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Ahead of a few rounds at Revolution Brewery, we stopped by this amazing Polish restaurant. The atmosphere 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.
Visited Chicago from Boston, which doesn't have many (if any) Eastern European restaurants so I was very excited to come for dinner and I was not disappointed. The food is delicious and reminds me of home... probably some of the best food I had on my trip! You can split the pierogi half/half, but savory+savory or sweet+sweet, not savory+sweet. We got the potato and cheese (which were filled with more of a ricotta than potato) and mushroom. We also got the chicken schnitzel (3 giant pieces of chicken over heavenly mashed potatoes) don't underestimate the portion sizes here! However, the beet soup with dumplings disappointed me a little, it was just a beet broth with dough-heavy dumplings. I thought it would be more of a borscht. Also, the interior is cozy, the place doesn't try too hard to be extra aesthetic which I love. Would recommend and would return!
Absolutely five stars! We stopped by here for a quick lunch after getting some groceries from the Polish 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.
My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 24/50 Month tried: April Favorite dish: zucchini pancakes, pierogis The food here is fantastic. My dietary restrictions don't mix well with Polish food because I don't eat pork or beef, but I had the vegetarian platter and could not have been happier. The zucchini pancakes were delightful. We came on Easter Sunday and not sure if that's the reason why, but service was absurdly slow. It took like 45 minutes to get a cup of soup, and another 30 after that for our meals. So I would come back, if I have the time and am not too hungry to wait!
Food: borsch, beef stroganoff with potato dumplings, and meat stuffed cabbage. The borsch was savory with some texture provided by the cabbage and bits of soft potato. The beef stroganoff had generous servings of beef with pillowy-slightly chewy potato dumplings (reminiscent of gnocchi). The meat stuffer cabbage stole the show. Deliciously seasoned sauce/broth atop perfectly tender meat stuffed cabbages. Service was pretty quick and accurate. Ambiance was pretty and cozy. Definitely try it out! I will be returning!
We love coming here!! Food is AMAZING, service is in good time, interior is spacious! We had so many things, lots of meals, and lots of drinks!
Great polish spot. We had potato pancakes, zucchini pancakes, kielbasa and pierogi. Everything was delicious and we can't wait to come back.
Best polish restaurant in Chicago which is saying something. The staff is 100% polish and would rather not speak English but can speak it perfectly. Food is home style, nothing to flashy but healthy, filling, and delicious. The interior is a rustic old world European feel with huge VIP tables for big gatherings and there's a nice bar. Stuffed cabbage is highly recommended as well as the Borscht
Ok have to let out a breath because I am so stuffed! So I brought a good friend (from Poland- Rzeszów) here to enjoy some polish cuisine. The pierogi were very tasty and packed with meat. The pork tenderloin with the mushroom sauce was amazing and I could actually cut with my fork. My friend said this is just like it is in Poland and she enjoyed all the dishes. So as she said it's polish approved. The amount of food for the price is a good value. This is a very traditional restaurant, so warm and inviting.
Thank you to Staropolska for accommodating our large 20 person group last night! They graciously set us up in the private room (absolutely gorgeous) and brought in high chairs for the kids in the group. Our waitress was absolutely fantastic and attentive with our group. I highly appreciate you letting me practice my polish with you as well! She suggested that we order the family dinner for those who could in order to ensure timely meals. The family dinner was amazing and at $31/person it's a steal for the amount of food and a good variety of different Polish dishes. We have a few people who are vegetarian and they loved their veg dishes. Some of the children had dairy allergies and our waitress helped with suggesting what would be safe for them to eat. We continue to have large friend gatherings at staropolska throughout the years and it does not disappoint. Thank you for your incredible hospitality.
Food was Amazing! Irena our waitress was very kind and spoke Polish. The ambience was beautiful
Man this place is so homey I love it. I'm born and raised on the south side so I've been eating polish food practically my entire life. The food is absolutely delicious and so authentic. The Hunters Stew was so warming and rich, and the meal for 2 was the perfect amount of food. The server was as attentive as they could be. My recommendation is that if you're going to have 1 person serving, bussing, bartending, and food running, you should at least have a manager present on the floor to support when it gets busy. Our server was lovely but we waited way too long to get served, I went and got my own water. Would absolutely come back with my family though the food was that good.
Staropolska is a gem! The menu is affordable, the food is great and street parking was easily affordable. We made a reservation as we were a group of 5 and it was not an issue, but it could be on a weekend. There was only one server, but she was on top of her game. The restaurant is European, so it's not designed to be the American rush to eat. We started with potato pierogi to share. They were so amazing! My entree was stuffed chick with dumplings and a lovely cucumber salad. Very good, decent portion. The only detractor could be the restroom which is down a flight of stairs, and could be a challenge for anyone with mobility issues. Def worth checking out. read more
We started with two soups. The sour rye soup was tangy and savory, with small pieces of kielbasa, two egg halves, and a sprig of dill on top. The red beet soup had a clear red broth with no pieces inside, and was accompanied by a meat croquette. This was my first time having a Polish croquette, and I would say that it tasted more like an egg roll than a Japanese croquette: less greasy, with a significant quantity of minced filling. Then came the main attraction: the special for two, a sampler of Poland's biggest hits. The potato pancakes and breaded chicken were golden brown and had a slightly crisp crust. The pierogies were shaped quite like some Chinese dumplings I've had, but the filling was unmistakably Polish. The stuffed cabbage had a generous amount of meat and came in a hearty tomato broth. The kielbasa had very good taste and texture. The bacon-wrapped plum was something I had never heard of before, but it was quite tasty. read more
Chicago reportedly has a large Polish immigrant population, so I tried Polish food here for the first 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. read more
Ahead of a few rounds at Revolution Brewery, we stopped by this amazing Polish restaurant. The atmosphere 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. read more
Visited Chicago from Boston, which doesn't have many (if any) Eastern European restaurants so I was very excited to come for dinner and I was not disappointed. The food is delicious and reminds me of home... probably some of the best food I had on my trip! You can split the pierogi half/half, but savory+savory or sweet+sweet, not savory+sweet. We got the potato and cheese (which were filled with more of a ricotta than potato) and mushroom. We also got the chicken schnitzel (3 giant pieces of chicken over heavenly mashed potatoes) don't underestimate the portion sizes here! However, the beet soup with dumplings disappointed me a little, it was just a beet broth with dough-heavy dumplings. I thought it would be more of a borscht. Also, the interior is cozy, the place doesn't try too hard to be extra aesthetic which I love. Would recommend and would return! read more
11 months ago
Absolutely five stars! We stopped by here for a quick lunch after getting some groceries from the Polish 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. read more
My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 24/50 Month tried: April Favorite dish: zucchini pancakes, pierogis The food here is fantastic. My dietary restrictions don't mix well with Polish food because I don't eat pork or beef, but I had the vegetarian platter and could not have been happier. The zucchini pancakes were delightful. We came on Easter Sunday and not sure if that's the reason why, but service was absurdly slow. It took like 45 minutes to get a cup of soup, and another 30 after that for our meals. So I would come back, if I have the time and am not too hungry to wait! read more
1 year ago
Food: borsch, beef stroganoff with potato dumplings, and meat stuffed cabbage. The borsch was savory with some texture provided by the cabbage and bits of soft potato. The beef stroganoff had generous servings of beef with pillowy-slightly chewy potato dumplings (reminiscent of gnocchi). The meat stuffer cabbage stole the show. Deliciously seasoned sauce/broth atop perfectly tender meat stuffed cabbages. Service was pretty quick and accurate. Ambiance was pretty and cozy. Definitely try it out! I will be returning! read more
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Best polish restaurant in Chicago which is saying something. The staff is 100% polish and would rather not speak English but can speak it perfectly. Food is home style, nothing to flashy but healthy, filling, and delicious. The interior is a rustic old world European feel with huge VIP tables for big gatherings and there's a nice bar. Stuffed cabbage is highly recommended as well as the Borscht read more
Ok have to let out a breath because I am so stuffed! So I brought a good friend (from Poland- Rzeszów) here to enjoy some polish cuisine. The pierogi were very tasty and packed with meat. The pork tenderloin with the mushroom sauce was amazing and I could actually cut with my fork. My friend said this is just like it is in Poland and she enjoyed all the dishes. So as she said it's polish approved. The amount of food for the price is a good value. This is a very traditional restaurant, so warm and inviting. read more
Thank you to Staropolska for accommodating our large 20 person group last night! They graciously set us up in the private room (absolutely gorgeous) and brought in high chairs for the kids in the group. Our waitress was absolutely fantastic and attentive with our group. I highly appreciate you letting me practice my polish with you as well! She suggested that we order the family dinner for those who could in order to ensure timely meals. The family dinner was amazing and at $31/person it's a steal for the amount of food and a good variety of different Polish dishes. We have a few people who are vegetarian and they loved their veg dishes. Some of the children had dairy allergies and our waitress helped with suggesting what would be safe for them to eat. We continue to have large friend gatherings at staropolska throughout the years and it does not disappoint. Thank you for your incredible hospitality. read more
6 months ago
Food was Amazing! Irena our waitress was very kind and spoke Polish. The ambience was beautiful read more
7 months ago
Man this place is so homey I love it. I'm born and raised on the south side so I've been eating polish food practically my entire life. The food is absolutely delicious and so authentic. The Hunters Stew was so warming and rich, and the meal for 2 was the perfect amount of food. The server was as attentive as they could be. My recommendation is that if you're going to have 1 person serving, bussing, bartending, and food running, you should at least have a manager present on the floor to support when it gets busy. Our server was lovely but we waited way too long to get served, I went and got my own water. Would absolutely come back with my family though the food was that good. read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
Delicious traditional Polish food. My favorite item is the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogis. Cute interior and great service too. read more
11 months ago
Had a wonderful date night while visiting Chicago! We have no polish restaurants in Indy and are always looking for great polish food. The best pierogis we've ever had! We ordered the Sweet Cheese pierogis and kielbasa with pickles and onions. The best meal and cutest restaurant! Also, incredible cocktails! read more
11 months ago
We ordered the spinach, potato, and meat pierogis, and all were delicious! My favorite was the meat, but my friends preferred others, which just shows how all were really good. We also had the apple cake, and the combination of shredded apple, cream, mint, and pomegranate seeds was divine. read more
11 months ago
Could not recommend more! I was really excited to eat some Polish food, as my dad is from Poland and it is hard to find some good Polish food where I'm from. This food was amazing! Reminded me exactly of my Babcia's cooking service was good and the wait staff was so kind, our large party also got seated fairly quick! The decor was beautiful and really felt like I was in a different world. I will 100% come again next time I visit Chicago! read more
8 months ago
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2 years ago
We went and got the family menu for 3 of us that eat meat and one of us was vegetarian so just got the vegetarian plate. It was a lot of food in the family menu - they served it family style with enough for 3 but we had enough left overs to feed two more even with 4 of us trying everything. Mushroom soup was probably my favorite. Food was good not the best I've ever had. Service was ok. Probably wouldn't come back but worth a try! read more
This place is a Chicago institution, but I didn't expect to be blown away like I was. At $38, the Special for Two platter is probably the best value dinner in terms of quantity and quality that I've had in Chicago. It includes all of the greatest hits: potato pancakes, polish sausage, breaded chicken, steamed veggies, bacon wrapped plum, pierogis, and stuffed cabbage. Everything was delicious but we particularly enjoyed the stuffed cabbage which tasted like a warm hug, the bacon wrapped plum because obviously, and the potato pancakes. I also tried the Pickle Soup which was a special because I was feeling adventurous and it was low key Super friendly service and cozy environs were the cherries on top. read more
3 years ago
Came back to Staropolska for take out to try the beef stroganoff. It was AMAZING. Rich in flavor, perfectly spiced, tender beef and hearty. It came with 2 side salads. We also got the mushroom soup again because it was so good. Also tried the chicken soup with lithuanian dumplings - a nice light option which was refreshing from all the creamy stuff. Definitely recommend. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Between high Yelp ratings & being greeted by old world charm, we were excited to eat at Staropolska. We'd both recently had good pierogis at other restaurants & were hoping for much of the same; however, the food here did not live up to our expectations. He had the lamb which didn't seem to garner any praise. I ordered potato pancakes with both sour cream & applesauce & enjoyed that the pancakes were thin & had crispy fried edges. My combo of vegetarian pierogis (half potato & cheese, half sauerkraut & mushroom) were boiled; I'm partial to pan-fried pierogis but boiled would've been acceptable provided they were flavorful & fresh which unfortunately these weren't. I also wasn't a fan of their onion & bacon "jam" which is usually my favorite topping. We ended dinner with kolaczki, Polish cookies with jam dolloped in the middle; they were bland & not sufficiently sweetened. Quite a disappointing dinner, all around. read more
1 year ago
Unbelievably good food. Polish plate for one. Top 3 polish meal I've ever had. The kielbasa was a standout. read more
2 years ago
We had an amazing experience here. The last time I dined at Staropolska was 10 years ago when I dined with my oldest son. This time, I met my middle son here because it is halfway between Logan Square and Old Irving Park where each of us lives. What a gem!!! We had the very same booth, an amazing waitress, delicious drinks and most of all, the best food we've had in a long long time. And we are food 'snobs' which we readily admit. We enjoyed the appetizer platter and an order of tartare...TO DIE FOR. And we followed it up with borscht and perogies and loved every bite. This isn't just a great Polish restaurant...this is one of the top spots in the city, bar none. And easy parking out front. Drive, run, or walk - enjoy every minute!! read more
1 year ago
12/09/22 - I bookmarked this restaurant on Yelp months ago. I finally got here tonight looking forward to trying their food only to find out you need to have reservations. When I went in they seemed reluctant to serve me and asked me if I wanted to place an order to go. Why would I want to place an order to go & have cold food by the time I got home? I don't live that close. I asked if I could sit by the bar. I'm not sure but even though I was within 5' of the woman behind the bar they never looked my way or asked me if I needed anything. Very odd behavior for a server/bartender. 2 more people came in after me and were seated in the dining room? WTF? There were 2 items I wanted to order. One was the mushroom soup that was excellent (probably the best mushroom soup I ever had). The other was the Wiener schnitzel. Unfortunately it wasn't very good. The schnitzel lacked flavor. This came w/mashed potatoes & red cabbage that was pretty good. Overall I can only give them 2 stars for the following reasons. It was really odd as I felt like they really didn't want me there. This let to a rather awkward & uncomfortable dining experience. The best part was the mushroom soup. * 5 Stars for the mushroom soup, creamy and absolutely delicious * 3 Stars Mashes potatoes pretty good my sister makes kick ass mashed potatoes * 3 Stars Red Cabbage was good * 2 Stars Weiner schnitzel wasn't very good. I have had much better schnitzel was flat & lacked flavor * 1 Star for any type of courtesy or service. For the most part completely ignored. I'm sorry that this turned out this way because I was really looking forward to trying their food read more
1 year ago
Five stars food. Excellent service as well. We wanted to get out of the city and continue eating Polish food. This spot came highly recommended by yelpers. The decor is elegant--spacious spot with a nice-looking bar. I had the most delicious Liver with onions. I've tried Adams dish and it was equally good! He had some stew that I will order next time. What a great find! read more
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3030 N Milwaukee Ave
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Is the meat pierogi pork?
Do they have a lunch or dinner buffet?
No this is a wonderful high end priced correctly Polish restaurant
Do they do a lunch buffet? Is this the same restaurant that was on Belmont near Central a few years ago?
This Staropolska has no affiliation with the Staropolska on Belmont/Central. That restaurant just happened to have the same name as this one. That restaurant has now been closed for a few years. This Staropolska is a sit down restaurant and does not…
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