Great place with really tasty polish food! I was suprised how good was it! I recommend it for everyone who want to try best cuisine in the world 😀❤️
Kc Klein
I’m a medical rep and the office wanted polish food last minute, the evening day before. I called restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn and nobody agreed to prepare a meal for 15 people, but Polonica. They did everything on time and the hospital loved the food.
Laura Grassi
Love the Soups !!!
Catherine Mitchell
OMG if you love sausage, potato, or hearty soups, please please do yourself a favor and actually go visit this place! Seriously, be hungry and order a beverage, too. The service makes it all the more wonderful!
H van
Never Again – Disappointing Experience All Around
I’ve eaten at Polonica before and wasn’t impressed, but decided to give it another try with a takeout order. I honestly don’t know why I went back — this was the final straw.
The service is terrible. The owner sits in the back, more interested in watching soccer and scrolling on his phone than acknowledging customers. He didn’t greet me, didn’t thank me, and showed zero interest in anyone walking through the door. Customers have to bring him the bill themselves because he can’t be bothered to get up.
As for the food — just okay at best. The stuffed cabbage tasted like meatloaf wrapped in cabbage, lacking any real flavor. The pierogies were grainy and unappealing. Worst of all, he packed my stuffed cabbage, tomato sauce, and mashed potatoes into one container, so by the time I got home everything was a mushy mess.
It’s clear he doesn’t enjoy running the place, and honestly, it shows. I will not be returning.
William Szeto (SmokeGod Szeto)
Went to west village branch and it was so good I went to the bay ridge one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Gualtieri
High Recommended Polish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcin C
One of the best Polish restaurants in the city!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Barley Soup, Chicken Soup, Pierogies
Ghenadie Rusu
Order a take out and I am writing this review whyle still eating. Ordered vegetarian soup, beef stroganoff and potatoes pierogi. Everything tastes amazing and the price is reasonable.
Food: 5
Kenneth Schwartz
I think this is the best restaurant in Bay Ridge. Granted I have a Polish family so I grew up on this style of food but it’s simply outstanding. Light dumplings, delicious and perfectly done meat dishes and the soups are fantastic. Everything tastes home made and it even holds up to delivery. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Never did like perogies, that is until I had them here. Went to college in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area of Northeastern PA. Large Polish population there and it seemed everything had something pierogi, even milkshakes (just kidding as that would be a horrible combo). Just never developed a taste for them. One day after passing by this place a million times my wife suggested we stop in and check it out. Should have stopped in much sooner. Great place. We go there regularly now. Neither the food nor service has ever disappointed us. Nice and cozy inside and it's not loud. Common theme in my reviews...hate loud.
On our last go round there my son and grandson (they both love eating here) accompanied us. Of course we ordered perogies (cheese and potato) and gobbled these tasty fellows in a heartbeat. We usually get the fried ones, but the boiled ones are just as good. A must have appetizer. Surowka, which is the house salad, is especially good and is provided with most entrees. It consists of petit servings of red cabbage, sauerkraut, cole slaw, beets and shredded carrots. Was a surprise the first time we ate there as we didn't know it was included with our entrée. Looked at each other and said "what's this?". Now we look forward to it. So many different flavors. So tasty and a perfect accompaniment to your meal. Had another favorite that we've ordered quite a few times...Hungarian pancakes. Indescribably delicious. A must have. Portion size is such that you could easily share it. The Kotlet Szefowski, Chef's Pork Chop, is another must have. Melts in your mouth...so tender. It is topped with mushrooms and mozzarella that adds a bang to the tender and delicious pork chop residing underneath. The menu description notes "it will melt in your mouth" and they are not kidding. Could go on and on about the various dishes we've had here, but I don't want this to be the longest review ever. So definitely try their Stuffed Kielbasa, Stuffed Chicken breast, Beef Goulash and even their decidedly not Polish Fish and Chips (a safe bet for a friend or child who is not adventurous or doesn't like authentic ethnic food). Every one a solid choice that are10 stars out of ten. BTW...Don't forget to order a Blintz for dessert. They are amazing. My son is a beer aficionado and usually has a Tyskie beer to go with his meal. A nice smooth beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Cheese & Potato Pierogi
J.
Authentic food and very generous plates. Service was great once we got our servers attention. Atmosphere is amazing and the place fills up quickly. The stroganoff is different than what I'm used to - it has more of tomato forward taste - perhaps there's a difference in stroganoff flavor profiles from different countries.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options are available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Nicole Wojcik
I have been going here since I was little. I absolutely love their food. Really brings me back to my roots. Amazing Authentic Polish food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Pierogi, Potato Pancakes, Chef's Blintzes, Kielbasa, Breaded Pork Chop, Chicken Cutlet, Red Borscht Soup with Dumplings
Michael Valic
Love this place. The food is absolutely delicious and the portions outrageous for a fair price. The people who run the place are great and dotes on us as of we were family. Highly recommended.
Great homemade food, the best soups in town. The borsch is highly recommended ! Nice outdoor sitting. Good service.We’ll be coming back next time we are in Brooklyn.
Great place with really tasty polish food! I was suprised how good was it! I recommend it for everyone who want to try best cuisine in the world 😀❤️
I’m a medical rep and the office wanted polish food last minute, the evening day before. I called restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn and nobody agreed to prepare a meal for 15 people, but Polonica. They did everything on time and the hospital loved the food.
Love the Soups !!!
OMG if you love sausage, potato, or hearty soups, please please do yourself a favor and actually go visit this place! Seriously, be hungry and order a beverage, too. The service makes it all the more wonderful!
Never Again – Disappointing Experience All Around
I’ve eaten at Polonica before and wasn’t impressed, but decided to give it another try with a takeout order. I honestly don’t know why I went back — this was the final straw.
The service is terrible. The owner sits in the back, more interested in watching soccer and scrolling on his phone than acknowledging customers. He didn’t greet me, didn’t thank me, and showed zero interest in anyone walking through the door. Customers have to bring him the bill themselves because he can’t be bothered to get up.
As for the food — just okay at best. The stuffed cabbage tasted like meatloaf wrapped in cabbage, lacking any real flavor. The pierogies were grainy and unappealing. Worst of all, he packed my stuffed cabbage, tomato sauce, and mashed potatoes into one container, so by the time I got home everything was a mushy mess.
It’s clear he doesn’t enjoy running the place, and honestly, it shows. I will not be returning.
Went to west village branch and it was so good I went to the bay ridge one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
High Recommended Polish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Polish restaurants in the city!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Barley Soup, Chicken Soup, Pierogies
Order a take out and I am writing this review whyle still eating. Ordered vegetarian soup, beef stroganoff and potatoes pierogi. Everything tastes amazing and the price is reasonable.
Food: 5
I think this is the best restaurant in Bay Ridge. Granted I have a Polish family so I grew up on this style of food but it’s simply outstanding. Light dumplings, delicious and perfectly done meat dishes and the soups are fantastic. Everything tastes home made and it even holds up to delivery. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Never did like perogies, that is until I had them here. Went to college in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area of Northeastern PA. Large Polish population there and it seemed everything had something pierogi, even milkshakes (just kidding as that would be a horrible combo). Just never developed a taste for them. One day after passing by this place a million times my wife suggested we stop in and check it out. Should have stopped in much sooner. Great place. We go there regularly now. Neither the food nor service has ever disappointed us. Nice and cozy inside and it's not loud. Common theme in my reviews...hate loud.
On our last go round there my son and grandson (they both love eating here) accompanied us. Of course we ordered perogies (cheese and potato) and gobbled these tasty fellows in a heartbeat. We usually get the fried ones, but the boiled ones are just as good. A must have appetizer. Surowka, which is the house salad, is especially good and is provided with most entrees. It consists of petit servings of red cabbage, sauerkraut, cole slaw, beets and shredded carrots. Was a surprise the first time we ate there as we didn't know it was included with our entrée. Looked at each other and said "what's this?". Now we look forward to it. So many different flavors. So tasty and a perfect accompaniment to your meal. Had another favorite that we've ordered quite a few times...Hungarian pancakes. Indescribably delicious. A must have. Portion size is such that you could easily share it. The Kotlet Szefowski, Chef's Pork Chop, is another must have. Melts in your mouth...so tender. It is topped with mushrooms and mozzarella that adds a bang to the tender and delicious pork chop residing underneath. The menu description notes "it will melt in your mouth" and they are not kidding. Could go on and on about the various dishes we've had here, but I don't want this to be the longest review ever. So definitely try their Stuffed Kielbasa, Stuffed Chicken breast, Beef Goulash and even their decidedly not Polish Fish and Chips (a safe bet for a friend or child who is not adventurous or doesn't like authentic ethnic food). Every one a solid choice that are10 stars out of ten. BTW...Don't forget to order a Blintz for dessert. They are amazing. My son is a beer aficionado and usually has a Tyskie beer to go with his meal. A nice smooth beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Cheese & Potato Pierogi
Authentic food and very generous plates. Service was great once we got our servers attention. Atmosphere is amazing and the place fills up quickly.
The stroganoff is different than what I'm used to - it has more of tomato forward taste - perhaps there's a difference in stroganoff flavor profiles from different countries.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options are available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
I have been going here since I was little. I absolutely love their food. Really brings me back to my roots. Amazing Authentic Polish food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Pierogi, Potato Pancakes, Chef's Blintzes, Kielbasa, Breaded Pork Chop, Chicken Cutlet, Red Borscht Soup with Dumplings
Love this place. The food is absolutely delicious and the portions outrageous for a fair price. The people who run the place are great and dotes on us as of we were family. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Pierogi, Potato Pancakes, Cheese and Potato Pierogi, Kielbasa
Great homemade food, the best soups in town. The borsch is highly recommended ! Nice outdoor sitting. Good service.We’ll be coming back next time we are in Brooklyn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barley Soup, Kielbasa
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