Was going to the fish place down the road but it was 33° and it was crazy hot in there so we walked…read moredown the street and walked in here and they had Air Conditioning it. I ordered the house rose and all three of the dumplings as a started for our family. I also ordered the cabbage rolls. My mom used to make a version of them when I was a kid. It was her grandmother's recipe. So I had to try and bring back memories. It was different than my moms but really good. My daughter had the duck and luckily for me got full so I was able to finish it. So I didn't have to have order envy. schnitzel again perfectly cooked. Great restaurant

Excellent service and food! I had the goulash in a bread bowl. Beautiful bread bowl with a lid and…read moreit was very filling.

Polish Food is not to everyone's taste, it can be heavy and needs a good appetite…read more The Owners of this place make a point of making you feel welcome, it really is like stepping into a Neighbourhood Restaurant in Central Europe. The food is cheap and plentiful and home made off good quality. The selection of Polish Beers and Vodkas is a recipe for an unforgettable hangover. Top marks

Knaypa means 'pub' in Polish, but while this newcomer's dark wood basement may look pubby, the…read moreground floor is a much more polished affair of red leather chairs, smoky mirrors and black tables. In keeping with the style of this lower section the food is served in time-honoured fashion on hand carved lime wooden platters adding a touch of authenticity to the whole affair. The food is predominantly polish but there are some under tones of other Eastern European cuisines. The dishes are served in that posh like manner that you can experience in fine dining, but they don't cost an arm for a leg, on the contrary. For instance, the Kulebiak is spinach, tomato & cheese wrapped in French pastry served with tomato sauce (£4.50), only two per portion but they are lovely. As a main I had the Confit Duck Leg on buttered cabbage served with roast potatoes in tomato sauce (£10.50) and I have no words, tender, warm and very yummy! To be honest I can't wait to come back! To give them the 5th star!

I came here for a private party. The top floor was quite quiet. Downstairs is a good place for…read morehosting a group dinner. Loved the pickles and the jar of crackling fat. Lethal! The sour soup starter which came in a bread bowl was amazing. It has kielbasa sausage and hard boiled egg and had such good flavors. The pierogies were fried which was a disappointment (and shock to my Polish friends). They were supposed to be assorted, but for some reason I got all the meat ones on my plate. They recommended a Maldovian wine which was undrinkable and the service was spotty at best. Go for the soup and beyond that proceed at your own risk....

This was right behind our hotel. I really wanted pierogis and thought the ruskies were delicious…read more My husband got the Kielbasa sandwich. Service is very good. Restaurant is huge. They have a big menu - definitely something for everyone. I definitely recommend.

Unfortunately this meal was not their best showing. What we got as a group meal, seemed like way…read moreto have get as much money as possible. Looking at their menu gives me the impression it can be good and has potential. I would not go back here backed on what we had

I love this place as it's like going to your mum's home - except your mum's polish and is a…read morebrilliant cook. From what I know the Spitfire is a bit of an institution. I've been there about 5 times and always had the porogi (spelling sorry!) which are little dumplings along with the 'hunters dish' which is a mixture of cabbage and polish sausage. I must admit these are things I would never even think of eating (never ate cabbage before going to the spitfire and wont eat it anywhere else!) There are both entree's and mains on the menu, but we love having lots of the starters (they bring them out on large platters with vegetables on the side) and sharing a few vodka's & apple juice. The lady who runs the place is soo lovely, she always helps us with our Polish pronunciation and makes you feel very special. The only problem is that it's not open on Monday nights oh, and they only take cash so be prepared! Enjoy, I'd eat this every night if I could.

This restaurant serves EXCELLENT home cooked Polish fare. It is unbelievably cheap for London and…read moreis true value for money. It was opened by a Polish gentleman who was the pilot of a spitfire in WW2. For this reason the place is plastered in awards, photos of spitfires and all sorts of other war memorabilia. The décor is rather dated but in a way that adds to the charm of this wonderful restaurant. The owner is a charming Polish lady who took over the place several years ago. She is very helpful and always has a smile on her face. I had the polish pierogi which are a kind of ravioli which were very tasty and my dad had home made sausage with cabbage which was also delicious. We shared a started of soup and both had a drink and coffee and the total came to £20. Bargain! Definitely recommended.

Excellent food, good portions, very clean, and very nice staff! There was something for everyone,…read moreincluding for our picky children.

This restaurant is spectacular. We had the most delicious meal here and I want to go back! The…read morecheese pierogis and trio of salads are a must try, and the m chicken noodle soup was so warming and very tasty. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful. Highly recommend stopping here for a meal!

The food was really good and the service was fine. They had a wide variety of options on the menu,…read moreyet my kids really liked their food as well. I had the trout and it was delicious. The salad that came with my meal was especially good. Happy to come here again if I was in the area.

Everything about this restaurant is pure excellence!…read more My wife used to do a lot of work with two of the local theaters in Northampton. One of them, Royal & Derngate, is just a five minute walk from Chata, so this was a regular stop for us for a meal out before or after one of her shows, or if we popped down to see one of the many great acts passing through town. I can't imagine a better restaurant in Northampton. First, the service. We were always waited on by the owner, who was always up for a great chat. An immensely friendly, welcoming, and attentive man. Second, the food! The pork shank is unreal, absolutely spectacular, and my wife always enjoyed the pierogies. The sausage appetizer with mustard is also excellent. For drinks, they offer three or four different Polish beers, of which the owner will share his candid opinions and recommend one to suit your tastes. There's also wine, and Guinness, if I recall correctly, but stick with the beer. I highly recommend the Zwiec for a super drinkable lager with better flavor depth than the others. Having been to many restaurants and pubs in Northampton, this is by far my favorite for its incredible service and food. This place is, simply put, homely, and you can't do any better than home.

This was a highlight of our trip to the UK. We almost gave up on it when our gps made navigating…read morethe one way streets all but impossible, but I'm so glad we persevered. I believe our waiter was also the owner, and he was incredibly inviting and welcoming. We ordered two platters for four of us, and we all got the beet root soup to start. We wanted to sample a little of everything, so the platters were the way to go. The food was incredible. Beef rolls that melted in your mouth, pork shanks that were worth the wait (about 20 or 25 minutes), onion pierogies, polish sausage, pork loin- every bite was just amazing. I couldn't believe that my family ate every bite- it was an enormous amount of food. Authentic, prepared with love and care. We also had a 10 month old baby with us, and she agreed that the food was delicious, as she couldn't get enough of sampling the menu either. They have an awesome high chair too that looked like it could be found in a ski lodge in the Swiss alps- rustic, sturdy, and very comfortable. The service was so friendly and helpful with offering suggestions, and even other guests in the small restaurant were friendly and willing to start up a conversation.