Balkanika - Des Plaines

The atmosphere was very calm and pleasant, and the food was fantastic—traditional and authentic Bulgarian cuisine that was not only delicious but also prepared quickly! The bartender/server was excellent, being both courteous and accommodating. The menu is quite reasonably priced, and we will definitely return the next time we visit Chicago! Thank you for the wonderful service and food!

Fantastic food at amazing prices! We ordered four dishes from the menu—garlic potatoes, fried zucchini, a seafood platter, and salmon crostini—and shared everything. When we received the bill, we were pleasantly surprised at how affordable it was for such a generous meal! We will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful party there, despite the limited number of waitstaff. Serving 40 family members can be quite a task, but they managed it exceptionally well!

I had never tried Bulgarian cuisine before visiting this restaurant, and I must say, my experience was very enjoyable. I highly recommend the garlic shrimp dish. The waitresses were friendly and attentive.

I recently tried this restaurant for the first time, and I was impressed. The service was excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. They offer authentic Bulgarian cuisine, and the portion sizes were generous. The prices were reasonable, and overall, I left feeling very satisfied.