Great service, food is awesome. Had pierogies plate and goulash. Pierogies plate was great. The goulash with mashed potato was excellent, tender and tasty. Friendly service, great food and drinks (especially Polish beer)! read more

DON'T GO!!!! Food is SPOILED! There is the weirdest Tall Bleach Blonde woman who doesn't know how to mix drinks and is NOT a bartender!!! She is an envious piece of !?&@. Tap on a clip to paste it in the text box. THE STAFF SHOULD BE FIRED AND NOTE THE 3 FOOD VIOLATIONS! read more

Wonderful atmosphere and fantastic homemade meals. The goulash soup is my favorite! If you're in the area, be sure to stop by and try it. Very nice bartenders ! read more

Neighborhood bar. Plenty of Regulars. Divey bar booze prices. Excellent simple basic food. Superbly clean. Open till 2 am on a Sunday AND there are many humans having fun! Monika says, ALL Polish Women make good food. Therefore, the plump housemade PIEROGIS are rightfully & befittingly delicious! The MEAT. My first lightly pickled CABBAGE & MUSHROOM, like a sauerkraut. I'm drooling! I don't mind the $1 add-in for Pan Fry as I prefer it. Plus, 8 pcs is a hearty portion. A Regular Patron said, there is a little something something in the CHICKEN WINGS here. Did you get it? Did you like it? I look forward to it. Just like in Europe, FOOD MENU highly depends on availability. Say HELLO to the beautiful & fabulous MONIKA! The cook. The Bartender. The Barista. Your Girl. ;-) read more

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Food here was delicious. We ordered perogies which were topped with onions and bacon. They were so good! I will definitely be back.

Great food and service. We were looking for authentic Polish food and were not disappointed. The server was very attentive and came by often to see how we were doing. We had the goulash and the Pierogi's and both were excellent. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I decided to check out a local restaurant, as I live in the neighborhood and love Polish cuisine. I walked into a wide open dining room, candles blazing on the tables, saying not even a hello, before I was told that the kitchen was closed and given the option of eating elsewhere. Approximately six neighborhood drunks chuckled at me, along with the bartender. On a Friday afternoon. No indication on their website, no indication on their door that their kitchen was open only during certain hours and days. This establishment apparently has no desire to cultivate new or any business beyond catering to day drunks. Sad. First visit, last visit. read more

I have no idea how to write this review. First of all, it was a Tuesday night; from 7-8:45 we were the only. two. people. eating.... There were two regulars at the bar watching tv the entire time. One of them kept talking to me while I waited for my dinner guest - and honestly, I didn't want him to. There is, inexplicably, a mannequin in the one window, dressed in 80s clothing - it's completely incongruous. The rest of the decor is kinda neat - a bohemian sorta feel - perhaps with candlelight and ANY more customers it would be better? The only two options for whiskey were Jack and Jim Beam - no rye, nothing else. Drinks were cheap, however, and not watered down. Why 3 stars? The pierogi were actually delicious - 5/5 - perfect dough, tasty fillings, pretty presentation. We waited 40 minutes for the bill - while the bartender/server stood at the bar and gabbed with the other regular.... What a strange experience - but I guess if you want pierogi, give it a try?? Honestly, I'd even like to try some of their other dishes, but I can't get past the service and the ambiance. read more

Milan's or Milano is a little traditional European bar/cafe right on School Street (behind the CVS at Milwaukee and Pulaski). Many evenings our Polish neighbors will be here sitting outside or in the modern (almost sheek) interior drinking coffee and eating sweets during the day or having a cold beer at night so we had to check it out. I love being able to get an espresso, a cold beer, or a good meal at the same place! We went in on an early evening for a cold beer and stayed for dinner. The menu is similar to that you might see in a modern bar in Vienna, Budapest, or Poland. They had three beers on tap (Carlsberg, Okocim, Zywiec) and a full bar. We ordered the Chicken kebab, Hungarian Goulash, and Polish sausage sandwich. The sandwich was awesome and served with fries. The real treat was the Goulash which was prepared with a sweet paprika and red pepper (sweet) sauce. It was not the typical spicy Hungarian Goulash, but the sauce was so good we wiped the plate clean. The chicken kebab came as two large skewers served with potato wedges and a mix of Central European cold salads. The chicken was lightly seasoned and tasted great. The staff were friendly and the little blond woman who runs the place was very helpful. She said they have been open just a little while and that they are not cooking everything they have on the menu. I suggest you ask for the "specials" and see what the cook has going on. We left very satisfied. Now it is a "bar" as well so there might be music or baseball on the TV. This cafe reminded me of the bars or cafes I went to in Europe more than others here in Chicago. I went back in on a Saturday night and it doubles as a disco for young Polish immigrants.. The place was jam packed with Polish men and women dancing and drinking. It was a bit busy for me, but everyone was nice. This "weekend" face was wild. I love all the different "Chicagos" there are to see and experience. read more

When someone says, "Polish Disco on Saturday nights," they ain't kidding! The GF and I ended up here based on a Yelp Location Search on my iPhone. The review was good enough to make the decision to give it a go, particularly since it was right behind the CVS we were already at. Very friendly staff, good cocktails and beer (Carlsberg on tap, anyone?). We sat outside as it was a nice, balmy evening. The food: Well now, here's the deal: once we were able to communicate what we wanted (I do not speak Polish), one of our orders came out not as ordered. GF ordered stuffed chicken breast (think chicken cordon bleu), but it was sans stuffing on arrival. I ordered pork cutlet, after my first choice had been 86'd. Both dishes were tasty, but really it seemed that they were pre-breaded and thrown into the oven. Both dishes came with a delicious heap of mashed potatoes, and minced pickled carrot and slaw on the side. Most of the enjoyment came from watching the locals sit around smoking and drinking and chatting away in Polish. A nice place for drinks, but the meals were nothing special. Prices were quite fair. And yes, when they say "Polish Disco Saturday Nights," they ain't bullshitting... though I personally have never heard Rush played at a disco before. read more

Lovely pierogis at 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday. I was the only non-European person there; it makes me wonder how many strongly European places there are in Chicago that are undiscovered on Yelp. This place doesn't have a lot of reviews. I liked the spinach pierogis best; they come with bacon, melted butter and sour cream. Friendly bartender. I didn't feel unwelcome while I waited. I'd probably go often if I lived in the area. It works. read more

I've passed this place so many times. Lived in the area almost my entire life, my husband and I had finally had a chance to try this place out. It is a polish bar/restaurant?, and for a Saturday night they had a decent size crowd. The place is clean and nice decor. Kasia at the bar was amazing, such a good disposition! We had a few beers and drinks, and decided to order some appetizers. Typical bar food, frozen and then reheated. No frills there. The overall atmosphere seemed kinda slow for a Sat. night, I was looking forward to the disco that some of the reviewers mentioned, but no sight of it that night. We'll probably come back since our bar options are limited in the area. read more

Great Food. Especially if you like Polish Food. Best in town. read more

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Amazing Polish food. The perogies were delicious and the bartender was really nice. Loved this place. read more

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Great polish food love there beet soup and pierogi's. Friendly bartenders and quick service you never wait for a drink. Cool outside patio scene with a refreshing atmosphere. read more

We waited outside for 20 mins after the restraint said it was gonna open... they never opened and we called several times and they never answered the phone. If you're gonna say you're gonna be open at a specific time. You should. Cuz if not it's super unprofessional. read more

Great neighborhood bar with a lot of living room type space. Very welcoming and relaxed vibe almost any day except on Saturday eves. Good place to meet with neighbors. Staff is attentive. It can benefit from including craft beers on the drink list. read more

Place is very clean. People very nice. They make you feel welcome from where you come from. Good place to watch hockey or football. Parking is always good, so its a good meet up place. Fun to go in there to watch the circus of people. Customers are international collection of people, but no drunks or unsavory characters. read more

tl;dr? - Drinking and dancing on a Saturday night! Friendly staff, friendly atmosphere. I was there for a friend's birthday party on a Saturday night. There was a different birthday party going on at the same time. The staff kept the drinks coming, and were very helpful in arranging a table and seating for our group. I would love to try their menu for lunch or dinner some day. While I was there, we ordered some appetizers to share. You can't really mess up fries/cheese sticks/chicken. It was all pretty standard. The drinks were good and stiff. There was a DJ playing standard modern dancing music and a lot of people were up and having a good time - including myself. It was a very friendly, light hearted atmosphere, easy to have fun in! read more

Good food, waitress sucked. Never checked on me. Didn't have any recommendations on the menu. A total zero.

I had my husband's 40th birthday party here. It was even better than I hoped. The staff was amazing and did everything plus more to make us feel comfortable. I would totally recommend booking your party at Milano's!! Great hidden gem!! read more

I came with my friend who took me there... So I was looking the menu when this guy told us: stop looking at the menu I have two specials coming! So we said ok... We where sitting little bit drinking some beer, the atmosphere is nice, staff friendly.... And then the specials coming. Woooaaa!! I loved the presentation of that plate/grill. It was a good surprise especially after ordering with no idea what was the special of the day and the food was really good. Is a place I will go back. And definitely I will ask for the special :) By the way, the place is clean, restroom, everything and i liked they also have the sidewalk tables. read more

The food here is absolutely wonderful. Authentic with an fusion twist. Especially since they hired a new chef from one of the most renowned polish restaurant's in the city. Service is excellent and the menu has many options offering a great sampling of several different tasty dishes. Great for a filling family dinner. The kitchen is open until well after midnight and there's a special dish everyday so be sure to ask for it. The bar becomes a hotspot after hours. read more

Polish food homemade the way my grandmother used to make. Red beat soup with meat dumplings and every weekend the chef has something special and different to feast on. Ice cold Polish beer and a VERY classy atmosphere compliment the excellent food and polite and friendly staff. Very authentic and very delicious. read more

This is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. Can't go wrong with an order of Pierogis (half meat, half potato & cheese) and a Carlsberg.

I love this place! The owner is so nice. They have great bar food, delicious Polish dishes and cheap drinks. The jukebox is always going on the weekends with fun dance music and during the week they usual have something good on the TV. Definitely a neighborhood gem! read more

This is the worst place ever. I ask the lady for a chicken panini and when she brought it to my table the chicken was raw, instead of her not charging me that sandwich all she said was...I'm sorry. Never going back don't recommend people to go there. read more

Me and my friend are from out of town. We really needed food, and found this place randomly. All the bartenders are beyond sweet and make amazing drinks! The food was a 5 out of 5! And felt right at home! We will surely return our next trip! Amazing!!! read more

The drinks are very watered down!! prob half water half liquor i mean its really bad. .but on the good side the place is cute.

Authentic Polish food. Delicious. From the gulasz soup to the breaded pork and gulasz special all the way to the homemade tiramisu. So good!! A nice homey atmosphere and friendly people. read more

Huge shout out to the most darling, cozy bar in Belmont Gardens, Milano's. This super friendly spot makes you feel like you are enjoying a cocktail in an old world parlor. The staff is not only super cute, but super accommodating as well. Make sure to stop in. read more