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4.5 (53 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Steve S.

Went to Philly recently with my wife and the only plan we made ahead of time was getting a reservation at Little Walter's. Both of us love kielbasa and pierogies so when my wife found a write-up about this place she was sold. Luckily we took an Uber because we never would have found this place on our own. Little place in the middle of a neighborhood and when we got out of the car the aroma was enough to bring us in. They make the most of their space so expect to be close to other tables if you come here. Certainly not the place to come for private conversations. It was 100% what I would have expected for this kind of local Philly neighborhood place. Our server was awesome as she helped us with the menu and made great suggestions. We started with a couple drinks (cannot remember which ones) and bread with a whipped cream cheese/butter concoction with cracklings mixed in (OMG just THIS was worth the Uber ride). We started with the Kielbasa appetizer (kiełbasapork shoulder, coriander, marjoram) with pickles. The pickles were so good we found out where they got them and bought some the next day and the kielbasa was amazing. For dinner we ordered two beers and for our meals we got the Pierogi Ruskiepotato, farmer cheese, caramelized onion, sour cream, the Pierogi Z Grzybamimycopolitan mushrooms, buttermilk ranch and the Wieprzowina Z Rożnarotisserie pork, herb potatoes, bigos. The pierogi both had really deep flavors and were excellent. The mushroom pierogi had a consistency and flavor that made it seem like a ground meat rather than mushrooms. The rotisserie pork was perfection on a plate. Full of flavor and very rich. We had leftovers, but wanted it that way!! We saved enough room for dessert and ordered the Szarlotkaapple hand pie, black walnut streusel, cultured ice cream, Sernikspiced honey cheesecake, rye crust, whey caramel and a flight of three Polish liqueurs - Nalewka Domowa - we tried the blackberry,cantaloupe, and krupnik. The dessert was flaky and not too sweet, but the ice cream added the right amount of sweetness. The cheesecake was also very good and not overly sweet. The liquors were really flavorful and something I'd never tried before. I was expecting something like a brandy but it was a lighter consistency-very good. If you're in Philly and want an amazing meal with great service - Little Walter's is a must-try!

Nikki K.

Very authentic, I loved that half the menu was in polish! I didn't love the perogies but everything else and the options were delicious. Also had fun polish plates. 10/10 would go back!

Pierogi ruskie; Pierogi z dynia; Pierogi z grzybami
Sarah A.

Dined at Little Walters with a party of 7, which meant we got to try a good selection of offerings. Service was friendly, though the dining room was a little tight, and we came away smelling of wood-fire smoke. For starters we shared (in order from my favorite dish): - Kiełbasa (pork shoulder, coriander, marjoram, served with pickled cucumber)--Kiełbasa for dinner was one of my favorite childhood meals and this dish was my favorite of the evening; - Pierogi ruskie (potato, farmer cheese, caramelized onion, sour cream)--pure comfort food; - Pierogi z dynia (hubbard squash, lacinato kale, horsey sauce)--delicious (reminded me of Thanksgiving); - Badger beets, which was one of the specials--loved that they were warm; - Surówka (pickled beet slaw, marinated spinach, and lightly-pickled watermelon radish)--wished the pickle was more like the pickle served with the kiełbasa; and - Pierogi z grzybami (mycopolitan mushrooms, buttermilk ranch)--the mushrooms were a little tough and didn't soak up the flavor as much as we expected. For my entree, I had one of the specials--a chicken kiełbasa-style dish, which was delicious, but salty. Others tried the: - Wieprzowina z rożna (rotisserie pork, herb potatoes, bigos); - Kotlet z kurczaka (chicken cutlet, brussels sprouts, powidła)--great portion size; - Wędzona ryba (smoked monkfish, uszka, barszcz, shiitake); and - Gołąbki (rolled cabbage, brisket, buckwheat, tomato sauce). For dessert, the table shared: - Lód wodny (pear water ice, ginger syrup, puffed rye berries)--the table's favorite. - Sernik (spiced honey cheesecake, rye crust, whey caramel); - Pierogi czekoladowe (chocolate peanut butter, vanilla sweet cream)--do not expect a crisp cannoli-like pierogi.

Deirdre C.

This was where my fiancée picked for his birthday dinner. It had been on our list of places to try since they opened. The service was great and the food was wonderful! We started with three appetizers and we each ordered an entree. It was a little too much food for us but we know for next time. We started with the picked vegetables, the kielbasa and the potato, farmers cheese and onion pierogis. Then I had the rolled cabbage (golabki) and my fiancée enjoyed the pork and potato entree that was like a stew. Oh and the drinks! I had the pickle juice martini which came in a gorgeous glass!

Connor H.

Admittedly I'm biased. This place is so close to my house it's practically in my living room, so I'm practically invested in its success. But I love it! It's a special place. Unique. Quaint. Cozy. Staffed by real people. When it first opened during the summer, it was too hot inside because the authentic wood oven filled the place up with a Smokey smell and the air conditioning couldn't keep up. They fixed that problem though. The wood stove makes the whole neighborhood smell wonderful.

All day brunch menu, available on Sundays
Mia M.

Little Walter's is a gem for pierogis, of course, but also has an incredible selection of other bites. We came for dinner on a Sunday which is an all day brunch menu, but you can also order off of their regular menu (which we opted for) or mix and match brunch and standard items. We tried all of the pierogis except the chicken ones, and all of them were really good. They taste very distinct from each other, so don't worry about ordering 3 of the "same" dish. The standout for me, though, was the smoked monkfish. It was over a borsch broth with sausage, pickled carrots, and mushrooms, and the whole dish had such unique and delightful flavor combinations. I would come back just to order that again. This cute little spot is a must try for all fans of polish food, and even for those who aren't - if anything will change your mind, it's Little Walter's

Angela K.

I can't wait to go back to Little Walter's for their out of this world potato pierogis! We loved it so much we had to order a second round. The service is warm and attentive - everyone on staff is incredibly knowledgeable and makes you feel so welcome. The decor and vibes are inviting and fun to see all the amazing veggies they're picking. Definitely don't skip out on the creative and delicious cocktails and the desserts!!

Strawberry cheesecake
Selena H.

The new gem of East Kensington will transport you to high class eastern Europe - with elevated Polish food, wood-fired grill smoking the air, and crisp fresh cocktails. Everything on the menu is Polish with the exception of a handful of drinks, but many of those have a local focus (including pet nat from nearby Mural City winery!) The "koktaijl" list is well curated and intriguing, leading me to pass over a rosé and instead try the cocktails. I tried the szaman and pilkarz (pickle martini) and both were incredible light and drinkable for the summer, while being well flavored and complementing the food menu. The menu is primed for sharing, with small plate appetizers, pirogies, meats, and desserts. We started with the surówka, which included crisp snap peas in a minty sauce, spiraled cucumbers, and pickled/smoked beets in a walnut pesto. Fresh and flavorful, and a nice start to a heavier meal. Naturally we had to try both types of pirogi, and while the classic potato pirogies (notably made with farmers cheese) were lovely, the squash blossom/zucchini pirogi were the highlight of the meal! From the moment we noticed the wood fired grill in the small kitchen at the back of the room, we new we had to try the rotisserie pork (wieprzowina z roźna) and it stood up on its own as a delightful meld of pork, kielbasa, onions, mushrooms, perhaps apples, and radishes. For dessert, we accidentally tried both options and they are the more savory/dense sort of dessert, which were enjoyable and distinctly eastern European. Little Walter's was already popping for the soft opening, and with such astounding food and drinks is sure to need advance reservations once word gets around!

Mushroom pierogi's
Jackie M.

I really enjoyed my meal at Little Walters. I debated going down to 4 stars because service was weird...it took 20 minutes for them to take our drink order. Also the server didn't really explain anything to us - I heard another server go over specials but our server never went over them with us. Besides that it was really delicious. We started with bread. Yum! I love both the dips it came with. They were both buttery but the server was really quiet and I couldn't really hear them. We ordered the assortment pickled veggies, the mushroom pierogies, and the squash pierogies. There were three different pickled veggies that came: beets, carrot, and cauliflower. The cauliflower was delicious but I'm indifferent to the beets and carrots. The mushroom pierogies came out next and they were surprisingly meaty tasting. I was really impressed by these and I think they were my favorite of the night. The squash came after. They have this charred kale and delicious sauce. The squash was so creamy. We had room for dessert and got the chocolate pierogies with ice cream. Insane dish and I want to come back just for this. I love that it was more peanuty than peanut buttery. The crushed peanuts were a good texture addition. The food outweighs the weird service issues. I will definitely be back and want to bring friends and family.

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K S.

since 2024 named after Chef Michael Brenfleck's grandfather, Walter Bubick place is amazing open kitchen / smoker in the back perogies are as good as in poland have to get the kielbasa and don't walk out without the gołąbki, stuffed cabbage with insanely smoked brisket NY has Veselka and Greenpoint, we have Little Walters Go Birds + Wisniewski #61

Rotisserie pork
Heather K.

I cannot rave about Little Walter's enough. Our waitress kindly went through the menu with us, she was super knowledgeable and made great recommendations. The pickle martini is a must order for martini and pickle fans alike, the pickle finish on the back was perfection. Each dish was packed with flavor and I will have trouble not ordering the Pierogi Ruskie, Kielbasa and the rotisserie pork every time but will definitely be back to try the tasting menu! Cozy atmosphere, attentive and kind staff, and food you'll dream about. Little Walter's is a true 5 stars.

Douglas K.

Great food and service at this little neighborhood restaurant. Took our friend here for here retirement dinner celebration.

Alexa M.

Really loved little Walter's. Very unique place in Philly. Loved the kabab (not pictured) and the pierogies (though I will say the pierogies need to be cooked a little more imo). The chicken cutlet was cooked perfectly but would recco them adding a starch to the dish. Or adding mashed potatoes to the menu. We loved the cabbage / brisket entree too. Desserts were great - surprisingly we loved the pear ice more than the chocolate pierogies. The pickle martini is also really good and services in a beautiful glass. All in all, will come back - esp in the cold bitter winter for a homey meal.

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