Gdańsk: Spanish Cuisine and City Views From the Top Floor

Gdańsk’s Treinta y Tres pairs Spanish cooking with a 140-meter view from Olivia Star, the tallest skyscraper in Northern Poland. You arrive at the ground-floor reception, then head up to the 33rd floor for a three-course menu and one glass of Spanish Cava.

I like the setting and the food-first idea. You get more than a rooftop photo stop, since the meal covers an appetizer, main course, and dessert. I also like the link to chefs Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri, whose careers together include seven Michelin stars.

The main caution is value. At $81 per person, this is a special-occasion dinner, not a quick meal with a free view. Food and table service can be excellent, but some diners found a fish course dry or had trouble getting drinks ordered beyond the included Cava.

Key points at a glance

• 33rd-floor dining: Treinta y Tres sits at the top of Olivia Star, about 140 meters above Gdańsk.
• Spanish menu: Your package includes an appetizer, main course, dessert, and one glass of Spanish Cava.
• Chef pedigree: Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri have received seven Michelin stars across their careers.
• TriCity panorama: You can look across Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia, and Gdańsk Bay from the restaurant.
• Practical arrival: Check in at the ground-floor reception, then use an elevator to the 32nd floor and continue to the 33rd.
• Best for: Couples, food-focused visitors, and anyone wanting a polished dinner with a strong sense of place.

Why the 33rd floor changes the dinner

Treinta y Tres is not simply a Spanish restaurant with a few windows. Its location gives the meal a clear rhythm: arrive in the city, ride upward, then sit above the TriCity with the coast spread out below.

At 140 meters, the height is the main visual event. The view reaches across the wider Gdańsk urban area toward Gdańsk Bay, so you are not looking at one narrow monument or a single street. The changing light should be part of your decision. Daytime offers a broad view of the city, while an evening booking gives you the chance to watch the area turn into a field of lights.

I like this kind of pairing because the view does not require a separate sightseeing stop. You can make the restaurant your evening plan and still get a memorable look at the region. The tradeoff is that the meal is tied to a modern high-rise rather than an old-town building, so you should not expect medieval Gdańsk atmosphere inside the restaurant.

Spanish cooking from Catalonia to the Mediterranean

The menu is described as a culinary trip through different parts of Spain, with traditional Mediterranean cooking at its core. You receive an appetizer, main course, and dessert, plus one glass of Spanish Cava.

The package does not specify the exact dishes. That is useful to remember when booking, since you should think of this as a set Spanish menu rather than a meal where you choose every course in advance. The hot climate of Spain is part of the menu’s inspiration, so expect the kitchen to draw on Mediterranean flavors and regional ideas rather than serve a generic international dinner.

That approach gives the meal a sense of purpose. Instead of ordering a familiar dish simply because you recognize its name, you let the kitchen present its reading of Spanish food. I enjoy that format when the restaurant is the main destination for the evening.

There is also a practical point: tell the staff about allergies during your visit. The menu details are not supplied in advance, so anyone with serious dietary restrictions should raise the issue as soon as they arrive. Do not wait until the main course appears.

What the included meal is really worth

The price is $81 per person. I would judge that as reasonable only if you value all three parts of the experience: the restaurant, the high-level cooking, and the view.

You are paying for a complete dinner, not just access to the observation point. The included menu contains three courses, and the restaurant has a Bib Gourmand award. The connection to Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri also signals serious culinary ambition. Their seven Michelin stars across their careers are a useful credential, though it does not guarantee that every dish will suit every palate.

The included Cava adds a welcome Spanish touch. It gives the meal a proper opening drink, but it is only one glass. Signature cocktails, the restaurant’s more than 700 wine titles, and its wider alcohol collection cost extra. If you are planning to make the drinks part of the evening, your final bill can rise well above the advertised price.

I would not book this for the cheapest possible dinner in Gdańsk. I would book it when you want a complete night out and prefer one well-planned meal to several casual stops. If you care mainly about the view, compare the dinner price with other ways of seeing the city before committing.

Arriving at Olivia Star without the usual confusion

The meeting point is the reception of Treinta y Tres on the ground floor of Olivia Star. That detail matters because a tall office and restaurant building can feel confusing when you first enter. Go to the restaurant reception rather than trying to find the dining room on your own.

From there, you are taken by elevator to the 32nd floor. You then continue to the 33rd floor by stairs or elevator. The experience is wheelchair accessible, but the information about the final level is worth noting. If you need step-free access, tell the staff at reception so they can direct you to the elevator.

A separate entrance is provided for the activity, which helps with access and avoids a standard line. English and Polish support is available from the host or greeter.

Directions have been a weak point for some people booking this experience. I would allow extra time to find Olivia Star and locate the correct reception. The building is the practical part of the evening, so getting there calmly will make a difference.

The meal, course by course

Starting with the appetizer

The appetizer begins the Spanish theme and gives the kitchen its first chance to show its style. Since the exact plate is not listed, you should expect the menu to change or be presented according to the restaurant’s current offering.

This first course is also where you can clarify allergies and ask any questions about the menu. Staff service has been praised for being attentive at the table, though the experience at the initial desk has not always felt as warm. I would separate those two moments: check in clearly, then judge the dining service once you are seated.

The main course

The main course is the most important test of the $81 price. The restaurant aims for refined Mediterranean food, but personal taste and execution matter more here than the chef biographies.

Fish may appear on the menu, and one meal was found too dry. That does not mean every fish dish will have the same problem, but it is a useful reminder not to assume that a high-floor restaurant and famous culinary names guarantee perfection. If your main course is not what you expected, speak up while you are still at the table.

Other diners found the food excellent, with one particularly strong assessment of both its appearance and flavor. That split tells me to approach the menu with interest, but not with inflated expectations. The setting is a major part of the value, and the food should be judged on its own merits.

Finishing with dessert

Dessert completes the set menu and keeps the Spanish theme running through the meal. No specific dessert is promised, so you should not book this expecting one particular regional sweet.

For me, the dessert matters because the experience is sold as a full culinary sequence. A three-course dinner feels much more complete than a single tasting plate followed by a drink. It also makes the restaurant a better choice for a birthday, anniversary, or final evening in the TriCity.

Cava, wine, and extra spending

One glass of Spanish Cava is included. It is a fitting welcome to a Spanish meal, and it prevents the package from feeling like a dry fixed-price dinner.

The wider drinks list is a different matter. Treinta y Tres offers signature cocktails, more than 700 wine titles, and a large collection of other alcohol. None of those extras is included, so ask about prices before ordering if you are watching your budget.

One practical service issue deserves attention: not every diner was asked whether they wanted additional drinks with the meal. If you want wine, a cocktail, or another glass of Cava, request it directly rather than waiting for a prompt.

That is not a reason to reject the experience, but it is a reason to be clear. A restaurant with such an extensive wine list should be able to make the drinks part of the evening, but you need to remember that the package covers only one glass of Cava.

Service: polished at the table, less consistent at the door

The strongest service comments focus on the table. Food and service have both received high praise, and one assessment specifically found the dishes impressive in appearance and taste. That is encouraging for an experience where the restaurant, not just the view, is meant to carry the evening.

The front desk can be a different story. One person felt uncomfortable during the initial interaction, while the table service afterward was considered very good. I would keep this in mind without letting it overshadow the dinner. The first welcome sets the tone, but it is only a small part of the visit.

The host or greeter can assist in English or Polish. If directions have caused you trouble before, arrive prepared with the restaurant name, the Olivia Star address, and the knowledge that the first check-in point is on the ground floor.

When to book this experience

The activity is valid for one day, with starting times based on availability. The supplied details do not give a fixed dinner duration, so check the available time when you reserve and avoid placing a tight evening commitment immediately afterward.

For the best visual payoff, consider a time when you can see the city clearly and watch the light change. The precise view will depend on weather and visibility, and no meal can guarantee perfect conditions. Still, the restaurant’s height gives you a strong chance of seeing far beyond the immediate building.

This works especially well for:

• A couple wanting a polished dinner with a view
• A food-focused visitor who enjoys Spanish and Mediterranean cooking
• A first visit to Gdańsk that includes the wider TriCity
• A celebration where a set menu makes planning easy
• Anyone who prefers an organized evening rather than choosing restaurants on the spot

It may be less suitable if you want a casual, inexpensive meal, a large selection of included drinks, or complete control over each course. It is also not appropriate for pets, which are not allowed.

Cancellation and booking flexibility

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying at the time of booking, which is useful if your Gdańsk schedule is still changing.

That flexibility is valuable because the experience is date-specific and depends on available starting times. I would still check the time carefully before reserving, especially if you have a concert, train, or evening walk planned elsewhere.

Should you book Treinta y Tres?

I would book this dinner if you want Spanish food, a serious restaurant setting, and a wide TriCity view in one evening. The three-course menu and Cava give the $81 price a real structure, while the high-rise setting makes it more memorable than an ordinary dinner.

I would pause if your main goal is a bargain or if you want a guaranteed favorite dish. The exact menu is not listed, extra drinks cost more, and the mixed food feedback shows that execution can vary by course.

My practical advice is simple: arrive early enough to find the ground-floor reception, mention allergies immediately, ask about additional drink prices, and treat the view as part of the value rather than the entire reason to go. With those expectations, Treinta y Tres is a strong choice for a special evening above Gdańsk.

FAQ

Where does the experience begin?

Meet at the reception of Treinta y Tres on the ground floor of the Olivia Star building.

How do I reach the 33rd floor?

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

What food is included?

The package includes a Spanish dinner menu with an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

Is a drink included?

Yes. One glass of Spanish Cava is included.

Are cocktails and wine included?

No. Signature cocktails, the wine list, and other alcoholic drinks are not included.

What languages are available?

The host or greeter can assist in English or Polish.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the experience is listed as wheelchair accessible. Since the route includes a move from the 32nd to the 33rd floor, ask the staff at reception for elevator access if needed.

Are pets allowed?

No. Pets are not allowed.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.