24 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Eastern European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago
24 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"We dined here after getting a recommendation from an employee working at the Embassy Suites. We drove from downtown Chicago to experience the Serbian..."
Beth Hanna
"Great food and service. The sandwich was huge enough to feed two people! It was a little bit too salty but I guess because it was loaded with..."
Krystal Liu
"We found this place by mistake because we couldn't find the Japanese place we were looking for. I didn't know much about Serbian food, but my..."
Maurice Pierre
"Super delicious and there were some fine, presumably Serbian, men in here if you're into that sort of..."
Jackie 3000
"Great food. Serbian cooking with American twist. Ribs, veal, proja......"
Filip
"Wow! It was SO good. This was my first experience with Serbian food and I was a bit nervous. I'm used to eating American, Asian, and Latin food...."
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"Ten out of ten experience. The food was a fabulous taste explosion. Believe it or not we got the Hombre and Bologna sandwiches. Unbelievable. If..."
Robert Keeley
"We have been to 016 a few times and staff are attentive and friendly. Fellow diners liked the smoked chicken and the burek was tasty. My chicken and..."
Thomas Applegate
"Incredible experience. Beautiful atmosphere with the outdoor patio and some of the most gracious servers. Iām not Serbian but absolutely loved the..."
Jessica Colina
"If you're looking for most delicious food for to go, excellent dinning experience or high level catering service you won't go wrong with this place...."
"There are no Polish restaurants in Atlanta so I make it a point to enjoy it while in Chicago. This was my first visit, and the food was exceptional...."
Steven Kendall
"Found this place on Groupon. A bit of a drive but the food was excellent. Will come back for..."
Greg Eischen
"Best Polish food around, soup amazing, cucumber salad best I have had, potato pancakes cant be..."
Kristen Marie Lyons
"Wonderful food and service! Charming small restaurant with delicious Polish food and friendly..."
Donna Mierzejewski McManus
"Loved the pierogi platter and breaded chicken dinner. Such a pretty paneled and comfy restaurant. Planning a return visit soon with the family...."
Jackie Garvey
"Outstanding authentic Polish food. Their Hungarian Style Pancake is crazy good, but you better bring your appetite if you expect to finish..."
John Garrido
"Best pierogies I've ever had!!!! Great service and yummy food all around. Can't wait to go..."
Brittany Beltz
"Service was great, they let you mix it up. The food was great and..."
Kathy Miller
"Excellent food. Great service. Owner was very kind and made great suggestions. Will see go back..."
Amber J Bernstein's
"This is a small family oriented restaurant that serves Polish specialty dishes. We love their mushroom soup, pierogis. (Cheese and potato, kraut and..."
Dominic Woo
"Great potato pancakes & kielbasa! Came here with my friends for dinner and we had a nice..."
Colby Beck
"Love the homemade pierogis, mushroom soup, cucumber salad and breaded cutlet with mushrooms. Good people, food and priced reasonably in a quaint..."
Karen Retherford Pukala
"The food is delicious and filling. The Hungarian Pancake is my..."
Don Dearinger
"Absolutely one of the best places in Chicago that offers home made traditional polish dishes! Decent portions, tasty meals and interior design..."
Aga Choluj
"Mila atmosfera i smaczne..."
Malgorzata Czyrek
"As soon as I walked into Smak-Tak, I felt like I was back in Poland visiting friends at the local restaurant. The food tasted very authentic and the..."
Natalia
"Good Polish food. For small place they have quiet variety of dishes. Everything was fresh and tasty. Bit of a surprise prices! Never pay so much..."
I D
"Iāve tried the pierogi, the breaded pork, among other things multiple timesā¦.the friendly owner always delivers. Cute, quaint, little restaurant..."
Christopher Baran
"Delicious Polish food and friendly service. I got the Hungarian goulash stuffed pancake. The atmosphere was lovely. It was 20 degrees out and I felt..."
Stephanie Polster
"Update: 4.1 stars...potatoes were a bit dry and no gravy. Ground veal was a bit bland. Heavy, filling and tasty Polish food. Reasonably priced. Soups..."
DOWPete
"Here's the place to get a plate of authentic Polish fare. We had the fried pork cutlet and chicken gizzards. I also ordered Borscht and potato..."
Phyllis Felts
"Ok. Wow.. absolutely five star food. This is the food your Polish Grandma will make you if she REALLY loves you. Like.... Clear favorite. And it's..."
Dustin Herlich
"A perfect place to sit down for some tasty, homemade Polish food. You will not go away..."
Jarek Kozal
"We LOVED this place. Authentic, home made Polish food. This is a new must do for us when in..."
Leslie Napora
"Came in today and had an amazing experience. Service was fast and friendly, food was amazing. I live in Texas but will definitely be returning just..."
"This was my first visit to Red Apple restaurant, I was pleasant surprised. Although the food is served as a buffet, it is fresh and fragrant. It is..."
T.T.Puslecki
"First time trying a Polish buffet. There are plenty of options to choose from including pierogi, potato pancakes, schnitzel, and even stuffed..."
Travis Truong
"We were traveling from out of town and wanted to try something new. We searched for buffets and found this amazing gem. The extent of my experience..."
Ant Man
"It was my first time to try a Polish restaurant. Celebrated my birthday here and I had a great time trying out Polish food. I love the ribs,cabbage..."
cmsh gratitude
"Amazing high quality old world fare for a reasonable price. The service is outstanding. The food is made with high quality ingredients. We come here..."
Pauline Mellon
"Beat buffet I've have ever been to
So many different options and everything looks amazing and taste delicious š. Large dessert options and super..."
Jessica charris
"I came here due to YouTube Food Vlogger Mikey Chen. Plus it's a polish buffet, how could you not want to try it. Inside the atmosphere definitely has..."
Chris Hoekstra
"Sped my first Thanksgiving eating in a restaurant. Took the entire family had a wonderful time. Food was extremely fresh, cosley bringing out new hot..."
Frank meccia
"A classic of Polish food in Chicagoland. The Polish buffet, which has been in existence for many years, serves traditional Polish cuisine. ..."
Rich KR
"It's was a long and expensive Uber ride from Chicago ($60+ one way!) . The food choices were many and both Polish and traditional US. Even a 9..."
Carol Ellingsberg
"We have been there on occasion over the many years. The absolute best authentic polish food. Wide range all the good stuff healthy stuff too. Happen..."
Mark Sterkowicz
"A little pricey but the food is amazing and the whole variety is a perfect example of classic polish culinary experience. Loved this place for a long..."
Anna Hayward
"Delicious tasty Polish food buffet and the service was amazing! Super friendly place. The only downside of this buffet is the dessert, it wasnāt..."
Andrew Lazar
"We wanted to offer a luncheon for our dear friends and family, following my father's Memorial Service. We chose the Red Apple because we knew the..."
Ana Hurm
"This is a truly great restaurant. The service was fast and friendly. The buffet was well stocked. Food was delicious. Decor and ambiance were..."
""Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, located in Ukrainian Village, is an absolute haven for pastry enthusiasts. It proudly serves the best pierogi in Chicago and..."
WHITE KNIGHT
"Chicken soup was delicious! Pierogi- very good but not the best in..."
Oliwia SkupieÅ
"Very cute brunch place with delicious food and friendly staff. We especially loved the..."
Amber Rudolph
"Small, quaint bakery and restaurant. The scrambled eggs were smooth and creamy. The Napoleon cake was sweet and perfectly balanced. The breakfast..."
Michael Taube
"Ukrainian restaurant!! Their dishes may not look appealing if you just gave them a glance. But the spice that they are using, the flavor, the taste,..."
Freddie Peng
"Cute cozy little cafe on Chicago ave. We came on a snowy day and the hearty foods hit the spot. There was just a tad too much potato in my beef stew..."
Jennie Chen
"Such a nice place to have a relaxing lunch as we search for apartments in the area. We definitely we will visiting often in the..."
Monica Vela
"Oh I wish I lived closer. We visited during a recent visit to the āUkrainian Villageā. Excellent Ukrainian cuisine, and reasonable by Chicago..."
Alexandra Bula
"This is a wonderful neighborhood cafe with terrific food. The borscht was light and flavorful, and oh myyyy the pierogi/varenyky. We had both the..."
Wendy Jo
"Went here for a friends birthday brunch. Service was really slow but the food was great! The crepes were particularly..."
Leon Corriea
"Delicious and authentic Ukrainian dishes. We enjoyed the borsch, potato pancakes, and the potato and blueberry vereneki. Definitely..."
Hosanna Panasyuk
"This gem was recommended by the staff at the Ukrainian Museum and they were spot on!! I got the Saturday special soup, meat was super tender and the..."
Tina Nguyen
"Had to order takeout- because of life in 2021- it went well, they are practicing safe covid regulations. I had the chicken panini it was amazing! The..."
Nicolette Tech (Nikita)
"My mother and I stopped by this fantastic cafe for lunch. Right near Ukrainian Village, this cafe offers many Eastern European dishes to try. I..."
Logan P
"Really tasty food at a fair price. We got savory and sweet crepes for breakfast and loved it. I would recommend getting a variety to try them..."
Erich Thalacker
"We decided to try this place after reading the reviews, and the food is so delicious. Everything we ordered (crepe, borscht soup, dumplings) were..."
Jared L
"Stopped in here for lunch one day. The place was very crowded and there were other people already waiting for tables.
The service was very slow,..."
"Phenomenal Pierogis. Calm, quiet sit-in restaurant that is fast and easy - just outside South Wells St exit of Clark/Lake CTA station. Over a dozen..."
S Ruby
"Good quick cheap food! Pierogies dough is thick and chewy, filling is good, but a little bland. The carmelized onions are good and bacon is alright,..."
Kevin Kang
"Good quick lunch place with solid polish food. No frills but worked for me. I liked the meet pierogis but was a tad dry but still tasty. Potato and..."
Keith Jackson
"Legitimately amazing pierogi made fresh on the day. Coming from poland myself its really a breath of fresh air to get this sort of quality at a..."
Thomas K
"Very much the hole in the wall place for sure. Had the stuffed cabbage and ice for late lunch so was not crowded. No frills place and it's going to..."
Lewis Gaskell Jr
"Best place for pierogies if you are in the downtown part of Chicago. I have stopped here several times over the span of 3-4 years, and always receive..."
Erica Bednar
"Get the potatoes and cheese pierogi's and a sausage or two. They were just amazing and tasted just like the ones I had. In Poland and Ukraine last..."
James Gambaccini
"Awesome place to grab pierogies and borscht. Pretty small, but not cramped. Variety of freshly made pierogies and Polish sausage. Friendly staff and..."
chris lietz
"Really nice people who were running the place. The perogies were delicious; I definitely preferred the Potato & Cheddar ones myself. I hope to come..."
Jennifer R
"Had some ricotta and kraut pierogis with the polish sausage and they were really good. You can tell they're homemade and the prices are really..."
Rachel Romanczukiewicz
"Great stop in before heading home. Polish sausage and pierogi's were..."
Ryan Black
"Super delicious, fast, inexpensive, and has diet caffeine free Pepsi for weirdos like me. Get the onions and bacon with sour cream - extra..."
Sade LeFlore
"Haven't had pierogis this good in so long! Seriously good prices and..."
John Valentine
"First time polish cuisine for us. Liked it! We took the ones with beef and the ones with cabbage. For two persons, was enough. Also, the girl who was..."
Lera Popova
"Enjoyed this pierogi heaven very much. Great variety. Everything was wonderfully tasty and very..."
"What a great little place in Fulton Market. The chicken was fantastic with just a little bit of a kick. The chicken was very moist! Great sides also,..."
Darrin Stone
"Absolutely A great experience to dine at Gusās the staff and the food are first class. This restaurant is always a must visit when I am in town for..."
Art Olvera
"This chicken is the best. Comes out piping hot and is so full of flavor. I've tried a lot of the rest. I go to Gus's to have the..."
Matt Larsen
"Being from Memphis my husband and I appreciate a Memphis institutions!
My husband and I have eaten at seven of the locations and the taste is spot on..."
Anita Bentz
"Omg...... The chicken was absolutely amazing never had chicken as good as this and I've had some good chicken lol. The fried green tomatoes was on..."
Christina Mymommastwin Adams
"Best Fried chicken ever! We tried in Memphis and found out they had Chicago location, it did not disappoint! Fried pickles, Mac & cheese are a..."
Denise McBride
"Best fried chicken ever!! Super friendly staff. Trying to find parking is a pain but so worth..."
Nickie Schmitz
"So happy that a Chicago location opened up. I first experienced Gus's in Tennessee and loved it! Hands down the best fried chicken ever! Fried..."
AnneMarie Baugh-Skulsky
"Unbelievably great chicken! Hot, both in temperature, and in spice! They need to open one in southeastern Wisconsin so we don't have to drive 2 plus..."
Tim Braden Jr.
"Great food...friendly staff! Though I think the portion sizes could be bigger for the..."
Ebony M Robinson
"Very friendly service and the best damn chicken youāll ever..."
Jennifer McMahan Edelen
"My kids took me there for my birthday and it was great! On many trips down south I always wanted to go but never made it. The chicken was fabulous..."
Rich Heller
"Great fried chicken and Pecan pie! The spicy fried chicken was new to me but it was great! The Pecan pie with vanilla ice cream was a delicious..."
Christopher D. Krebill
"First time there on Saturday was Excellent best chicken i've ever had service was awesome. The chocolate chess pie was delicious never had it..."
Richard J. Saager
"It was so delicious heaven in my mouth... a single tear fell as I ate..."
"Went to Staropolska with some Polish friends while I was in Chicago. We were very impressed with both the service and the quality food, which was..."
Brungiel
"Had the Polish plate, and it was simply the best. Ā Have never had sauerkraut that good anywhere else. Ā I moved away from Chicago 21 years ago, and..."
Patty Rogover Owens
"As someone who's grown up on Polish food since I could walk, you won't find any better in the city. It's usually never that crowded inside but..."
EuroAtHeart
"Poland away from Poland!Just been missing polish cusine staying out now for almost two weeks and at the chance of seeing the Polish restaurant in..."
Chandu Nallur
"A great place. We decided to make a Polish themed visit to Chicago so after visiting Polonia bookstore and the Polish museum, we went to Staropolska...."
Gary Brush
"Great Polish Restaurant!. I've never had Polish food and I've heard great things about this place. I went with my girlfriend and the Polish plate had..."
Robert Baricz
"Best polish food in Chicago! Must..."
Anna
"MUST TRY!. Love love love the food!! this is the place we choose time & time again to cater any family events because of the amazing food! very..."
Monica
"Delicious, authentic food at good price. I am native polish and this is the place I go when craving polish flavors and cusine. I am also a culinary..."
Anna K Woinska
"Smacznego!. Totally authentic Polish food that is well prepared and super tastey. I loved the "Old Poland" atmoshphere with the exposed brick and..."
Traveling Jon
"First of all, I enjoyed the beer again and again and again. The favorite was the mushroom soup. It brought back memories from 30 years ago, it was..."
Edwin Eisenstaedt
"Great food, especailly soups! Real polish food so if youāre missing Poland or just want to try it for the first time-itāll be the best choice...."
Kasia Halarewicz
"First time in Chicago and knew I wanted some good Polish food as a fellow Pole. This place really hit the mark and service was impeccable. We had the..."
Katie Musial
"Great place with authentic food. It is very cozy. The sausages are smoking tasty. My polish drink cocktail is very good too. And the waitress is so..."
Wuliao Hao
"An amazing little taste of Poland. So many dishes and tastes to try, one can quickly find themselves over ordering. Highly recommend multiple visits..."
Wes Nall
"Update:
We came back for the rest of the menu, and I must say, nothing disappointed. The veal meat ball is to die for. My first bite was like a..."
D āJuanitoā H
"Good Polish restaurant. Featured photo: zucchini pancakes. Other delicious dishes are beef stew, pierogi, soups. Check out the drink menu. Save room..."
M B
"Super cozy spot with super cozy food. Iām no connoisseur of Polish food, but I was really happy with everything we ordered - cabbage rolls (such..."
Alexa Tang
"It says a lot if restaurant has almost full seating in an hour after opening on Memorial Day. Best place to have some taste of polish..."
Andriy Vashkevych
"The atmosphere was wonderful and the way they have their decorations set up is beautiful as well. Iām polish myself and honestly the food was..."
Alex Wojciechowski
"Love this place. The food is great and the service is good. The drinks are fantastic! We created our own with their flavored vodka as a base and they..."
Alicia McNamara Grott
"Great ambiance, staff was super friendly. We split the ādinner for twoā platter which I would highly recommend! The potato pancakes, sausage mix..."
Chelsi Riordan
"My party got many plates to share, and everything was well-balanced and delicious! The quality of each dish was high, and I truly can't say that..."
Kim Gasiciel
"Staropolska Restaurant is an absolute gem in Chicago! I recently had the pleasure of dining there, and it's safe to say it's the best Polish food..."
Will Hochstatter
"EXCELLENT Polish food. This is the best that my family has experienced in Chicago. Very tasty dishes and not the run-of-the-mill food. Highly..."
"Great place for Serbian food beer and good times. We went during the World Cup and the service was great, even though they were busy. The food is..."
Alex Ilich
"Amazing food, service and outdoor patio. We have decided to come back for breakfast every day on our stay here. Highly..."
Katie Freyder
"I just love this place. Great patio, yummy food and great little grocery..."
Regan Smith
"Excellent Serbian deli and cafe. The food is outstanding here. Loved the cevapcici's and the walnut torte was to die for.
Service was very good...."
John Yatczyshyn
"Fantastic food and a great wait staff. The owner came out to make sure I was enjoying my dinner. Very good and very..."
Tim Conley
"Passed this place so many times. Went in there yesterday food was excellent and pastries awesome. Will definitely go..."
Virginia Elizarraraz Bishop
"Consistently fantastic food, warm and welcoming staff. I love the mix of all ages dining here. I recently pre-ordered a full Reforma cake ahead of..."
Tara Banick
"I had breakfast here twice while staying nearby, the Serbian style pastries were really tasty and the staff were really friendly and engaging..."
John Hentges
". It reminds me on my Serbian home with the atmosphere and it remind me on my mother kitchen by quality of food . Definitely my favorite place..."
Vlada Ignjatovic
"It is a great place! The food is delicious. The cakes are European style , not over sweet just perfect..."
Carmen Woods
"The best Cevapi I've ever had in the States and an amazing atmosphere... As corny as it sounds this place really made me feel like I was in..."
Christopher Behm-Meyer
"I am not nostalgic anymore since I have found this amazing place where people socialize, drink cofee, and eat AWESOME homestyle food..."
Olivera Stankovic
"Went there with my exchange student (daughter) and shared a bit of Serbia with her...amazing experience and awesome food. Great atmosphere and..."
Nan Doheny
"Beograd offers an authentic East European dining experience. The ambiance is cozy, and the menu boasts flavorful dishes from the region. The hearty..."
Alex Luthor
"Cafe Beograd in Irving Park, Chicago, is a hidden gem! Their cuisine is absolutely delicious, catering to every palate. The atmosphere exudes a..."
Vladimir Maslovaric
"If you are a nostalgic Serb missing some food from home, you've found the right place. The cevapi and palacinke (with eurocrem š¤¤) were especially..."
Stefana Murray
"After a concert the night before, Cafe Beograd had us taken care of! Amazing food, amazing service, and a warm inviting atmosphere. I had a..."
Kimmee Kitten
"They have more than authentic Balkan food: decorations there tell stories of Serbian communities in Chicagoland, serving collections of Yugoslavian..."
Yifan Yang
"First time trying Serbian food and they were great! Definitely coming back to try other dishes. They have a cozy and chill vibe and thereās also a..."
Krystal Liu
"The food was great, but it seem like they were short-handed when we visited. If you never had Serbian food; I would recommend the Beograd Extra..."
francisco vazquez
"Sometimes I dream about the spinach and cheese byrek..pretty life changing, also love the princess krofne which is basically a giant cream puff..."
Ilovefood
"Delicious Serbian food. Had the mini shared plate and the burek split between two of us - couldnāt finish it. The meats were delicious but that..."
Ryan Rohlfing
"Cute, friendly and welcoming place to try Serbian cuisine, desserts and espresso/coffee. They have a bar, front patio and you can shop Serbian..."
"What an amazing, authentic experience with truly homemade food. Nothing fancy here, just a warm, inviting dinner. We got here early, around 10:00am...."
Anastasiya Arina
"Coming from a polish person, this is literally better than homemade! I had the pierogis with potato and cheese, just delicious! I also ordered potato..."
Alex Wojciechowski
"Had a fantastic time at this local gem. Let the server know it was my first dive into Polish food, and he took charge, no menu needed! Started with a..."
Scott Adam
"[CASH ONLY] I came here to get a Polish Sausage Sandwich for takeout. I ordered inside the restaurant, and the server who took my order was nice and..."
Mona Tong
"The food here was absolutely wonderful! We came for dinner and it was mostly empty, some more people showed up but reservations arenāt necessary I..."
Anway De
"Top notch pierogis and delicious barley soup. I wish I lived nearby so I could go back and back to try everything on the menu!! Looks sketchy from..."
Michael Corcoran
"Great place with authentic food. All the soups we tried were wonderful. Sausage and pierogis were good also. Bring..."
Jeremiah S
"This restaurant only takes cash, so be prepared to bring some cash before you came. It's hard to justify how authentic or how good the foods are..."
Freddie Peng
"Visiting from out of town with a strong Polish heritage. A trip.back in time to a mom and pop polish community eatery. Food was authentic!..."
Mike Jurkowski
"Delicious, traditional, stick-to-your-ribs Polish food. It tastes just like grandma used to make, if you were lucky enough to have that sort of..."
"Great food and wine. We ordered the sample platter for two. Stuffed cabbage and meatballs were delicious as were the beet salads. Exceptional service..."
Kate Horan
"Whenever I'm in Chicago for a few days, I do my best to eat here. When the menu starts by teaching you the proper steps for enjoying a shot of vodka,..."
Gordon Stacy Harmon
"Russian Tea Time Restaurant is the best place for lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner before or after a show downtown, and has been for 24 years! My..."
John Yeh
"Great place for tea, food and dessert if you are ever in the area. I highly recommend this to everyone!..."
Brian Greer
"This place is a Chicago must if you visit the city. Authentic Eastern European Cuisine and atmosphere makes me feel like I am overseas. The portions..."
George McIngvale II
"Amazing food. Was on a walk with a friend to visit an entirely different restaurant but we passed the Russian Tea Time along the way.
Could not..."
Nicole Taylor
"Had never tried Russian food before, but it was amazing! Definitely give it a try! The restaurant is beyond elegant, and the staff is so polite. Five..."
Kathryn Gaither
"Always an enjoyable experience at Russian Tea Time. Great place to dine before attending concerts at Symphony Center (right around the corner). Very..."
Suzanne Pucci Mirabelli
"We had a wonderful time dining at Russian Tea Time during our visit to Chicago. Our server did an excellent job of directing us towards menu items..."
Jill Lane
"First time here and was not disappointed. Food was fantastic, cocktails were great and our server was very attentive and helped us with our..."
David Press
"Every time I visit Chicago I come here. Always excellent food and service. Their tea is superb! They sell it as tea bags and loose tea. This past..."
Libby Hampel
"The food was delicious and the service was great! Would highly..."
Dani Morin
"Love it & Iād go again. The teas were excellent, food, Russian decor (historic atmosphere) & nice..."
Eden Orpilla Reyes
"I went here on a Thursday night after going to the art institute. I was feeling a little under the weather and thought some borscht would help me..."
Serena Garner
"Honestly, this place is amazing. We got the queen tea service with both savories and sweets for $69 and it was stellar. It was an incredible value..."
Armand Gagne
"Russian Tea Time was a fantastic and fun experience. The food was delicious, atmosphere and decor lovely. The infused vodkas also great! We got the..."
Izzy M
"I guess itās sort of an iconic spot to go before hitting anything at Symphony Center. Lives up for that status for sure.
Food - be prepared to try..."
Natalie Frakes
"Cute eatery idea with delicious assortment of European food and great service.
The servers were on top of it with timely service, etc. Vegetarian..."
Chintan Shah
"The food was really good and the tea sandwiches. We did the queen service whic comes with more items such as crepes. We did a walk-in at 4pm and got..."
C N
"I loved the place, especially because of its ambiance, very cozy and warm place, I had a feeling that I was in an art gallery and taking tea. House..."
Konul Soltanova
"Great place to experience former USSR culture and food. We enjoy the atmosphere and great selection of menu as well as tea time platters.
Very clean,..."
Dr. Lana
"Beautiful little restaurant hidden away in the loop. The pictures don't do it justice, you feel like you've stepped back in time to a more elegant..."
Leanne Miller
"Came here for a friends birthday and it did not disappoint. We were a bigger group so they gave us a private area to enjoy the tea, snacks and dishes..."
Gizzard and Tripe w Mashed Potatoes and Potato Dumplings
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"This was my first visit to Red Apple restaurant, I was pleasant surprised. Although the food is served as a buffet, it is fresh and fragrant. It is..."
T.T.Puslecki
"First time trying a Polish buffet. There are plenty of options to choose from including pierogi, potato pancakes, schnitzel, and even stuffed..."
Travis Truong
"We were traveling from out of town and wanted to try something new. We searched for buffets and found this amazing gem. The extent of my experience..."
Ant Man
"It was my first time to try a Polish restaurant. Celebrated my birthday here and I had a great time trying out Polish food. I love the ribs,cabbage..."
cmsh gratitude
"Amazing high quality old world fare for a reasonable price. The service is outstanding. The food is made with high quality ingredients. We come here..."
Pauline Mellon
"Beat buffet I've have ever been to
So many different options and everything looks amazing and taste delicious š. Large dessert options and super..."
Jessica charris
"I came here due to YouTube Food Vlogger Mikey Chen. Plus it's a polish buffet, how could you not want to try it. Inside the atmosphere definitely has..."
Chris Hoekstra
"Sped my first Thanksgiving eating in a restaurant. Took the entire family had a wonderful time. Food was extremely fresh, cosley bringing out new hot..."
Frank meccia
"A classic of Polish food in Chicagoland. The Polish buffet, which has been in existence for many years, serves traditional Polish cuisine. ..."
Rich KR
"It's was a long and expensive Uber ride from Chicago ($60+ one way!) . The food choices were many and both Polish and traditional US. Even a 9..."
Carol Ellingsberg
"We have been there on occasion over the many years. The absolute best authentic polish food. Wide range all the good stuff healthy stuff too. Happen..."
Mark Sterkowicz
"A little pricey but the food is amazing and the whole variety is a perfect example of classic polish culinary experience. Loved this place for a long..."
Anna Hayward
"Delicious tasty Polish food buffet and the service was amazing! Super friendly place. The only downside of this buffet is the dessert, it wasnāt..."
Andrew Lazar
"We wanted to offer a luncheon for our dear friends and family, following my father's Memorial Service. We chose the Red Apple because we knew the..."
Ana Hurm
"This is a truly great restaurant. The service was fast and friendly. The buffet was well stocked. Food was delicious. Decor and ambiance were..."
"This restaurant has quickly become a cherished dining spot for me in Chicago. It's a family-owned establishment that consistently offers a warm and..."
Faicel EK
"It was awesome and just like eating at a family establishment in Europe.
The buffet was great where you got to taste a lot of different dishes that..."
Csaba Sukosd
"Familiar everyday dishes that transport me into my granny's home. Comforting meals are guaranteed to make you feel good. My Hispanic husband really..."
Hanna Romero Molina
"Wow this place was delicious. The food is so comfortingā¦ great if youāre in need of something warm and yummy. We got the buffet and it was..."
Lillian Hazel Pearce
"Wow!! Just wow. Randomly came across this place when I stopped in Ukrainian village and it brought me back to all the foods. I ate as a kid and the..."
Kim E
"If you want authentic Easter European food, you can never go wrong with any option from here. It is a small business / family owned restaurant so you..."
Nicolette Tech (Nikita)
"Worth the twenty minute walk! When I tasted the pelmeny, I nearly cried. They tasted just like the ones I had while on mission trips to Ukraine. My..."
Michelle
"Simply spectacular. We had the buffet and one of each soup. Everything is delicious, beautiful, and high quality ESPECIALLY for the price. If you're..."
Charlie Uwu
"Great buffet with a lot of good options. One of my first times eating Ukrainian food, was not disappointed?m! Though a bit..."
Nathan Geiger
"Old Lviv is pleasant in every way. It feels like youāre eating at home and your cousin brings you your favorite soup. the ambienceā¦the..."
"Consistantly delicious, hearty and eclectic cuisine combined with friendly service and a homey ambiance always make for a pleasurable experience. ..."
Matthew Qui Tango
"One of the finest restaurants we dined at while in Chicago. The place is nice and the staff makes you feel like youāre at home. Great food and..."
Alina Gamal
"The most amazing restaurant I have ever been to. Amazing value, incredible atmosphere, and huge portions! I would make the trip to Chicago just to..."
Robert Danger Boberg
"I had such a great time celebrating my Birthday at Little Bucharest! The food was great, the service was great, and i would definitely recommend this..."
Meli Cruz
"We had driven by this restaurant so many times but finally stopped in tonight. This is a hidden gem. From the second you walk in, you feel a warmth..."
Yasmin Pinheiro
"Awesome food, ambience, drinks ... absolutely don't miss this restaurant if you are visiting Chicago ļæ½ .... and have chitchat with owner, he is..."
Zoran J. Bobic
"Super nice and attentive staff - and the food was excellent! The 3 course meal is the best..."
James Lai
"Best experience thus far in Chicago! My husband is Romanian and the food was authentic (mama liga to die for)! Hospitality was beyond European..."
Valerie Sherb
"Best salmon I've ever had (and I live in the Pacific Northwest). Amazing service, incredible food, treat yo'self and eat..."
Emily Dolphin
"The boss and the employees are extremely welcoming and humble. The boss is funny and he's the only person I'll take sarcasm from lol the place is..."
Selestino Gutierrez
"The best Romanian Traditional food !!! We know Mr Branko the owner for over 17 years , itās a very welcoming funny guy always trying to make you..."
Florentin Feier
"A great neighborhood find in Chicago, great meal - great service, lots of..."
Paula Barnes
"We had such a great time this evening. The service was truly excellent. Our server took time to explain the dishes to us. The food was simply..."
Richard Tucker
"My Aunt came in from California and our family went here yesterday. I had never been to a Romanian š·š“ restaurant before! My mom and Aunt are..."
Becky Boehmer
"Great little place, very quaint. Staff is very lively, and friendly! Food was delicious. Polenta best I ever had. Owner is so nice, and funny. Can't..."
Monica Torres
"A new Chicago favorite for us. Great food with incredible service and..."
Cliff Barnes
"Great restaurant, great food, great service and good atmosphere we felt so welcomed! Thank you and keep up the good..."
IonuČ-Gabriel Burlacu
"Went there for my birthday. The were so accommodating and welcoming! The wait staff was incredibly nice and the food (roasted lamb and pig) was..."
David Kanson-Benanav
"First time picking up from this legendary place (50 years in business!!) and I wish we knew about this place sooner. Great variety and quality of..."
Laura Prelletz
"Great food, exceptional service! We had a birthday party here and the appetizer sausages were very tasty. I ordered the braised short rib which was..."
Kino Zhou
"This was by far one of the best treatments I've experienced! My friends and I stopped here after the Cubs game to try out the food, and we were..."
Lidia Braboveanu
"I absolutely love this place even though it's my first time going here to get take out in this pandemic time! The stuffed cabbage and schnitzel was..."
Francis F
"Food was delicious. Was surprised to discover that I like stuffed cabbage, which was very tasty. Service was good. Clearly family owned with the..."
Katie Chapman
"I can honestly say Little Bucharest Bistro is truely the best place to go. The food and services feels right at home. I personally recommend anybody..."
Alexander Ruzicic
"Amazing food and friendly staff. Went there for their Sunday pig and lamb roast and it was amazing. The owner really makes you feel like family...."
Joey BC
"Spare ribs gulash is something that everyone need to try here, 5 hours slowcooked meat just melts in your mouth with delicious other ingredients...."
AnikĆ³ Ćkƶs
"Like this place. Went in to pick up to go dinners and our free cabbage roll.
Met the owner Branko & Just as important got to meet Violetta his..."
Michael Campbell
"I felt like I was walking into my grandparents' house for this first date. It was comfortable and cozy, there were people speaking different Slavic..."
"First off, since I'm a bit long winded, let me start off by saying it was both a delicious & an enjoyable dining experience. Both the physical space..."
Sarah Pauline Gilbert
"The best food I have had for a long time.. I love to eat and I honestly can't remember when I had something so good. Reminded me of my childhood and..."
Margus Kala
"What a classy place! My husband and I stayed in Ukrainian village at a B&B for our 20th Anniversary. We loved the area and this place is a gem! The..."
Jennifer Lynn
"My husband I just arrived in town and were looking for a lunch place. When we travel, we look for local places and as foodies, we enjoy all..."
Tamera Branam
"Handmade pierogi, borsch, goulash, kabobs, crĆŖpes with salmon (also with chicken or vegetables), meat dishes and great salads - all this amazingly..."
Olga Ruda
"Wonderful restaurant! We live in Indiana and came to visit family. We ordered cabbage rolls, a variety of pierogis, and borscht. Delicious food and..."
Ann Ginda
"We went with the family. Very authentic, food well prepared. Great for sampling. We must have ordered 10 different dishes. All really good. Most very..."
David Newman
"Just had lunch today. Everything we had was outstanding. From fresh warm bread, to my amazing soup. The Pierogi are outstanding and the schnitzel and..."
Cheryl Erhard Polishchuk
"I love this place, hands down one of the best places to get decent pierogies and borscht. The servers are all very enthusiastic and sweet, the..."
Elle Sully
"Excellent food, great entertainment, and friendly wait staff. Highly..."
Dayna Davis
"Amazing customer service , excellent location and enterior design and delicious cuisine !!!! Highly recommend this..."
Vorozhbyt Ulyana
"Great place for a European breakfast (without going to Europe and possibly being banned from returning to your country even though you are a legal..."
Kim Basile
"A warm welcome from the staff, especially Ms Mila Luhova, that made the evening special for my wife and I as we celebrated our anniversary. The food..."
Michael Pawluk
"Good food I recommend to all my friends the waitress was very attentive at..."
Jesus Luna
"Loved it. Went w my Ukrainian friend and tried the most wonderful food. Great service as well. Highly..."
Mike Steinharter
"A superb fine dining Ukrainian restaurant. The food was superb, especially the chicken Kyiv.
It was my first time trying the place and I was..."
S.B. Jashwaanth
"Fantastic Ukrainian weekend brunch! I ate the mini potato pancakes flavorful trio and the breakfast pork burger. The burger is a must; itās been..."
Kai DeBus
"Come for the food, leave the politics.
Iāll start with the positives:
- cozy atmosphere
- servers willing to educate American customers about foods..."
Illiana Falkenstern
"This place was wonderful! The food was exquisite and the staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The drinks were wonderful! The designs and..."
Nicole
"WE literally love everything about this restaurant! The food here was so impressive! they gave your brain and your taste bud a whole new flavorful..."
Freddie Peng
"This is a cute spot, great for both large group parties and more intimate meals. The interior is spacious and intricately decoratedā a lot of..."
Mona Tong
"Tryzub is an excellent Ukrainian restaurant that offers an amazing food experience. Their cocktails feature unique Ukrainian flavors that are truly..."
Katherine Melnyk
"Tryzub was a great place to experience a small piece of Ukraine's vibrant culture. The restaurant is decorated with hundreds, if not thousands, of..."
R K
"Loved the crispy polenta balls with mushroom sauce and also enjoyed the crispy potato pancakes. The stuffed cabbage rolls had a yummy..."
Michelle Gan
"When there is live music, itās very tough to eat unless youāre there for the concert. We didnāt know about the music until we got there and it..."
"The first word that comes to mind is authentic. I lived in Poland for 2 months and can say the food here is really authentic. I got a sampler and..."
David Hong
"Small local restaurant with good polish food. We showed up really close to closing time, and ordered a heavy dish. Pork knuckle was amazing. Big..."
Lisa Farkas
"We had a really great dinner here!!! Food was amazing and the people so welcoming and nice! I'll be back again..."
Alan Insley
"Absolutely the place you should go to if you like old-fashioned, home-style, and just straight up good eating. You will enjoy comfort food without..."
Taylor Gillen
"Cozy Atmosphere with vintage looking wood panels is very relaxing. My boyfriend and I have been about 5 times now and it's becoming a regular spot..."
Kelli Wisdom
"Great food to have when you canāt make it back to Poland. Everything we ordered was good. Pork knuckle, pancakes with goulash, Å»urek, pierogi and..."
Darien Snavely
"Loved this place. The food service and atmosphere was fantastic. We had the potato pancakes, sausage, stuffed cabbage, and perogie. Really good!..."
Amanda Jean Iverson
"Tried today for the first time, and the food was excellent. We had an appetizer of grilled sausage and pierogi - both very good. Main courses were..."
N R
"Finally got to try some authentic traditional Polish cuisines! They are hearty, flavorful and absolutely delicious! Loved the atmosphere and the..."
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"I really enjoyed this place. It was a completely serendipitous that I ended up here and I am very glad we did. The original byo that we planned on..."
"Talk about authenticity! This place is ozzing with Bosnian flair. The owner was such a nice guy. He is the one that served me and explained the..."
Peter
"Incredibly hospitable owners who are very friendly and accommodating. The food is authentic! When my friends from the Balkans visit me, we always..."
Lea Maric
"A very friendly welcoming place. All personnel were accommodating and helpful.Ā We had really nice conversation with the owner Enes and his..."
Milos Bojkovic
"What an amazing experience. I have had meals in hundreds of restaurants in this city, and this might be one of the few times I've ever been..."
Benjamin Hert
"This place is incredible...wait till you try the bread, I was sold from there. It is far from where I live and well worth the drive. The owners are..."
Daniel O'Callaghan
"We had a large order pickup for a gathering at our house with more excellent food provided than expected. The owner even lent us chafing dishes. The..."
S.M. Kozubek
"Really great service, and food, food is from another world, I would recommend this restaurant to everyone... Hvala..."
Jovan Milakovic
"After having lived in Sarajevo for a good length of time, I missed it dearly when I moved back to Chicago. I received my long needed Bosnian food..."
Tim McCoy
"Very excellent experience. Friendly staff and a very funny owner that came several times to entertain and socialize with our group. Food was very..."
Raymond Miller
"Food is good. Service was great. Owner Was maybe trying to be polite but doesnāt understand privacy and will hang out at your table. Owner should..."
Aleksandar Benic
"The service was a bit slow, but this is a family restaurant so they have lots of large families that they have to serve, which can make things a..."
Carlos Merrell
"Excellent service and even better food. Everything is made fresh daily. The homemade bread and special order burek is amazing and perfectttttttt :)..."
Jasmina Burzic
"The food was very good, prices didn't reflect portions. Overall though this is an excellent Serbian restaurant. Highly recommend this location for a..."
"Was here last Friday night. They actually have authentic Czech specialties as well as some unique offerings in both dinner and ābar foodā..."
Scott Schada
"My husband had the steak and it was soft and tasty. I had the salmon, and it was juicy, not salty and cooked just right. My kid had a vegetable..."
Tlma Gnzls
"Valentine's Day Dinner was top notch. Our hostess Dominika was the..."
Veronika Cascio
"Great atmosphere, fantastic food and the jazz jam was top..."
Tamara Martyniuk Jazwinski
"I just had my son's First Communion Party at Cafe Prague. The food was awesome, meats were tender and juicy, vegetables were cooked to perfection...."
Ane Tka
"I've been coming here for years, best neighborhood cafe in..."
Adam Lowisz
"We had a great time at Ladies night! Food was good, DJ was great only thing is every announcement was in polish. We were a table of 10 who don't..."
"Äakujem za skvelĆ½ veÄer v Chicagu super DJ super personĆ”l super jedlo .... Lucia..."
Lucia HrebenƔrovƔ Nemcova
"Great time celebrating birthday with "HasÅo- MasÅo".
Delicious food, wonderful..."
Beata Ewa W-j
"ObsÅuga miÅa, jedzenie bardzo dobre, lokal przyjemny można spokojnie posiedzieÄ i zjeÅÄ pyszny lunch albo obiad...."
Dana Ekiel
"Everything we tried was delicious, our waitress was charming and helpful. We need to go back and try the rest of the..."
Albeast 1 (Papi Guapo)
"Delicious traditional Czech food
Our first time @resturant,clean friendly service definitely will be..."
Lore L
"What a great experience, it was as good a meal as you would find in Prague! We ordered the svickova and the beef goulash and both were incredible,..."
Louis Cahn
"Absolutely the best Czech restaurant in Chicago! Unique Czech style interior, most friendly servers. Excellent place for any celebration party! The..."
petr drapalik
"OMG! What a great place. We were looking for a Polish restaurant and this place showed up. Never tried Czech food but sure glad we tried this..."
Steven Milewski
"Great place for Czech food, the Goulash was excellent..."
Jesse Chang
"I studied abroad this past summer in Prague, and I was excited to have Czech food here in Chicago. I met up with friends who also studied abroad in..."
"AMAZING AUTHENTIC CZECH AND SLOVAK FOOD!!! You Must Good and experience it. Great service and cleanliness! The Best food you will ever taste! Great..."
J K
"Delicious home cooked Czech meals in a nice atmosphere and with friendly, professional staff (Olena); they also offer non Czech options. The portion..."
"Ignore the negative reviews. Great variety of tasty dishes, meat and desserts. A perfect place to try a wide selection of Polish dishes. Pleasant..."
BB Bee
"I hosted my daughters quince and it could not have been more perfect and dreamy.
Food was excellent, service was excellent, ambiance was perfection...."
Selene Del Nodal
"This is the best Polish buffet in the Chicago area! Right when entering the hostess always greats guests with a smile. The food is always amazing and..."
Magda Wegrzyniak
"Was there for a company function! Staff is very pleasant and attentive. It is buffet style, so bring your appetite. Polish/American fare is very..."
Nicholas Anderson
"I would imagine that Polish people would like this buffet, but I wasn't sure whether I would or not. Well, I do.
There are a lot of good things to..."
Michael Oelrich
"I would like to start off by saying āThank You So Muchā to everyone at Jolly Inn for making our Wedding Day everything we could ever dream of! It..."
Battseren Burged
"My family went through a difficult time recently; I had no energy to cook, and decided to call JI. It was in a last moment, but they still took my..."
Beata Kruss
"Nice people, clean place. Service was very good and the food was good, however a couple non polish selections. Flan, which is a Hispanic desert was..."
Fred Dombski
"I was there for my parents 40th anniversary. Great food & drinks (especially mojito!) and fantastic customer service. Joanna was super nice, she even..."
A āAnetusiā S
"Konrad was so easy to work with. Bozena was very helpful and explained different menu options, making sure everything went according to plan and made..."
Patrick Swierczek
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