Smakosz Restaurant – Polish
Smakosz Restaurant invites guests into a world of old-world comfort, where the steam from hearty bowls of sour rye soup and ruby-red borsch carries the savory scent of tradition through a warm, welcoming dining room. From the satisfying crunch of golden-fried potato pancakes to the delicate pleats of handmade pierogi, every dish offers a soulful journey through the rich, rustic flavors of the Polish countryside.
5619 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago IL 60630 https://smakoszrestaurant.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Polish
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the savory sandwiches and beautiful presentation, noting that the welcoming atmosphere creates a truly satisfying lunch experience. Celebrated for its efficient and helpful service, guests frequently highlight the staff's excellent recommendations and attentive care.
Menu
Appetizers
- Potato Pancakes - $13.99: Served with apple or mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tenderloin Tartar - $13.99: Pickle, onion, marinated mushroom, egg yolk Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Sausage & Pierogi - $13.99: Served with sauteed onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken Noodle - $7.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Soup with Hard Boil Egg & Sausage - $7.99 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauerkraut Soup - $7.99: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tripe Soup - $12.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Borsch with Mushroom Dumplings or Croquette - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cup of Red Borsch - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Polish Food Assortment - $24.99: Stuffed Cabbage, Pork Chop, Sausage, Pierogies, Potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Pork Chop - $21.99: Served with braised cabbage or sauteed mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vienna Cutlet - $24.99: Served with egg cooked sunny side up and sauteed onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lublin Pork - $24.99: Pork chop with egg sunny side up on a potato pancake with mushroom sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Knuckle - $24.99: Baked or boiled, served with sauerkraut and mustard Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hungarian Pancake - $23.99: Potato pancakes served with goulash, mozzarella cheese & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $19.99: Served in dill or mushroom sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Cabbage - $19.99: Stuffed with meat & rice, served with creamy tomato or mushroom gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Goulash - $18.99: Served with mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Roast - $25.99: Served with horseradish or mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stroganoff - $25.99: Served with potato dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Sausage - $18.99: Served with sauerkraut & onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Chicken - $24.99: Chicken Breast served in creamy sauce with blue cheese and mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Breast - $20.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smakosz Chicken - $20.99: Chicken breast cutlet served with mushrooms and mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- De Volaille - $20.99: Breaded prime chicken breast, rolled up and fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver - $15.99: Served with sauteed onion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $25.99: Served with steamed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Fish - $20.99: Pan fried served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pierogies
- Smakosz Style Pierogies - $19.99: Buckwheat, cheese, fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauerkraut & Mushroom Pierogies - $19.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Pierogies - $19.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato & Cheese Pierogies - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Feta Pierogies - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Cheese Pierogies - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Blueberry Pierogies - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sandwiches
- Pork Chop Sandwich - $16.99: Tomato, lettuce, cucumber, onion, cheese, mayo, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Sandwich - $16.99: Tomato, lettuce, cucumber, cheese, mayo, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- Side of Boiled Vegetables - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Salads (8 oz) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Sauteed Cabbage - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Sauteed or Mashed Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of French Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Potato Dumplings - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Sauteed Mushrooms - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herring in Oil or Creamy Sauce - $5.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquet with Meat or Sauerkraut - $3.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Homemade Apple Strudel - $9.99: Served with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Beverages
- Coffee or Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Compote - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soda - $3.5: Coke, Diet Coke, 7Up
- Juices - $3.5: Orange, Cranberry
- Perrier Water - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Draft Beer - $8
- Bottled Beer - $8: Zatecki, Zubr, Lomza, Tyskie
- Wine by the Glass - $9: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
- Spiced Wine - $9.99: Served hot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Vodka Martini - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bloody Mary - $9.99
- Margarita - $9.99: Served on the rocks
Frequently Asked Questions about Smakosz Restaurant
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Smakosz Restaurant is currently operational, with information available on their website at https://smakoszrestaurant.com/.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Polish restaurant stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, praised for its beautiful presentation, efficient service, and savory sandwiches.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include savory sandwiches, potato pancakes, handmade pierogi, sour rye soup, and red borsch with mushroom dumplings.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Pork Knuckle works for multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and sugar-free.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners rave about the savory sandwiches, beautiful presentation, and efficient staff who provide excellent recommendations in a welcoming atmosphere.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Smakosz Restaurant is a budget-friendly ($) establishment, offering an affordable dining experience for those seeking traditional Polish cuisine.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a specific address or location for Smakosz Restaurant beyond its website at smakoszrestaurant.com.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Smakosz Restaurant holds an overall average rating of 5.0/5, reflecting high customer satisfaction with its Polish cuisine.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports numerous diets including vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, high-protein, low-carb, and nut-free options across its menu.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect budget-friendly Polish cuisine, efficient service, and highly-rated dishes like potato pancakes and savory sandwiches in a welcoming atmosphere.
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