Specializing in European cuisine offering dishes that follow the Amber Road blending Mediterranean, Alpine, and Baltic European flavors.

The historic Amber Road is an ancient trade route that winds from the Baltic Sea down to the Mediterranean, cutting through countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Slovenia. Just as the route once carried precious fossilized resin across the continent, it also served as a massive cultural highway, blending Nordic, Slavic, and Germanic traditions. The region’s cuisine reflects this shared history a comforting, hearty tapestry of flavors dominated by fermentation, wild foraging, and rich meats. It is a culinary landscape where Baltic seafood and wild game meet staple comforts like dumplings, rye bread, sauerkraut, and forest berries, showing how centuries of trade can shape a regional palate.

Each dish on the restaurant menu is noted with the origin country. I loved that everything is made in house from scratch and you can tell how passionate Chef Jaroslaw is about his dishes.

Lawrence joined me and tried a wide selection of their food and beverages from the dinner menu and these were the ones that I enjoyed.

Polish Croquettes
Poland (Central / Masovia): Golden Crêpes filled with mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, served with traditional red borscht. A wonderful dish to enjoy on your own!

Elk Pyzy of the North West
Poland (Masuria / Northern Forests) Traditional Potato Dumplings Filled with Elk, Served with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Bacon and a light cream sauce.

Galician Pierogi
Handmade potato and cheese dumplings finished with crispy guanciale

Silesian Carrots
Poland (Silesia) Roasted Garden Carrots, Glazed with Maple and Served with Harissa Yogurt

Rollatini di Melanzane
Italy (Sicily) Baked Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Ricotta and Mozzarella in a rich Tomato Marinara

Pacific Salmon Baltic Style
Grilled Spring Salmon with Sarladaise Potatoes and a Delicate Prune-leek Sauce

Classic Beef Wellington
Beef tenderloin wrapped in mushroom duxelles and puff pastry, served with mashed potatoes

Crown Roast of Lamb
Herb-roasted Rack of Lamb with Potato Gratin and Carrot-ginger purée

Flambéed Crêpe à la Mode
A fried crepe with flambeed pears and apples, served with black currant compote and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Amber Road Restaurant is located at 1110 Howe Street in downtown Vancouver. You can follow them on Instagram @amberroadvancouver 

By: Richard Wolak