Fantastic place. One of the best restaurants in the area and Glenview is very lucky to have it. 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. read more

Smetana - Modern European Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Service - 3/5. Can you not see that I'm dying on this date?! Why is service so slow when we're the only 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? read more

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We came by this newish one year old restaurant and our party of 5, including two kiddos, enjoyed a big and delicious Polish lunch here.  At least I think they were Polish as I never confirmed but they're Eastern European in any event. We had the following.  Every dish was of tip top quality, flavorful, and beautifully presented, including their desserts.   - Pan fried pierogies (10), $16 - Polish plate with a cucumber salad, $30 - Chicken schnitzel with a beet salad, $22 - Chicken shawarma, $15 - Large dessert crepe with nutella and berries, $15 - Honey cake, $8 The prices may seem a little high, but the servings are tasty and generous.  For example, I'm usually ho-hum on pierogies, but their pan fried pierogies had delicate skins and a tasty beef-pork filling and I think they were the best I've ever had.  I liked all the dishes but really liked all the items on the Polish plate, which you should enjoy with plenty of their namesake smetana or sour cream.  One of the owners and also our very congenial server Martin told me about that translation.  The beet and cucumber salads were also chilled and refreshing.  Both desserts were also very good, but the delectable dessert crepe with fresh whipped cream, nutella, and berries was the better one. The strip-mall restaurant is smallish, but also stylish and cozy and the chairs and table setting were very comfortable.  They had enjoyable pop music on.  There is a small bar/counter area in the back corner and they had a nice looking list of drinks to go with their menu.  Martin was our friendly server and I learned he was working alongside his brother Stan.  Actually, our oldest grand-darling wondered if they were brothers from their looks, and she was dead right.  Martin also told me the chef was a lady from Ukraine and with the short delay in bringing the food out, we could tell the dishes were all freshly prepared.  Overall, a quality place with deserved high ratings, highly recommended, and a great addition to the Glenview food scene.  We'll look to return to support this local family business, and best of luck! read more

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Great food and reasonably priced. The smoked salmon, roe and potato pancakes were delicious and definitely large enough to suffice as an entire meal. read more

Smetana - Modern European Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Bright and welcoming restaurant. Service wonderful. We began with a cup of borscht which was really a bowl in any other restaurant. The rye bread was so good. We shared the Polish plate which also came with a bowl of cucumbers cream and dill or some other salad choices- the cucumbers were great. We had a little taste of most of the items on the Polish plate but were too full to finish. The pierogis were spinach and so tasty. Also loved the Polish sausage . My mother thought the stuffed cabbage had too much rice but I thought the taste was so good even with more rice. Had lemonade and tea. Wish this place was closer to my home -- Roscoe village- because I would order on a regular basis read more

Smetana - Polish Plate: stuffed cabbage, Polish sausage, pierogis and potato pancakes. - Modern European Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Ordered carry out because their kitchen was closing at 7pm on a Sunday! I ordered two orders of the stuffed cabbage and one order of the chicken noodle soup. The food was ready as the time I requested and was so tasty. I grew up eating Eastern European food at friends houses and I loved the flavors of what I ordered. The stuffed cabbage came with a side of yummy potatoes with dill and a side of yummy beets. The food was fresh and very tasty! Portions were okay (not huge) and I'll definitely return to try other dishes. The restaurant itself is not very big or super fancy but it had plenty of seating and was very clean. There is plenty of parking in the plaza outside. It's right next door to the nail place and one of the first restaurants in the plaza (it took a second to find it). The prices were very Glenview/Northshore. My order for two orders of stuffed cabbage and one bowl of soup came out to be $60.00 which is kind of high compared to deli prices. However it was very tasty and comparable to prices in the area. Would definitely return and try other items! read more

Smetana - To go plate! - Modern European Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Smetana was located in a strip mall at the corner of Lehigh and Glenview Rd., in downtown Glenview. In between a Dunkin' Donuts and a liquor store. We walked here on a Saturday around 6pm and we were the only customers at that time. Our server greeted and seated us right away. Since we were not familiar with the items on the menu, we wanted to try different things. HERRING BEETS TARTARE- the herring and the beets went well together. POTATO PANCAKE w/ SMOKED SALMON- the salmon was good and the pancake was ok. BOGRACH- this was a hearty soup and there was a lot of meat. It would have been better if the meat was more tender though. PORK CUTLETS- I enjoyed the beet salad and the mashed potatoes. The pork cutlet was nothing special. Overall, it was good to finally try Smetana and the unique dishes they have. The service was friendly and efficient. The place was clean and I liked the neat interiors. More power to this small, local business! read more

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This is a great restaurant. High quality ingredients and everything is cooked to perfection. I had the breaded pork chop with a side of mushroom sauce poured over. We also had mushroom and kraut perogi and spinach and cheese perogi and they were both excellent. I also tried everything on the Polish platter. I hope this restaurant enjoys a lot of success because I want them to stay here in the community so we can continue to dine here. The service was excellent too. read more

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Outstanding food. Very good recipes and cooking to back it up. The pierogi plate features a mix of spinach, potato and meat pierogis and were all delicious. The chicken noodle soup was outstanding, a very flavorful broth with a great mix of thin, light noodles and chicken breast chunks. The restaurant interior is medium sized with maybe 8 tables and works as both a nice date night setting or casual meal. Nice interior touches. SUPER friendly servers, including Oha and Kanza. So sweet. I hope the new restaurant does well and lasts. A great add to the neighborhood. I'll surely be back. read more

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Came here based on a friend's recommendation, and I am glad I gave it a try! We went on a Saturday afternoon (not peak hours) so there were plenty of seats. The space is on the smaller side, and I could see there being a wait during normal dining hours. The decorations were charming and gave a cozy feel. Our server was helpful in describing the different dishes. We got the Polish plate, combination, pierogies, and European schwarma. Although the food is on the pricey side, I thoroughly enjoyed each dish. I thought everything was fresh, flavorful, and had beautiful presentation. We were too stuffed for dessert, but next time I want to try the honey cake! read more

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Absolutely love, love, love this place. I think it was recommended by the Yelp community leader, Kesha, and I headed with high expectations and I give it an 10. When you walk in it is so inviting, nice seating arrangements with comfortable covered chairs which adds a nice touch and the waiter was so pleasant and helpful because I had only been to a place in West Roger's Park that was good but it was very rundown and they didn't seem to care. This place was refreshing, inviting and very bougie. They offer many vegetarian options and meat of course. I'm not sure what they're known for but first thing on the menu is pierogis, meat, cheese, potato, sauerkraut, mozzarella, and spinach. They're really good but I can't imagine eating 10 by myself. It's a good shareable option. I chose Ukrainian borscht as my soup (it was cold windy and slushy) and also shared the Zapiekanka with mushrooms and cheese as an appetizer. Next as my main course I had the breaded pork chop with mashed potatoes and I chose beet salad, and everything was homemade and authentic. The waiter told me that you put sour cream on everything and including the soup. I'm not accustomed to that so I didn't try it tonight. The pork chop was very good and real mashed potatoes were good but I really liked the beet salad. I got to try a bite of each item in the Polish plate and all of it was scrumptious. The fruit tea served hot or cold is very enjoyable with fresh fruits and in the summer I would love it cold but tonight hot was perfect. The crepe dessert was a bit cold but all of it fresh. There's a nice drink menu with hard cider, beer, wine and signature cocktails, but I can't handle the liquor so can't comment on that. Being such a foodie I could come here every day but I suspect my finicky husband will lose interest. I'll find my gal pals to join me. See you soon, Smetana, my little "sour cream "!! read more

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Wow. What a find! Excellent shawarma wraps. Really really! Also the schnitzel was to die for but even better were the sides. All around great meal. Our new Glenview "go to". Oh. And the potato pancakes. Also. Wow. I would add a picture but the food was devoured quickly. read more

Booked a birthday dinner for a party of two on a rainy Friday evening. The venue is tucked into a little plaza. The restaurant itself is casual and cozy. And whatever music they were playing (a YouTube video of someone live mixing music in their studio?) was awesome. My friend and I were absolutely delighted to start our dinner off with a cytrynówka and espresso martini each. We shared an appetizer of chicken liver pate and split the Polish plate--a delectable serving of potato pancakes, pierogis, Polish sausage, and cabbage rolls (we picked the traditional tomato sauce). Of course, we made some room for dessert and topped things off with a generous helping of apple strudel. My friend even got a little slice of cake to take home for her birthday. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive. I would love to return and will be recommending Smetana to friends and family. read more

Awesome food. Worth a try! It's central European food which is unique. Rather than Hackney's give yourself a different treat. Family owned!

Really delicious food here. The place itself is on the smaller side but super quaint. The staff/ owner is super nice and speaks at least 3 languages (English, Russian, Polish) which is helpful if you have older family members that want a taste of home but don't speak English. The food is also phenomenal, everything is fresh and made from scratch and tastes exactly how your grandma would make it. The portions are also fairly large and the prices reflect that. read more

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Food is excellent! Try everything and you will not be disappointed. Cozy small place but great service and food tastes home made. Nothing feels reheated or frozen and cooked! Hidden gem! read more

This place has excellent food and drink! From the lavender spritz to the new twist on tartar,to the amazing sausage and potatoes pancakes. You can't go wrong. The atmosphere is very clean, quirky and cute. Definitely a find! read more

What a wonderful hidden treasure! Went to dinner with friends. Received a call from Yana letting me know that their last food service was at 5:15pm and asked if we could come a little earlier. We were all on board for an earlier dinner. After all, we are Seniors! When walking in, it is a cute small restaurant. I like smaller venues. Very intimate and nicely decorated. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered and our food was delicious. Plenty on the plate. Found out there is entertainment on Friday evenings. I will definitely be back. Want to try more menu options. Very, very kind workers. read more

Our experience here was fantastic! We were greeted by very kind staff, and the food was served very fast! It tasted great. I highly recommend this place. Come along and try their food. You will like it. read more

This restaurant is a must try! Fresh, homemade, delicious European dishes. The food is all incredible. We shared the combination plate and ceasar salad. Also tried the blueberry pierogis for desert...everything was amazing! We will definitely be back and recommend this to our friends/family! read more

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Great and tasty food. Nice selection of drinks and reasonable prices. Will come back. Thank you

Lovely atmosphere. Welcoming services. And good food. We like coming here for a lunch on weekends.

Really glad we found this place! Good environment, great food, amazing drinks. Will definitely be back. Potato pancakes brought me back home. Service was phenomenal. read more

This is a great restaurant to enjoy the authentic Polish and Ukrainian cuisine! Every single dish that we ordered for dinner today was A+. It is coming from an Ukrainian who loves to cook! I believe that the quality of the restaurant is revealed in soups. Often offered "free" in traditional American restaurants, the soup is unimpressive at least. In "Smetana" soup is a masterpiece: chicken noodle soup with the thinnest egg noodles was exactly like my grandma used to make when I was sick, the Ukrainian borscht was excellent! The true treat was an Ukrainian salo board! This made in house variation of the traditional Ukrainian salo was an absolute hit! Probably the best outside of Ukraine! My beef liver in creamy sauce with buckwheat was cooked to perfection, my husband's Polish plate had all the favorites of the Polish and Ukrainian cuisine and was delicious. You cannot skip the dessert at this caliber of the restaurant: cherry pierogis aka varenyky in Ukrainian cuisine were fantastic. The traditional Ukrainian honey cake concluded our epic meal. By the way, the lavender cocktail and Tom Collins skillfully crafted by the owner of the restaurant Martin were delectable! Great service with reasonable prices! What a hidden gem! I cannot wait to come back to try more dishes on the menu! I highly recommend! read more

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What a great restaurant. The food was outstanding. Our group shared many dishes among them the Polish platter with sausage, pierogi, cabbage rolls, etc Their cocktails are really good, too. Each of us had a different one and we all loved what we'd ordered. Very nice atmosphere and service. I will be back. read more

Had a Friday lunch celebration for my elderly mom's birthday along with her 10 friends, who can be very discerning and hard to please about dining out. The food, ambiance, presentation, and especially service could not have been better. Great home-like atmosphere and dishes like potato pancakes beautifully decorated with lox and caviar, herring under fur, fresh salads, stuffed cabbage that melts in your mouth and chicken cutlet to die for with mashed potatoes. The restaurant was very accommodating to special requests. Everything was delicious, everybody loved it and had a great time. read more

The food is very good and the staff are great but it is on the pricey side. The ambiance is very nice. read more

The combination of flavors on the Polish Plate was fantastic. We also enjoyed the mulled red wine. The service was great. It's nicely decorated with lots of room between tables. Definitely recommended. read more

We have been walking by but not stopped until now!! It was great! Super clean, great service and the food was beautiful and delicious.

Excellent food and incredible service! I was amazed by the beef liver main course, the buckwheat balanced out the flavors of the meat very well. The drinks are always fabulous! Don't miss this place for your next date night. They also provide personalized menus for any event that you'd like them to cater. read more

All dishes ordered were very tasty.Especially I liked the "Polish dish" and pancakes with salmon.The staff is very friendly,the design of the cafe nice.The prices are adequate.I recommend both for celebrations and for just a tasty meal. read more

Great Eastern European food ! Friendly staff and great service. Will come back to soon!

Great food and great service. It was a very unique place with many different options and choices. The drinks were amazing as well! read more

This placed knocked our socks off. I ordered the borscht, chicken shawarma, and the pierogis. Everything had a ton of flavor and was perfectly cooked. Service was great and the restaurant was impeccably clean. We will absolutely be back! read more

Smetana - Pierogis - Modern European Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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This restaurant serves amazing European food. Every dish we had was spectacular. The smoked salmon on our potato pancakes is amongst the best I've ever had. The sausage was subtle and smoky, and borscht was lightly sweet and melted in our mouth. Service was friendly and prompt. Kompote was also a unique old world treat. Highly recommend, we will be coming back again soon! read more

Smetana - Potato pancakes - Modern European Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Just had lunch for the first time at Smetana. Delicious! had the pickled vegetables appetizer, Polish platter, chicken noodle soup, honey cake and berry crepes. Absolutely wonderful. Was our first visit and will definitely return. read more

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Beware, Yelp reservations do not work according to the restaurant. It would be smart to call just in case. On to the review... This place has promise. The menu is small but diverse. I love that they offer fruit pierogi and you can even order an assortment. They offer complimentary dark hearty rye with a terrific garlicky spread. I ordered the Polish Platter. The sausage was great, the potato Pierogi were moist and tasty. The stuffed cabbage had some sort of smoked meat in it that while unexpected, made for a memorable gołąbki. My only wish is that the potato pancake were crispier. The atmosphere was cute and cozy. Overall, I enjoyed this spot and would come back if only to try their new and improved potato pancake. read more

Excellent Polish food complemented with Polish beer. The honey liqueur is worth trying. Service very personal. You should add this to your "try" list read more

Average food, good service. Great drinks made by the owner. Very accommodating owner.

This restaurant is such a hidden gem. The pierogis were amazing as was the house-made honey cake. The drinks are unexpectedly sophisticated and delicious. Highly recommend the lavender spritz. Best part about it is the amazingly sweet staff. Our bartender, Nadia, a recent immigrant from Poland, was a delight. So happy to support this lovely family-owned business! read more