Can't say enough about this delicious Polish restaurant. It's our go to restaurant when out. Never had a bad meal and the waitress is so friendly. If you haven't been you must try it. Almost too small for the popularity of it. Sits in a quiet shopping strip so don't let that deceive you. It's one of our top 5 restaurants to go. You won't regret it. You will come away too stuffed to even get to desert. AAA+ read more

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Really nice place here! Ordered two soups: mushroom soup and chicken soup. The creamy mushroom soup was the best I've ever tried. It also have tiny shiitake mushroom chops. The creamy chicken soup was okay, tastes good, but I'm surprised that there actually no chicken in the soup?! And we had three mains: pork meatball, duck breast, and rack of lamb chops. I most like the lamb rack, it was tender and juicy (I took medium), recommended! Duck breast was also nice, the sauce was well beyond my expectations! However, I'm not that into the pork meat ball, but my family like that very much lol. Then dessert, from the recommendation we tried baked plums. I personally love this!! I got some feeling of red wine in the sauce and the sauce make the baked plums tasted much better with ice-cream and cream. Overall this is an excellent place and would go there again if we are coming to the city again. read more

Awesome authentic Polish food. Service is very attentive. White tablecloth adds luxurious feel. I had Zurek soup, Gołąbki with wild mushroom sauce and Golonka with sweet & sour cabbage. Szarlotka for desert. Mojito ( not Polish ) for a drink. My son had baked salmon with mashed potato and steamed broccoli. I gave the whole experience 10 out of 10. read more

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We have visited this establishment on two occasions and have ordered take out. We have found it to be absolutely delicious. We are familiar with polish cuisine and this is definitely a step above. We have tried just about everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. We wish them the best and hope that will continue to be a presence in the community. read more

The food is so delicious ,service was outstanding,must try more food the salmon,meatballs, and breaded pork chop is the food I love there is great atmosphere and cute decor. read more

I love to try new foods, and experience different food cultures and I havent really tried polish foods until now, and I have to say I recommend this to anyone, this was one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. seriously this is something to try! read more

Good, fancy Polish food with nicely decorated interior. Their portions are huge! It's always nice to take home leftovers.

This is a newer place and we decided to give it a try. Their decor is fabulous! I wish the place was a bit bigger inside. The food was delicious and the portions were large. The prices reflect the certain higher end look and feel of the restaurant. This definitely isn't your fast food Pierogi place :) read more

Ok, ok... my mom hit the jackpot in choosing Qulinaria for her birthday dinner last week! I will admit, I saw the location, and read "modern Polish cuisine" and was, well... scared. FEAR NOT, MY FRIENDS. Run, do not walk, to Qulinaria (but make sure you make a reservation - seating is limited)! Everything about our dining experience here was top notch. Food, drinks, service. Spot.on. Never in my life have I heard my mother say "every single thing I've eaten at this restaurant has been fantastic." As if that's not enough... let me tempt you a bit more: -Zywiec & Tyskie on tap (bonus points from our server because I knew how to pronounce Zywiec.) -Pierogi (the plural of pierogi is pierogi my friends.) 2 kinds on the menu (potato & cheese plus roasted spinach & lobster.) We got the potato and cheese. Served with sour cream and bacon. I prefer my pierogi pan fried - these were boiled, but the flavors were delicious! -TARTARE. Get over your fears and try this. -Smoked trout appetizer (was on special) came with super thin sliced beets and an apple slaw which balanced everything out wonderfully. -Pork Pate - brought to us on the house! How nice! -Cream of porcini soup. People. This was not gloppy cream of mushroom soup. I actually doubt there was any cream in it at all. It was just a lucious, velvety, hearty broth with porcinis and noodles. My lamb chops were 3 double cut frenched chops. It may as well have been a half of a rack of lamb. I tried my sister's salmon w/ barley - the salmon was cooked perfectly and the barley had a risotto-y texture - I would go back for it in a heartbeat! I also tried the veal meatballs with dill-horseradish sauce - I was nervous because I don't care for dill - but the flavors came together so well. Even my mom who doesn't care for veal loved them. 3 of the people at the table also had goulash. I didn't taste it, but they said it was very very good. Ania (Anya?) was our server - she did a fantastic job. She was really great with explaining menu items, making recommendations, keeping water glasses and beer refilled, and anticipating our needs. We're already wondering when we can go back! read more

If you do frequent checkins you know that sometimes places give you a free offer, such as dessert when you show the waitress you checked in on Yelp. We got yelled at that we didn't show the coupon right from the beginning... So that seemed to be such a big deal... I think they need to state that on their Yelp coupon that in order to redeem it must be shown before you order. The food was ok, I had fish and it seemed very fatty. The only great thing about this small place was the chocolate mousse desert it was to die for. Towards the end, even though we already got a bill and were planning on leaving the waitress made us hurry up because there were people waiting for our table! While there were other tables empty they could have managed the table/reservation much better. Unprofessional and needs better management! I will defiantly NOT Be back there again!! read more

Qulinarnia - Lamb - Polish Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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My wife and I just discovered this place - amazing. We were headed to the Mediterranean restaurant next door, and modern polish cuisine looked more interesting. Not only was the presentation of the food visually amazing, but the food tastes great! The service was very good too. Usually, I have low expectations when going to new restaurants, but this place surpassed all my expectations - probably my favorite restaurant in the area now. I had French cut pork chop with sauerkraut and fried potato balls (I've never had anything like these potato balls before and they were great). Overall this dish was delicious and could definitely be served at a fancy restaurant in downtown - but, the price is very reasonable. My wife had a modern polish schnitzel with vegetables and it was really good too, but I liked my dish more. We are going back tomorrow, since we saw a number of other interesting dishes on the menu (e.g. Baked pork tenderloin with horseradish mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, salads, deserts, etc.). I really hope this places keeps up the good work and becomes successful. read more

Last year they were amazing! Beat lamb I'd ever had. It was a hidden gem! I'm not sure when they changed chefs, but the new chef has zero idea what medium rare is, he can only do well done. Please bring back the old chef, or find someone who knows how to cook meat! read more

Just finished having dinner here with my daughter. The place is beautiful...new, clean and modern. Service was wonderful. Kasia was our server and she was incredibly sweet and genuine and she made us some killer tea! We got the cheese tart, potato and cheese pierogi and chocolate crepes. Cheese tart and pierogis were delicious...made from scratch. We got to meet the chef who is meticulous and cares about cleanliness and quality. No doubt we will be back...and soon!! read more

We arrived from California for a short vacation. We craved Polish food to which we don't have an access back home. This was our fourth restaurant in Chicago area we visited and so far it was the best. The food was delicious, the staff was professional and friendly. The place has nice, modern look and is very clean. I would truly recommend it. read more

What a pleasant surprise. Brand new "Modern Polish" restaurant. Wanted to check it out. The menu at first glance was .... eh. I ordered the cheese tart w/arugala for my meal. Ed had the crunchy spring salad mix. Both came beautifully presented. Fresh and homemade. Delicious. The ambiance was unexpectedly elegant. Service gracious. The Nuevo twist on traditional Polish works well. We'll be back.... except for dinner next time. read more

Qulinarnia - New Restaurant....highly recommended - Polish Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

The food was delicious! We tried a couple of appetizers, 3 soups which were all amazing and the entrees were wonderful. Portions are generous, so it was nice to try everything between us. Our waitress was very funny and nice, added to the great evening. read more

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Excellent Polish Food. Very Authentic and family friendly. I was to that the chef is new and young who prepares dishes that are modern but authentic. Try it. You can't go wrong. read more

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Would of liked to give an actual review but didn't get to try it. Arrived at 815 door says open til 9pm Yelp says open til 9 , people inside ,door open but would not seat us saying they are closed on a Saturday night read more

Noticed this place while looking for another restaurant in the area, decided to come back and give it a try; infinitely glad we did! Clean, modern atmosphere inside, excellent service, and extremely fresh and delicious food! We came with a large party for the restaurant (8) and they were extremely accommodating. Our table got the mushroom pastry and grilled cheese appetizers, which everyone loved. Our server also bought us some pate with wheat bread and apple sauce on the house, delicious. I ordered the French cut pork chop with fried potato and cheese balls and onions which I would most definitely recommend. Other favorites were the lobster homemade pierogis, the cod, and the traditional pork chop. For dessert, the apple pie is divine and others at our table really enjoyed the plums! Overall, the food, presentation, atmosphere, and service were all wonderful. I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

A friend and I decided to try this place out this past Saturday. We arrived at 2:30 and were promptly seated (we did have a reservation, and were asked if we did--the place has very few seats, and I can see where this could be a problem.) First off, this restaurant is IMMACULATE. There was a bread plate offered--very nice. It was my intention all along to order the Polish Plate, but upon hearing the daily special Lake Perch, I had to do it. My Perch came with barley and a lovely sauce with tomatoes, etc. My friend ordered the cod, and hers came with potato pancakes, which she kindly let me try. The food was DELICIOUS! My fish was fried perfectly. They do have wine and beer, which I hadn't seen on the menu when I looked online. I would recommend this place to everyone, but be sure to make reservations if you don't want to be disappointed! read more

Had the breaded pork chop for dinner tonight! Delicious! It was the size of a baseball Mitt! I called them directly and the food was at my house in less than 30 minutes. It was my first time trying them and I'm definitely a repeat customer! read more

Traveling with family and decided to try out this Polish spot, tucked into a strip mall. Limited seating but they were happy to make room for us. The presence of a large table of Polish ladies next to us made me realize the food would probably be on point. While we were waiting for our food, they brought out a complimentary appetizer of delicious pate with apple sauce. Then came Zurek (sour soup) with delicious vinegary broth and yummy sausage. They didn't have a side salad (the salads listed on the menu were more like entrees) so my mother in law ordered a side of veggies to go with her pierogies. They turned out to be a perfectly seasoned, massive portion of carrots, broccoli, green beans, and pearl onions, big enough to share with the whole table! Her potato and cheese pierogies were delicious as well. Hubby had the goulash, which was tender and came with rich gravy and crispy mashed potato pancakes. Father-in-law and I both had cabbage rolls. We were both pleasantly surprised by how meaty they were, and enjoyed our different sauces: sweet tomato and rich mushroom. The portion seemed small at first- two rolls a little larger than my fist- but they were super filling so I ended up taking one home for lunch the next day. The servers were attentive throughout the meal, balancing their time well between the front of the house and a large party in the back. Everything came out quickly and drinks were always topped off. My only regret is that we were all so full we passed on dessert. As we were getting ready to leave, the ladies next to us got their desserts: two kinds of scrumptious looking cakes, and plums swimming in wine sauce and whipped cream. One of the servers explained that she usually makes the cakes fresh herself. Now we definitely have to go back! read more

I've been there with my friends today and we were little bit disappointed . In that cold weather we expected hot soup instead of lightly warm . The portion were served on large platters However they tiny mini ;-/ not what you expect for that (high) price Service ...so so .... read more

Just for your information I am 100% Polish, however the last time I went to Polish restaurant was ages and ages ago . I was tired of buffet full of greasy food waiting for an unfortunate customer. Qulinarnia is completely different!! From the moment you walk in you encounter clean, great smelling place and a cheerful server who shows you to your table. We were celebrating my sisters birthday and Qulinarnia didn't let us down. Tasty fresh food made to order. Polish beers along with other varieties . Our server Kasia had great personality and was welcoming and friendly. Pierogi super tasty, soups were delish, even my Mom had no complaints and she considers herself top Polish chef. For desert we had plums with ice cream and wine sauce. Very yummy!! The only "meh" thing was my Sister's fish, but who orders Australian fish in aPolish restaurant?!? Overall really good experience and I can proudly take my non Polish friends here for some outstanding Polish food. read more

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Loved this place! This was my second visit. The decor is modern and this restaurant would be great for date night or a night out with friends. We ordered the steak tartare, the lamb chop, the braised goose breast, and the chocolate mousse for dessert. Everything was delicious and the service was great. In my opinion, the portions are big and you get way more food for your money in comparison to restaurant hot spots in the city. This restaurant is definitely a gem for the burbs, especially if you don't feel like driving to the city for dinner. read more

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Cute curb appeal drew us in. We were hungry and originally were going to grab Mediterranean food in the same plaza but saw this cute place and were intrigued by the cute curb appeal. Boy am I glad we went in. Really cute place and everyone was very friendly. The owner was working that night and she checked in after every course as well as we left. Looked like a family affair and we get very much at home during our meal. Their menu is in both English and Polish. Everyone else seated was ordering in Polish. We clearly needed English but they didn't make us fee out of place in the least. It was a large menu with a little bit of something for everyone - even kids. They brought bread, a meat (Pate maybe?) and applesauce is start. It was a nice start to the meal. Started with their cauliflower appetizer. It says oven baked with Parmesan cheese and a garlic sauce. Holy cow - unbelievably tasty! Hot, crispy, flavorful - we ate the entire thing - and were filled by it before our other dishes came out. We then had the lobster and spinach perogi and the cabbage rolls. Both were beautifully presented and the flavors were interesting and lovely. We had enough left overs for a full meal the next day! I wish we'd have been able to try a dessert - but there is always next time. read more

They call their cooking style "Modern Polish Cuisine" and it sure is. Hunters Sandwich, white sausage with onions, pork dishes, pierogi's, fish and pasta are all done with a modern flair! Food was fresh, delicious and priced moderately. Will go back to try more items. read more

Food is good~ service is ok~ must try their smoked sheep cheese~ the chewy texture got me addicted read more

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Our happy place! I had an amazing experience! Polish food so tasty!

Stopped in here to check out this place one evening. I had heard good things about it so it was time to see for myself. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall, a little bit hidden. Not a very large place but it was nice and clean. I started out with a Polish beer on the recommendation of our waitress. I liked it. Beer choices are fairly limited, but I was OK with what they offered. The dinner menu is not very large compared to other places. This place touts a modern Polish cuisine, so don't expect the usual fare. For an entrée, I had roast pork tenderloin which I substituted mashed potatoes in place of kasha. Asparagus and beets accompanied the dish. This pork tenderloin was excellent. A light gravy was on top. The potatoes were also excellent. The asparagus was actually grilled which gave a little char and a smokiness to it. Cooked perfectly. I do not like veggies that are overcooked (pet peeve). Now, I am not the biggest fan of beets, but the ones here were actually delicious. Earthy and not overcooked. Ate them all. Service was very friendly and efficient. I am looking forward to going back. This place is worth checking out. Cheers to All read more

Qulinarnia - Pork Tenderloin. Everything on this plate was delicious. This is the before picture. The after picture would have been a plain white dish. - Polish Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

The best Modern Polish food in town. The potato pancakes was awesome. It was light and crunchy. The apple sauce was a perfect match with the potatoes. The grilled chicken breast with chives was so delicious and moist. Would love to try everything on the menu. read more

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This Place is Amazing , it was a Big surprise with our whole Dining Experience. The Food was so fresh and tasted wonderful. Our Server Agnes was Top notch a true Rock Star. This was our first time to go there and already can't wait to go back. The restaurant truly stands for what Restaurant should be. Great Food, Great Service, Great atmosphere, and perfectly Clean read more

Qulinarnia - Polish Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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I really liked this restaurant. Amazing food!! Well decorated classy restaurant. Very good and Fast service! I love this place!! read more

Delicious food ! Today was the first time I had dinner there and I will return. This place is a real gem, located in Mount Prospect, which is only 10 minutes away from my house. I never knew it existed. It looks like a family owned restaurant - small, clean and not too noisy. There was a small board with weekly specials on the table, and a separate sheet with daily specials. Me and my dining companion ordered from the menu with daily specials only and all three dishes were beautifully presented and deliciously prepared. There were only two female servers in the restaurant, one of them a super friendly, energetic and knowledgeable Polish girl. The service was impeccable, despite how busy the place was. I wanted to taste authentic Polish cuisine and I'm happy I chose this place. Recommend! read more

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I chose this restaurant mostly due to its convenient location for two friends coming from opposite directions...and I thought, modern polish...how interesting! Interesting indeed! And delicious, charming, and did I mention delicious?! My friend and I both started with the sauerkraut soup with lamb. It was savory and filling and I would definitely order it again. We then ordered short ribs with potato pancakes (me) and the salmon and black risotto for my friend. My meal was nothing short of mouth watering! It was a generous serving and I happily ate it for lunch the next day! My friend's salmon risotto was also quite good. The food is so good here I couldn't stop thinking about it for days! I can't wait to come back again. read more

This is not just a meal it was a dining experience. We are Polish, but unfamiliar with some of these dishes, and ordered per our server's recommendations. Wow, it was one of the most memorable meals I have ever enjoyed. Pate' to start with apple compote. Pierogi (2 types) were handmade and amazing. Sturgeon and lamb chop for entrees. Both were incredible. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert. Whether you are looking for amazing and different Polish dishes or just an incredible meal I encourage you to try Qulinarnia. I will be sad only because I live in AZ and rarely come back to the Chicago area and can't eat here more often. read more

Great mom and pop restaurant with delicious polish favorites and a more modern European style section of the menu. Potato pancakes perogies etc but also more sophisticated meat and seafood dishes. Vegetarian section of the menu too. Small so I would advise reservations. Service was prompt and friendly too. I had the rainbow trout which was excellent. Others had the Polish platter which was a great selection of old-time polish classics. All enjoyed. Wine was affordable from reliable vineyards. read more

Every dish I have had here is delicious. The service is phenomenal and the plating gorgeous. The polish plate gives u a bit of everything and is great for first timers, but venture out into the other items,everything is amazing. Seasoned perfectly and fresh. The mushroom soup is fantastic, as is the chicken noodle. The mashed potatoes are unbelievable and the meatballs are out of this world. read more

Had dinner on Saturday night with family celebrating my Dad's 100th birthday. Authentic and excellent Polish cuisine. I had the Airline chicken w gnocchi, pesto sauce and asparagus. The sauce was excellent and the pesto was subtle but flavorful. I was concerned about the term "Airline", but don't worry! The herbs were wonderful - I would order it again. Zywiec beer was great too. Could have had some Polish wines but wine list though short was good and reasonably priced. Baked plum dessert was a hit - had a liquor in it that gave it a wonderful flavor. Apple pie was good but didn't quite get to the baked plum level. read more

Very very fantastic!!!! The food is great. They only serve wine and beer but I don't drink those so I had soda pop. I was a tiny bit disappointed that the ginger ale I got was in a can. But oh well they get 5 starts because it pretty much doesn't matter what you order, it's all fantastic!!! Oh ps they close at 9pm every night. Yelp is mistaken. read more