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.

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

Value-for-money real Polish food in Gloucester! What is there more to say? A very friendly…read morefamily-run business that serves delicious food. Our reviewer was here when the place was visited by a very bossy lady from the Food Standards Agency. The Polish staff coped admirably well with a lady who seemed determined to be as unpleasant as possible.

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

The other reviews don't lie: this is your one-way ticket to stodgeville…read more Not that I'm not on board with that - I assure you, I am. Just, ideally, you'll head here when absolutely ravenous. The interior is decked out rather like a winter log cabin. Sheepskin, draped over each chair and cute, cosy wooden tables with white embroidered placemats. The waiting staff wear matching embroidered shirts. It reminded me of the alps/Oktoberfest. We wanted to try as much as we could fit in, so instead of mains, we ordered a selection of starters including a soup each. While the presentation was superb, I found the actual food too salty. Highlights were beetroot soup with mushroom-filled rolls in the side. And the cabbage dumplings. I wanted to give Karczma more stars but the food just didn't blow me away. I can imagine this is a fun place to bring a group in the evening, though - allowing the opportunity to tear into some hefty sharing options. And knock back a few vodkas. I'd like to come back and try the mains, perhaps the real stars of the Polish culinary show.

A fun experience. I've visited three times now and always had a good time…read more The Karczma is in the Polish millenial centre but has its own entrance. You can find it by turning left under the bridge behind Moor St station and then taking the second road on the right. Inside you will find a cosy restaurant with a straw ceiling, wooden tables with crochet tablecloths and other traditional polish decorations. It's quite cheesy but effective. Food is hearty and trsditional, probably not much for vegetarians. We had a sharing trough for 6-8 people last time so I've tried a great deal now. The dumplings are delicious, as is the stuffed chicken. Sides of sourkraut, beetroot and potato are super too. It isn't refined cooking but it is good, hearty and fun. They have a great vodka selection too. The mint and lime is lovely to sip neat. They also have mead and polish beer. Service is warm and helpful. I visited in a group of 13 last week and they were wonderful, even giving a free drink to the birthday girl. A great experience!

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.

Pyrogy / Pierogi heaven! The cheese and potato purifies were to die for. Got some sour cream on…read morethe side (although not the typical North American sour cream). Best. I. Have. Had. Ever. Beetroot soup (borscht) was excellent. Cabbage rolls were good but not amazing Service was decent. Nice ambience... in an old house. I would definitely return but would just make a meal of the potato and chees pirogies.

Great find in a seemingly unlikely location. We had the mushroom and cabbage pierogi, beet and…read morecream soup, pork and sauerkraut with bulgar wheat and a salad mix. All were well-prepared and very reasonably priced (about £25 total). I'd especially recommend the beet soup. They were also very accommodating of our young child and we saw another family there with a toddler. The only miss of the evening was the almond cake, which was a little dry and bland for my taste. Highly recommend!

Great ambiance, casual yet a place for a nice dinner and/or date... had a wonderful server at our…read moretable.. lovely young lady from France... was there in time for the prix fixed dinner... great appetizers, main course (mussels) and dessert... nothing disappointing whatsoever.. but a lovely dinner in Bristol. Use their website to make a reservation as they are not in OpenTable.

If you stay or live in Bristol long enough you're bound to do something on a boat. You may not even…read morelike boats. I'm sorry dear reader, but it's inevitable. Among the floating delights you have in store are drinking cider at The Apple, dancing at Thekla and eating at Glass Boat. This small but elegant restaurant has beautiful views of the Welsh Back which are evening more stunning in the evening. Perfect for romantic meals or special occasions this restaurant will not disappoint. An evening at the floating restaurant doesn't come cheap, but it's certainly worth the hefty price tag. The food, the service and the views are some of the best you'll find in Bristol. A unique and unforgettable dining experience.