Gdańsk: Spanish Cuisine and City Views From the Top Floor

Dinner with a city view changes everything. This Treinta y Tres experience pairs a Michelin Bib Gourmand style Spanish menu with a glass of Spanish Cava, served up on the 33rd floor of Olivia Star for sky-high TriCity and Gdańsk Bay panoramas.

I love that you get real culinary focus, not just a meal with a view. You are eating a three-course route through Spanish-style Mediterranean flavors, led by Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri, chefs with 7 Michelin Stars across their careers. One possible drawback: you only get one included glass of Spanish Cava, and signature cocktails are not part of the package, so if you want extra drinks you should plan to ask.

Key things to know before you go

• Treinta y Tres on the 33rd floor for high-altitude dining with big-city sightlines
• Bib Gourmand recognition plus chefs Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri in the spotlight
• Three-course Spanish menu designed around a hot-climate vibe, plus dessert
• One glass of Spanish Cava included, with more drinks available separately
• 140 meters of panoramic views over TriCity and the bay

Treinta y Tres on Olivia Star: why this feels special in Gdańsk

If your Gdańsk day needs one clear headline, this is it: Spanish cuisine on the top floor of Olivia Star, with views that make the city look like it was drawn by a cartographer. I like that it is not trying to be flashy in a fake way. The setting is elegant, but the meal itself is the point.

The magic comes from the combination. Most dinners with a view give you scenery first, food second. Here, you get a Bib Gourmand-recognized restaurant and a chef-led approach, then the skyline swoops in as a second course of its own. And yes, the height is real, with the panoramic viewpoint described as 140 meters above the ground.

Also, Gdańsk is a city where you can fill your day with waterfront walks, old streets, and museum stops. This adds a different flavor, literally. One day, one meal, and you come out with a strong memory of both the food and the sky.

The Bib Gourmand menu: appetizer, main, dessert, and Cava

Your set menu is three parts: an appetizer, a main course, and dessert. The overall inspiration is tied to Spanish hot-climate cooking and Mediterranean flavors, which usually means brighter, lighter-feeling dishes rather than heavy, winter comfort food. Even without getting the exact dish names in front of you ahead of time, the structure is clear, and that matters when you are planning your day.

You also get one glass of Spanish Cava included with the meal. For me, that is a smart pairing choice. Cava tends to be crisp and celebratory without being overly sweet, so it works well with Mediterranean-style courses and keeps the meal feeling lively.

Two practical notes to make the most of it:

• If you have food allergies, tell the staff during your visit. The experience explicitly asks you to let them know about allergies.
• If you want additional beverages beyond the included glass, do it decisively. One reported frustration was that staff did not immediately ask about drinks. You will have a better time if you request what you want early, rather than waiting.

140 meters up: what you’ll actually see over TriCity and the bay

The view is the headline feature, but it is not just tall, it is wide. From 140 meters up, you get a panoramic look across the whole TriCity area, plus the Gdańsk Bay. That is exactly the kind of sight you can’t fully recreate from the ground, where buildings and tree lines chop up your perspective.

What I like about this is that you do not need a long sightseeing plan. You are compressing a big visual tour into a meal window. In a city day filled with walking, this gives you a calm seat and a changing view as the sky and water do their thing.

One timing tip: when you arrive, take a couple minutes to scan the horizon before you dive into the menu. Even if you have seen photos, your eyes will connect the shape of the coastline and the layout of the city faster once you have the meal rhythm going.

Chefs Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri: how the culinary pedigree shows up

The restaurant is run by true culinary masters: Paco Pérez and Antonio Arcieri. Their careers include 7 Michelin Stars, and the restaurant itself has earned Bib Gourmand recognition.

That kind of pedigree matters for you because it usually translates into two things:

1. The kitchen thinks about balance, not just presentation.
2. The courses are paced to flow, so you are not stuck waiting forever between bites.

In the positive dining experiences, the food is described as incredible, and the table service as great. That is a good sign. It suggests you are not only paying for height. You are paying for consistency.

Now for the only caution I would carry forward. One meal report noted the fish was a bit dry. That can happen anywhere, and it does not mean the kitchen is unsafe or careless. Still, if you are ordering a fish-forward main, I would be ready to ask a simple follow-up like whether it is served hot and how it should be textured. It is an easy way to avoid disappointment without turning dinner into a negotiation.

Service style at the table, and how to avoid the common annoyances

You are dining in an elegant, relaxed setting, and that balance is exactly what you want on a busy travel day. The best part, from the more positive accounts, is that service at the table is handled well. You get attention when you need it, not a hovering team.

But there are also two small service friction points worth knowing so you can steer around them:

• Drink upsell can be slow. If you want more than the included Spanish Cava, ask directly early.
• Directions and first contact can be awkward if you arrive without a plan. One account mentioned feeling uncomfortable with the first person at the desk. Another flagged that getting to the activity was difficult, with directions that could be clearer.

My practical advice: treat the ground-floor reception as your anchor point, confirm you are in the right queue or entrance, and stay calm if the first interaction feels brisk. Once you are in the dining rhythm, the meal experience is where things tend to shine.

Getting to the 33rd floor at Olivia Star, without stressing

You meet at the reception of Treinta y Tres, on the ground floor of the Olivia Star building. Plan to use the building itself as your landmark, not the streets around it.

Here is the one logistics detail you should remember before you go: you are taken by elevator to the 32nd floor, then you take stairs or another elevator to reach the 33rd floor. So even though it is a top-floor experience, you should be ready for a short vertical transfer at some point.

The good part: the experience is set up to help you enter smoothly. There is a skip-the-line benefit through a separate entrance. That means you spend less time waiting and more time settling into your meal.

Also note: the host or greeter is available in English and Polish. That can matter if you are clarifying allergies or asking how the menu courses will work.

Price check: is $81 good value for this meal and view?

At $81 per person, this is not a cheap dinner. But it is also not just a ticket to a skyscraper viewpoint. You are paying for three things bundled together:

• A three-course Spanish dinner at Treinta y Tres
• One glass of Spanish Cava
• Panoramic views from 140 meters above ground

The value equation improves if you compare it to two separate costs you might otherwise pay on your own trip: a well-regarded restaurant meal plus a paid viewpoint experience. Here, the price is doing both jobs.

What keeps me from calling it a slam dunk for everyone is that drinks beyond Cava are not included, and some extras like signature cocktails are explicitly not part of the package. If you love adding cocktails or premium wines, your total spend could grow fast. Still, if you are happy sticking to the included glass and enjoying the food courses, this can feel like a fair trade.

Who should book this Spanish dinner in Gdańsk

This experience fits best if you want one high-impact activity that does not require a long itinerary. It is a great choice for:

• Couples who want one special evening without complicated planning
• Food lovers who like structured tasting-style meals with a clear appetizer, main, and dessert flow
• Travelers who want a skyline moment in a seated setting
• People who appreciate Spanish cuisine and want it interpreted through Mediterranean-style cooking

It might be less ideal if you want a full bar experience included, or if you are arriving with zero patience for finding the correct entrance in a large building. If you are the type who hates any uncertainty, arrive a little earlier than you think you need, and use GPS to avoid last-minute stress.

One more practical match: this is wheelchair accessible. That is a meaningful plus if you or someone in your group has mobility needs.

Should you book it?

I would book it if your goal is simple: a chef-led Spanish dinner with one guaranteed view payoff. The combination of a Bib Gourmand-recognized restaurant, a structured three-course menu, and the chance to look over TriCity and Gdańsk Bay from 140 meters up makes it feel like money spent on something you can’t easily replicate.

I would skip it only if you are expecting a big drinks program included, or if you need ultra-clear directions from the start and you tend to get flustered by building-style navigation. If that is you, plan to arrive with your bearings set.

If you want an evening where the food and the skyline both earn their place, this one is worth putting on your Gdańsk list.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for Treinta y Tres?

You meet at the reception of the Treinta y Tres restaurant, located on the ground floor of the Olivia Star building.

What is included in the dinner?

The included meal is a Spanish dinner menu with an appetizer, main course, and dessert at Treinta y Tres.

Is Spanish Cava included?

Yes. You receive one glass of Spanish Cava as part of the experience.

How high are the panoramic views?

The panoramic views are described as coming from 140 meters above the ground.

Do I skip the line?

Yes. You enter through a separate entrance to skip the line.

Are signature cocktails included?

No. Signature cocktails are not included.

How do I reach the 33rd floor?

You are taken by elevator to the 32nd floor, then you take stairs or an elevator to reach the 33rd floor.

What languages can the host or greeter speak?

The host or greeter is available in English and Polish.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed.

What should I do if I have allergies?

Let the staff know about any allergies during your visit.