Osinsky's

You'll find this Polish restaurant right in the thick of Hitchin's market square, where the smell of garlic and dill drifts out onto the cobbles most evenings. The menu leans heavily into comfort food territory – think generous plates of pierogi, schnitzel, and proper Polish sausages that actually fill you up rather than leave you hunting for a kebab later. What sets Osinsky's apart is those weekend hours stretching past midnight, making it one of the few places in town where you can get a proper sit-down meal after 10pm. The atmosphere feels more neighbourhood bistro than tourist trap, with locals dropping in for a plate of bigos and a beer. Service can be hit-and-miss when they're busy, but the portions are generous enough to forgive the occasional wait.