My sweetheart and I visited Café Polonez a few weeks ago for dinner. I was a tad sceptical about the restaurant, as I'm Polish and have never eaten Polish food that tastes better than the delicious creations that emerge from my parents' kitchen (sadly only during the holidays).
We started our dinner with the Barszcz (or beet soup) with meat dumplings. The barszcz was served with a good degree of spice (which is traditional). The meat dumplings were quite nice too - Though my mom serves her barszcz with mushroom and onion dumplings, which I'd have to say that I prefer over the meat dumplings.
We then had the steak tartar - not something that I'd recommend for those with weak stomachs or those who fear raw meat and eggs (and I'm sure there are many of you). I personally enjoyed it quite a bit, primarily because it reminded me of the tartar that my dad made when I was a child.
For the main course, we shared the Hungarian style placki (or potato pancakes). These were delicious! They were served super hot, with quite a bit of goulash and various cabage-based salads on the side. I must say that they were quite comparable to my dad's potato pancakes.
Overall, our dining experience at Café Polonez was a great one. The portion size were quite large, and the food truly was authentically Polish. I'd recommend the restaurant for those seeking a true Polish dining experience.
A handy tip: Groupon often offers a daily deal for Café Polonez where you can get $20 worth of food for $10 if you purchase the Groupon on the day of your meal.