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    Dunav Restaurant

    4.5 (53 reviews)
    ModerateModern European
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Grassy L.

    As someone who had never tried this type of food before and knew absolutely nothing about the culture other than a few videos I'd seen online, I was completely blown away by the experience. The food was outstanding, the service was warm and friendly, and the ambiance felt unmistakably European in the best way possible. When I first walked in, I honestly felt like I was intruding on a big family dinner. The atmosphere was lively but very intimate, and for a moment I wasn't sure if I belonged there. But once I settled in, and realized almost no one around me spoke English, I started to relax. Then, out of nowhere, people began singing together, and suddenly I felt like I was part of something special. It was welcoming, unexpected, and unforgettable. This wasn't your typical "traditional" dining experience by any means, but that's exactly what made it so refreshing. The food itself was hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. The roasted vegetables and fresh bread alone would be worth coming back for, but paired with everything else, it was easily one of the most enjoyable meals I've had in a long time. Overall, the combination of atmosphere, hospitality, and food made this a truly unique and memorable night. I had so much fun, left feeling full and happy, and I would recommend this to anyone who's open to stepping outside of their comfort zone and experiencing something different. Without a doubt: 10/10.

    Bob I.

    Authentic and tasty! If you haven't been it's a must try! Cozy corner spot plenty of parking on street

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    Nick P.

    The staff was very welcoming. They don't know a lot of English but the waitress will help you order what is good. Food was excellent, huge portions. Service could have been more attentive.

    Meat meat and more meat!

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    The food was outstanding. We ordered the small meat platter and it was sooo much delicious food.

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    This Serbian restaurant is outstanding!!.. food always fresh and plentiful.

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    This is a very nice place. The food is amazing. The meat literally melts in your mouth. We will definitely come here again.

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    Apsolutno najbolja kafanska hrana u Cikagu. Ljudi koji zive ovde 30 i vise godina su se jako prijatno iznenadili. Bravo.

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    Best Cevapi (Cevapcici, Kebapi) in Chicago area hands down.

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    This is a bit far from the usual places we go for Polish food. It's located in Justice, IL. It's…read morekind of a quiet, small town. The good news is that they have late hours, they don't close at 8 pm like most places. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food portions were very generous, you will have leftovers for sure. Prices are very typical of this cuisine. You'll have to walk up the steps to go inside. We ordered Highlander soup with smoked rib, tripe soup, Polish plate number 2, and Bavarian style pork shank. -Highlander soup with smoked rib 5 - the broth is sour due to it being sauerkraut, but you have to eat it with the smoked rib and potatoes. I ordered the cup so it looks like a bowl size. -tripe soup 5 - this is a good soup. We got the cup size, it's good for a cold night. -Polish plate number 2 5 - it comes with two stuffed cabbage rolls, Polish sausage, 6 meat pierogis, and dumplings. You can choose your side. I chose dumplings. Everything was delicious. Polish sausage was tender and juicy. Cabbage rolls and pierogis were fully cooked. -Bavarian style pork shank 5 - you get two humongous pieces of pork shank and the meat falls easily off the bone. It was very tender.

    If you want an authentic Polish meal, this is the place to come. We wondered into this restaurant…read morebefore a Fire game just down the street and decided to get a mix of their starters. We went with pierogis (cheese and meat), cabbage roles and the polish baguette. All were very authentic and extremely tasty. Our service was excellent especially for a Saturday evening with a lot of large groups and families that were there. Definitely a place to try if you are ever in the western suburbs!

    Dunav Restaurant - modern_european - Updated May 2026

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