This is the 13842nd most frequent Polish word.
polecany
"Polecany" means "recommended" in English.
Here, 'polecany' functions as an adjective describing the film as being recommended by critics, emphasizing the credibility and trust in their judgments.
Ten film był polecany przez wielu krytyków.
This film was recommended by many critics.
In this context, 'polecaną' refers to the restaurant as being suggested or endorsed in the guide, acting as an adjective form agreeing with 'restauracją,' which is in the instrumental case.
Spotkałem się z polecaną restauracją w przewodniku turystycznym.
I came across a recommended restaurant in the tourist guide.
The word 'polecaną' describes the book as being recommended by friends, functioning as an adjective agreeing with 'książkę,' which is in the accusative case.