Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1902 reviews

What Michael B likes about Smakosz Restaurant:
Authentic hearty fare with some surprisingly nuanced tastes. I always loved to eat here throughout the winter for the big portions that stick to your ribs but I'm finding several dishes that are lighter and great year round. Some are even better the next day at lunch! View all feedback. What Margaret Beck doesn't like about Smakosz Restaurant:
Stopped in on Father’s Day looking for lunch for 7, hostess greeted us very rudely. Only 2 tables had people and she said the large table is reserved for 8 at 3:00 pm, it was 2:10 pm and offered us a table for 6…and I said we have 7. Didn’t offer us 2 booths or to pull up an additional chair to the table. We walked out, she was just plain rude! View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
4.7 ★ from 509 reviews
Amanda
20.11.2023 - 21:29

Loved this place. The food service and atmosphere was fantastic. We had the potato pancakes, sausage, stuffed cabbage, and perogie. Really good! Finished our me...

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Mark
20.11.2023 - 21:29

Went there with a group of people we had family style dinner which included stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut, breaded pork chop, potato pancake, mashed potatoes and...

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Anna
20.11.2023 - 21:29

Very good polish food and service. Very pretty place and nice atmosphere. I had a polish platter, my brother had two different soups. We loved it all and we wil...

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N
20.11.2023 - 21:29

Tried today for the first time, and the food was excellent. We had an appetizer of grilled sausage and pierogi both very good. Main courses were the Polish samp...

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Joseph
20.11.2023 - 21:29

Best polish restaurant I've eaten so far. Pierogis sweet cream was really good. Same with the blitznes. Blueberry sweet cream was delicious. Had pork knuckles f...

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Smakosz, a traditional Polish restaurant in Chicago, has received a mix of reviews from customers. Some have found the food to be authentic and delicious, with favorites such as the pierogies and potato pancakes. Others were disappointed by the lack of flavor in certain dishes and slow service. Despite this, many customers appreciated the cozy atmosphere and friendly waitstaff. Overall, Smakosz seems to offer a taste of authentic Polish cuisine, with hearty dishes that some find to be a true gem in the city.

Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 181 reviews
Mike
14.08.2023 - 15:43

My family and I had never tried Polish food, but while on a trip to Chicago, we decided we were going to try many different foods, and we are very happy we stop...

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Nora
14.08.2023 - 15:43

Our party of 7 ate here at 2:30 pm. There were a few items not available when we ordered. It didn’t matter because there were plenty of other items on the menu....

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Lorri
14.08.2023 - 15:43

Everything was great, but the kitchen was extremely slow. People served as they came in, but only one table ate at a time. When the table before us finished, we...

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Andre
14.08.2023 - 15:44

Delicious food! We went to this place based on a recommendation and it did not disappoint. We were a bit nervous when we walked in and the place was empty, but...

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Greg
14.08.2023 - 15:44

Best Polish food around. 35 mile drive just to have some. Service was a little slow, but it was Father's Day, so it's understandable.Food: 5/5

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 718 reviews
Jay
03.08.2023 - 09:55

Just touched down in the Chi and this gem was our 1st stop. Wife being from Poland she wanted a taste of home as soon as we landed. Everything was delicious and...

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Samuel
03.08.2023 - 09:55

Legit. The perogies of course are awesome, but so are the Hungarian pancakes (pictured). The real star of the show at my table was the beef stroganoff. The gnoc...

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Chili
03.08.2023 - 09:55

My first time here. Potato pancakes and meatballs in dill sauce... The side of beets were also ! Delicious!

M
03.08.2023 - 09:55

Had the Polish Food Assortment. Everything was good but I felt the portions were small for the price. Service was also good!

Dustin
03.08.2023 - 09:55

I came up to Chicago for a trade show. From Kentucky. I wanted something different than the southern food I eat. The food was all amazing. My entire crew agreed...

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Menu
3.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Paul
16.12.2017 - 12:33

This is an amazing placeWe searched google for a polish restaurant in the area and we saw this pop up.

Jaeden
16.12.2017 - 12:33

Ordered Veal cutlet.

Wayne
16.12.2017 - 12:33

I recently dined at Smakosz with my Polish bud, as he had a hankering for some home-style food.

Gastroranking-us
4.3 ★ from 494 reviews

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