Kovalsky Restaurant

Service/​environment left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. We came on a Monday evening, and during our 1.5hr stay, we were the only customers. The one waitress working didn’t greet us, smile, say thank you, awkwardly approached us and left me feeling as if we weren’t supposed to be there. During the time we were eating, she sat behind the bar and seemed miserable to be there.
The restaurant was cold and turned off the lights to the basement where the washrooms were, it seemed as if they were trying to save on the energy costs regardless of the modern décor.
Food was pleasant but I would not return here due to the ambiance.

This is definitely a gem! Delicious home made Polish cuisine. We were looking for a new place to dine in our area which would be similar to Café Polonez. That was exactly it. The prices are great too for what you get. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

Dare I say that Kovalsky is the Café Polonez of the West-​end? Located 4 blocks east of Royal York, Kovalsky is much smaller restaurant that Polonez.
Since they’re both Polish restaurants, menus have similar items, but Kovalsky’s also has desserts. I *don’t* remember Polonez having desserts. I could be wrong though ’cause I haven’t been there for at least 2−3mths. Kovalsky’s also offers different platter options WITH wine, as per the pic that I took.
We ordered: Kopytca (Polish gnocchi/​lazy vareniki) w/​Beef Goulash & Salads ($ 13.99), Breaded Chicken Breast w/​Mashed Potatos & Salads ($ 12.99), & Potato/​Cheese Pierogies ($ 7.99÷8). Everything was really delicious and freshly made!
(We initially ordered Veg Cabbage Rolls, but they didn’t have any.)
The difference between the 2 restaurants was that Kovalsky’s was marginally cheaper than Polonez, and food wasn’t laden in salt. I found Polonez quite salty the last time I ate there. Salads also tasted freshly made.
Service was pleasant and friendly. Very chill and quiet for a Friday evening dinner.

Had a wonderful meal here after reading some reviews. Both the Hunter Schnitzel and Meat Perogies were fabulous. Perfect sized portions that had a real authentic taste and presentation. Good service. Will definitely go back again.

Wow wow wow amazing. I travel the world and this is the best meal I have had in years. Please support these guys

Awesome home cooked style food! What a little gem we found! The outside is a little off putting but once you go in its a completely different situation.
Service was great ! Friendly professional classy staff and great priced filling traditional food!
Cabbage rolls — saucy simple and tasty
Perigees– loved the potato ones!
Schnitzel– tender, not oily, tasty
Very fresh ingredients … Really satisfied our home cooked craving

Excellent food, great prices, super sweet waitress.
The view might not be terribly inspiring, and the sun is blinding at around dinner time in the window seat, but this isn’t the place you come to for ambiance.
We’ll definitely be back!

Everything what I expected and more. Polish cuisine at its best: simple, home made, and delicious.
Good presentation, swift service and a nice interior — a perfect place to try pieroges, bigos or schabowy. I’m a bit biased — I’m Polish — but this place is as close to a real thing as one gets.
I will be back, soon.

We’ve always loved Polish food. Café Pollonez is a little too much of a commute though when the craving hits. So imagine our surprise (and absolute delight) when we discovered this little restaurant less than 10 minutes away!
Food: glorious. From the pierogis to the schnitzels to the cabbage rolls to the sausages — everything we’ve tried so far have been excellent. We want to go everyday so we can order each item on the menu!
Service: warm and friendly. There’s just always this one lady who does service when we’re there (yes I am ashamed her name escapes me) but whether it’s lunch or 6pm, she’s sweet and patient and very nice. There is a little wait if they’re full but nothing out of the ordinary. Their food is worth waiting for!
Ambience: surprisingly, lovely. Because of where it’s located, you’d expect this place to be a dive. But it is everything but. Today there are fresh tulips on the tables and there was even a small wedding party celebrating there!
Price: today we paid almost $ 60 for two (including tip and a couple of beers). Not bad but also not cheap. I knocked a star off because of this (and parking is street — pet peeve!)
If you love Polish food or have never tried it and want to fall in love, just go already!

Polish night at this family restaurant in Etobicoke. It’s a small place but it was pretty full with customers. I started off with the red borscht — red beets soup with dumplings. I’m never a big fan of beets but in a soup, it taste pretty good. Just don’t wear a white shirt when you are drinking it.
There were so many dishes we want to try so we ordered a few to share like family style! From cabbage rolls, schnitzel, pierogies and polish sausage. Even though there was 4 of us, we were working so hard to eat it all. We manage to eat the main stuff and left the sides untouched. But everything was delicious, very authentic.

Tasty, hearty, authentic Polish food. The cabbage soup was complex in a pleasantly surprising way and really flavourful. The décor is casual and modern, but cozy at the same time. Reasonable prices, and pleasant staff. A fabulous addition to the neighbourhood.

Great authentic Polish food, homemade and delicious. Lovely new décor, very clean and an art gallery downstairs too! Prices very reasonable. Menu items and daily specials. Will definitely return for more.

Fantastic spot on the Queensway. Cute space, good menu, great quality, nice owners. Only been open a few months but I’m still mad it took me this long to find it. A really nice and welcome addition to the neighborhood and light years ahead of Izba, which is almost across the street. Mains run about $ 9-​$ 15. The pictures on their website do it justice. Great for the price, excellent presentation.
Can’t wait to work my way through the whole menu!