The Polish Restaurant Cambridge — Restaurant in Cambridge

Przyjemny i zadbany lokal, miła i profesjonalna obsługa, duży wybór dań. Ale...

Brak konkurencji powoduje, że ceny są dość wysokie. A może źle dobrany pakiet w menu? Do dania z karty wliczony jest 1x dodatek, więc wybierając np. surówkę (kosztem ziemniaków / frytek), wasz talerz będzie wyglądał raczej smutno: w moim przypadku to średniej wielkości kotlet i surówka z selera = £13.00. Raczej się tym nie najemy, więc trzeba doliczyć £3.00 za frytki / ziemniaki, cena zestawu wyniesie £16.00. Drogo!

Niestety mam porównanie z innymi polskimi lokalami w UK , raczej nie będę częstym klientem Polonii, na kulinarnej mapie Cambridge znajduje się wiele ciekawych i cenowo atrakcyjnych miejsc.

EDIT 21/01/2022 I'm not used to edit, noir come back to reflect on my reviews on Google, however this time I feel like making an exception based on Polonia's Club reply to my comments. To get a full picture of how owners treat those who are not fully satisfied with their restaurant, its worth scrolling down and read more reviews and theirs replies to customers - I've found their language quite offensive, almost oppressing. A few things I would like to clarify:

1.I wasn't looking for an 'all you can eat' buffet as owners suggested, simply I've expressed my disappointment in balance value-to-money, which was simply not there. You have replied 'prices are much below average' - well, if you benchmark yourself against the highest cost restaurants in area, you might be right, but don't make a full out of your customers, ingredients you're using in your kitchen are very basic and almost 'off the shelve', nothing fancy TBH. You have replied ' as a business we learn from feedback..' - are you? Clearly I am not the first customer making comments about your menu / prices / portions. Seems like you have chosen to ignore those. You call customers that give you a constructive feedback 'all you can eat seekers' and 'keyboard masterchefs' , which only shows how hostile owners are toward people with different opinions than theirs. You have replied 'I am not sure where else you go to eat out.... you may want to go back there...' - looking down on other Google reviews I 've noticed that I am not the first customer to have that reply from you. I have praised quality of your food, the service and atmosphere, my (in my humble opinion) honest and constrictive feedback about prices & portions have made you write that, which makes me (and perhaps others) feel unwelcomed.

Let me clarify one last thing - my aim of taking time, and even bothering to rate you and write the review, was to make owners reflect on recurring comments. I was hoping my (and other users) feedback will contribute to make your position as a restaurant stronger in Cambridge, which I really wish you to achieve, as we have a great cuisine and should be really proud of polish food.

How they say - take it, or leave...

I do not usually review restaurants, but the meal I had here was so poor that I feel I have to. If only in the hope that the restaurant will improve, as I would very much like a good Polish restaurant in Cambridge where I can eat with my family. I am a Pole, as are my parents and my British husband, who I have been with for 17 years, has in that time been to many a Polish restaurant. We were all unanimous that this was the worst Polish food we had ever tasted. My zurek was simply water with some cream/milk and dill, and a few pieces of egg and sausage floating in it. It, to be honest, tasted quite horrible. As my mum put it, it was “outrageous” that they served this. The Knorr powdered zurek that you can buy in the Polish shop tastes better! My husband’s and mum’s blueberry pierogi must have been of the frozen cheap factory produced variety, as they too were pretty poor tasting. Lots of thick and tough dough, and hardly any blueberries. I buy blueberry pierogi ready made from the Polish shop, when I cannot be bothered to make them, and they are much better than those served here. My mum left almost her entire plate of pierogi and they are her favourite. The golabki were passable, but not great. The sauce was tasteless because it was diluted so much with water. The barszcz was edible, although my husband said the dumplings were not very nice. Maybe they too are bought in frozen? The only meal that was quite tasty was my father’s fish, which was merely an entire fish fried, with chips. Hard to get wrong. I am embarrassed that people will think this is Polish food. It is so much better! Go to any Polish restaurant in London, and I have been to a number of them in my ten or so years of living there, from the posh ones (Daquise and Ognisko) to the cheaper ones, of which there are many, and you will taste better Polish food. I recently also went to what I understand is the only Polish restaurant in Toronto and it too was better and in fact, amazing. My mum said that she had been to this restaurant a few of years ago and the food had been good…, so maybe the chef changed... If so, he is dreadful, change him! Maybe the meat dishes are better… In any case, we will not be returning. A disappointment and a complete rip off. would genuinely rather eat...

Review for Polonia Club, Cambridge

I recently had the pleasure of hosting two important family events at Polonia Club in Cambridge: my daughter’s First Communion and Christening on two consecutive days. I am thrilled to share my wonderful experience.

From the very start, I was impressed by the excellent communication with the owner, and his team. They were incredibly accommodating, allowing us to personalize the menu to suit our preferences. This flexibility was greatly appreciated and set a positive tone for the events.

The food was outstanding, arriving quickly, with generous portion sizes and impeccable presentation. The dishes captured the essence of Polish cuisine, reminding me fondly of my hometown. Each dish was a blend of flavors that all our guests thoroughly enjoyed.

The atmosphere at Polonia Club was warm and welcoming, making everyone feel at home. The staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient, ensuring that both events ran smoothly. Their professionalism and kindness significantly contributed to the success of our celebrations.

I highly recommend Polonia Club for its fair prices, inviting ambiance, and exceptional staff. Whether you’re hosting a special event or simply looking to enjoy authentic Polish food, Polonia Club is the perfect choice. Thank you, for making our family...