Had any Serbian Food recently? This Serbian food was excellent and portion were bountiful and huge…read more( we took food home since potions were large.). Don't refuse the big portions of pita bread, when offered; the pita was warm and fluffy. The Serbian salad of tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and mild cheese , all ingredients marinated in a mild, clear sauce , was a meal that can be shared by two ( or more). My spouse had the marinated mushrooms with chicken , which was very flavorful; the accompanying fries were a joy to eat. I had the signature 'stew' , which went by a local name, with subliminal spices; also very good in quantity and quality. When the food is accompanied by a thoughtful waitress , the experience is really enjoyable: she made recommendations and ensured ou experience was engaging. Not much to see here in terms of decor, but if adventurous food and welcoming people is higher on your list, then please visit.

Amazing food. To say it's authentic doesn't do it justice. I am of Serbian descent and speak very…read morelittle. The ladies in the back spoke almost no English. Don't let that deter you though. The menu has pictures and the portions are plenty. This is easily in my top 3 restaurants of all time. Some things to remember: Zdravo=hello Kako se=how are you Hvala ti=thank you Now you're eating and speaking like a real Serb!

What a hidden gem!!! I loved everything about Balkan Taste-the service, ambiance and food. All…read moreexcellent. The server I had was very nice, and made a great suggestion for one of the daily specials-pork tenderloin with Kaymac. I've never heard of that before (which was the reason to visit Balkan Taste-a new adventure in food!) kaymac was described as the top of the milk, and it reminded me of butter. But better! He also brought me a side of kaymac to have with my bread, and I knew I'd love the pork dish. It was indeed a home run, the sauce was super tasty. Also had beet salad , and a cream puff for dessert. I inhaled the cream puff too!!! I enjoyed the authentic/family atmosphere, and will surely be back. I'm picky about my food (I LOVE the "good stuff") everything I had tonight was outstanding. Thanks for an excellent meal and making me feel like a welcomed guest!!

Heard that Chicagoland had the largest Serbian population in the US, so on a whim a friend and I…read morepicked a place to experience our first Balkan food. Went to Balkan Taste and we got their beef special and their pork tenderloin special. The spicy kajmak sauce on the tenderloin went so well with the way they grilled it, and the beef was hearty and delicious. Plenty of lepinja was served and it went so well with everything! Enough food for the next meal as well. Would definitely go again and try the standard fare.

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?

Looks really nice inside. Not too loud. Everyone seemed very nice. Our waitress was nice but wasn't…read morevery attentive. When we sat down she came to take our drink orders quickly. When it was time for food orders she took forever! And too long to give us the check. Bartender was cool and came out every now and again to explain drinks. The staff that brings out food, take plates and refill waters were great! Food was ok. I had short rib pasta it lacked flavor. I also had ceasar salad which was delicious. My husband had fried calamari it was tasty. His chicken dish was delicious and had a ton of flavor. Drinks were good and strong. Not sure I'll be back though.

To be fair, this is a 4/5 because of their reputation and the expectations they've apparently made…read morebecause it's highly recommended on here and in the community. It was good, even very good, but the level and price made me believe this must be the best restaurant in the region. Love the unique dishes, meat you can't get everywhere but the seasoning was lacking in all dishes. Good not great.

I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Blue Fire Restaurant recently! From the moment…read morewe walked in, the vibe was fantastic--chic, cozy, and perfect for a night out. ​The service was top-notch; our server was incredibly attentive and actually baked us fresh bread that brought to the table piping hot. It was such a special touch! ​We ordered a spread of amazing food: ​Appetizers: We started with the bruschetta and the fried calamari, both were crispy, delicious, and fresh ​Main Courses: The pizza had a perfect crust, and the pasta with salmon and broccoli was rich, creamy, and cooked perfectly. ​Drinks: The cocktails were not only beautiful (look at those garnishes!) but tasted amazing as well. ​To top it all off, we had the Napoleón and a layered chocolate cake for dessert, which were both incredible. ​If you are looking for a spot with delicious food, great ambiance, and staff that truly goes above and beyond, Blue Fire Restaurant is the place to go. I will definitely be back!

I came here last night with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I was super excited because we often…read morepass by this place. Unfortunately, we were kind of let down by the service. They were definitely not prepared for the crowd of couples. A few minutes after we sat down, a waitress who was not ours came by and asked if we had ordered already. We said no, thinking that she would help get us started. Instead, she took my boyfriend's menu to hand to her table. This left a bad impression on us. Food wise, it was delicious and all food came out in a timely manner. They were being pretty strict about only being seated for 1.5 hours max due to the rush. Our waitress was fine, checked in on us in a timely manner. I love the interior design of this place, and it looks really nice in their patio. I don't think I'll be coming back though, at least not during any nights I know it'll be crowded.

Restaurant is at back of the bar. Daily specials on blackboard. Dinner comes with soup or salad,…read moregood liver dumpling soup. Roast duck, half or quarter, Pork schnitzel. 2 sides, potato dumplings, red cabbage, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, mash potatos and lots of gravy. Dinners include desert and coffee. Service efficient, full bar, Free parking

What happened ? We used to love this place We ordered carry…read moreout Pork tenderloin so paper thin , -one piece about 5" and 1/4" thick long one hidden underneath 3" long this was same for 2 orders ,why? Charge us what it costs we would pay for good quality food - we felt cheated . The side salad had no lettuce just a couple spring greens and hot house tomato - liver dumpling soup was about 1/4 cup , kolach were so small Only large portion was gelatin pork gravy . Please go back to good food

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.

Food was very good as was the service. Nice inside and would definitely recommend and return.read more

First and foremost, our server Wes was amazing and deserves so much credit for making our…read moreexperience light and fun. 10 stars for Wes! Dining at Rose Mary is a treat. It's decorated so beautifully. Love the hanging plants. It's obviously a hot spot, yet isn't at all pretentious. I wish we could have tried every single thing on the menu, it all sounded delectable. Alas, we'd had a huge lunch so we weren't starving when dinner time arrived. My girlfriends and I shared the zucchini fritters, triangoli pasta, tuna crudo and pork ribs. All four dishes were great. But that bite of crudo was *chef's kiss*. So perfectly salty and briny and good. We had a few great cocktails to round things out. If you're visiting from out of town, I recommend prioritizing a meal at Rose Mary (they also have another location) if you're able to get a ressie!

I've been hanging around Chicago's food scene since ye olde meat-and-potatoes days (who else…read moreremembers Ronny's $1.79 steak dinners?). Hoo-ee, we've come a long way! Today, innovation layered on top of innovation makes 'normal' food seem humdrum, and that's where Rose Mary shines. Getting a prime time reservation here is like trying to nail Jello to the wall. The hack is to do it online at 12:00:01 AM exactly 30 days before the desired date; preferred time slots tend to fill up quickly. The Missus and I went for dinner on a Sunday. The décor is contemporary and exciting; even when the restaurant is crowded (which I'm told is always), you don't feel hemmed in. The fusion menu is unequivocally unique. I suppose you could call it "Crotalian." Cevapi meets cacio e pepe! Our server was professional and efficient. She knew every nuance of the menu and food prep, and was there whenever we needed something. Although the menu is not huge, there are some vegetarian-friendly items and also the kitchen offers a dairy-free menu, perfect for my cheese-averse Missus. Rose Mary encourages diners to order at least two dishes per person and share, share, share. But c'mon, our utensils were never replenished and we also had to reuse the same dinner plates for each course. We feasted on roasted pear salad, sweet potato, branzino, and pork ribs pampanella. Composed of high-quality ingredients and inventive flavor combinations, each dish blew us completely away. I particularly enjoyed the pork ribs - Italianized Texas BBQ plated in a pool of spicy sweet & sour sauce. The meat (tender but thankfully NOT 'fall-off-the-bone') had a nice crunchy char amplified by chopped walnuts. I requested the accompanying "cabbage & yogurt relish" (Greek coleslaw, I suppose) served on the side, not dolloped onto the ribs. For dessert, my Missus had chocolate gelato and I went for the cherry sorbetta. The latter's flavor was so intense and tart, it was like sucking on a raw lemon. Not my favorite. Italian-inspired coffee by Caffé Umbria was superb and rich.

We enjoy going to Grand Dukes for a variety of meals. The stuffed cabbage, potatoe pancakes, and…read morebreaded pork tenderloin are just a few favorites. The Lent specials added a number of new meals to try. All of the waitresses are very attentive and friendly. When family comes in from out of town they'll always ask about going there. One of them enjoys the boot of beer too.

Enjoyed all the food! I was excited to try some of the Lithuanian dishes. I ordered the make your…read moreown combo with stuffed cabbage, Siberian dumplings, and pork schnitzel and ordered a side of Kugelis which was like a cheesy soft potato cake with bacon bits and sour cream. It was like nice home style comfort food!! I also had the Paris coffee which was delicious it has grand mariner, kaulua whipped cream and coffee!! My friends ordered salmon, vareniki and the beet salad. I liked the pelmeni better than the vareniki also the salad was really nice with berries and blue cheese

Food - top notch, hand made. Cooked perfectly Service-…read moreexcellent Stop in. Prices are reasonable. Quality is high and portions are large

The food tasted incredible and the service was incredible. Food is made to order but it's worth the…read morewait. The ambiance took me back home to the Balkans. Parking was tricky a little bit BUT PLEASE DONT LET THAT STOP YOU FROM COMING... FIND PARKING, YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!!