Takes credit card…read more There's limited seating, 5 tables for seating and 8 seats at the bar. Has daily buffet. Weekday $19.99 Weekend buffet $21.99 With the buffet there's choice of soup which honestly tastes like onion soup. Also there's pierogis ($8.50)- choice of meat and potato, mushroom and potato. Meat and potato is better. The mushroom sauce is so good- it's the best mushroom sauce I've had. Mushroom sauce with potato is super good. The pork rib is good, soft. They have beef stroganoff. Super super hearty food. It's perfect at night when it's cold. It'll get you full.

Such a hidden gem. Full buffet of warm and hearty food for only $19.99 ($21.99 on weekends). The…read moreinside is pretty small - only 5ish tables but we sat right away and enjoyed literally everything we ate. Buffet comes with soup and they offer pierogis for $8 if you want them extra. Server was amazing and super attentive. Only thing I would have liked were signs saying what each of the items were and what meat was used. So good though!!

We really enjoyed our experience. Food was authentic and…read moretasty. Drinks were good but desserts were off the hook. Staff was very helpful and exceedingly generous with their time. Have a gluten issue, I was able to eat around it. We will return there.

Looks like this place focuses mostly on great looks! Food was just average. Meat was too dry and…read morehard to cut. The waiter wasn't attentive enough and forgot what he has to bring so he we had to remind him. I wouldn't say I would come back to eat here. It's not worth spent money. There are definitely much better places!

I love Shokolad so much and it is my #1 underrated restaurant in Chicago for a quaint breakfast and…read morelunch. I've been coming here for the past five years and it absolutely never disappoints. I've had everything from the Ukrainian scrambled eggs, ham and gruyere crepes and the Athena omelette (add chicken!) to the pierogis, paninis, hutsulske pechenya (beef stew--OMG it's so good and only available Saturdays) to the delectable assortment of cookies in the pastry case. The carrot salad the comes with a lot of the dishes is amazing! Everything here tastes homemade, and I really love it because nothing is oversalted or overseasoned, just delicious homey perfection. If you are looking for salty American "home fries" or diner hashbrowns this isn't your place. Potatoes are buttery and have a melt in your mouth consistency, but what I love about Shokolad is that the flavors are subtle, savory, and just right. It feels truly European and authentic, and while I'm no expert at all on Ukrainian cuisine, this place is an absolute gem. My only complaint is that the service can be slow (but always, always kind). As long as you come not in a hurry and are ready to enjoy your meal with patience, you will leave delighted.

Called 20 minutes ahead for pick up and they said it'll take 20 minutes :(…read moreWhen we got there, still had to wait another 20 minutes. Very good! Got the meat, which was chicken. And potato. Carrots were amazing! A lot of filling and not super doughy which was great

This was a very special experience. Chef Clark and Chef Kim know good food. They develop delightful…read moreideas, they serve you stories and memories you'll make and stories and memories you'll think of every time you take a bite, and they truly live this life. Parachute was incredible, and Anelya is just as spectacular. It had been on my list to dine for a while, and my husband and I finally had the chance to go. Imagine my delight when I saw Chef Kim on America's Culinary Cup. What a bright mind, and everything she delivered had immense talent behind it. Together, these chefs bring what you can experience in a meal to new heights. So it should come as no surprise that every bite at Anelya was just as good as expected. From the roe tart to the pampushky, to the varenyky, to the kyiv, and the honey cake, every single bite was a dream. This is a must visit, and one you'll want to make multiple times. Chef Clark and Chef Kim, thank you for bringing this special place to Chicago.

Borscht never sounded great to me when I was younger, but I now enjoy beets and duck, so I'm…read morepredisposed to re-evaluate. At Anelya, the borscht is nothing short of amazing. Served in a deep bowl, it is hearty serving; full of shredded duck and intensely flavorful. Add a dollop of the delicious sour cream for a spike of brightness and dig in. You may want to split it, or you'll likely take some home. The dumplings are also good, and Kelly loved her chicken Kiev. I ordered the short ribs and found them a bit overcooked and greasy. Would not reorder. The cheesecake dessert was good, but the chocolate drunken cherry dessert is better, if they have it. The cocktails are creative and well made. The wine list is primarily Eastern Europe/Central Asian, and quite good. We enjoyed the Monastery Tvrdos Vranac. The dining room is cozy and playful. We did not have room for Zakusky but would definitely return to try that and get another bowl of borscht.

Fantastic place. One of the best restaurants in the area and Glenview is very lucky to have it…read more It's very neat and classy inside. We ordered pierogi's on a Friday night and they were incredible. We ordered a plate of half potato and cheese and half spinach and mozzarella. They were simply just amazing. If I have to be super super picky, though, the potato and cheese pierogis tasted only a slightly bit doughy, but it was still great and I'm planning on paying Smetana multiple visits in the future.

Service - 3/5. Can you not see that I'm dying on this date?! Why is service so slow when we're the…read moreonly ones here? Guy said chicken in stuff cabbage which was wrong (date doesn't eat other meats). Missed when we ordered chicken schwarma warp. Mistook 'hot coffee' and somehow brought out raspberry coulis alcoholic drink?! Give that kid a coffee or multivitamins! Food - 5/5 Pierogi plate - selection of different fillings, boiled or pan-fried Polish platter - sausage, perogis, stuffed cabbage roll, potato pancakes with sour cream and mustard, served with creamy tomato-based sauce or the other sauce. Chicken shwarma wrap - delicious. mostly filled with mozzerella cheese and crunchy vegetables, seared in panini press. I would not describe this as schwarma wrap whatsoever. Coffee came out with 3 sugar cubes on the side of the tea cup. The hygienic part of me is screaming. Doesn't it make more sense to use a sugar bowl?

Chicago reportedly has a large Polish immigrant population, so I tried Polish food here for the…read morefirst time. It was quite unique and commendable. Sour Rye Soup: Not bad, but honestly, I wouldn't order it again... the fermented sourness was just too direct and intense. Polish Hunters Stew: Apparently a national dish of Poland. The first bite tasted like Italian meat sauce, with a rich tomato flavor and a slight smoky aroma; then I discovered the ingredients included sausage, cured beef brisket, minced meat, and sauerkraut, making it quite substantial and much more satisfying than Italian meat sauce. Overall, it was a rich, sweet and sour flavor, perfect with rice, pasta, or bread. Sauerkraut & Mushroom Pierogi: Dumplings, but the Polish version. The sauerkraut was only slightly sour, refreshing and delicious with the mushrooms, while the sour cream added a touch of creaminess and richness. Unfortunately, the skin was thick and sticky, as if it had been boiled for a long time. For better dumplings skin, please turn to a Northeastern Chinese. Half Duck: Strangely, it reminded me of confit de canard. The meat was incredibly tender, falling off the bone with a gentle pull; the melt-in-your-mouth texture was truly delightful. The cranberry sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, with a rich fruity and fermented aroma. The rosemary emerged in the aftertaste, enriching the flavors and cutting through the richness. The accompanying sauerkraut was even better than the duck, with a crunchy texture and a mild, pleasant sourness, enveloped in a rich buttery and creamy flavor. The accompanying fpotatoes were also soft and delicious, but the roasted pear was too overpowering in its softness and sweetness, not meeting my expectations for a palate cleanser. Table Bread: The bread itself was unremarkable, but the generous amount of butter was commendable. I cannot believe that there is only one server for all the tables.

Ahead of a few rounds at Revolution Brewery, we stopped by this amazing Polish restaurant. The…read moreatmosphere was a classic Eastern European vibe - dark wood, a well stocked bar, plenty of seating and a separate room for larger parties. The food here was excellent. I had the cheese and potato pierogis which were delicious and covered with grilled onions and bacon. My wife got the stuffed cabbage and enjoy equally. Service was top notch. We ate at the bar and were served promptly and with lots of courtesy.

My friend and I have been wanting to try caviar so we decided to check out Russian Tea Time after…read moretaking a look at the menu. We started off with the caviar which came with blintzes on the side, egg salad, chopped onions, and sour cream. We ordered a bottle of champagne that was the perfect combination. We wanted to try a bunch of different items so we decided to split the Russian Tea Time platter for two as we were able to try some appetizers and then the entree plate included beef stroganoff, stuffed cabbage and chicken kebab. Everything was so tasty! My favorite food was the caviar, stuffed cabbage and for dessert we split the honey cake. The inside of the restaurant looked nicer in person than the photos I had seen online. The ambiance was sophisticated and serene. Our server was very attentive and they were quick to clear any dirty plates.

This is a great place to eat before the CSO, which is right next door. It was a cool night so there…read moreis nothing better than a cup of Borscht. The potato verenikeis were a good appetizer. The menu has classic Eastern European food. I love a stuffed cabbage roll but theirs is a little sweeter than my mom's Hungarian version, but one is a meal. The classic beef stroganoff met expectations and so did the Chicken Kiev. For dessert we had the Vareniki with cherry sauce. It's a delightful place and there is parking across the street. The wine list is limited as I didn't see any reds.

The eclectic menu was clearly written by my food soulmate. Every dish we had as part of the…read moreAnniversary tasting menu was wonderful with the Ruffles ice cream being the most amazing finish. Service was so kind and exceptionally personal which elevates meals to the next level. They also swapped cutlery as often as the plates which I also loved. It's like the inside of your favorite watering hole stashed a secret lauded chef in the back and brought you amazing food in the most unassuming and charming way. I wish we could keep it as is, but fingers crossed for the next iteration.

I went to Heritage with the gals for "girl dinner" which comes with a Caesar salad, fries, caviar,…read moreand a martini for $30. Quite the steal for how much you get! Their happy hour menu is playful and has fun combinations of different bites and drinks. We also enjoyed the oysters, which were great and are half off for happy hour, normally $6 each. They have a cute patio and bar. Took a while for someone to come to our table, but our food came out quickly. I heard they are closing at the end of the month which is a shame.