U Gazdy
270 W Irving Park Rd, Wood Dale, IL, 60191
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Address :
270 W Irving Park Rd
Wood Dale, IL, 60191 - Phone (630) 694-5840
- Website https://www.u-gazdy.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Nancy M.
Our Memorial Day plans were cancelled due to the weather (hey, it's Chicago, you have to expect that!) so we decided to come here for dinner. 7 people, 5 of them at least partly Polish. Everyone loved the food, including the German and Italian diners in our party. 4 people had the Highlander potato pancake and loved it; only 1 person (a guy, I might add) could finish it. One person had the stuffed cabbages in mushroom sauce, another had the pork tenderloin escallops and I had the Ziewont (or Giewont) cutlet. The escallops were as might be expected - smallish slices of pork tenderloin on top of the dumpings (potatoes are an option). The Ziewont cutlet was a softball-sized round breaded pork tenderloin inside of which was ham and melted cheese, which oozed out when you cut into the tenderloin. Choice of potatoes or horsehoof dumplings - I had the latter. The 7th person in our party wasn't really hungry, so she had a bowl of the chicken soup and said it was good. Everyone else started with the pickle soup, which came with dinner. The non-Polish people in our party loved the food just as much as the Polish people did. Everyone left satisfied, most of us with leftovers. I've mentioned the pokey service before; it was a little better today. Maybe it was because we had 6 pm reservations, and U Gazdy closed at 8? I usually park in front, but parked in the back this time and saw the outdoor seating - picnic tables with umbrellas. If it wasn't raining the day we were there, I would have suggested sitting there. The only inconvenience (a minor one) was that they would only split the check in 2 - we had 7 people and wanted 5 separate checks - so everyone just paid in cash. I thought this might be helpful to know, so you can bring cash if everyone is used to paying by credit or debit card.
(5)MA T.
Was in town for business from Dallas and needed some comfort food. Wanted mashed potatoes and gravy but knew I should have some protein, too. Their menu looked good so I drove over to get dinner to go. The owner's father-in-law took my order and was really helpful with my choices. Walked out with a very tender pork shank, buttery dumplings, flavorful mushroom gravy, and delicious sauerkraut. Should have tried a Polish beer while waiting but did not have a designated driver. They have well-stocked full bar. Restaurant was full with many laughing groups which added to the fun atmosphere. Can't wait to bring coworkers here as there are many more menu items I want to try!
(4)Rose D.
What a delightful Polish restaurant with a wonderful (and large) menu! We took our Polish grandmother here as a surprise and she really enjoyed speaking Polish with our server, who was so very kind I'm sorry I don't remember his name. There was a large baby shower party in the restaurant at the time so we had to wait a short time for a table but in 5 quick minutes we were seated. Despite the large party in the restaurant our food came out quickly and the service was attentive. We tried the pierogis (best sauerkraut & mushroom ones I've ever had!) as a starter to share. Topped with crispy crumbled bacon with a side of sour cream they hit the spot & you can choose a combo of 2 kinds on your order. They also bring warm bread with a side of bacon drippings to slather on the bread - to those who haven't had it before it might not sound good but try it - it's delicious. You will thank me, though your arteries may not...but it's worth a try for sure. I do not recall the names of the 3 entrees we had but we all absolutely loved our meals. Oh, and our meals came with a choice of soup - we all had their mushroom soup which was like a combo between a broth and cream based soup with big slices of mushroom in it. Oh so good! We'll definitely be back to try some other items on the menu as there are so many delicious choices it was hard to decide.
(4)Sherwin C.
Great tasting Polish food in a unique setting. If you come here you're definitely not leaving hungry as the portions are huge and the meal comes with a generous amount of side dishes. Everything here is prepared with great textures and is seasoned well. Here are my thoughts on some items: Bread: Nice texture with a savory side of something that seems like lard and pork bits. Soups: Chicken noodle was alright but the cream of mushroom had a nice full flavor to it with fresh mushrooms. Very enjoyable and great with the bread. Highlander Style Pork Shanks: Pork shank was prepared well, not too salty and tender. Rumsztyk Steak: Tenderized with a nice flavor like a tenderloin. Giewont Cutlet: Breading was nice with a tender cutlet inside. The ham and cheese filling was very good. Traditional Polish Style Duck: Could be a little more flavorful but was tender and prepared well. Hoofshaped dumplings: Light flavored and chewy, went great with entrees. Pureed potatoes: Not very flavorful but matched quite well with the horseradish sauce. Three polish salads: Very refreshing and fresh. Overall, a very enjoyable meal. I am not as familiar with Polish cuisine to make detailed comments but this was delicious and inspires me to try other Polish restaurants in the area.
(4)Jon B.
Amazing! The food was just exceptional, and the service was great. Will definitely recommend to anyone who's looking for God polish food. On my last visit we sat at the bar for dinner and had a chance to chat with the owner, who was very friendly and helpful.
(5)Andy M.
The duck was too cooked and the Perogis just looked and tasted like bad ravioli without the sauce. This is a really bad ethnic eatery although the place looks nice with solid wood seating. The food is just Polish and as a result usually bad anyway and they have a menu that is only in Polish. C'mon really. Just cater to one small Central European group with all people in region who may want to sample variety of foods.
(1)Rawlins R.
U Gazdy represents a lot of things I love about life. I love people and the cultures that make them who they are. U Gazdy is a Polish restaurant with a twist, focusing on the food from the southern region of Poland. You might expect a restaurant like this closer to the city, maybe further east on Irving Park road but this little gem in Wood Dale is a must try. This is clearly a Polish restaurant as we were nearly presented with the Polish language only menus. The server quickly realized we hadn't been here before and that we were not fluent in Polish so she brought out the English menus. The regular menu seems to focus on dinner items that were priced in the $15-$25 range but the condensed lunch menu is much more reasonable. This place could be hard to find if you haven't been here located on the south side of Irving Park road. The restaurant looks like a little cottage with an all wood exterior. The interior is extremely unique with all wood floor, tables and chairs of matching make. I had the U Gazdy pork chop sandwich for lunch and it was extremely hardy. All of the meals we had that day were filling and no one was left unsatisfied. Before your meal you are given bread with the choice of butter or lard. This was the first time I had lard on bread and it was ok. Not something I would practice regularly but it was worth the try. I also had the chicken noodle soup with homemade broth along with noodles and chicken. Service was kind and split the check for us four ways without any issues. It would be interesting to come here during dinner or weekend hours to have a filling meal and perhaps some drinks. I would love to engage with the community that comes to this restaurant.
(5)Charan A.
This is an authentic Polish restaurant. The drinks, food and the people ... very good experience. I tried the Vodka, appetizers, polish salads and the main course. I loved it. There are a lot of similarities with the Eastern European cuisines, but then you can tell the Polish take on them.
(5)Mike P.
Great Polish food and I wanted to give 4 stars but the service is so slow and amateurish.
(3)Warm F.
OMG!!! Best food / Service / Environment ever! We tried: potatoe pancakes * beet dumpling soup * Real Man's Meatballs * chicken Paw DELICIOUS!!! Service was perfect & our waitress (wish we caught her name..dark hair Polish girl) was super nice & welcomed us to IL (; Beautiful place with wood & actual CLOTH napkins (; Only wish we saved room for dessert! A MUST!!!
(5)Douglas W.
Our party of 5 loved the food, service and atmosphere of this terrific Polish restaurant. All of us ordered something different and there were accolades all the way around. The Chicagoland area has the best Polish food anywhere and this place was exceptional. I loved the borsht with pork filled dumplings, the bean and sausage soup, awesome potato wedge fries, the potato pancake with mushroom sauce and the polish side salads of cabbage, beets and carrots. The pirogues were the best I have ever had anywhere. We totally over ordered though. We could have had 3 entrees between us and an appetizer and been stuffed. Can't wait to go back again.
(5)Mike S.
Great
(5)Joe I.
With the first snow on the ground and the lake freshly covered in ice, there are two different places I'd love to be. Either at a good Irish pub, or here, at O Gazdy! The warmth of the decor, food and staff here was almost overwhelming...I think I fell in love with all three! The outside of this place is, well, strange and out of place looking. Something out of a brier rabbit cartoon mixed with Yosemite Sam. Wooden logged with heavy door in front and a small parking area wedged into an area where strip malls and auto stores are prevalent. After visiting though, it makes sense. The inside is clean, and abundantly wood, again. High glossed tables with benches on one side and chairs on the other. A small bar to one side that looked inviting. Seemed like all the other customers were polish...and that's a good sign. Our waitress was soooo cute. First, she brought us the menus and then asked if we had been here before. After saying no as a group, she scooped them up and returned in a blink with the 'English' versions apologizing that she'd brought the wrong ones. Maybe we all looked polish, uh, maybe not! Brought us plenty of bread through the meal and was very helpful to us while ordering. Towards the end of our visit I'd basically licked my plate clean and she stopped at the table and asked, 'Are you done with your meal?' It was such an honest and well meaning question, but unless I intended to eat the silver then I was obviously done. It was a great example of how polite she was. So, onto the food. This place is a comfort food factory. Hot plates stacked with carbs and meat with no worries about eating too much or not healthy. When you are served lard with your bread you just don't think about it and dig in. Slather it on thick because it is not as strong as you think. I had the meatballs and potatoes plate. The balls were meaty. Like, really meaty. I don't think there was any filler in there because they were heavy. But oh so good! Other dishes in our group were well liked, but no one got the pierogies. :( I sopped up the remaining gravy with some of the hard bread and was ready for an afternoon nap. Definitely want to return soon...maybe for an evening of a few beers and pierogies.
(5)Alonzo D.
Service is indeed slow and amateurish, two menu items were unavailable at lunch time. But if you a in a mood to embrace your inner Pole, this is the place to be. Their pirogi are to die for. Some communication difficulties are compensated by the guys just trying harder.
(4)Joseph M.
Had an unexpected overnight layover in Chicago. Stayed in a polish neighborhood so I figured to look for a good Polish restaurant. Yelp recommended this restaurant so I tried it and it didn't disappoint. Servers were polite and nice. I ordered the duck polish style. It was moist and delicious. Especially with the raspberry sauce on it. Though wasn't able to finish meal cause it was a large meal for 1 person. I would comeback here again if I'm in the area again.
(5)Jim S.
Let me be clear -- I am not usually much of a fan of Polish food. But, this is far from your typical Polish restaurant. Last night, I took a small party to U Gazdy, some of whom were fans of Polish food and others probably a bit more reluctant. I ordered the roast duck. It came with cabbage soup, some potato wedges and some chopped salads, one of which was beets. I eat most anything, but beets are my all-time least favorite food. The very attentive waiter brought out the cabbage soup and it was delicious. Then came the chopped salads, and I loved them too, even the beet salad. Finally, I dug into the roast duck -- and it was PHENOMENAL. It was crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside, with just the right amount of spices and a little apple stuffing and orange or raspberry sauce. It was not the least bit dry or greasy, two usual risks of duck. I have eaten in more than 450 restaurants in the Chicago area, and this was one of the best meals I have ever had. Others in the group who also had duck loved it as well. Good reports were also given on the roast trout and the goulash, along with a variety of appetizers. The price for this meal was under $20, quite reasonable. The ambiance of U Gazdy is unusual, reminiscent of a rustic mountain hunting lodge. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation. It is a bit off the beaten path, and a little hard to see from the road, but it is well worth seeking out.
(5)Judith B.
Cute place. It's a little hard to find. Look for a polish grocery store and the Geils funeral home. Smack in the middle. We walked in to the highlands of Poland. At least that's what they want you to feel like. I've never been, so I'll just agree and enjoy the feel. And clean! It's a must. Our waitress was great. Very attentive and sweet. Loved her accent. Even our eating neighbors were great! We ordered the purified, cheese and potato appetizer. Wow. 10, so many for just the two of us. Delicious. For our entrees we had the captains cutlet which is a breaded pork loin stuffed with cheese alongside dumplings and a polish side trio salad. And the pork tenderloin scallops which is drenched is a gravy sitting on a bed of vegetables served alongside dumplings. Both delicious. Both huge. Both had leftovers that came home with us. We ate and finished by 7pm on Friday. Just as we were leaving it became busier. At the end of the night our eating neighbors informed us they were on WGN, Voted best of Chicago. I CAN SEE WHY! We'll be back.
(5)Ken G.
This little gem in Wood Dale serves an incredible array of delicious Polish dishes. The portions are generous and very tasty. The wait staff is fun and attentive. The owner truly cares about your experience. Don't be shy about asking for their recommendations.
(5)Brett J.
I was in town for business and looking for a unique dining experience. This place delivered. We had six diners and each of us ordered something different. We tried two different types of pierogi (cheese and meat) along with herring in sour cream for starters. All were great. We tried a couple different soups, both the captain 's and viewing pork cutlets, duck with raspberry sauce, real man's meatballs, and rabbit. All were amazing. The cocktails were well-made and we finished off the night with cherry cordials. The service team were helpful and friendly from the moment we walked in the door. Our server, Milan, was especially attentive and made the night very enjoyable. On top of all that, the decor is cool. It has a rustic log cabin feel and the tables are constructed of large wooden slabs. I will be stopping at U Gazdy on all subsequent trips to the area.
(5)Sarah T.
I know nothing of Polish cuisine. I chose dinner here on account of these rave reviews. My initial thought that this place is built sturdy, like cottage on a cold hillside. The inside decor was similar. Classy, wooden furniture. I felt like Snow White stepping into someone's home. Everyone spoke another language, both patrons and staff. (And everyone was Polish but me until my friend arrived.) The general appetizer is wheat bread with... herb lard. Smalec, apparently. Here's how the internets describes it: "You take bacon and dice it up then heat it until melted. Pour it in a container and let it cool. the more fat the bacon has, the better the smalec." Mhm. Interesting. I tried chicken noodle soup and yellow pea soup. I am fairly certain both from a box. In fact, I think I have this Lipton noodle at home. The actual cooking itself is high quality. I like the think they choose lesser cuts of meat to keep in tradition with Polish cuisine. I tried a rainbow trout stuffed with almonds, herbs and garlic butter and Rumsztyk Steak, which is apparently round steak pounded out and served with grilled onions on top. The pork shank I wanted was sold out.
(4)Jake S.
In last week... It was a cold and rainy night, 10 degress colder than it was just days before. I absolutely needed something substantial in the comfort food vein. Lucky for me, I deced to try U Gazdy out. Much of the meal here is pretty much the antithesis of 'healthy', but it was oh so tasty. We were seated right away, got the house tap beer (not even attempting to spell it here)and took a couple of minutes to browse the bilingual (polish/english) menu. One note: pay attention when everyone mentions the length of service- they do not move quickly here. Dinner was a very leisurely engagement. As you'll see people mention, they serve a wonderful fresh bread here...that comes with a side of divine bacon/lard/herb spread. Keep this in mind. It gives you idea of what to expect. We tried the peirogi (and they let you split an order into half meat, half potato) and they were great. Already at this point, we had both decided we could probably subsist on a dinner of the peirogi and bread with bacon lard spread. But we ordered entrees anyway, because why not overdo it? I had the mushroom soup (earthy and wonderful) and Highland Shepherds special (picture: meat, wrapped in meat, wrapped in more meat (no, not kidding here)). My sibling had the monster-sized Highlander pancake, smothered in some of the best goulash you wil ever taste with the sald trio as a side, and the chicken soup as the starter). The chicken soup was the one average item - everything else was transcendant. We will absolutely be coming back here, and hopefully soon.
(5)Wally M.
Tired of the same ol', same ol'? Your wish for something different has come true. Good food, good service, good price. I had the pork shank and it was wonderful, wife had a pork chop stuffed with cheese then breaded. It looked good and she wouldn't share it with me. There goes her box of candy for St. Valentine's day! $32 and we did a $6 tip. If you have never had true Polish food, I can't think of a better place for the price than this to see what you have been missing. .............You can go back to dieting next week. I think U Gazdy means...... "Our waitresses are HOT"
(5)Marcin C.
SUPER! You start out with the delicious Smalec. And let me say, it was the best I've ever had! The food was really superb. Large portions. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Pam D.
We loved the log cabin. It reminded us of the North woods. It was a cold winter day and I warmed up on a big mug of home made hot spiced wine. It reminded me very much of glogg. The food we had was quite good. Christopher had pork cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese. It came with dumplings and 3 small salad sides, as well as soup. I had the pork shank, which was served sizzling hot on a bed of sauerkraut, along with dumplings and soup. The portions we got were gigantic!!! I chose the pickle soup which was quite a unique experience. I liked it and Christopher liked his chicken noodle soup as well. The food here was quite tasty, including the bread and smaltz.. Another unique taste experience!!! We agreed that although this place was a bit of a drive, considering we have several very good Polish places near us, that we will return. We liked everything about U Gazdy, except the prices. They were a tad high on some items.
(4)Adam A.
This food is prepared with so much care. Very, very good. Recommended without hesitation.
(5)Len D.
Two words. Go here. Amazing food. Great beer. Lots of wood. If you're Eastern European or just want to be, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Randy M.
Wow. Very glad we checked with Yelp. This place was great, I will be coming back when I'm back in Chicago
(5)Sandra G.
We have been there more than few times . Every time it took so long to get soups and at least 30 minutes waiting for main dish. It was only one polish restaurant around so that's why I used to go there ...fortunately in Schaumburg is another , better , cheaper polish restaurant and now we go there at least once a week . I give only 2 stars as a general : food is so so , service not so special and I'm 99% sure that I saw a dog in a kitchen when a waitress was getting out from there ...
(2)Joseph L.
Authentic polish grub. The food is good. The seating is awkward and not the most comfortable. If the indoor seating was better I would give them 5 stars. Gotta love a side of lard to butter your bread with...
(4)Joe G.
WOW!!! Been wanting to try this place as it's by my office and have read a lot of really good reviews. Stopped in for lunch last week and was very impressed. Outstanding, well prepared food with great flavor. The fresh bread and smalec was a great start, then went right into the fresh, homemade chicken noodle soup. I ordered the Pork Tenderloin Escallops with dumplings. Literally one of the best dishes I have ever had, and I consider myself somewhat of a food snob. The mushroom gravy on this dish was so good I would have licked my plate if I wasn't in a public. I decided to go with a piece of bread to sop up what was left on my plate. Service was great! Attentive and kept a good eye on her tables. When she asked how my meal was,I wanted to ask if I could "hug the chef"! Really cool atmosphere with great food and service! Well done U Gazdy!!!
(5)Bruce M B.
My wife,son and myself just had dinner last night. i had pork shank , my son had schnitzel and my wife had the pork medallions. I have always been a giant fan of old warsw and schnitzel platts but i gotta say this place is even better. I tried to find a flaw but I'll be damned if i could. The food is out of this world. I can not wait to eat there again. Also the prices are about 10%to 20% better than the other 2 i mentioned. The only thing i think they need is maybe a little larger menu as i will run out of new things to try after i go eat there the next 30 times lol. The place is super clean and the decor is very interesting and nice. U can see they sunk a lot of money into remodeling. In closing all i can say is u won't go wrong there.
(5)Grace S.
What a cute place! At first, it's a bit hard to find, but if you look for a sign for a Polish grocery store, you'll see the restaurant right next to this store. When you walk in, it's kind of like you're walking into a cabin, and seating is on these big open benches. Our waitress was really pretty and so sweet. Even though there was a bit of a language barrier and she was a vegetarian talking to a meat lover (me), she was still able to make recommendations for me. My friend and I started with the pierogi: we chose meat and either the cheese or the potato-cheese, I can't remember. But either way, they were delicious. But the plate is huge, so I would recommend just eating a few and packing the rest of them to go so you can enjoy an entree. For my main dish, I got the duck, which was huge. I like that I got a big portion because it felt like it was worth the cost, but the duck was just okay. I wasn't a fan of it being bone-in because it was hard to get to the meat, but I did like that it came with apples and raspberry sauce though, so it was kind of a cool twist. I definitely want to come back and try a different dish. Unfortunately, I can't speak too much on the authenticity of the food (If you have seen my profile picture, you will have inferred that I am not Polish), but for what it's worth , the place/food sure felt pretty authentic to me!
(4)Mike C.
Came a week ago, the food is to die for!! They have a bread and butter they makes your mouth watery, the chicken noodle soup is perfect and their pierogi is AMAZING!! Only problem was that their menu was all in Polish
(4)D R.
Best Polish restaurant! Great staff and the food is unbelievable. The breaded pork chop is huge! You can share it with another person. The soups are so good, you need to try them all.
(5)Bob K.
My wife and I were here for the first time on Sat. 8-30-14. Our server was Milan who was extremely pleasant. The service was Great, the atmosphere was relaxed, we felt very comfortable. My wife had the chicken noodle soup and I had the PICKLE soup (never heard of this b4) but it was GREAT! For dinner my wife had the beef goulash and I had the rabbit, both were outstanding. The prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge. If you want a GREAT meal in a very clean, well run, friendly and family like place don't pass this place up. Barb & Bob - River Grove Il. 8-31-14
(5)Peter S.
Came in on a Sunday afternoon to for dinner with a friend, the place was maybe 1/3 full. We stood by the front entrance for more then 5 min, and no one bothered to sit us or even to ask if we were helped. Cannot comment on the food, since we left, but will not go back there again.
(1)Sarah S.
I need to go back to U Gazdy! I'm sure when I do I'll up the amount of stars I've given but I just can't go above 3 stars for my first time there. There are so many great things on the menu I'd like to try but on my first visit my friends and I agreed to do the Highlander Dinner for four which is $69. Pork sirloin escallops baked in smoked cheese cover with a mushroom sauce, lamb served with hunter's sauce, stuffed cabbage in a mushroom sauce, potato pancakes, gypsy style fries and grilled vegetable - we figured we'd get a good try of many items but I think none of us ended up ordering what we wanted most of all! My personal favorites from this large assortment was the pork sirloin. I must admit though, when they brought out the large tray of food we all OOoooo-ed and AAaaah-ed! This seemed like a massive amount but my friends who had been here before so the portions are bigger when ordering a single dish. Everything was good but I didn't find anything particularly amazing. We also had meat pierogis which were tasty but I really wanted to try the cheese or potato cheese pierogis as well! Our meal came with a choice of soup and we all ordered Chicken Noodle which was okay but nothing too special. As I said----I need to go back. I still have high hopes for U Gazdy although honestly my first visit was just meh. My advice to others, skip the Highlander Meal for 4 and order single dishes.
(3)Joshua P.
Awesome! Just friggin awesome!! Beautiful women serving delicious food and a cabin ambience that reminds me of home (MN). Their mushroom soup is delicious and they're pierogi are Fricking great!!! I also had a chicken sandwich that was Delicious with good fries. One lesson learned by my coworker was not to eat a whole plate of 10 of those delicious pierogis cause they are FILLING!
(5)Joseph S.
Never got a chance to eat- was seated and then waited 10 minutes while 2 tables that came in after me had their order taken. Don't eat there if you don't speak Polish I guess because they will ignore you I would give zero stars if I could.
(1)Sarah G.
Traditional Polish cuisine. Warm & inviting. We always have a great time at U Gazdy.
(4)Anthony D.
We had a fantastic dinner at U Gazdy! The resteraunt has the feel of a large cabin in a European forest. Very warm feel with beautiful wood decor. The kind of place to stop at on a long winter trek through the forest. The service was very good and the food Great! From the starters thru the dessert everything was Fantastyczny. My mother had the roasted duck, my wife the smoked trout and I had the rabbit in white wine sauce. Absolutely fantastic! Couldnot wait until the next day to eat my leftovers. My wife loved the fresh bread and smults so much that we bought a tub for home. Our complements to Chef Kamil!!!!!!!I It was quite a drive for us as we live in the city but well worth the trip. Can't wait to go back soon!
(5)Mike O.
Awesome service good food. Come and enjoy polish food
(5)Nicole K.
Had a girls night out here and everyone liked their food. I had the Highlander Style Potato Pancake and couldn't stop eating. It was sooo good. The place is really cute and they have an outside seating area.
(4)Ron S.
We went back just two weeks after our first visit. My wife had the Galacian Style Rainbow Trout and I ordered the Hungarian Style Potato Pancake. The Galacian Style Rainbow trout is "Sautéed trout stuffed with almonds, herbs and garlic butter served with gypsy style fries, three polish side salads and a horseradish sauce on the side". My wife often orders fish when we dine out and two bites into her entree said, "I know where I want to go on my birthday...HERE!" She loved it. I really enjoy Hungarian Goulash so the Hungarian Potato Pancake wasa quick pick for me. They take a large potato pancake and basically stuff it with Hungarian Goulash, fold it over and drizzle a light horseradish on top. It's served with the three Polish salads (that I could easily order as an entree and be satisfied) - Fantastic! In addition to our meals, we had two Zywiecs and a Lemon Drop Martini. Service was excellent and the bill was less than $58 dollars. One important note - you will wait a little longer for your meals since they are prepared fresh and from scratch. I suggest that you relax and have a beer or two. Trust me, it will be worth the wait. We've only been here twice but they treat us like old friends. U Gazdy is one of our new favorites!
(5)Jayne H.
Perogi , outstanding! Pork Tenderloin Escallops- perfection. Looking forward to going back and trying other dishes.
(5)Will F.
Loved this place. Great hearty Polish food and great cozy rustic setting. Would go back.
(4)Bill H.
Just driving by and saw full house, good sign. Authentic rustic Polish restaurant where the food was incredible. I had the potato pancake with goulash it it was fantastic. My coworker had the captain cutlet and he said it was fabulous and the portion were overwhelming. Come in hungry and leave totally content. I must revisit next time I'm in the area.
(5)Max M.
Nothing can prepare you for the awe/horror/wtf??? feeling you get when you first walk through the door. U Gazdy's decor is slightly ambivalent and so unexpected because the restaurant is essentially a dark log cabin from the exterior. However, the interior emits rays of bright light during the day reflected from beautifully intricate wood work (looks like birch wood). The bar area is completely adorned in this wood which gives it a Polish Trader Vics vibe. The fact that this place was absolutely packed with Eastern Europeans at 3pm on a random Saturday made my first encounter all the more surreal. The food here is really really good. It is Polish comfort food that tastes fresh and authentic. The pierogi were soft and pillow-like dumplings. They serve bread with rendered pork fat that makes butter feel like a fat-free food. Upon recommendation, we ordered the center cut breaded pork chop which is a very generous portion not unlike weinerschnitzel. The dish came with delicious "gnocchi-like" dumplings. My wife and I were stuffed at this point, but we were pretty happy. U Gazdy is worth a visit if you're ever in the mood or on a mission for very good Polish food. The owners are also wonderful. My wife and I are looking forward to going back for dinner to try their other menu items.
(5)Martin D.
Excellent trout. Chicken paw is very good too. Food is very good but the staff could have been better. We were waiting at least 15 minutes to order, half an hour for the food and a long time to get the bill. Make sure you have plenty of time if you want to eat here. Other than that a great place to eat traditional highlander polish food
(4)Carrie A.
I loved this place, I went here today with a friend and it's pretty close to my mom's and grandma's cooking which I was very pleased with as I've been to many places in the past expecting authentic or close to authentic polish food only to be disappointed, this place was not disappointing! It had a rustic, intimate and very clean setting which I loved, the server was very polite and attentive and I'd recommend this place to my family and friends.
(4)Brian K.
Tasty food. Midrange prices. Great decor--everything is wood. We were a bit nervous it would be too Polish for us and that we would feel out of place but that was definitely not the case. Just the right mix, actually!
(5)Barbara Z.
Our first time here, certainly NOT last. Looks and feels like a little restaurant in the middle of Zakopane. Clean, excellent service and food.... What can I say. Tastes like being at my Babcia's house. I had flaczki for starter and my husband had chicken soup. He then had kotlet schabowy and I and stuffed cabbage. Absolutely delish. Oh, and I have to mention the bread and rendered pork fat. I wish we lived closer... But then again, I fear the size of my waist might be in jeopardy if we did. Excellent. If you like Polish food, like to feel pampered in a rustic surrounding, come here. Lunch or dinner ...don't wait. Oh, they have a liquor license too! Visited April 2013
(5)Ray J.
I knew precious little about Polish cuisine prior to U Gazdy, and I have a feeling going here as my first foray was something like jumping into the deep end. Everything here expresses a sincere quality, from the rustic wood interior to the snappy yet friendly staff. The sense of cultural pride is ever-present, but never pretentious or exclusive. The food is superbly done and presented in various stacks, piles and mounds that appeal directly to a primal joy firmly seated in the heart of every man (and some women, I'm sure). So far I've enjoyed some roast duck with gypsy fries and some pork escallops with dumplings and mushroom sauce. Both were excellent and paired very well with my Żywiec porter. Prices are moderate considering the scope (some dishes leave you wondering if there's actually a plate under everything, or just more food). On that note, I fully intend on taking on the Highlander Dinner (with a couple comrades, for certain) once the weather cools and I can trudge in from the wind and snow, and saddle up to a massive seemingly Flintstones-inspired pile of meat, potatoes and roasted vegetables, mug of porter in hand.
(5)Ericka A.
Before I get into too much detail. Let me say that my meal was edible, but overpriced. On the other hand, my friend's food was amazing and practically a steal. I fully intend to come back and order what she had so I can give them a full five-stars. The owner and all the employees and patrons were extremely friendly. They loved that we knew a handful of Polish phrases even though we were both clearly a couple generations removed from the old country. We loved the decor - delightfully kitsch with an abundance of wood paneling, carvings, animals hides, alcohol and cheesy 80s music. (ex. Total Eclipse of the Heart cover in English, but sung by a Polish woman with a thick accent) On to the food portion of this tour. We were given a small loaf of bread and asked for a side of regular butter. My friend tells me they normally serve it with a side of bacon fat spread, which I've had before and it is definitely an acquired taste. The crust was slightly hard and inside was fluffy, aka perfection. The same can be said for the creamy spinach soup. I don't know what spices were used, but it resembled vegeta/kucharek and was the perfect blend of seasoning and salt. My main dish was a huge letdown. I still can't put my finger on it. The lamb chops were $25.50 and I expected a large portion and to be completely wowed. The size wasn't so bad for a single person, but it should have been at least half the price. Something about it tasted off. Not sure if it was the sauce, the meat, or a combination of the two. It wasn't terrible, but it hurts me to think I spent that much money and all I can say is that the presentation was beautiful and the grilled vegetables were good. As far as I can tell, you're better off ordering a couple of the hot appetizers to make a meal. They are spot-on. And most other items on the menu seemed to be reasonably priced and done in the traditional way.
(3)Kamil K.
Delicious Polish Food! Best I've had in the Chicagoland area!!!!
(5)Don Z.
U Gazdy is a tiny little place that looks like a log cabin. The parking lot is tiny too, but I have only gone for lunch, so I always get a spot. This place is dead at lunch time. When you walk in the front door, you are immediately in front of the very small bar with maybe 10 stools. I have not yet sat there. Based on the proximity to the front door, I think it would be rather chilly in the winter. Heading over to the right and towards the back is the main seating area. Everything is made out of wood with an old fashioned, rough cut look. Each table has a combination of chairs and bench seating. I don't like the bench idea much because I need back support. The staff is friendly and apparently all Polish. Although I know a tiny bit of Polish, I have never been brave enough to try speaking it at U Gazdy. It works out though, because they seem to understand English well enough. The menu is filled with a good selection of traditional Polish dishes. Since I have only been here a few times for lunch, I usually stick with the smaller things, like the U Gazdy sandwich, the kielbasa and the pierogi. Everything is made as fresh as possible. The pork cutlet is pounded out right after you order as told by the noise from the kitchen. The pierogi are served freshly boiled. This cooking style takes a bit longer, but it is worth the quality. Don't be in a hurry if you come here. To keep you busy while waiting, they start you off with some bread and pork lard spread. It may not be the most healthy, but it sure is tasty! Overall I like the fun decor and the authentic food. I would like to come back for dinner when I can enjoy a drink with my food. I just wonder how busy it gets. I would definitely recommend U Gazdy for a little taste of Poland.
(4)Chicago 1.
We must've caught them in an off day, based on reviews. Service was abysmal. Food meh. Every item to be ordered was a pain - took forever to get someone to take our drink order, then she darts away as soon as she has it. Same for apps. Then the food took forever to get to us. Probably the worst was they served our children, without asking us, first - as in, 25 full minutes before our meal was served. Yes, you read that right. This is not a place I expect to have a 2 hour meal, esp when we arrive for dinner with the elderly in-laws, at 5pm. Our kids were bouncing off the walls while we tried, in vain, to get anyone, anyone at all, to refill a water glass. Our kids had been finished for 15 minutes when our food finally arrived. I'd have asked for it sooner but we couldn't find anyone, much less our waitress, to ask. My dinner was almost wholly incorrect, vegetables prepared incorrectly, salad never came. No one to complain to, the dishes were dropped and person who brought them (not server), scooted away. We inhaled our food not worth waiting for and then begged anyone who passed our table for our check. I finally tracked down our server sitting at the bar. My bill was a receipt with no description, just amounts. I paid it and we got the hell out of dodge.
(1)Peter F.
Food is excellent. Ate with 3 friends. All ordered different dishes. Service was poor. No water on the table. Great Apple pie. Usual east european beer. Drafts are ice cold. Would have given 4 stars but for service.
(3)michael w.
A great place to meet with friends for catching up over polish beer, perogies, and a cozy atmosphere, but I have yet to find the entree that will keep me coming back. I have been here twice now. The only thing I recall from my first visit, was my entree was some stuffed pastry dish that was instantly forgetable, and that the soup I had (don't remember what) was so dern good that I ate my wife's portion and mine. On my second visit, I shared the duck with my wife - yuck! My plate had 3/4 gristle, fat and nasty on it, and only approximately a 1/4 meat was able to be salvaged off that bird. At $20 for the bird, is it 'that' bird? Or is it bird in general? Not sure and I can't afford to find out. I admit that I am totally ignorant when it comes to polish food and unfortunately the polish in my party were not providing me much direction. I will say that the wait staff were more than accomodating on letting me try a taste, whether I was making a beer choice or trying to decide which soup to get. I will also give points for ethnic genuiness. This place is so genuine, that when you first walk in, you feel like the movie American Werewolf, when the two American guys get caught in the rain on the plains and step into the wolf bar (awkward) but not in a bad way. And as you settle in, you pick up on the fact that most definitely, the locals do patronize.
(3)Kathie G.
My husband and I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for dinner. There was one couple waiting ahead of us and they were seated quickly. We stood at the front entrance and noticed that the were a few tables where the people were done eating and getting ready to leave. We thought it would be a reasonable wait. A lady came out, with a coat on and eating off her plate, asking us what we wanted. We said "party of two". She went into the kitchen and came out to inform us that the wait would be at least 45 minutes. What? Cannot comment on the food, since we left. We will not go back there again.
(1)B Z.
Our first time here, certainly NOT last. Looks and feels like a little restaurant in the middle of Zakopane. Clean, excellent service and food.... What can I say. Tastes like being at my Babcia's house. I had flaczki for starter and my husband had chicken soup. He then had kotlet schabowy and I and stuffed cabbage. Absolutely delish. Oh, and I have to ,emotion the bread and rendered pork fat. I wish we lived closer... But then again, I fear the size of my waist might be in jeopardy if we did. Excellent. If you like Polish food, like to feel pampered in a rustic surrounding, come here. Lunch or dinner ...don't wait. Oh, they have a liquor license too!
(5)Minh D.
My first time dining here. The food is tasty, fresh and reasonably priced. I had the "Real Man's meat balls (pork)". What a name right? Despite the peculiar name, the dish is made very good here. I will definitely come back when I am in the area. Also, the restaurant interior is very nice, beautiful new wood work.
(4)John A.
Been here 4 times and order the U Gazdy sandwich every time....breaded pork loin, smoked Gouda, bacon, seasoned mayo. I'm sure the rest of their food is great, but when I return I will stick with the U Gazdy sandwich. Stick with what works! Friendly service with authentic Polish food.
(5)Vince V.
U Gazdy is hardcore, as in "this is how my babunia made it so this is how you're getting it" hardcore. And no, I'm not Polish but I know when someone's grandmother had a major influence on a chef. The food can be greasy if you aren't careful but that's how I expect sauteed onions to be cooked traditionally for instance when I'm at a Polish friend's home. My buddy Chris calls it highlander cooking. I enjoyed my czerwone barszcz (red borscht) soup very much. Their version of smalec (rendered pork fat) was seasoned with garlic, herbs and other spices. It was a guilty bread spread and the kotlet giewont (breaded pork cutlet with cheese) was crisp on the outside and gooey good on the inside. I will be back to try out the bar next time.
(4)Aldwin C.
the place is authentic. they first come out with 'polish butter' with warm bread. my colleagues and i were intrigued yet we had a feeling what it was in the way it glistened. server said it was lard with caramelized onions. i had the rabbit. it was a big chunk of leg or maybe the breast. i've only had rabbit from a french restaurant. and they've already pulled the meat from the bones. it looks like a half piece of chicken on a plate. Their vegetarian options looked very good. I'd definitely go back there to try other items.
(4)Abby R.
Great authentic polish food. Loved the pierogi and rye bread. The smoked salmon is also very good.
(5)Benjamin S.
This place was amazing, we stopped here randomly for lunch and couldn't be happier. We had the cabbage rolls, pork tenderloin sandwich, and perogies. The only disappointment was we didn't get the gypsy fries just the regular ones. The sandwich was huge and sauce with it great. Crispy fresh not greasy. Cabbage rolls on point fresh and great mushroom sauce. Perogies covered in bacon and sour cream. I will be back and I will speak well of this place. Worth stopping by, just be careful if you go for lunch you might fall asleep after a great meal. Finally a descent place to eat in Wood Dale.
(4)William B.
yum-o. went for lunch. They bring out bread, but instead of butter, they bring a side of bacon fat or something. Had the pierogi plate. Split the plate between the meat and the potato-cheese. Colleague had the gazdy sandwich, which is a pork cutlet topped with bacon and a smoked gouda. Looked outstanding. I'll be back.
(4)Keith M.
TLDR: This restaurant is legitimate goodness. You should definitely go in for a unique atmosphere, pleasant and efficient service, wide variety of polish beer, and rich, fatty, tastified eating experience. Beware the mashed potatoes and parking.
(4)Christina A.
U Gazdy is ever-so-conveniently located in walking distance of my house and also serves wine from the winery I work at - Lynfred - in neighboring Roselle. My husband and I happened upon this place on their GRAND OPENING on a snowy day a few years ago and fell in love with the owners, Betty and Shawn, and everything about the place. The building: first of all, U Gazdy is located next door to Helen's Deli (HELLO!) and all the gorgeous and authentic woodwork was done by owner Shawn and I think his father-in-law if I remember the story right. Ask them about the beautiful murals while you are there- they show landscaping of the Highlands of Poland, which is where their families are from. My husband and I love to sit at the bar because of the beautiful woodwork and listen to all the regulars speak Polish. We are not Polish but the servers all speak Polish and it seems to be a home away from home for many. The food: P.i.e.r.o.g.i.s. AMAZING! The meat pierogis are my favorite (with a side of bacon and its grease to pour on top if you desire - I DO) followed by the Potato and Cheese. We usually order the Pierogis with an entree. We personally love the cutlet or potato pancake with goulash dishes. You always know when someone is ordering a cutlet because you hear the pounding from the kitchen into the dining room. Authentic Hylander Polish food that tips the border on extreme comfort food!!! I can't even begin to tell you how much I love U Gazdy in Wood Dale for its food, people and intimate atmosphere. If you live in city take the Milwaukee District West train and get off in Wood Dale - walk two and a half blocks west on Irving Park for a truly authentic experience!
(5)Scott D.
Outstanding Polish cuisine. The red borscht (a clear broth with a beet base) was so flavorful that I thought my head was going to explode. The pork shank is huge and wonderful (although the last time we visited, we got one that was about half the size of what we'd had on the first two occasions). The mulled wine is tasty. Potato pancakes... hoof-shaped dumplings with horseradish that'll take your head off... home made apple strudel... We were less impressed with the rabbit and the pork tenderloin. Both were pretty uninspiring. If you stick to the signature dishes, you can't help but have a wonderful time. The decor is also noteworthy. It's all pine, and gives the place a mountain cabin feel. The staff are all Polish, as are a fair number of the patrons. We actually had a recommendation for U Gazdy from a waitress at another restaurant, as we were paying the bill! A real hidden treasure.
(4)Gosia K.
The best polish restaurant in Chicago :-) everything is delicious!!! My favorite placek po zbojnicku:-)
(5)Tony K.
Excellent Polish food! This is a upscale Polish joint and the food isnt your standard Polish buffet slop. Its almost beautiful inside this small restaurant too. Very unique! Thing is the food is over priced. A dinner will set you back $12-$15. Lunch is about $8-$12
(3)Sarah S.
I went here when I was in Chicago, and I have to say I am still think about this food. Everything from the bacon spread and perfectly cooked bread to the pierogi's to the mains we had were DELICIOUS!!! I am still dreaming about it. I wish I could find a recipe for that bacon spread!
(5)Bonnie B.
There is truly nothing better! The staff, the food, the service, everything is just perfect. This feels like home and I am not even Polish! The staff are all very welcoming and friendly. It is so hard to pick any one thing to recommend off of the menu however I do love the pierogi, all of the soups, the ribs and the breaded pork tenderloin.
(5)Vladimir K.
This place was really good and really Polish. The entire interior decor is made of wood, it's really rustic and comfortable. The food is just amazing, and has a real "home-cooked" quality to it. The braised pork shank was the most tender cut of meat ever! It came on a sizzling platter of sauerkraut, along with mashed potato and it was soooo good. They also give you really nice crusty bread with porkfat drippings to spread on it! Pierogi were some of the best I've had. Service was friendly and attentive. Most entrees were $10-$25, and the whole menu looked really good. This is comfort food defined! Maybe not the best place for vegetarians though.
(5)Roland S.
Went for lunch and it was very good! Found this place on Yelp recommendations so thanks fellow Yelpers. First off, this isn't health food, unless we are talking mental health. I had the spinach soup to start - delicious! It came with some good crusty bread accompanied by some sort of spread. I intentionally didn't ask what the spread was because then I would probably have had to report it to my cardiologist. But boy, was it good - tasted like bacon fat with bits of meat in it. The main course for lunch was the meatballs made of beef and pork with a mushroom gravy. Very hearty and tasty and it came with a side plate of three small servings of assorted Polish salads. I got it with the dumplings rather than potato purée and that seemed like a good choice. Like I said, this isn't SoCal rabbit food! The lone waitress was super nice and very attentive. Overall, a very good experience.
(4)Perry T.
We absolutely loved this restaurant. While it was small and quaint, it was obviously very popular! The food was terrific too. The lady who waited on us went out of her way to make us feel welcome and even let us tweak the menu items to make healthy choices.
(4)Sandra B.
Took my mom here, the food was ok and the prices are high.
(3)Tim M.
The tomato soup is the best I've ever had. The meal was fantastic too!
(5)doc m.
first off, if you're interested in looking at their menu, you can see it here: u-gazdy.com/menus . Was in the area for business and decided that i wanted to try something new. My hotel had a list of restaurants around the area, and since (1) i had a car, (2) i was tired of burgers/steaks/pastas/mexican food and (3) i would need to drive 50 miles to get to the nearest polish restaurant to my house, i thought, why not! Eventually found the place thanks to my trusty GPS, after missing it the first time around. As you enter the restaurant, the door opens directly to the bar, with tables to the right side of the restaurant. Spoke with the waitress/hostess and asked for a menu for carry-out. Apparently, their regular menu is in polish, so they printed me out a nice descriptive english menu. i suppose they were a little nonplussed, seeing an asian chick randomly walk in, but they rallied nicely. i asked for suggestions, and the waitress gave me some great options. in the end, i got: (1) meat pierogi - moist, tasty meaty filling. the bacon and the sour cream provided a great counterpoint to the dumplings. i personally found the dough a little rubbery, but the filling made up for it. order came with around 10 pieces. I asked if they do mixed, as i would have loved to try different flavors, but the server said that they only do it one flavor per order. (2) Pork tenderloin escallops - very thin breaded slices of pork covered with a creamy mushroom sauce and browned gouda, with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. homygoodness SO GOOD :) portion size is good enough for two semi-hungry girls, or one sort of hungry guy. this entree came with a soup. i chose the pickle soup, which was a bit like a tangy cheesy creamy chowder. sounds weird, but very tasty. they were nice enough to let me try it before i ordered it. (3) cheese blintzes - crepe-like dish with tangy cheese inside the crepe, topped with fruits (canned peaches, pineapples, and some cut up strawberries) and sour cream. Pretty good stuff. all in all, very interesting dinner place. admittedly somewhat expensive, considering i spent around 30+ dollars for the meal, but since it would take me 2 more meals to finish the left overs, it averaged out to around $10. service was friendly and fast. will definitely go again.
(5)Barbara O.
Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Wonderful atmosphere. Felt like I was back in Poland. A very enjoyable place to be!
(5)Samantha M.
My mom and I went here for lunch on a Sunday. It was the best Polish food I've had outside of my Grandmothers house. You'd think that we'd have some delicious Polish restaurants around these parts - but no, I've never found a place that I liked that wasn't in Poland. Until now. I had the krokiety with barszcz (beet soup) and my mom had golabki. Both dishes were FANTASTIC. Further, the atmosphere is amazing and the waiters are very friendly. The inside looks like a place that one would go to in a highlander village in Poland. I can't wait to go back! Word of warning: I am a vegetarian and there is very little that one can eat here - however, that doesn't mean that there is NOTHING to eat. You can certainly have the pierogi, potato pancakes with mushroom sauce, krokiety, etc. Just be forewarned that the selection is slim (but this is to be expected - it IS a Polish restaurant, after all.)
(5)MJ E.
Tiny place with a great Polish Highlander atmosphere. The soups and bread are delicious. In fact, that could make a meal right there! The bread is served with a bacon spread (szmalec), a traditional throwback to simpler times and tasty indulgence. The pierogi alone can keep us coming back! Portions are large and varied beyond the usual offerings at a Polish restaurant. Worth the trip!
(5)Anabel V.
Very good food. I had there mushroom soup and it is sooo delicious!!!! I wish they had it everyday. I have had their strawberry pierogi's which are very good. I have also had potato pancake with cheese and mushroom sauce and it is very delicious. I definitly will go back!!!
(5)Aneta K.
Polish restaurants tend to hire incompetent servers and that is the only reason they are not getting 5 stars! At times they are very slow and not overly enthiusiastic, which makes the food taste less yummy, at least for me :-) Other than that, I love their food, and the ambiance of this little restaurant!
(4)Jim L.
Hasn't changed....still WONDERFUL....maybe I was skimpy on the $$ so figure $20 plus tip......I ALWAYS hate to leave this place.....maybe we can convince them to open for breakfast and I can put up a tent on the patio....
(5)Suzanne A.
Fantastic dining experience! I went there for the first time today with my husband and father. It was pouring rain outside so it made it extra delightful to walk into this warm, cozy cabin. The service was also very warm and friendly and the food was phenomenal. We started with a pierogi appetizer. Half meat and half mushroom/sauerkraut. They were amazing-the best I've ever had. The crumbled greasy bacon on top just made them even tastier. I had the meatballs with mushroom sauce, and my husband had the potato pancake with goulash. Everything was so homemade and perfect. I felt like we were transported to Poland for the afternoon. Just a lovely experience!
(5)Meg W.
This place is next to the Polish Deli. It's a very cute, rustic restaurant with a great bard. The food is awesome and the portions are generous. I love pierogis and they offer several versions. I will definitely be a regular from now on!
(5)Mike P.
Food was GREAT! Service was Excellent! Will go back again.
(5)Cara P.
GREAT new Polish restaurant, right next to Helen's Deli (used to be El Niagara). Completely remodeled; gone are the cheesy sombreros & black velvet paintings, replaced by clean, pale wood paneling & a few nice countryside scenes. Irregular wood tables the same shade as the walls. Kind of a "hunting lodge" look, but subtle, no antlers or animal heads, which would be waaaayyyy too much in this smallish space. Friendly service. I REALLY liked that a carafe of pop came with our glasses---it was the perfect amount for 2 of us. Food was good; bread comes with a spread of potatoes & bacon, sort of a Polish skordalia. The battered & fried cheese is yummy; cheese is smoked, Gouda I think but don't hold me to it. It comes with a sweetish, vinegarish fruit sauce that is very good---and I don't like "sweet & sour" or fruit sauce served w/anything except dessert! Husband reported his house sandwich was wonderful; and the pork cutlet part, which I got a bite of, certainly was. I ordered the veal cutlet w/fried egg & mushrooms, 'cause I'm a sucker for weinerschnitzel a la holstein; and this was delicious. The sauteed mushrooms were fabulous, and the dumplings too; not heavy & doughy. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars was----DILL. It was in my vegetable soup (took one spoonful, then immediately passed it to husband, who loved it), and sprinkled generously over my whole entree. Now, if you like dill, feel free to consider this a 5 star review; but I. HATE. DILL. So some time was spent scraping it off & wiping my fork on an uneaten piece of bread. I can't really, seriously hold it against them, though; I know dill is a very Northern & Eastern European thing. I'll just have to remember to specify no dill next time. And there will be a next time! NOT the lightest cuisine in the world, of course, but when it's cold & raw outside, sometimes nothing else will do.
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