The primary drawback was halfway thru our Thursday late afternoon lunch noisy music blared behind the wall where we sat. That knocked the rating down a star. Were it not for that, this place would get 4 1/2 stars rounded up to 5. The food was pretty much off the charts with a few items needing a bit more seasoning. But the main dishes were tasty (particularly the potato pancakes) and ample and the salad bar area was plenteous in content and good. Yum! It would be helpful if some of the lesser known items had been labeled so we would have known what they were. However, there was little not to like so not by far the biggest issue but it's beneficial to know what you have on your plate. I had three glasses of iced tea altogether - one sweetened, one unsweetened and the third raspberry sweetened. All were fine but I would have liked our waitress (I guess server is the word nowadays) to have a better grasp of English so she would have known that I wanted the raspberry for all three glasses. But our server was very good in refilling our water glasses, something you seldom see these days (except at Greek Islands) as most eateries do not serve water except upon request. A bit on the pricy side but that's how it seems to be these days when dining out. That said, this place is a gem that has been in place over a half century, though my first time here, despite living not far away for decades. This was well worth the trip with my lady friend (who loved it as well) and we'll be back in the near future (hopefully without the distracting music). read more

Very good and traditional Polish food buffet. You cannot go wrong with the stuffed cabbage, fried chicken, pierogis, mashed potato's & steamed veggies. All very delicious & authentic. You serve yourself, so it goes as fast as you are! A ton of traditional art pieces on the walls that look like from Poland, as well. Good establishment with friendly people. read more

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Great Service. Friendly staff. Pleasant Atmosphere . Food was remarkable even the next day! Well woth the drive from Naperville! Thank you read more

When we first walked in, there are video gambling machines and full bar. You have to walk to the other side of the room to be seated for the restaurant. When we first walked into the dining room there were pinkish red and blue lighting on the ceiling which would be nice for Valentine's Day but it was not the best lighting to see your food. I took pictures of our food using the flash... if not all you would see is pink food. Our waitress was very sweet, she gave us a pitcher of water and kept our table cleared from empty dishes which was surprising cause it seemed like she was the only one working the tables. They must be short staffed. There was another lady carving the meats and a guy putting out clean dishes and cups. They don't have any music playing, so you can easily hear people talking around you. It was not too bad though. The floors are carpeted and someone spilled a topping on the floor by the dessert buffet and it was a huge mess. The ice cream was being used so much it was more like a shake texture then ice cream. So eating a cone is pointless. As far as the food buffet, there were lots of great options and I loved trying every hot entree. I don't think you could even try all the cold ones cause there are tons of them! The chicken noodle soup was so yummy, thin noodles and lots of chicken. The salad bar was stocked full of fresh veggies and there were lots of cold salads (macaroni salad, and other toppings) The meats I tried seemed to all be flavored the same... ribs and fresh polish sausage tasted very similar. There were lots of great dining options so I am sure even the most pickiest people would find something they like! I think this restaurant is good to come to maybe once a year when your craving polish foods, I cannot see myself coming here regularly. They only had potato pierogi, it would be nice to have other pierogi flavor options. They were good but not the best I have ever had. If your in the area I would definitely recommend dining here at least once. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Wonderful food, courteous servers and pricing is good. I've been going here for over ten years and have never been disappointed with the food. We had our wedding banquet here too. The atmosphere was fine. Everything went smoothly and the guests loved the smorgasbord. read more

Delicious polish food at an affordable price. Lots of nostalgia as the restaurant has not changed since the 1970s. Went back for 3rds for the buffet. Delicious kielbasas, potato pancakes, kapusta, and pierogi. Highly recommend. read more

Today I had lunch there with a friend. It was delightful! Everything was scrumptious! (especially the potato pancakes) I was very pleased with the freshness of everything. It was MUCH BETTER than what I have come to expect from buffet style dining. I VERY highly recommend it! read more

I can understand this place can appeal to those who have an iron stomach. What I found was everything there was incredibly oily which if you have a sensitive stomach is perhaps not the place to be. The service was fine. The inside feels like a bit of a fever dream, you're crowded, and if some customers have their chairs back too much it's challenging to get to the buffet. It's a great "bargain spot". For $17 for a lunch buffet and great drink prices...If you like to drink and you're into buffets you can't do much better. However if your stomach is sensitive to seed oils, perhaps tread with caution. read more

This may not have the largest selection in buffets but they are always turning over fresh food so the selection is always hit and fresh. The polish is better than most and the ham and beef were awesome. The broasted chicken was juicy and the sleeper was all the homemade desserts. The nice touch was also the owner manning the carving station and overseeing everything personally- this is a do not miss!!! read more

Sawa's Old Warsaw Restaurant - Old school lets you know you're in for something good - Polish Near Me - Broadview, Illinois

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Great authentic Polish buffet. Service is good and atmosphere is like being in Poland. I would highly recommend this restaurant as I used to travel to Chicago for business and would frequent here often. read more

Great friendly atmosphere and good service. Food was excellent especially the bluntzes and potato pancakes! My only wish was that the sauerkraut was more sour all else was on point!!! Thank you read more

Sawa's is genuine treat. Good food, always fresh and the pierogies and potato pancakes the best. The fruit crepes are also very good. They usually have a couple freshly made soups, shredded beef and fried chicken, stuffed cabbage and sausages. Have enjoyed coming the great Polish food for years. read more

Incredible and for such a great price! Old school dining room that hasn't been updated in what looks like 50 years but that is ok, it gives an extra special vibe. So many options on the buffet. Everything I had was authentic and tasty! Best polish buffet in the area! read more

I love Old Warsaw. It's like the food I grew up with. Is it fancy? Not up to date fancy. Decor is out of the 70's ( which I think is when it opened) but I don't care. The food is like the food my mother and all my family made. My husband and my sons, (only 1/2 Polish (darn) love it too. To me, nothing says LOVE, like this food. And, yes, if you go for lunch, it's less crowded. It's like going to your Babia's for dinner. Try it. I don't think you'll be disappointed read more

Great place for a Polish Buffet. Great food and staff. I would recommend you stop by. Ambiance could have some additional Polish Decor but the food makes up for it. How about selling some t-shirts with the Sawa's logo and some Polish gifts? Thanks to everyone at Sawa's! read more

How have I not reviewed Sawa's! We have been going for years and even had my daughter's baby shower there. If you enjoy Polish food it helps, but even if you don't, the carved meats like ham and beef are excellent, the salad bad is pretty generous, good soups, and the broasted chicken is the best you will find. They have a good variety of sides and the meat options continue. The polish options like the stuffed cabbage rolls and pierogi are can't miss though. Desserts? Well they have some if you have room, but I pretty much guarantee you won't go home hungry. They do have buffet prices, but they are pretty cheap for a buffet. Just make sure you save room before you go! read more

Originally I wasn't expecting anything extraordinary when I walked in; however, my expectations were shattered after my time here, simply put I was blown away by nearly every aspect of this restaurant. The atmosphere was incredible, everything was very clean with friendly service to complement. While I did not catch the name of the waitress she did an incredible job at welcoming my family and staying on top of refills. The food was top-notch and well-made, especially the sausage which was so flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed all aspects of the restaurant and I definitely will be coming back in the near future. read more

There's a learning curve to this place. They seat you and bring you the bill at the end. I think this suits heavy drinkers who want a bar plus buffet but its not particularly good polish food and the nightly specials are either out of stock or underwhelming. The salad bar is sad and tired, the fruit is unappetizing and flies buzz around the desserts. On the bright side they do have a soft serve station so my toddler loved it. Harvest 365 in forrest park is vastly superior buffet minus the full bar and soft serve. read more

Been coming here for over 8 years, usually for lunch, but this time we went at 3:30--and they still charged us the dinner price? Shady move. To top it off, it felt like the managers or owners were watching us every time we went up to the buffet. Weird and uncomfortable. The food was good, sure, but charging my 11-year-old daughter the full $26.99 adult price? That's just plain greedy. read more

Very good variety and decent quality. Great value for what you get and so happy To have a Polish buffet still around. read more

Wonderful old world (school?). Polish smorgasbord. Even that word takes me back to my youth. If you enter thru the bar you will find yourself in a **very** dark bar with some regular looking customers. I came here for a late work lunch and it did not disappoint. This place has been around along time apparently and the many of the servers appeared to be from Poland. There's potato pancakes,pierogi, Swiss steak, fried chicken , etc etc....they also had a regular salad bar and bar of potato, bean and macaroni salads; coleslaw, and puddings that reminded me of the old ponderosa buffet. They also had a soft serve ice cream machine but I couldn't find it. read more

I like their food a lot. I really want to give 5 - stars, but I can't due to the horrible customer service by an elderly woman working the desk. I placed an order to go earlier in the day for a 5:00pm pick up. I live far but willing to travel for good food. When I get there, this elderly woman barks at me that my order won't be ready for 30 minutes because they are busy. I was stunned, speechless. I explained that I was told it would be ready at 5:00pm, and that I lived far and couldn't wait that long. Every person who came to pick up to go orders was treated the same way. I sat, listened, and couldn't believe it. This establishment is in business because of their customers. To treat those customers like garbage, makes no sense to me. If this restaurant can't handle to go orders, they shouldn't take them - and they should not commit to times that they can't honor. Terrible to be treated this way. read more

I've been going to Sawa's old Warsaw restaurant for close to 15 years and I go at least a couple of times a week. It's like an old-fashioned smorgasbord, but the food is delicious everything from two different kinds of soup two different kinds of salads, sausage, sauerkraut, cabbage, wrapped around meat and rice Fried chicken vegetables and much more. If you've never experience this restaurant I suggest you should service is wonderful and the food is A+. read more

This is an old school Polish restaurant that I visited last weekend. My friend's daughter was baptized so the luncheon was at Sawa's Old Warsaw and I'm so glad they picked this restaurant. They have a massive restaurant with a bar and reception area, where we sat. The wait staff was quick and friendly with the large group. The food is so good. We had the buffet and it's honestly some of the best Polish food I've ever had. Everything I had was better than the next and never felt unsatisfied. If you're in the area and looking for a great buffet - Old Warsaw is a must! read more

The food is top quality and so is the service this restaurant I highly recommend I go myself at least twice a week and the prices are very reasonable. You will love their food. read more

Great little polish restaurant that does things in a traditional way from what I can tell. Very reasonable prices, great food, great service! The inside is old-school and I think that adds to the charm. I believe they offer polish immigrants the opportunity to work and rent small apartments above the restaurant when they move to the US so the food is made by them I'd bet. It's a place I can take my mom and grandma and everyone leaves stuffed and happy! read more

Classic spot. Lovely folks. Environment 11/10. Food 9/10. Old Warsaw keeps rocking. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, just as it has been for decades. I had the lunch buffet which was reasonably priced for excellent, quality food. The stuffed cabbage and potato pancakes are tied for first place as my favorites. read more

Struggled giving 2 or 3 stars on this review. Went with 3 because service was okay. The main concern I have is the hot food items are not hot. They were all barely warm. The flavor of the chicken, meatballs, and sausage was decent, but someone is going to get sick. I ate a half of one plate due to this and just ate a few kolacki...these are delicious. read more

Have not been here since childhood, but great food never changes ! Food was just as good as I remember! Hot and plenty of it! Never got Polish food in Florida so very happy to be here. Go early as the place gets very crowded. read more

This was the second time trying Sawa's Old Warsaw and I am sorry for going there again. I found the food to be terrible--cheap quality food. I really don't understand why this restaurant is still open. The restaurant's furniture was beaten up with tears in the vinyl and looks to not have been cleaned in a long while. It could use a paint job and fire the chef! The food was not tasty, very dry, and overcooked. I grew up on the Southwest side of Chicago and went to many Polish restaurants and banquet halls in my time. If you consider this good food I feel sorry for you. Don't eat here if you value your digestive tract! read more

Love this place. I come here a few times a month. Service is always great, food is always fresh, and it's very clean. I like the old school pink walls read more

Food was great, service was top notch. Best buffet in town. Plenty of old school items. 5 stars from me. The Lounge was also great. read more

The BEST Polish food ever! The buffet has something for everyone and the food tastes just like what my Polish Grandma and Ukrainian/Polish mother made! We stop by every time we are in Chicago! The staff is very friendly and accommodating too! read more

Food was excellent so was the service you can't beat the price!!!!! Food display cllean and tidey

Bland and unexciting. I understand they cater to a mostly older clientele, but Polish food is very flavorful. Everyone was very nice though.

This restaurant was terrific. Very good food and has been there for many years. I would definitely go here again.

The food was the reason I went there. I was not disappointed. Many selections to choose from. Homemade and great tasting. Wait staff is friendly and accommodating. I was pleased over all and will go again. read more

Great buffet. Nice service. But its really dark, too many tables, and claustrophobic.

Super nice people. Very friendly service. Lots of options. Love going here!! Great for families as well or if you just feel like stopping in for a yummy meal read more