01/27/08

Babka's cooking without the dupa whoopin'

by Phoodelphia

Eating here is like having your Polish grandma cook for you without having to deal with the post-meal guilt trips. The food won't wow you with anything new, because the Cafe sticks to time-proven recipes, as well as your ribs! The pierogies are a must have appetizer and you can't go wrong with any of the entrees, all of which are fresh, healthy and comforting.

The waiters are also wonderful. Since the place is small, it sometimes fills up quickly and one waiter must serve every one. I'm always amazed how they manage to do so with apparent ease. Honestly, the service makes some other places in this city look terrible. The ambience is perfect for a dinner with friends or a semi-romantic date. So, get off your dupa and go!

• Pros: Always good, healthy food, service, versatile ambience
• Cons: -

04/27/07

A Real City Restaurant

by debhurwitz

This place hasn't changed in three decades, which is exactly why it's awesome. Why change something that ain't broke? The atmosphere is warm, genuine and non-pretentious. Light jazz in the background, soft lighting, great service. The perogis are off the hinges. It seems absurd that on the weekend dozens of people are waiting outside on the street for tables at La Viola and Monks -- which are great, of course, but still -- when there's an adorable little spot with a great menu and a solid booze selection just down the block. Besides, at least on the night we went, the waiter and waitress seemed totally into each other, which was just adorable.

• Pros: perogis, ambience
• Cons: nada

02/02/07

Good food, a Philly treasure

by finkeane

The other reviews are all off the mark.....You want refined service? Go to LaCroix. You want perfection in your cuisine? Go to Vetri. You want a trendy-all show- atmoshere? Go to a Stephen Starr place.

At the Warsaw, the food is good. Not great but good. Always the same, but always good. It's where you go to eat where you can't think of where you really would like to eat. It's not a destination, it's a place for some good, comfort cooking.

I go about 7-8 times a year, and that will never cahnge, as long as they don't.

• Pros: Nice place, good food
• Cons: the chairs