SOlidarity

charming
backyard patio
polish cuisine

The Spot.

Established in 1973 as what was then known as Warszawa in Berkeley, Chef / Founder Elina O’Lague brought her taste of Poland to Santa Monica in 1978. Originally a single family home off Lincoln Street, the home was converted into the restaurant it is today with a lot of the original part of the house still standing today. The indoor dining is charming and small, and a backyard patio area with multiple fire pits and a TV playing classic movies, the whole area centered around a large Feijoa Tree.

The Menu.

The menu remains largely the same, keeping the same authentic Polish dishes untouched decades later. Menu highlights include:

Nalesniki - Savory crepes, spinach or wild mushroom.

Schnitzel - Breaded chicken or pork, served with mashed potatoes.

Goat Cheese Dumplings - Made in tomato sauce.

Stroganoff - Beef stewed with wild mushrooms served over spaetzle.