Where the Locals Eat Rating
Best Polish
Top 100 Restaurant, Chicago
Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily.
"Szalas is like an ethnic museum showcasing excellent food with the objects, artifacts and antiques used every day in the homes of the proud Highlanders. ... The menu is composed of traditional meals, delicacies and entrées based on tradition but with a modern twist."
– Szalas website
"The wealth of rustic detail at Szalas includes a working waterwheel, stuffed animal heads, and staff in billowy peasant dress–you can even dine in a sleigh if you can fit."
– Chicago Reader
"There are delicious pierogi, richly flavored bigos [a hearty, cabbage-based stew], trout, herring and a breaded pork cutlet with sheep cheese among the many dishes."
– Chicago Tribune
"Stick with delicious, hearty, traditional dishes like wild rabbit in chardonnay cream sauce or the Highlander's special [potato pancake topped with beef goulash]."
– TimeOut Chicago magazine