Atmospherically, Chopin is not your typical trendy Toronto bar decked out in salvage-chic decor. Here you will find a basic dining area decorated with framed photos of the eponymous composer, the major sporting event of the day on the big TV, and posters for local Polish community events taped up around the door.
But what this place lacks in appearance appeal it makes up for in every other way! The friendly service, outstanding food and reasonable prices have made it my go-to for Polish food on Roncy. I've probably been here a hundred times over the years and it has never disappointed me.
The zurek (sour rye soup), kielbassa and potato pancakes are my favorite things to order, but everything else I've tried (from cabbage rolls to pierogies to schnitzel) is excellent. Each plate comes with three side-salads (pickled carrots, pickled beets and coleslaw), a welcome veggie palate-cleanser after all of the starches, carbs and meat :) The desserts are amazing as well.
I'll definitely keep coming back.