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Staropolska Restaurant, a premier dining destination in Chicago, offers an exceptional culinary experience that blends traditional Polish flavors with modern American twists. As a highly-recommended American restaurant, Bar, and Eastern European restaurant, we take pride in serving authentic Polish restaurant dishes that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Europe. Located at 3030 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, our European restaurant is a must-visit for foodies and families alike. Our menu features a wide range of mouth-watering options, from classic pierogies to savory bigos, all made with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for a casual dinner or a special occasion, our cozy and inviting atmosphere ensures a memorable experience. Come and indulge in our signature dishes, paired with an impressive selection of craft beers and fine wines. At Staropolska Restaurant, we look forward to serving you a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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D “Juanito” H
D “Juanito” H -Google user
3 years ago
Update:We came back for the rest of the menu, and I must say, nothing disappointed. The veal meat ball is to die for. My first bite was like a party in my mouth. This is a must try. The pierogi...Read More
Artur Ciegotura
Artur Ciegotura -Google user
7 months ago
I have not been at Staropolska in ages. Cant remember what I ordered last time I was there. It apprars it has gone through major renovation. It is still in the old heart of the polish neighborhood. I attended the first communion reception and I...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Veal Meatballs with a Mushroom Gravy Withpotato Dumplings and Steamed Veggies, Zurek, Zurek Soup
Konrad Grabowski
Konrad Grabowski -Google user
2 years ago
Visited Staropolska for some quality Polish cuisine and was very disappointed. Decor is very nice, but that’s about the only compliment I could give this restaurant.Service is terrible. Not sure if they are understaffed or what the deal was but it was nearly impossible...Read More
Emily Barney
Emily Barney -Google user
5 years ago
We were able to sit in the "VIP table" at the back with our group and were so happy we took them up on the family style option for a larger group, which included soup, potato pancakes, pierogi, sausage and sauerkraut, chicken kiev (Devolay?), and...Read More
Katie Musial
Katie Musial -Google user
a year ago
First time in Chicago and knew I wanted some good Polish food as a fellow Pole. This place really hit the mark and service was impeccable. We had the potato pancakes, polish sausage and ground pork schnitzel. All of it tasted homemade and good quality....Read More
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Wes Nall
Wes Nall -Google user
2 years ago
An amazing little taste of Poland. So many dishes and tastes to try, one can quickly find themselves over ordering. Highly recommend multiple visits just to enjoy everything. The meals are very hearty and presented with care. I highly recommend trying the...Read More
Alex Wojciechowski
Alex Wojciechowski -Google user
2 years ago
The atmosphere was wonderful and the way they have their decorations set up is beautiful as well. I’m polish myself and honestly the food was pretty good, We had the special for two which was $34 and it was a big plate of food. Including...Read More
zakopek
zakopek -Google user
4 years ago
Delicious original polish food.Everything tasted delicious from the starters through soups and all main dishes.Definitely will come back!
Richard Metzgar
Richard Metzgar -Google user
2 years ago
Elevated 5 star Polish cooking. Service was top notch. Polish martini is excellent.Vegetarian options: Many options. My wife is vegetarian and it is her favorite place.
Sara Holda
Sara Holda -Google user
3 months ago
Went to staropolska to enjoy Polish food that I can't get in Nashville. We had a party of 4.I'll start with the positives.I ordered the polish martini and it was delicious.We got potato cheese pierogis for an appetizers, beet soup, and the 2 person...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Pierogis
ewelina wieczyńska
ewelina wieczyńska -Google user
3 years ago
Haven’t eaten authentic polish food for a while, my husband took me out for dinner to Staropolska and it was just lovely!Our waitress was super nice, loved to hear how young people can still speak beautifully in their mother language! The food was delicious. Oh,...Read More
Neil Zielinski
Neil Zielinski -Google user
6 years ago
I was in town on business. I scoped out some local places to try and this was a great find. I have heard some awful things about Chicago so I was weary about going anywhere. This place is in what appeared to be a safe...Read More
Chrissy Rossow
Chrissy Rossow -Google user
4 months ago
We arrived past 8pm with no reservation. We waited just a few moments before being sat at a clean table in the vip section.We ordered the plate for two. It came with an assortment of everything that makes this place special. Highly recommend getting...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pierogis
yinyang zen
yinyang zen -Google user
5 years ago
Excellent food! I had the beef rolls in porcini sauce and I loved it. My favorite part of the dish was pickled beef and onions. The cocktail was unexpectedly strong but great (Starpolska on the Rocks). While I enjoyed the food, I will not be...Read More
izabella moszkowicz
izabella moszkowicz -Google user
7 months ago
The food has always been delicious, I’ve been coming here since a child and this place has always been a fond memory for my whole family even when new chefs are introduced.Their mushroom soup has and is still one of the best items in the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pierogis, Cucumber Salad, Potato Pancake Recommendation for vegetarians Somewhat recommend Vegetarian offerings Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Adam James
Adam James -Google user
2 years ago
Was watching travel shows with my girlfriend trying to plan our next adventure and was watching a show on Polish cuisine. It made us hungry, so I did a quick Google search and found this restaurant. The food was incredible. Great portion...Read More
Sheila Kowalewski
Sheila Kowalewski -Google user
2 years ago
I first visited this restaurant about 10 years ago. It was incredible: warm atmosphere and delicious food. I finally got back to the city and once I looked up and saw that it was still open, I had to go back to Staropolska. The menu...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Olimpek Oli
Olimpek Oli -Google user
5 years ago
When we came for dinner the place was very busy, all the tables were taken and there was a party for at least 20 people. For all these people there were just 3 servers who were running like chickens without heads. A friend of mine...Read More
Sheri 소원
Sheri 소원 -Google user
a year ago
A couple friends that I came here on a Friday night for dinner. There were several tables available. We got sat down right away. I think the service was slow because there was only two ladies working in the front and I’m not sure how...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Connor Owen
Connor Owen -Google user
a year ago
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Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jim Ed Erimie
Jim Ed Erimie -Google user
a week ago
Visited on 12/17/24..had reservation..there was a large group (14) seated and enjoying themselves..we waited about 5 minutes before being greeted, assumed it was just all hands on deck for the group. Despite this small staff, our service thru the meal was fine, including our food...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Pierogis, Veal Meatballs with a Mushroom Gravy Withpotato Dumplings and Steamed Veggies, Zurek, Potato Pancake
Michael Marhoefer
Michael Marhoefer -Google user
8 months ago
came in on a Wednesday as a group of 6 friends. reserved a table, was promptly seated. a little weird to sit on a bench against a wall but maybe that's part of the old world charm. lovely interior building. had the family style dinner:...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Potato and Cheese Pierogi
Maria Siwak
Maria Siwak -Google user
a year ago
The food is pretty good. Mulled wine was good and sueprisingly cheap. Prices are really fair. The decor is very pleasant. But the service is far from good - we ordered 3 different dishes, only 1 out of 3 was correct. A girl was very...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Steven Makulski
Steven Makulski -Google user
a year ago
I was truly hoping the recent reviews were wrong, but they were spot on. Service was friendly but order was not good; options of polish cuisine (combination) not really available unless party style of 3 or more people. Perogi was good but other...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Potato and Cheese Pierogi, Cucumber Salad Parking space Difficult to find parking Parking options Paid street parking
Alexa Tang
Alexa Tang -Google user
a year ago
Super cozy spot with super cozy food. I’m no connoisseur of Polish food, but I was really happy with everything we ordered - cabbage rolls (such tender cabbage and meat with luscious tomato sauce), zucchini pancakes (great caraway flavor, crisp and chewy similar to a...Read More
Recommended dishes Borscht, Mushroom Soup Recommendation for vegetarians Somewhat recommend Vegetarian offerings Vegetarian menu or section Parking options Paid street parking
Junella Carla Gabriel
Junella Carla Gabriel -Google user
a month ago
Really lovely birthday dinner for my partner, who was craving some excellent Polish food. The Special for Two was the perfect amount of food with plenty of leftovers. The sausage and chicken were excellent, as well as the stuffed cabbage. And of course the perogies...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pierogis, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Will Hochstatter
Will Hochstatter -Google user
a year ago
Staropolska Restaurant is an absolute gem in Chicago! I recently had the pleasure of dining there, and it's safe to say it's the best Polish food I've ever tasted. This place is like a delicious secret waiting to be discovered. The Hunter Stew I ordered...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free street parking
Richard Lee
Richard Lee -Google user
a year ago
This used to be one of the best Polish restaurants in Chicago. Sadly, it is no longer as good as it once was. The food is still good, but not great. The service is always excellent. The serve most of the traditional Polish dishes you...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Potato and Cheese Pierogi, Cucumber Salad
Susan D.
Susan D. -Google user
a year ago
The 4 of us ordered family dinner and we needed a bigger table for all the food! Soup, potato pancakes, sausages and chicken, savory pierogies, bread, sauerkraut, cucumber salad, veggies and rice...all delicious! We were starving so really enjoyed everything, and even the cheese blitzes...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Potato and Cheese Pierogi, Cucumber Salad Parking options Paid street parking
X Y
X Y -Google user
a year ago
Everything was excellent. The combo dinner for 2, the sour rye soup with sausage and egg, the goulash… the carrots and broccoli were intensely buttery in a very nice way.The sweet strawberry and blueberry pierogis were AMAZING! Buttery, seemingly homemade dough, whole pieces of real...Read More
C.E.
C.E. -Google user
a year ago
With so many appetizing dishes on the menu, it’s a wonder how we made our decision.I highly recommend the family dinner as we got to try several different dishes. All delicious but my faves were the sour rye soup, potato pierogis, and polish sausage. Next...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Elisabeth Hays
Elisabeth Hays -Google user
2 years ago
We've gotten takeout here a few times earlier in the pandemic but this was our first time dining in. The food was SO AMAZING!! Highly recommend the special platter for 2 with the mushroom and sauerkraut pierogis. Every bite was delicious (even the steamed veggies...Read More
Susan Shio
Susan Shio -Google user
2 years ago
I returned for a second visit and enjoy this restaurant immensely . Last night we started with bacon wrapped plums it was over some mixed greens with the most amazing dressing .We had Pirogi sauerkraut and mushroom and potato and cheese with bacon on top.The...Read More
Donna Rudcki
Donna Rudcki -Google user
a year ago
Went on Saturday early evening. Ordered potato pancakes appetizer. Came cold with grease. Next stuffed cabbage rolls which were BAD. Had some kinda of curry taste and just small. Sauce not Polish at all. Waitress could care less. Mentioned it but no reply....Read More
DK KD
DK KD -Google user
a year ago
Our family ate here a few years ago when we visited Chicago, and with another trip coming up soon, we hope we can make the time to visit once again. I recall this restaurant having great service, promptly prepared food and an absolutely wonderful spread....Read More
Recommended dishes Potato and Cheese Pierogi, Borscht, Cucumber Salad, Potato Dumplings, Zurek
Miro Majorek
Miro Majorek -Google user
2 years ago
Great food at a good price. Polish home cooking at its best. $100 covered a soup, an entree, a dessert and beers for two. Quite reasonable.No pictures, as we were so hungry that we just started devouring our food when it came in.
Paul Cunningham
Paul Cunningham -Google user
a year ago
Let's talk about the hot appetizers; they are an absolute delight! The menu boasts a selection of traditional Polish starters, each bursting with flavor and made with love. The pierogi stole my heart - perfectly cooked pockets of goodness filled with savory fillings that left...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Jon Wesley Huff
Jon Wesley Huff -Google user
a year ago
What a gem! I’ve never really eaten at a Polish restaurant. This knocked my socks off. My partner and I started with the Camembert appetizer. Served on a bed of grilled pineapple rings and raspberry sauce, it was soft, pillowy, and melted in your mouth.I...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
D R
D R -Google user
3 years ago
My husband and I used to like this restaurant very much, but not anymore. Inside look and atmosphere is still very nice however the food and menu has changed for worse.The bread they used to give is not good and fresh anymore. Dinner doesn’t...Read More
Ellery R
Ellery R -Google user
7 years ago
This place was dead when I walked in so naturally I assumed it wasn't a great restaurant (it was dinner time on a weekday). I was terribly wrong. The service first of all is wonderful. The lady at the bar was very friendly, pretty, and...Read More
Robert S
Robert S -Google user
5 years ago
This is a great restaurant. I do not live in Chicago. My son who lives here has always wanted to try the restaurant. The white borscht is great and the mushroom soup is to die for. The blintzes were very good...Read More
Brooks Hansen
Brooks Hansen -Google user
3 years ago
I brought my parents here when they were in town as they really enjoy trying local non-chain places and had never had polish food before. The food just kept coming and though we ended up taking home quite a bit, we were still VERY stuffed...Read More
Victor Andres Morales
Victor Andres Morales -Google user
a year ago
Went there with native polish speakers on a Saturday afternoon. The potato pancakes and beef stroganoff were amazing, some one commented that they were ‘just how grandma makes them’.Substracting one star because the bread was a bit stale and the pierogi was nothing special.Will definitely...Read More
Recommended dishes Potato Dumplings
Slawomir Wojcik
Slawomir Wojcik -Google user
2 years ago
I have been to this restaurant several times in 15 years. I've never been disappointed before, until now. I visited the restaurant on a Saturday night with four other people for dinner. It was rush hour and the restaurant seemed understaffed. We had to wait...Read More
Richard Martinez
Richard Martinez -Google user
5 years ago
Some soups could use much improvement, but every person has their own style. I like thick, dense soups, not very watery soups.Some foods taste well when they're hot but not so much once it gets cold.As for the main course, I only had one, which...Read More
Morrigan Haughey
Morrigan Haughey -Google user
3 years ago
I've eaten a fair bit of Polish food in my life but I gotta say, Staropolska might be the best. It's not the cheapest polish food you'll find, but the richness of the flavors and quality of the ingredients really make all the difference. That's...Read More
Caroline Heller
Caroline Heller -Google user
12 years ago
The most amazing Polish food I have ever had in a restaurant. The portions are more than worth the money you pay for it so you will always have something left over. The service is excellent, with the staff always checking in to...Read More
Bartlomiej Bartkowiak
Bartlomiej Bartkowiak -Google user
7 years ago
Great polish fare at a reasonable price. The beef tartar (amazing) and zucchini potato pancakes with goat cheese are my favorites. The polish plate is a good deal and allows for a nice sampling of polish favorites. Good beer and a nice...Read More

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