Smilga - Darien

#15 - European - Bolingbrook, Delis, Breakfast

Nestled in the heart of the Chicagoland area, Cafe Smilga offers an authentic taste of Lithuanian cuisine that leaves diners divided. While some patrons rave about the hearty portions and comforting dishes like cepelinai and cold borscht, others express disappointment with bland flavors and uninspired sides. The warm atmosphere and attentive service have won over many, making it a favorite for family gatherings and celebrations. Additionally, the attached grocery store offers delightful baked goods, including popular bacon buns. Overall, this cozy eatery serves as a charming introduction to Lithuania's culinary delights, despite some individual misses.

Last update: 11.12.2025 from: Dale

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★ 4 / 5 from 1439 reviews

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I had an exceptional dining experience at this restaurant. The service was top-notch, the waitress was delightful, and the food was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the carnival dish and the cold borscht soup. The cepelinai, sausage, sour wort, and carburetors were also quite remarkable. I can't wait to come back to this place again! View all feedback.

What User dislikes about Smilga:
I got the chicken and mushroom sauce, and the sauce had no taste, the potatoes were immediately, and the coleslaw was also unstoppable. I am not familiar with Lithuanian dips, but this place gave me a bad first impression. I'm not going back to this restaurant. View all feedback.

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Dine in is actually closed without a single note anywhere.

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Great table service. I recommend the delicious Kharcho lamb soup. Kugelis and sausage were excellent. We took an extra order home with us!

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When you're looking for some real and authentic Lithuanian cuisine, look no further for a dine in experience that'll make your heart warm with its atmosphere as well as your tummy full of the comfort foods we all enjoy from our home country.They also have a cute grocery store attached to the restaurant as well and be sure to check out their fresh baked goods...the bacon buns are amazing!!!!Oh and the dumplings they carry here, you can find them at many different places that are probably going to be close by your home is you can't get to Cafe Smilga; they're better than any ones tried previously, and are out of this world with crispy bacon/onion bits on top!! Enjoy!!