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

Amazing, authentic Polish food. Went with a native Polish woman, and she confirmed "this place is…read morelegit!" Pierogis were great...crispy on outside, bursting with flavor on the inside. But the rest of the menu really shines. The mushroom soup was one of the best soups I've ever had. But the Brisket Gulasz was magnifient. A pot of rich flavor to scoop on crusty hot bread...sublime! Also got the bratwurst plate because it came with 3 pierogis...helpful hint to save you a full pierogi order which is 6. Kudos to our waiter for pointing this out. Went at 11am on a Monday and had the place to ourself....filled up a bit by lunchtime. Bursting with flavor and legitimacy....don't sleep on this place.

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.

Visited Smakosz for the first time today and had a great experience! Our server Dorothy was lovely…read moreand recommended the Polish assortment so I could try some of everything. I'm glad I did because everything was delicious! I'll definitely be back to try some more pierogi flavors and soup.

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 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!

We went here to celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary while vacationing in Chicago from Baltimore…read more Finding legit German restaurants is harder than your normal Italian or Chinese fare but The Berghoff was it. I got the massive molasses pork chop dinner. Hubby got the sauerbrauten and a root beer. We were both happy with our food choices and the price was reasonable. My only disappointment was being too full to try their dessert menu. I would go back if in the area.

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".

This restaurant has raised their prices and their food has gotten so cheap and bad. There is a big…read moreselection but all of the food is like old and reheated. So sad and pitiful. They still don't have white meat chicken. The cooks have gotten very lazy and it seems they don't care anymore. This place used to be so good. Now their food has no taste to it. My family and I were so disappointed. They should be embarrassed with the very poor quality of food.

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?

Long line especially on Fat Tuesday but I can see why…read more.. So soft and pillowy. They don't have any other flavor other than mixed jelly fruit; that is fine by me! The older gentleman there was so cute and friendly. Brought this to work and it held up great even after several hours. Spent about $40 for a dozen.

It truly felt like we were stepping into a grandmother's kitchen. The restaurant is clean, warm,…read moreand inviting. The owner warned us that we were ordering too much, but our party of four was there to sample as much as possible and prepared to take leftovers back to the hotel. Everything is scratch made, hearty, and delicious! We tried the potato pancake with pork goulash (the pork was fall apart tender and so flavorful), potato pancakes with sour cream, a mix of pierogi, meat filled potato dumplings, kielbasa, sauerkraut, pork chopped steak, fried pork tenderloin, all the "salads" (beets, slaw, red cabbage, and cucumbers), Polish fruit punch, and Paczki. I can't say enough about how amazing this meal was! I would make a trip to Chicago just to eat here again. Try it all, but definitely get the pork goulash.

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.