Finally tried Belvedere yesterday. I originally tasted their food not too long ago at my friend's…read moreuncles funeral. They catered the food afterward. Met Ela, the owner... Who is fabulous! I tried the beef tripe soup, the Hungarian goulash and ice cream for dessert. The soup was out of this world, I loved it! The goulash, which was put on a small pizza, sized potato pancake, was also delicious! I'm definitely going back to The Belvedere, cuz it was worth every penny... Which in fact was reasonably priced for the portion. I highly recommend The Belvedere, and think you will be very happy & satisfied if you go there.

Every now and then, we get a hankering for a unique night out and neighborhood ethnic food. We…read morewanted to hit the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the New Britain Museum of Art (well worth it) and Little Poland for pierogis and other classics. Belvedere was the best reviewed but we found the total experience disappointing despite some bright spots. First off, Little Poland has a reputation for food not warm, chatty service. Even with a reservation, the Belvedere staff seemed unprepared and almost disappointed we showed for our late reservation. We waited an inordinate amount of time for a larger table to fit us was cleared, without anyone taking a drink order or doing much of anything. Drinks were small and watery. Things perked up with the best borscht we've tasted, although it's served warm not the traditional cold. The Caesar salad was huge and tasty but not sure why it's on a polish menu. The pierogis were just ordinary; light on filings and served with absolutely nothing else; they were also lukewarm. The Galumpki was more generous and tasty but the potato pancake with goulash was a complete miss. The pancake while large was over fried and acrid at the edges and you were hard pressed to find a decent chunk of beef or piece of carrot in the meager drizzle of goulash on top. $26.95 for this? The atmosphere was a bit sterile and didn't have that old world feel we were looking for; Miami vice and 80's music videos on the bar TV didn't help. We can't really recommend this spot to others.

When I am Southington, CT, this is my first stop! The food is delicious and always very good! It's…read morelike eating with family, there is always plenty on the plate that nourishes the soul! It's the best Polish that I've eaten so far!!

My second visit to Polish Plate was much better than first experience. We tried dining during early…read moredinner time frame so food was much fresher IMO. The young lady at the counter was very attentive and well versed with the menu. She went into detail with dinner menu and explained how some of the meals are prepared. Definitely feels like small family restaurant where they are all involved. They offer many variations of potato pancake meals. I went with beef stew with pancakes and my GF ordered more basic kielbasa and pancakes. Both options were large portions and very good. The restaurant also runs a food truck that I've tried at local fairs. Ample parking in lot that holds several restaurants and medical centers.

Absolutely LOVE their Polish food & tried their buffet for the 1st time today! I believe they only…read morehave the buffet at lunch on Wednesday's? If you were there in the past year (& if you'd never tried their Polish food before) .. you may have been disappointed ( as I was) as they were temporarily using a local vendors foods. It was nowhere near as good as what Pulaski has always made & thankfully, they are back to making their own!! We spoke with Rachel, a very sweet lady who came out of the back to see how we liked everything... I told her only 1 complaint.. the foods just a little TOO good! Lol Rachel makes the pierogi & golumbki & does an excellent job at both! Our waitress ( sorry I can't remember her name) was also great & apparently she makes the kapusta, which was also very tasty. The dining room is clean though dated, however the bar is on the other side & completely done over & appears they did a nice job. Casual atmosphere, great food & service.

My Wife & I stopped here for lunch on/about the 11th of this month. I needed a Polish food fix…read morereally bad because it is hard to find GOOD Polish food West of the Rockies. (And I'm Irish, what the hell, eh?) About 1:00 PM, no waiting, very clean bar and banquet hall. Seat yourself, $15.00 & change for a Polish buffet that kept me full for the rest of the day! 2 types of Pierogis, kielbasy, sauerkraut and onions and golabkis AND a desert! FANTASTIC! I'd make the trip again just for the buffet and forget the family and the Big E!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This business has had a lot of publicity in the local press, so we *had* to try it, even though…read moretheir license is only beer and wine. (I'm a lush, if you've not read the rest of our writing on Yelp.) We're always looking for a new place to have a bite -- and several drinks. This place soft-opened a few weeks ago, and is now officially open. One must enter through the front door of Pol-Mart, a good delicatessen and Polish specialty store (I prefer Zieliniak, down the street, but I'll forgive the Pol-Mart people, because they're creative.) Apparently the space upstairs used to be a dusty gift shop. It's a lovely little cafe with a baby grand piano, a stage, and some ambitious lighting effects. They currently offer live entertainment on only Fridays - but have plans for more. The decor is very Old Country, but handsome and clean. The appointments (glassware, cutlery) are of high quality. We love that - we love a professional restaurant that doesn't cut corners. There's a great beer selection - not vast, but good. Wines are limited and cheap, but not very good, but a good value. I bought a glass, then a bottle, of the serviceable Riesling from Zum, in Germany. Best Buddy had his usual Bud Light. We're delighted they have domestics for him, because there are too many places in town (craft breweries, Polish restaurants) which offer only hops-heavy brews. These folks have you covered. The menu is a delight! There are two different cold-cut platters, either for one ($7-$9) or for two ($10-$12), with bread and pickles to accompany. A "French" platter contained only cheeses. It's all gotta be good because they source all the charcuterie from the deli downstairs! A modest offering of the most popular Polish foods appears on the menu (Pierogies, savory and sweet; stuffed cabbage, and the like -- and salads, by themselves or with a grilled chicken breast or a piece of salmon). We didn't try that -- we opted instead for hamburgers. The waitress, who was delightful, actually asked "why are you coming to a Polish restaurant for *hamburgers?*" I told her that our starting-out place on Broad Street in Little Poland, the Belvedere, had begun to close every Wednesday. I left the new People's Bank, and expected to go across the street to have a Scotch or three -- and then recalled that the bartender had lamented that the ownership decided to take a day off on Wednesdays. So this brought us to this little cafe. (I missed the Scotch, but it's okay). Soft music played in the background, and out the window one could view the enormous cathedral that graces the middle of Broad Street. The whole deal, three beers, a glass and a bottle of wine and two very nice burgers was only $50. It was an off-peak time, so I had to get up to summon our server twice, but she was very, very nice and very professional. She encouraged us to visit on a Friday night when they have the live music. Go here - it's a great place, trying hard, and needs to establish itself. There aren't enough places in New Britain to get a drink at lunch, and that's another (selfish) reason why we love the place.

Best food, best prices... This place is awesome!!! It is small, but jam packed with goodness. I…read morehave tried 8 different prepared soups/ salads, and every one of them was delicious and worth getting again! The bread is very good ( eht, ehm.. better than the competition). The bakery selection is small, but VERY good (try the rum cake) and they have a hot bar with excellent choices.. I've had the beef and the pork stew.. both are to die for! In regards to value, the prices blow everyone away, and you can get some fantastic items I've never seen anywhere else. I'm almost reluctant to share this gem, wanting to keep it all to myself, but it's just too good not to pass on.

Wowser, fantastic selection of Polish food. Place your order at the counter, small or large plate…read moremeans 1 or 2 proteins plus 2 sides. There is at least 5 proteins and 7 or eight sides; you are bound to find some of your favorites. Portion size is pretty large so the small plate should be enough even for the hungeriest cowboy. Once you've made your selection you might want to give it a boost in the microwave. Get there early b4 the luncheon crowd as this place gets busy and there's only one lady at the counter. Great food, super value!!!

Great new spot on Broad St in Little Poland in New Britain. If you haven't been to Little Poland,…read moreshame on you! It is a hidden gem in New Britain. We had a big spread of food for 2 people for $15. Everything we had was exceptional and legit from the blueberry and strawberry pierogi to meatballs, sweet and sour chicken balls, carrot salad, cabbage salad, gravy, and cabbage and sausage. People were really friendly. We will definitely be back! Looked like they do a lot of takeout business but we ate in the small dining area which was nice. Be sure to note they close at 7 M-F and at 5 on Saturday. Closed Sundays.

This place proves good eating doesn't require overspending. I didn't think I'd enjoy this place so…read morethoroughly. The kitchen chooses good ingredients with satisfying serving sizes. Their team treats customers with genuine care. I find this spot reliable and worth recommending.

Still five stars!!! The pierogi were wonderful, the roasted beets salad was lovely and although I…read moredon't know what the dressing was, it was good too. I was sooooooo disappointed they had no beet soup as that was the main reason we went ... that and the Groupon! Both daughters had the kielbasa Reuben and loved it!