pay later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately.

The separate entrance can help with access, but the real logistical issue is reaching the restaurant reception inside Olivia Star. The dining route includes an elevator to the 32nd floor and then stairs or an elevator to the 33rd, so allow time for the change of levels.

The booking is wheelchair accessible, but if you need the elevator for the final floor, make that clear at reception. Also tell the restaurant about allergies as soon as you arrive.

Should you book Treinta y Tres?

Book it if you want Spanish cooking, a polished three-course dinner, and a memorable view in one evening. The included Cava, Bib Gourmand recognition, and the chefs’ strong professional backgrounds add weight to the $81 price.

I would skip it if you need a guaranteed favorite dish, dislike high restaurant prices, or want a quick and easy entrance. The food can be excellent, but the fish has not always been perfectly prepared, and arrival instructions could be clearer.

For a special occasion in Gdańsk, I think the combination is worth considering. Just budget for extra drinks, allow time to find the reception, and treat the view as a major part of the value.

FAQ

What does the $81 price include?

It includes a Spanish dinner with an appetizer, main course, and dessert at Treinta y Tres, plus one glass of Spanish Cava and panoramic views from 140 meters above the ground.

Where is Treinta y Tres located?

The restaurant is on the 33rd floor of Olivia Star in Gdańsk. You check in at the Treinta y Tres reception on the building’s ground floor.

How do I reach the 33rd floor?

You take an elevator to the 32nd floor, then continue to the 33rd floor by stairs or elevator.

Are other drinks included?

No. Signature cocktails, wine from the restaurant’s collection, and other alcoholic drinks are not included.

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. The route includes an elevator to the 32nd floor and an elevator option for reaching the 33rd floor.

Can I tell the restaurant about food allergies?

Yes. You should inform the restaurant about any allergies during your visit.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve now, pay later option is also available.