Fantastic place. One of the best restaurants in the area and Glenview is very lucky to have it…read more It's very neat and classy inside. We ordered pierogi's on a Friday night and they were incredible. We ordered a plate of half potato and cheese and half spinach and mozzarella. They were simply just amazing. If I have to be super super picky, though, the potato and cheese pierogis tasted only a slightly bit doughy, but it was still great and I'm planning on paying Smetana multiple visits in the future.

Service - 3/5. Can you not see that I'm dying on this date?! Why is service so slow when we're the…read moreonly ones here? Guy said chicken in stuff cabbage which was wrong (date doesn't eat other meats). Missed when we ordered chicken schwarma warp. Mistook 'hot coffee' and somehow brought out raspberry coulis alcoholic drink?! Give that kid a coffee or multivitamins! Food - 5/5 Pierogi plate - selection of different fillings, boiled or pan-fried Polish platter - sausage, perogis, stuffed cabbage roll, potato pancakes with sour cream and mustard, served with creamy tomato-based sauce or the other sauce. Chicken shwarma wrap - delicious. mostly filled with mozzerella cheese and crunchy vegetables, seared in panini press. I would not describe this as schwarma wrap whatsoever. Coffee came out with 3 sugar cubes on the side of the tea cup. The hygienic part of me is screaming. Doesn't it make more sense to use a sugar bowl?

Lovely family- owned restaurant- you can tell there is a lot of care with the interior design/decor…read moreand how it has meaningful pictures and fun pieces of art. It also feels like an introvert's dream restaurant. It's not so big that it feels overwhelming and not too loud. I was there on a road trip and stopped in for a solo dinner, but it seems like a good space for a romantic date night or family dinner- there was a mix of different groups inside and it was nice to see! The food was incredible and the passion fruit mojito hit the spot- minty and strong with a nice hint of passion fruit. Very summery! And they also brought a little basket of fresh bread and butter before my entree which was so lovely. Service was great too!

The food and services are always good. The only problem is they have very limited vegetarian…read moreoptions. I would like to see vegetarian entree option available as opposed to just several appetizers.

Very nice little place to try Ukrainian authentic food…read more Ordered Borsch , very good but it chicken meat, i like pork or beef in this soup Varenuky , cheese and potato, very good.

Wow! is the first word that comes to mind when I think of our to go order from this restaurant…read more Everything was packaged very securely and when we got back home everyone oohed and ahhed over our food. The portions were good and the various entrees we had were quickly gobbled up. One of these days we'll have to dine in and enjoy the lovely atmosphere in the restaurant.

Date: 8-June-2024 Time: 10.50am…read moreTotal (before tip): $16.00 Payment type: Cash Server: N/A Grade: A+ Being Eastern European, I miss the food! I would have never thought I would find a home tasting food at church, of all places! They usually sell a variety of things on Saturdays between 9am and 2pm. I came in for some cabbage rolls. We were planning on having those for dinner and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! Reminded me of how my grandma used to make them! Definitely will be back for more! A+!

Such a wonderful, authentic Ukrainian dining experience! Every dish is freshly prepared with…read morehigh-quality ingredients and generous portions. Loved the holubtsi (cabbage rolls) and potato pancakes. It's hard to find authentic flavor like this--highly recommend stopping by!

I think "Velour" is the best Ukrainian restaurant in the Chicagoland area nowadays! I discovered…read morethis place when I googled places with the live music for my daughter's big birthday and we decided to stop by for tasting dinner. Born in Ukraine, I can confirm the authenticity of the cuisine. We tried several appetizers and main dishes and every single dish was A+! Fish soup had a wonderful flavor, black cheese Varenyky proved the chef's skill to make an excellent house made pasta , traditional Ukrainian Banosh (a Ukrainian version of Polenta on cream served with feta and pork fried lard) was mouthwatering, Golubci (Stuffed Cabbage) that we ordered as appetizer melted in the mouth and had an absolutely perfect proportion of the meat and rice complimented by a masterfully created sauce. Our main dishes did not disappoint either. My husband's octopus was tender and well seasoned, Kyiv chicken was lightly breaded and was very tasty, beautifully plated duck leg confit was at the level of the best French restaurants , and the roasted rabbit leg in the mushroom sauce , so rarely seen on the other menus, was to die for. We were so full after the dinner that we ordered our desserts to go to enjoy at home. This gem with masterfully crafted cocktails, the unique ambiance and unparalleled service is truly the greatest representation of the exquisite Ukrainian cuisine. The adequate prices and personal attention to each customer makes this restaurant a Must Go! I highly recommend!

A native Ukrainian at my table confirmed the food was authentic. Note that authentic and good are…read morenot the same thing. Most of the food we ordered was pale and underseasoned - if that's the tradition, I'm sorry for Ukrainians. The lard assortment - the Ukrainian board - was unexpectedly excellent, though the sport peppers were undoubtedly added to please American palates. Points for simply trying: this is not a cuisine you find on every corner, and the effort is real. But the vareniki (a.k.a. pierogi to Poles) were store-freezer quality, one kind dyed an alarming charcoal black for no obvious reason. Then the service. Two of the dishes we ordered weren't available. The mains arrived before the appetizers - and arrived lukewarm. Our waiter gave the impression he'd rather be anywhere else. The room doesn't help: it's set up like a banquet hall, bandstand and dance floor included, dressed for a wedding party. The crowd was mostly Ukrainian, which is the one honest endorsement here. And then the bill. A 3% credit-card fee, never disclosed until the check arrived - not on the menu, not a word from the waiter, just there at the end like a parting gift. That's not a gray area: Visa and Mastercard both require a surcharge to be disclosed before you pay, and it can't exceed the merchant's actual processing cost. Springing it on the receipt breaks the rules they agreed to when they started taking cards. If you're going to charge it, post it before I order, not after - the sleight of hand colors everything else. Two stars. One of them is entirely for the lard.

Great little hidden gem in Humboldt! The food is cooked so fresh and was so affordable. Service was…read moresuper friendly and quick and they have a cute little outdoor patio. Love that they do half sizes of the pierogis as well!

Called 20 minutes ahead for pick up and they said it'll take 20 minutes :(…read moreWhen we got there, still had to wait another 20 minutes. Very good! Got the meat, which was chicken. And potato. Carrots were amazing! A lot of filling and not super doughy which was great

Takes credit card…read more There's limited seating, 5 tables for seating and 8 seats at the bar. Has daily buffet. Weekday $19.99 Weekend buffet $21.99 With the buffet there's choice of soup which honestly tastes like onion soup. Also there's pierogis ($8.50)- choice of meat and potato, mushroom and potato. Meat and potato is better. The mushroom sauce is so good- it's the best mushroom sauce I've had. Mushroom sauce with potato is super good. The pork rib is good, soft. They have beef stroganoff. Super super hearty food. It's perfect at night when it's cold. It'll get you full.

Heaven is a place on Earth, and that place is Old Lviv in Chicago's Ukrainian Village…read more To a random person walking down the street, would their mind be blown completely by the food? No. But I am a different case. I have Ukrainian heritage, and almost everything here is extremely similar to what my mom makes at home. Considering that I am looking at a relocation to Chicago, leaving mom 1,000 miles away, having something which so closely reminds me of home is pretty much priceless. Now, of course I have to say that there is no borscht in the galaxy, nay, the universe , that holds a candle to my mom's. Thus, I have to be careful here: I can tell you that to me, the borscht was a little on the sour side and lacked meat... but that's because of the impossible comparison being made. So, if I am to remain impartial, I will say this: everything in Old Lviv was 100% authentic, 100% delicious, and 100% approachable. To those with Ukrainian heritage, you may find yourself in the same boat as me, where it's terrific but not like mama used to make. However, if you do not have that background - you should 100% get on the 66 bus and try it out! Bonus for friendly service, a cozy vibe, and a very reasonable prices!

Like eating grandmas . I come solely for chebureki and I am never disappointed. Go to the deli for…read moresweets and other treats on the way home. Daughter loves borscht. Kid friendly and not upscale just a good hearty meal

Tired of the same dull, old menu selections? I was. That's why when given the option to select…read morethe restaurant for my Birthday dinner I chose Ararat. Tucked unassumingly in a shopping mall in Mundelein, Ararat is a tiny hidden gem. With only about an 8 table dining room, it is a cozy, intimate venue, with a huge and amazing menu, featuring Armenian cuisine. A party of 4, we ordered drinks, 3 appetizers, and an entree for each of us. The portions were generous, delicious, and we probably over-ordered by at least one appetizer, but we wanted to sample and share as many dishes as possible. We began with glasses of tasty Armenian apricot wine. Our appetizers came out in sequence rather than all at once, starting with Italian Lady's Fingers. A mixed salad of cooked bell peppers, nuts, onion and prunes. Very good. Next we were served Khorovats, Armenian style grilled eggplant . Also an excellent dish. Last was beef and lamb dumplings, Khinkili. One of these large, juicy dumplings could have been almost half a meal by itself. I've tried khinkili in a number of restaurants, and these were the best I've eaten. Our entrees were Steak Kebab, Lamb Kebab, Lamb Rice Pilaf, and Frikasse, a chicken, mushroom, vegetable in sour cream sauce dish. All were very good, and were were saddened that we were all too full to try any of their baked goods desserts. The meal was excellent, the small dining room comfy and the service very good. One word of caution: If you plan to dine here you must be patient. Dishes were served as they were prepared, and apparantly little if anything is prepared in advance. The advantage is hot, fresh, and tasty dishes. The disadvantage is that there was a 10 minute delay between service of the 1st and 4th entree. We were in no hurry, so we did not mind. Also we were sharing our selection. For a casual, relaxed, delicious dining adventure I highly recommend Ararat.

Decided to try a new cuisine and landed on Tryzub - which turned out to be a successful experience…read more Having never encountered Ukrainian food, I went in with a fresh and open mind. Our waiter was very welcoming and helpful with his suggestions. He took the time to explain some of the dishes and answer any questions we threw his way - including how to say cheers in Ukrainian. Bood-moh! We order the potato and cheese Varenyky and the New Style Banosh. Both dishes were aesthetically presented and made well. The only critique is that the food is very filling, so make sure to visit with an empty stomach. I'm glad we decided to try this restaurant and I look forward to my next visit!

Come for the unique vodka shots (including a wheel of fun!), and keep coming back for the food…read more Tryzub is a truly unique dining experience. I loved the each of the prices reflected an event in Ukraine's history. Service was incredible, and the atmosphere was great. Definitely add it to your list!

Couple weeks ago we went to Pirosmani and had the greatest experience. I was really excited to try…read moreGeorgian food for my first time. This place was recommended by a friend who couldn't stop raving about it. First and foremost, the service was incredible. We were helped by Sofie and (forgive me if I'm wrong but I think Victoria). They were the nicest girls. Sofie really helped by giving some suggestions and explaining what we were eating. Most importantly we decided to do a wine flight of their 4 favorites. I ended up loooving the red Saperavi wine. Very savory. Then our group decided to try a little of everything and basically ordered the whole menu. Below is a list of all the food we ate, starting with my most favorite but it was alllll sooooo good. The Adjaruli Khachapuri and Khinkali boiled beef-pork were outtttttstanding. Loved. Loved. Loved. You cannot leave without trying these items. The desserts, I wish I knew what they were, but we just told them to bring their top three favorites. Some of the best desserts I've ever had. If you're full....find room! They are a must. Thanks for such a great dinner, we all can't wait to come back! - [ ] Adjaruli Khachapuri (Georgian bread with cheese and egg) - [ ] Khinkali boiled beef-pork (Georgian dumplings) - [ ] 3 delicious desserts - [ ] Lamb Chops - [ ] Wrapped Lula Kabobs (Grape Leaves) - [ ] Chicken Tabaka (whole chicken) - [ ] Potatoes with seasoning

Wow! I happened to find this spot while running errands. The deli is spotless. The staff was very…read morehelpful. She answered all Of my questions. The food was delicious! I purchased each flavor of pikahli, bread, a bean dish, and adjika. I can't wait to try more dishes!!!