Staropolska is a gem! The menu is affordable, the food is great and street parking was easily…read moreaffordable. 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.

Chicago reportedly has a large Polish immigrant population, so I tried Polish food here for the…read morefirst 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.

We were headed to the Pasta Bowl a few doors down, but when you see a place that says "Pierogi…read moreKitchen," you must pivot. Our group had to, anyway. We don't often have the opportunity to get pierogi. Or is it pierogis? I ordered the beet and goat cheese pierogi. These 2 ingredients were blended rather than layered. The pierogi(s?) came out looking like undercooked meat... but tasting like yum! Another of my companions had the brisket and she loved it. There were no leftovers to take home. The restaurant is also a bar, and in spite of it being daytime and not full of people, the music was a little loud for us. Maybe this is a Chicago thing; it kept happening on our trip. I'd certainly return here and maybe try one of the dessert options then.

excellent can't wait to go back the chicken (schnitzel?) was…read moreoutstanding I thought it came with the mushroom sauce , it doesn't I ordered a side of the sauce and it was delicious also did the rolled cabbage, better than my moms we did the mushroom truffle Pierogis they might have been a bit on the doughy side but were very good dunking them in the mushroom sauce put them over the top Next time might do the ones that are also panned fried

Finally after all of these years, in Mom's neighborhood, we took C's brother and his wife visiting…read morefrom Columbia to this Polish restaurant. How Mom and I never ate here is beyond me. Anyway, the food was delicious. Prepared just like it should be. Good portions. Reasonable prices except for the beer. Nine dollars a glass. A case of twelve glass bottles costs $16.99. I do not drink beer but my guests do. Service was very good. Imho this location has the cleanest restrooms in the neighborhood guaranteed. If you enjoy Polish cuisine made to order, versus the buffet model, I recommend this awesome restaurant. I

I don't like giving a place five stars after only one visit but this place is an exception…read more Being of Polish extraction, I always try to have Polish food when I visit Chicago. This time, my host recommended Smakosz and I was quite impressed! I wish I had a bigger appetite because there was so much that was appealing on the menu! I settled on gołąbki, which is a dish my wife and I have made at home. The cabbage leaves on Smakosz's gołąbki were incredibly tender, and the flavor was everything I'd come to expect. Our server was delightful and attentive, and the ambiance is warm and cozy. If you're in the area and love good Polish food, I think you'll be quite happy you visited.

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!

Very cool and old fashioned restaurant and bar. They also have a brewery attahced This is the…read moreoldest restaurant in Chicago over 100 years old. Having a hankering for German food, there was no other than Weiner schnitzel for me. It came with homemade spatzel and creamed spinach. Absolutely delicious. The spatzel was pan fried in butter too. Deconstructed cordon bleu for dining partner. Very good. Comes with carrots, asparagus and fingerling potatoes. The cold locally brewed beers were a great accompaniment to our dishes. Heffeweizen for me. Spiced witbier for her. Try this very cool place for authentic German food. I know you will like it.

Very cool interior and history. The food wasn't bad, tried:…read more- French Blonde (drink) - Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds - Bavarian Pretzel - Reuben Sandwich Solid sandwich and the cheese curds had an interesting twist. The pretzel was like the softest I've ever had, in a good way!

Best Polish buffet in the Chicagoland area Food was spectacular with numerous choices. Service was…read moreexcellent. Atmosphere was quaint and comfortable. Just a neighborhood restaurant and bar with ample on the street parking. I will return here many times

My sister and I decided to treat my brother in law here for his birthday. He found out that a…read morePolish buffet existed around here so he had to go! We went before the dinner rush on a Saturday. There's a small parking lot in the back but that was full so we parked on the street. We were immediately seated and drink orders were taken as well as soup (which is included). Drinks are added separately and not inclusive of the $34 per person. I had the borscht and that was tasty and comforting. My brother in law didn't waste any time and he immediately got his first plate going. My sister and I took our time to enjoy the soup. I then started with the appetizers and tried the different salads. It was cool to see they had aspic since that's not something you see often either. When I eventually made my way to the warm food, I was overwhelmed by all the choices. I tried to take one of everything but even then it was too much so I didn't get to try it all. The meats that I did try were super tender and juicy. They definitely know what they're doing with the meats! The dessert area had so many different options. There was cake, flan and cheesecakes. So many to choose from! I think I just love Polish food in general because of the comfort food aspect. The proteins are usually simmered in gravy and you get to pair it with potatoes cooked in all sort of ways! My sister was adventurous and just started putting random stuff on her plate that I've never seen before. She found the meat spread and that was surprisingly good too. If you're ever in the area, try to go before the dinner rush. It's a great space and is deserving of the title "Largest Polish buffet in Chicagoland".

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?

Food excellent. Service good. Ambiance is quiet family style…read more Highly recommended. Gołąbkis are delicious.

We ordered meatballs, pork cutlet and potato pancakes. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious…read more The place is small but quaint.

Stumbled across this on Yelp while driving back from the city and omg, yum…read more Absolutely delicious pierogis! Super cute little place, little patio dining as well as indoor dining. We ordered a sampler plate and every single one was as delicious as the next. Super tasty and flavorful. Service was great as well. Really enjoyed our food and glad we stopped by here.

Great food! Clean and relaxing dining room…read more Friendly service! They have premade pirogies to go.

What do you get when you fuse a South American Country's food with a well known Central European…read moreCountry's food? You get Polombia, one of the only (that I know of) restaurants that brings together Poland and Colombian cuisine. I had gone to their former location in the now closed Washington Food Hall and enjoyed the cuisine immensely....but a couple weeks ago, I went to their current location in the Ogilvie Train Station within their food court. This time around, I decided to play it safe and try their paczki burger that of course has a Colombian twist. The bun itself was the paczki part but the inside it had an angus patty with melted cheese, sofrito, pickled slaw, and a garlic and tomato Aioli. It also had pickles in it too. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty and satisfying the burger was. It was neither too sweet nor too savory....something that I'd try again in a heartbeat. Check this location out. But note that its towards the back of the food court and could be easily missed. They also have a stand at Rate Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox.

For being a location in the train station, I would expect quick service. Especially at lunch. Well,…read morethat was expectation was not met. The staff was very slow in initially taking my order and then in preparing the order. Way too slow. I was the only person in line at the time, too. The food itself is pretty good, though. You just have to be prepared to wait for it. Last comment. I wasn't asked if I wanted anything else, which is really just a basic practice any restaurant should ask their guests.