Stopped by this place and it honestly felt like a hidden gem. The whole vibe is very warm and welcoming, almost like stepping into someone's home for a homemade meal. The food is simple but really comforting. You can tell it's based on traditional recipes, everything tastes hearty and satisfying. The schnitzel and potato dishes were definitely highlights for me. Portions are generous and the service feels genuine and personal, which makes a big difference. It's not a fancy place, but that's exactly what makes it special. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving something cozy and authentic. read more

The chicken is excellent Same for the mashed potatoes And I like beets a couple times a year Interior needs modernizing Great food! I like the old exterior read more

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My sister, son and I came in for dinner on a weeknight. The restaurant was empty inside and we remained the only patrons dining in when we visited. A few people did place to-go orders. The owner (I believe she is the owner) greeted us and told us we could sit anywhere. She brought us water and menus. My sister and I ordered 2 cabbage rolls, Potato and Cheese Pierogies, Meat Pierogies with bacon and onions to share. For my son, we tried ordering the schnitzel sandwich, but was told that was unavailable. My son doesn't eat mashed potatoes so I asked if I could just order him a schnitzel and she said yes. The food came out in about 15 minutes. The cabbage rolls were fantastic, the perfect amount of acidity in the sauce. I really don't like tomatoes or cabbage, but there is something special about the cabbage rolls. I ate very bit of mine. The pierogies were wonderful. I usually prefer just potato and cheese, but honestly between those and the meat, I couldn't decide which I liked more. Both were flavorful especially with the sauteed onions and sour cream. My son's schnitzel was huge! He could only eat about half of it and when my son asked for ketchup (much to my dismay) the owner was very nice about it and commented that's the way her daughter likes it too. Honestly the food was absolutely wonderful and the service was great. It was very similar to what I had in Poland. If this restaurant was closer to my home I would visit often. We had no issue with parking. We were able to get a spot on the street right in front of the restaurant. Parking was also not too expensive since you aren't in the downtown area. If you are in the area and want a wonderful meal, be sure to visit. read more

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What a lovely meal!!! My sis, nephew and I came in on a Tuesday night while we were in town. We knew we wanted the peirogies because we both love them and hadn't had any great ones since Poland last year. When we walked in we were immediately greeted. We were seated and water brought out. We ordered the meat pierogis with bacon and onion, potato and cheese pierogis with onion and cabbage rolls. My nephew got the schnitzel. The pierogis were so lovely! They were fresh and tender, the filling was wonderful!! The cabbage rolls were very good. I am not big on tomatoes or cabbage but love cabbage rolls and these did not disappoint! There was a flavor I did not know but it was wonderful. I would gladly eat any of these items again! The service was great. The woman who served us was attentive and was very sweet. I would eat here again in a heartbeat! read more

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Empty when we got there. Nice guy as server. Food was good we had schnitzel and goulash with potato pancake. Would have liked more substance to the goulash but flavor was good. Schnitzel was flat and crispy but a bit bland. read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - a plate of food on a table - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came in for a late dinner (7:30 pm) and not a soul in sight. Apprehensive, but feeling adventurous, we entered Kovalsky (particularly because of the yelp reviews XD). Sadly, the food we encountered was pretty average. Side dishes - flavourless and watery were the mashed potatoes and salad. The salad was creamy but tasted like nothing so it felt like I was just adding on useless calories. :( Perogies tasted frozen and watery too (perhaps boiled in a haste). Schnitzel had a nice crisp and wasn't greasy but also lacked distinct flavour. It might have tasted better if we had chose to pay extra to add on sauce. There was only one person running the place from greeting, taking your order, cooking, and cashing us out, and she did everything very well! I hesitate to give 3 stars because although the service was nice, the food made it feel like an overall bland experience so it's more like a 2.5 for me (wish we can do .5 on yelp!). read more

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Food Rating: 4.5* Our next stop in our Schnitzel Safari was Kovalsky in Etobicoke. We came after 4pm on a Saturday afternoon and we were the only customers besides another table. The restaurant is fairly small with a small bar and a row of tables. I was pleasantly surprised that the decor was not outdated and is fairly nice. The decor is not one of the strongest point in the Schnitzel restaurants that I have visited so far. Street parking is available in front of the restaurant. Service was great and would have been worrisome if it wasn't as we were the only customers. The waitress answered all of our questions and was very prompt with our order and refills of water. We ordered the Schnitzel Dinner for two with Cabbage Rolls, Pierogies, Mashed Potatoes and assorted salads and the Bacon Schnitzel. The Dinner Combo price includes wine but substract $10 if you don't want any. Prices are comparable to other Schnitzel restaurants. Portions size were good. They are not biggest but you won't leave the restaurant hungry. The Schnitzel were delicious. I believe that it was better than Cafe Polonez but not as good as the Country Style Hungarian Restaurant. The meat was tender and lightly breaded just the way I like it. I wish it came with a sauce but I also forgot to ask if they had any. The Cabbage Rolls were excellent too. The Pierogies were okay but it probably has a lot to do with the fact that I'm not into it as much as the other dishes. If you are a fan of Schnitzel as I am, this place is a must stop. #19 of 2019 read more

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The food tasted so bland even with adding salt & pepper. Worst food ever, service was crappy. They didn't have half the stuff on the menu, my best friend was locked out of the ladies washroom for a good 20 mins before being able to get out. The food tasted like it just was reheated from the microwave. The only good thing they had was their cucumber salad and strawberry ice cream. If I wanted microwave food I could have ate at home. Definitely don't recommend read more

When my boyfriend and I walked in here at 6:30pm it was surprisingly empty. The server came out as soon as we got in and served us water right away once we were seated. We got the dinner for 2 special ($46) with 2 schnitzels, 2 cabbage rolls, 10 pierogies (we got both meat and potato & cheese ones), 6 scoops of mashed potato, with assorted salads and 1/2 litre of wine. Everything arrived very quickly! The schnitzels were thin and crispy but juicy. Cabbage rolls were flavoured well and the pierogies we so good! I really liked the meat ones. The service was great and it was overall a great experience, definitely recommend this place. Especially for a casual date night! read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - Top to bottom: Cabbage rolls with assorted salads, schnitzels, mashed potato, meat pierogies, potato and cheese pierogies - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent food just like my Baba used to make. The take out is as served fast, the portions were large and the borsch was especially good. I'm looking forward to dining in with friends and family in the near future and hitting the dance floor. The servers were very friendly and I wish i would have gone to Ukrainian school years ago like my Baba and Dido wanted. Who knows maybe one day they say you're never too old to learn. read more

Solid quality Polish Cuisine. They offer various sharing platters. Have vegetarian cabbage rolls, potato pancakes, pierogies and various side salads for nice vegetarian choices. The room is modest but pleasant. read more

My husband and I were in town and looking for something unique and low-key near where we were staying. He found Kovalsky and we decided to give it a try. I would go back in a heartbeat. There was plenty of street parking available (metered), and the atmosphere in the restaurant was quiet and relaxed. The server who greeted us was very warm and gracious and was attentive throughout the whole experience. I had seen some previous reviews that portion sizes were small, but if that used to be true, it isn't anymore! We each ordered schnitzel - regular for me and deluxe for my husband - and the portions were enormous. The schnitzel was perfectly tender inside and crispy outside and the mashed potatoes were delicious. I didn't try the salads, but if you're into coleslaw, red cabbage slaw, and cucumber salad, I'm sure you'd love them. We also shared an order of pierogies topped with sauteed onions, bacon, and sour cream, and they were truly delightful. They were stuffed full, not at all watery (as some other reviews had mentioned), and again, the portion size was generous. We weren't planning to eat dessert, but there was free ice cream included with the meal as a special, so we enjoyed that to cap off our dining experience. If you're looking for a Polish restaurant, bring your appetite to Kovalsky! read more

Tasty yummy food with nice customer service. If you want some authentic Food this is a place to visit.

Dined out here with my lovely lady, in search of something different, perused the reviews of the place, and thought it looked like a decent place to indulge in some dinner. Not sure if they are an Uber eats place or something, as the weather was not horrendous, yet on a Saturday evening, we were the only patrons in this fine establishment. The restaurant was cute and cozy, with some nice photos of Poland gracing the walls, seating for maybe two dozen, the only thing I was not a fan of was the giant television over the 'bar' type area, as this is portrayed as a restaurant not a bar. It glared the news upon us as we dined, thankfully we were not glued to it, and for young ones it could be a healthy distraction, but the ambiance could be improved with the removal of it. Our server was prompt and courteous, we were not treated as a burden as mentioned in another review. She was quick to refill our waters when empty. Clear away plates and provided general attentiveness to us, so it made us feel welcomed and comfortable. I dined on the Kovalsky Schnitzel, my g/f had the potato pancake and goulash. Both portions were pretty significant. The egg accented the schnitzel (as I saw a prior review recommended having a sauce As their felt 'dry') the beet and coleslaw accompaniment sides were nice enough, the cucumber salad lacked, maybe some dill or spice to liven it up could have helped but also it was quite limp, as the cukes were sliced quite thin and likely made early on. Thicker slices would allow them to maintain a better consistency. No complaints on the potatoes, three cute scoops garnished with dill accented the plate. I sampled my partners dinner, the pancake was crisp, beef tender and sauce flavourful We shared a Belgian waffle for desert, it was nicely done, adorned with ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries, a fine finale to a pleasant dining experience. As Kovalsky's is around the corner from my g/f's home, I can see us returning there again eventually for another meal. read more

Great service, food was very good. The cabbage rolls particularly were really good, very similar to how my mom makes them (lol) They have a few combination platter options that can help you try a little bit of everything. read more

Dare I say that Kovalsky is the Café Polonez of the West-end? Located 4 blocks east of Royal York, Kovalsky is much smaller restaurant that Polonez. Since they're both Polish restaurants, menus have similar items, but Kovalsky's also has desserts. I *don't* remember Polonez having desserts. I could be wrong though 'cause I haven't been there for at least 2-3mths. Kovalsky's also offers different platter options WITH wine, as per the pic that I took. We ordered: Kopytca (Polish gnocchi/lazy vareniki) w/ Beef Goulash & Salads ($13.99), Breaded Chicken Breast w/ Mashed Potatos & Salads ($12.99), & Potato/Cheese Pierogies ($7.99/8). Everything was really delicious and freshly made! (We initially ordered Veg Cabbage Rolls, but they didn't have any.) The difference between the 2 restaurants was that Kovalsky's was marginally cheaper than Polonez, and food wasn't laden in salt. I found Polonez quite salty the last time I ate there. Salads also tasted freshly made. Service was pleasant and friendly. Very chill and quiet for a Friday evening dinner. read more

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We've always loved Polish food. Cafe Pollonez is a little too much of a commute though when the craving hits. So imagine our surprise (and absolute delight) when we discovered this little restaurant less than 10 minutes away! Food: glorious. From the pierogis to the schnitzels to the cabbage rolls to the sausages - everything we've tried so far have been excellent. We want to go everyday so we can order each item on the menu! Service: warm and friendly. There's just always this one lady who does service when we're there (yes I am ashamed her name escapes me) but whether it's lunch or 6pm, she's sweet and patient and very nice. There is a little wait if they're full but nothing out of the ordinary. Their food is worth waiting for! Ambience: surprisingly, lovely. Because of where it's located, you'd expect this place to be a dive. But it is everything but. Today there are fresh tulips on the tables and there was even a small wedding party celebrating there! Price: today we paid almost $60 for two (including tip and a couple of beers). Not bad but also not cheap. I knocked a star off because of this (and parking is street - pet peeve!) If you love Polish food or have never tried it and want to fall in love, just go already! read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - Set meal for 2, includes beer or wine - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Mediocre Polish food... horrible pierogies... made from frozen improperly cooked... food was tasteless... waited over 30 min... came slightly warm not hot. Mashed potatoes weren't even mashed ... Not impressed and will never return!!! read more

Service/environment left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. We came on a Monday evening, and during our 1.5hr stay, we were the only customers. The one waitress working didn't greet us, smile, say thank you, awkwardly approached us and left me feeling as if we weren't supposed to be there. During the time we were eating, she sat behind the bar and seemed miserable to be there. The restaurant was cold and turned off the lights to the basement where the washrooms were, it seemed as if they were trying to save on the energy costs regardless of the modern decor. Food was pleasant but I would not return here due to the ambiance. read more

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Awesome home cooked style food! What a little gem we found! The outside is a little off putting but once you go in its a completely different situation. Service was great ! Friendly professional classy staff and great priced filling traditional food! Cabbage rolls - saucy simple and tasty Perigees- loved the potato ones!! Schnitzel- tender, not oily, tasty Very fresh ingredients ... Really satisfied our home cooked craving read more

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First time try out this family owned restaurant. Polish food is new for me and the chicken schnitzel is great.

It's so nice to see so many great reviews for a well-deserving establishment. Here's my five stars to help fortify the rating: My parents were in town a few weeks ago and I was eager for them to try Kovalsky. We've had (and loved) other Polish cuisine in the city but since moving to the west end, Kovalsky was the natural choice for us, not to mention the high regard for it here on Yelp. Since my parents can't get around very well any longer, we opted for takeout. I called and spoke to a gentleman, presumably Kris, who suggested that my order might take at least an hour to prepare, for what I assumed was because of how busy they must be. We agreed that I would call back in an hour's time to see where the order stood. Calling back, he said the order would be ready in about another 15 minutes. So I began my trip over. Upon arriving, I had absolutely nowhere to park. It was a busy Sunday, as I recall, and traffic was horrendous. I ended up about 3 blocks away on a residential street. It's a good thing I left early! When I entered the establishment it turned out Kovalsky was host to a private, what seemed to be, wedding party! (Lot's of kids, music and even dancing)! No wonder they said my order might be a while longer than usual! Completely understandable circumstances for a long order time. My packages came out quickly after I arrived and I headed home. We loved each and every part of the meal. The potato pancake was like a cloud, bursting with a rain of goulash heaven. The pancake actually had a bold potato flavour and the goulash was not at all too salty. The bigos, perogies and Polish sausage were all also top-notch. My parents are very discerning, particularly with food. They're very old-fashioned and would never enjoy any food gimmicks. There are no gimmicks with Kovalsky. Pure, unadulterated Polish goodness. Thanks team Kovalsky, you'll hear from us again. Never change. read more

I was craving pierogies one day and decided to search up a place on Yelp. I was directed to Kolvasky's as most of the reviews were good AND they have authentic Polish food! I haven't really had much pierogies or real Polish food in my life before as I've only had the ones from Costco...but I heard that they are not authentic. I Went with a friend on a Tuesday evening at around 7:30pm and we were the only ones there. The restaurant was clean and vibrant. It was very polish-like. The waitress greeted us and was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the Kolvasky's Schnitzel ($13.99) that was served with 3 small scoops of mashed potato and a side salad, with a fried egg on top of the schnitzel. It is quite interesting because I've had other similar schnitzels from other countries before but never had it with an egg on top. The portion was huge! The schnitzel was huge too, and the flavour was okay, but it wasn't anything special. I also ordered a plate of pierogies ($7.99) for us to share and the waitress let me have half meat and half potatoes. The pierogies were stuffed! I liked it so much more than the schnitzel. I would definitely order this again if I come back. My friend ordered the polish sausage, which was served with bigos (traditional cabbage and meat stew) and 3 small scoops of mashed potato. I tried a little bit of the sausage and it was really salty for me. So I would suggest eating the sausage with the cabbage. My friend liked the dish thought it was delicious. Overall, the food was tasty. But they put A LOT OF MSG in their dishes because I was VERY thirsty for many hours afterwards. read more

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Everything what I expected and more. Polish cuisine at its best: simple, home made, and delicious. Good presentation, swift service and a nice interior - a perfect place to try pieroges, bigos or schabowy. I'm a bit biased - I'm Polish - but this place is as close to a real thing as one gets. I will be back, soon. read more

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The food was nice and hearty. I really liked the perogies, the fillings tasted home-made and fresher than the freezer variety. The service was a bit slow, but otherwise a great experience! read more

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Excellent food, great prices, super sweet waitress. The view might not be terribly inspiring, and the sun is blinding at around dinner time in the window seat, but this isn't the place you come to for ambiance. We'll definitely be back! read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - Kovalsky's Schnitzel front, Steamed Salmon rear. - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was very quiet here on a Wednesday. Food was tasty and freshly made. Service friendly and helpful. Had a platter for 2 and had more than enough that we took some home. Schnitzel not gargantuan sized like you get some places but tasty, crispy and good portion of meat. Cabbage rolls were big and sauce nice flavour. Perogies also tasty (not fried which I usually prefer) but good amount. Came with a drinkable house wine. Overall I'd certainly go back. read more

Wow! I come to this place once a week, and am completely addicted! The potato pancake with beef goulash is so delicious, it's definitely my favourite item on the menu. The perogies are good too, but I find the dill flavour to be a bit too strong for me. Service is always great, though some evenings during the week, there are very few customers, and sometimes they close early, which I find a bit frustrating. If I'm planning on coming later in the evening, I'll call beforehand, just to make sure they're open. read more

Wonderful little neighbourhood spot, and another great place I discovered through Yelp! Nice dining room, a bit fancy even, with an up-to-date renovation. Very clean. Was surprisingly not busy - though I guess we are talking about the Queensway on a Monday evening here... service was friendly and capable. Food was very good. Schnitzel, cabbage rolls, pierogis, cucumber salad, pickled beets, everything was great. Prices were very reasonable. We ordered a meal combination with the house wine, which was possibly not a wine I would drink on its own but was inexpensive and paired well with the food. Will definitely return! read more

Being Polish myself I already know polish food well, but this place brings you dishs that only Babcia (Grandma) knows how to make. Great friendly staff, service was exceptional would highly recommend for anyone with a small party to check this place out. I gave it 5 stars because it was an experience I wont forget. Good to see a little bit of Poland in the GTA read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - Cheese Perogies with bacon sour cream and dill... so good you can tell these where home made and not costco either. - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Thank you Yelpers!! I read all of your reviews and you were right, this place is amazing. I loved the food. After reading all of the reviews I had the potato pancake with beef goulash and it was one of the best dishes I have ever had. If you love latkes this is above and beyond the regular potato pancake. I have never had the Polish version of this and topped with goulash it was heaven. The salads were delicious as well. My dining partner had the schnitzel and raved about it and the said the mashed potatoes were heaven. The prices are amazing for such good quality great tasting food. The house wine is very good and very reasonably priced. This is the place to bring the family on a budget. The decor is lovely and the server was a sweetheart. It is these types of restaurants that make Toronto a great foodie city. read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - Potato Pancake with Beef Goulash. This is Crazy Good!!! - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My first experience of a Polish restaurant. I had the flaki, pierogies, and the breaded chicken with mushrooms. Wow the food was amazing...my personal favourite is the flaki. It's certainly not for everyone but I dig it. read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is definitely a gem! Delicious home made Polish cuisine. We were looking for a new place to dine in our area which would be similar to Cafe Polonez. That was exactly it. The prices are great too for what you get. Excellent service. Highly recommended. read more

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Great home cooked meals. Great selection. Excellent ambience. Lovely server. 5 star A must try read more

This is our second time here and not disappointed at all! I love perogies and these are one of the best places to get them! My husband had the hunter schnitzel that he really enjoyed and I had the cheese and potatoes perogies with onions and sour cream. I also had the borscht which was not what I was expecting I was hoping it would be a bit sweeter and not as peppery but it was still tasty. Will come back again for sure! read more

Wow wow wow amazing. I travel the world and this is the best meal I have had in years. Please support these guys read more

Kovalsky Restaurant - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4.5. The food here is very good and the service is good as well. I had the Goulmbki ant they were excellent. The sauce/gravy is just like my grandma made. The only thing stopping me from giving a 5 is the menu is slightly more limited than other Polish restaurants and the items aren't described on the menu. If you go with people that don't know Polish food, you will need to explain everything on the menu to them. read more

Everything on the menu is a top notch item. Nothing is filler to make the menu bigger, so you get the highest quality every time. Probably the nicest Polish restaurant around that isn't a hall. read more

Family run, the food here is spot on. The decor inside is much nicer than you'd think from looking at the outside. Wait staff was extremely friendly. read more

Just had a fabulous family dinner here. Polish food at it's best The food is all freshly home made. Everyone had something different. The platter for 2 choices are amazing. The perogi, cabbage roll, schnitzel was fresh and delicious . Small family run business. You should visit. Paola was our server and she was terrific. read more