Absolutely fantastic place. Everything tastes homemade, service is good, and the price is perfectly reasonable for the quality of the buffet. Definitely worth a trip to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Tabor
One of the best meals I’ve had in Chicago! Every bite tasted lovingly made. It felt like being in someone’s home. Can’t wait until I can make it back to Chicago for another meal here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sierra S.
Very good. About $22/person for the buffet. Nice variety and everything is tasty and fresh. They take card and cash. There was about a 30 minute delay in opening the restaurant, so it was about 11:30, but the delicious food and cultural experience was well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Buffet, Borsch борщь, Soup Small
Zach Johnson
Great traditional Ukrainian /Polish peroghi. Meat filling was poor flavor but all others were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Thomas
The dinner buffet and bar selection were both awesome and affordable! Will be returning soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Hot Buffet, Stuffed Cabbage
Delaney Johnston
If you want authentic, old world Ukrainian cuisine, this is your spot! Cozy and quiet. Amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al Cicero
Excellent homemade soup and be sure to try the chicken noodle soup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian Harrington
If you’re reading all of the one star reviews about the bad service, please understand the cultural differences between Eastern European and American culture. The service may feel cold, you might feel like you’re being a bother, you might want to leave, you won’t receive a smile, but never take it personal. Stay. I highly recommend you try the borscht, it’s the national dish of Ukraine and it’s a really well put together soup. We got the varenyky and it was decent. I wish they had a beef only option. The waitress gives complementary bread with butter, but I recommend saving the bread to dip in the soup. They also had a buffet but we didn’t try anything, food looked good though. Very clean and cozy seating area. Definitely a great place to try authentic Ukrainian food if you’ve never had it before.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Perogi
Oleh Pavlyshyn
Feels just like home! 🏠 Old Lviv is a cozy spot with true Ukrainian hospitality and amazing food. Everything tastes authentic – the borscht is rich, the varenyky are tender, the meat dishes are juicy, and the desserts bring back childhood memories. You can really feel the love and tradition in every bite.
It’s wonderful to experience a piece of Lviv here in Chicago. If you miss real Ukrainian food, this is the place to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Hot Buffet
Elza Kapinoza
I was in Old Lviv Restaurant with my children and was warmly welcomed into its cozy, homey atmosphere. We adored the hearty borscht, rich and comforting, and the savory potato-and-cheese varenyky, tender dumplings bursting with flavor. The family-friendly buffet allowed us to sample authentic Ukrainian classics in generous portions—perfect for a first-time culinary adventure with kids.
This place was a gem! One of the best pirogi’s I’ve ever had! The staff is very friendly and approachable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan B
Such a cute little spot for authentic Ukrainian food. Everything was good, the buffet items and the perogies!! Please support this place. Street parking was pretty easy when we visited during a weekday lunch. Everything is super cheap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Вероніка Садова
Such a cozy place with incredibly friendly staff! It truly feels like home, even thousands of miles away. The warm atmosphere and kind service make it a perfect spot for anyone missing a taste of Ukraine. ❤️❤️❤️
mark pavliyk
The food is very tasty, and the atmosphere is cozy, there is not much space, but the feeling of comfort and sophistication is at a good level
Absolutely fantastic place. Everything tastes homemade, service is good, and the price is perfectly reasonable for the quality of the buffet. Definitely worth a trip to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best meals I’ve had in Chicago! Every bite tasted lovingly made. It felt like being in someone’s home. Can’t wait until I can make it back to Chicago for another meal here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good. About $22/person for the buffet. Nice variety and everything is tasty and fresh. They take card and cash. There was about a 30 minute delay in opening the restaurant, so it was about 11:30, but the delicious food and cultural experience was well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Buffet, Borsch борщь, Soup Small
Great traditional Ukrainian /Polish peroghi. Meat filling was poor flavor but all others were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dinner buffet and bar selection were both awesome and affordable! Will be returning soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Hot Buffet, Stuffed Cabbage
If you want authentic, old world Ukrainian cuisine, this is your spot! Cozy and quiet. Amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent homemade soup and be sure to try the chicken noodle soup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re reading all of the one star reviews about the bad service, please understand the cultural differences between Eastern European and American culture. The service may feel cold, you might feel like you’re being a bother, you might want to leave, you won’t receive a smile, but never take it personal. Stay. I highly recommend you try the borscht, it’s the national dish of Ukraine and it’s a really well put together soup. We got the varenyky and it was decent. I wish they had a beef only option. The waitress gives complementary bread with butter, but I recommend saving the bread to dip in the soup. They also had a buffet but we didn’t try anything, food looked good though. Very clean and cozy seating area. Definitely a great place to try authentic Ukrainian food if you’ve never had it before.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Perogi
Feels just like home! 🏠
Old Lviv is a cozy spot with true Ukrainian hospitality and amazing food. Everything tastes authentic – the borscht is rich, the varenyky are tender, the meat dishes are juicy, and the desserts bring back childhood memories. You can really feel the love and tradition in every bite.
It’s wonderful to experience a piece of Lviv here in Chicago. If you miss real Ukrainian food, this is the place to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Hot Buffet
I was in Old Lviv Restaurant with my children and was warmly welcomed into its cozy, homey atmosphere. We adored the hearty borscht, rich and comforting, and the savory potato-and-cheese varenyky, tender dumplings bursting with flavor. The family-friendly buffet allowed us to sample authentic Ukrainian classics in generous portions—perfect for a first-time culinary adventure with kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Pelmeny, Sour Cherry Dumplings
Restaurantji Recommends
This place was a gem! One of the best pirogi’s I’ve ever had! The staff is very friendly and approachable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cute little spot for authentic Ukrainian food. Everything was good, the buffet items and the perogies!! Please support this place. Street parking was pretty easy when we visited during a weekday lunch. Everything is super cheap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cozy place with incredibly friendly staff! It truly feels like home, even thousands of miles away. The warm atmosphere and kind service make it a perfect spot for anyone missing a taste of Ukraine.
❤️❤️❤️
The food is very tasty, and the atmosphere is cozy, there is not much space, but the feeling of comfort and sophistication is at a good level
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Hot Buffet
Great food and service!
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