First time trying Polish food. Found this restaurant while on vacation in Brooklyn. It was near our hotel and decided to give it a try. There was no wait for a table seeing it was early evening. Service was great and personal. Suggestions on what beer to try and also the main course by the owner. The food was exceptional and well presented. The dessert was also good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ignace Manoury
The food comes out right every single time. Their approach to customers is completely adequate. Their dedication to freshness is remarkable. Just settled in the area and this restaurant already feels like home. Coming back here is in my plans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
do bui
The food here is fantastic and this is only my first time trying it. Each plate had fresh components, good seasoning, and proper cooking. I appreciate the atmosphere of this place. Her cheerful demeanor genuinely made my evening special. The restaurant provides both friendship space and good eating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tiffany Li
I was surprised to come into the restaurant on a Friday night and see it empty! I am glad I came here because the food is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be coming again and will tell my friends to try!
We got the potato pancakes, polish combination (kielbasa, pierogies, stuffed cabbage), and meat pierogies for apps. Entrees included pork and chicken cutlets and cutlet de volly.
For dessert we had the chefs blintzes with cheese - one with blueberry and one with strawberry.
Highly recommend everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Elizabeth Micari
Two vegetarians ate really well here!!! I always have to search hard in Bay Ridge to find nice food without meat. I found it here. Huge portions and very delicious. Great service. Nice back area to sit. Just the chairs were a little bit small and hard. That was it. Loved it will go back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tomasz Gabor
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 😀❤️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
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!
First time trying Polish food. Found this restaurant while on vacation in Brooklyn. It was near our hotel and decided to give it a try. There was no wait for a table seeing it was early evening. Service was great and personal. Suggestions on what beer to try and also the main course by the owner. The food was exceptional and well presented. The dessert was also good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food comes out right every single time. Their approach to customers is completely adequate. Their dedication to freshness is remarkable. Just settled in the area and this restaurant already feels like home. Coming back here is in my plans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food here is fantastic and this is only my first time trying it. Each plate had fresh components, good seasoning, and proper cooking. I appreciate the atmosphere of this place. Her cheerful demeanor genuinely made my evening special. The restaurant provides both friendship space and good eating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I was surprised to come into the restaurant on a Friday night and see it empty! I am glad I came here because the food is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be coming again and will tell my friends to try!
We got the potato pancakes, polish combination (kielbasa, pierogies, stuffed cabbage), and meat pierogies for apps. Entrees included pork and chicken cutlets and cutlet de volly.
For dessert we had the chefs blintzes with cheese - one with blueberry and one with strawberry.
Highly recommend everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two vegetarians ate really well here!!! I always have to search hard in Bay Ridge to find nice food without meat. I found it here. Huge portions and very delicious. Great service. Nice back area to sit. Just the chairs were a little bit small and hard. That was it. Loved it will go back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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 😀❤️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Restaurantji Recommends
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
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