A traditional Polish restaurant serving the very best Polish Specialities and Delicacies.
Interior of the Little Polka Café & Restaurant
Behind a modest shop front sits one of the very best restaurants I have had the pleasure to happen upon. I say “happen upon” simply because I didn’t realise its existence before a friend and her daughter took me there for her birthday.
When I viewed the menu for the first time, just like any new restaurant, I was like a child in a toy store - not sure what to try. I toyed with the idea of trying something totally Polish but as I hadn’t ever sampled Polish cuisine before, I decided to stick to something I knew I’d like. I settled on the Mielone, described as “Two round large meat balls, juicy and soft, fried in a pan and served with mash or fried kopytka and buraczki.” Kopytka is a potato dumpling and Buraczki is stewed beetroot.
I wondered whether the meal size would be adequate as it didn’t sound a great deal. However, I was mistaken. Served on Boleslawiec ceramic plates, gave that feeling that you were somewhere completely different sampling something very special.
Mielone - Two round large meat balls served with fried kopytka and buraczki
The meatballs were so succulent, tender, and so flavoursome. I was surprised by the size of them, so delicious, but don’t be misled, they’re extremely filling! The Kopytka was different, it wasn’t the sort of taste I was expecting, but then again I wasn’t really sure what I was expecting. It was different to the traditional dumpling we have in our stews, but then made with potatoes instead of suet and flour, my taste buds were a little confused! That’s not to say that they weren’t delicious, though. The Buraczki was to die for, so fruity and sweet, there didn’t seem to be enough on the plate!
Little Polka doesn’t have a license to serve alcohol, but for a small fee, alcohol is permitted on the premises.
The restaurant is bright and spacious, the host friendly, warm and inviting. The décor is plain and bright, made more appealing by the furniture, made up of wooden farmhouse tables, chairs and dresser, a comfortable leather sofa waiting area and even a piano. The dresser is adorned with traditional Boleslawiec ceramic tableware which is available to purchase.
The service was excellent, prices are very reasonable and the experience is totally unique.
I enjoyed my experience at The Little Polka Café & Restaurant so much that I have been back since, and I can also recommend the
Goulash, and Roast Beef in Beer.
The Little Polka Café & Restaurant opening times are slightly varied to other restaurants and enquiries are advised to avoid disappointment.
The Little Polka Café & Restaurant‘s menu and more can be viewed online at http://www.littlepolka.co.uk/, alternatively, you can view the menu here:
The Little Polka Café & Restaurant‘s menu: Page 1 | Page 2
Little Polka Café & Restaurant, 55 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN21 3PL - Tel. 01323 729622
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