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.

Absolutely five stars! We stopped by here for a quick lunch after getting some groceries from the…read morePolish supermarket. The food was incredibly authentic and comforting from start to finish. We had the cheese and potato pierogis, Żurek, pickle soup, and the goulash with potato pancakes, and every single dish was packed full of rich, homemade flavor. The goulash and potato pancakes were so good that we honestly wished they gave more than two. Our waitress was amazing as well, super friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. The portions were generous, everything arrived hot and fresh, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every recipe. It felt like a true home cooked meal in the best way. We left full, happy, and we're already planning our next visit. Also side note - We've also ordered their food through DoorDash, and it was just as delicious. Some places lose quality when delivered, but not this one, everything still tasted fresh, authentic, and full of flavor.

Żurek served was luke warm. Żurek served again did not taste or look like a true żurek. It was the…read moremost water down version I have ever had. Do not recommend . Goląbek ok, potato and cheese pierogi really good, recommend.

Amazing, authentic Polish food. Went with a native Polish woman, and she confirmed "this place is…read morelegit!" Pierogis were great...crispy on outside, bursting with flavor on the inside. But the rest of the menu really shines. The mushroom soup was one of the best soups I've ever had. But the Brisket Gulasz was magnifient. A pot of rich flavor to scoop on crusty hot bread...sublime! Also got the bratwurst plate because it came with 3 pierogis...helpful hint to save you a full pierogi order which is 6. Kudos to our waiter for pointing this out. Went at 11am on a Monday and had the place to ourself....filled up a bit by lunchtime. Bursting with flavor and legitimacy....don't sleep on this place.

I don't like giving a place five stars after only one visit but this place is an exception…read more Being of Polish extraction, I always try to have Polish food when I visit Chicago. This time, my host recommended Smakosz and I was quite impressed! I wish I had a bigger appetite because there was so much that was appealing on the menu! I settled on gołąbki, which is a dish my wife and I have made at home. The cabbage leaves on Smakosz's gołąbki were incredibly tender, and the flavor was everything I'd come to expect. Our server was delightful and attentive, and the ambiance is warm and cozy. If you're in the area and love good Polish food, I think you'll be quite happy you visited.

This review would've gotten 3 stars for the food if the service wasn't so rude- we came in OVER 30…read moreminutes before closing for one course for two people. The server greeted us by telling us when they closed and scoffed when I asked for a table. Then proceeded to give us 2 minutes to look at their very long menu. We were given the check when we barely started our meal over 15 minutes before closing. And as soon we were done came back and said "are you ready to pay now" they were aggrieved to work yet exited to take money! We ended up leaving 5 minutes before closing anyway and there were others still seated being treated like normal human beings should. Needless to say we will not be returning.

For a unique dining experience in a beautifully decorated restaurant look no further than Tryzub…read moreUkrainian Kitchen. The staff is incredible and fun, the food is delicious, and the ambiance is quite pleasant. In terms of dishes, we tried the Carpathian wild mushroom soup with black truffle oil, cabbage rolls, crispy potato pancakes, and the colorful party platter, which comes with an assortment of pierogis. The party platter was my personal favorite. They have many tasty cocktails, infused spirits, and mocktails to choose from. The Glory to Ukraine shot is delicious and highly recommended. The restaurant has plenty of seating indoors and an outdoor patio that is perfect for enjoying nice weather.

Updated review! Came for our anniversary and had a delightfully delicious time!…read more I don't drink alcohol but I was supremely excited when I convinced our waiter, Dima, to serve us the wheel of fun with berry compote and uzvar -- which is a spiced dried fruit juice that tastes like a campfire. It's cold but intriguing. Though I might not order it a second time, I was glad to try it and a single serving is only $5 that they split into 4 shots. The wheel of fun honestly made my night! And the berry compote carafe is definitely worth $15. We had the party platter of varenyky and substituted the red beef ones for more potato ones. But next time I really want more orange pork varenyky! They're sweet and savory and I was reluctant to share the 4 on the plate! We also had barosh (polenta balls) and the potato pancakes (super circular!), which, much like my previous review, were a hit! The mushroom sauce that comes with both is just soooo good. I love mushrooms, know why? Cause I'm a FUN guy. Circular foods, circular drinks, all come full circle. And I will come again, the next special occasion I have. Quite a delight on a Friday night! And surprisingly they were not too busy and the twinkle lights and the Christmas tree outside really made it feel cozy and special.

Old style wonderful Resturant with impeccable service. We…read morearrived during lunch and had the stacked tomato plate and the beer battered COD. You have no idea how much we wanted the total German menu but since we only wanted something light. (Dinner next time for sure) Quality of food was outstanding since the last time we were there almost 5 years ago.

Arrived about 2:00pm Sunday afternoon with my family of 4. No wait. Walked in and seated right…read moreaway. Waiter was professional and quick. Loved the history of the restaurant and enjoyed the wall art!! Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds - Chickpea wasabi crust, apricot wasabi sauce Surprised by the dip being apricot but the taste was delicious!! Family loved. Would never know it was wasabi anything or chickpea crusted. Potato Pierogies (5) - Beurre blanc sauce, quinoa arugula salad, sour cream Very tasty. Definitely worth getting. I enjoyed the salad and the sour cream. Bread Basket - House-made rye, sourdough, wheat, lavash My family enjoyed the bread. 100% My son ordered and he ate it up. Disappointed it was not warm but still good. Wiener Schnitzel - A la Holstein - Pan-fried breaded veal cutlet, substituted fries instead of creamed spinach, pickle, house-made spätzle - German noodles, plus 2 fried easy side eggs, capers and anchovies Very good!! Family member could see why it was the most popular item on the menu. Enjoyed the spatzle as is that was underneath the breaded veal. Sauerbraten - Marinated roasted beef sirloin, sweet and sour gravy, asparagus, green beans, mashed potatoes Second most popular entree ordered on menu. Roast tender, gravy took some getting use to but was good overall. Went well with the potatoes and veggies - asparagus, carrot, green beans. Schlachteplatte - Smoked pork-chop, chopped bratwurst, knockwurst, smoked Thuringer, sauerkraut, fingerling potatoes Smoked pork-chop was smoky but a little dry per family member but other meats were tasty. I did enjoy it but I only sampled. Overall delicious. Ordered a side of spatzle - German noodles Disappointed spatzle was cold. Had them warm with butter elsewhere and was good. Lemon Tortellini - Spinach, dill, blistered tomatoes, roasted garlic cream. Very tasty!! Felt like the Tortellini melted in your mouth.

I'm not really an expert on Polish food, but I have to give the Red Apple credit for being…read moreseriously tasty. They have all the things you think of when you think of Polish food, sausage, pierogis, schnitzel, stuffed cabbage, blintzes. Also all the things you think of at buffets, salads and carved meats, fried chicken, potatoes mashed and roasted, lots of desserts. A few things I didn't expect, like fish and shrimp. Everything we tried was at least pretty good, and several things were excellent. Service was friendly and good. Dirty dishes were cleared away promptly, beverages brought on request. The decor was a bit dated, but clean and comfortable. My one real complaint is that it's pretty crowded, especially when you have to squeeze between chairs multiple times to get back to the buffet. Prices are reasonable for all you can eat, considering the quality of the food. They're only open on weekends, so skip breakfast and come hungry and you're sure to leave stuffed and well satisfied.

My sister and I decided to treat my brother in law here for his birthday. He found out that a…read morePolish buffet existed around here so he had to go! We went before the dinner rush on a Saturday. There's a small parking lot in the back but that was full so we parked on the street. We were immediately seated and drink orders were taken as well as soup (which is included). Drinks are added separately and not inclusive of the $34 per person. I had the borscht and that was tasty and comforting. My brother in law didn't waste any time and he immediately got his first plate going. My sister and I took our time to enjoy the soup. I then started with the appetizers and tried the different salads. It was cool to see they had aspic since that's not something you see often either. When I eventually made my way to the warm food, I was overwhelmed by all the choices. I tried to take one of everything but even then it was too much so I didn't get to try it all. The meats that I did try were super tender and juicy. They definitely know what they're doing with the meats! The dessert area had so many different options. There was cake, flan and cheesecakes. So many to choose from! I think I just love Polish food in general because of the comfort food aspect. The proteins are usually simmered in gravy and you get to pair it with potatoes cooked in all sort of ways! My sister was adventurous and just started putting random stuff on her plate that I've never seen before. She found the meat spread and that was surprisingly good too. If you're ever in the area, try to go before the dinner rush. It's a great space and is deserving of the title "Largest Polish buffet in Chicagoland".

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?

Long line especially on Fat Tuesday but I can see why…read more.. So soft and pillowy. They don't have any other flavor other than mixed jelly fruit; that is fine by me! The older gentleman there was so cute and friendly. Brought this to work and it held up great even after several hours. Spent about $40 for a dozen.

We walked in and knew we were in for a treat. This literal hole-in-wall is a must visit in…read moreJefferson Park. The food is just incredible. Everything reminds me of what my grandmother would make me as a kid. The potato pancakes are amazing. Pierogi are a delight. And you can't leave without a namesake Pączki.

I visited "Tata's Pierogi" for the first time today. We ordered zapiekanka, and the cheese and…read morepotato pierogi - both were delicious just like back home. The kebab was nice, and the mulled wine was excellent. We also tried the pączki at the end, and they were the best I've had fresh and lot of filling inside. The place is cozy and casual. We'll definitely come back. My husband, who is from India, enjoyed the food as well! Thanks and good luck!!!!

Pretty good pierogis, and I'd love to them side by side to Caesar's in the city. Both are great…read more Nice atmosphere here to sit and eat in Elk Grove

I was curious about this spot mostly because it confused me. After eating there, it still confuses…read moreme. I got the empierogis (what a cute portmanteau). I thought it would be like a pierogi with Colombian spiced filling. After waiting for some time, I got a plate of pierogis topped with braised beef. What I got what very meaty and good, but not all what I was expecting. The portion was ample and the pierogis themselves were quite good. I don't love huge portions of just meat, but for someone who does, this spot delivers in spades. While the service was friendly and helpful, they were quite slow, especially for a lunch spot in a food hall.

I gave it another try and it was better this time. To compare to my previous review I tried the…read moreKielbasa Perro again. It was pretty much the same but a bit warmer. Mainly the service was a lot faster this time around. I'm planning to go again and try something more exotic.