EatSouth Boston

Cafe Polonia

Quite possibly the only Polish restaurant in Boston, but one of the better restaurants by any standard. Authentic Polish food at very reasonable prices, although it may be too authentic for some (e.g. the lard with bacon bits that's provided as a spread for bread). The place is very small, so reservations are recommended.

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Address: 611 Dorchester Ave
Getting there: T: Andrew
Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 10AM-9PM
Price: Mains $15-22
Website: cafepolonia.com (opens in a new tab)

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