Lutnia
4.4
- Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin/Hermosa
- 5532 W. Belmont Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60641
- 773-282-5335
"There is only one fine dining Polish restaurant in Chicago," declares Marek Juszczak, maitre d' at Lutnia. "Chicago is the biggest Polish community outside of Poland. When people come here, they are looking for a place like this." Whatever else Lutnia is, it is a rarity--most Polish restaurants on the Northwest Side are buffets, and wouldn't dream of serving roast goose with sauerkraut and pear, or roast pheasant a la King Sobieski. Lutnia has a classical pianist, tableside flambe service and planters dripping with ferns. The white piano sits on a platform overlooking the dining room. "Some people say we look like a funeral home," Juszczak says. "Other people think it's beautiful."
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Belmont and Central.
- Parking:
- Street. Free lot located at 3140 N. Central Ave.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by Chicago Transit Authority buses (77-Belmont, 85-Central)
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Polish
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended on weekends.
- Alcohol:
- Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- Can accommodate private parties up to 100 people.
- Specialties:
- Polish fine dining; the "Polish plate" includes sausage, stuffed cabbage and a pierogi.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, and Visa
- Seating :
- For 110
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"gourmet Polish like nothing else in the city"
rollerboogie from nw suburbs - July 5, 2008
This really is the only gourmet Polish restaurant in the Chicago area. If there is another, we haven't found it. If you are dating a Polish woman...
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"Couldn't believe the price for the quality of the food!"
sripley814 from St. Charles - May 30, 2008
My husband and I went there as a special night out and the food was amazing - everything we ate was WONDERFUL! And the prices were amazing. Great a...
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"best possible example"
bigz from Northwest side - May 23, 2008
I can't claim to be an expert on Polish food nor claim to have been a frequent visitor to Poland. But, having grown up in the household of the son ...
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