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Jolly Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall — a Portage Park polish mainstay. Flavors stay true to the source. Hospitality you can feel from the door, and works for larger parties. Princess Mikha Lundrigan: "The dessert bar was incredible also"
mc smarto
503 reviews
“My favorites were all the pierogis, the potato pancakes, polish sausage, beef schnitzel, dumplings, and ribs”
I usually don't leave reviews but the terrible experience I had from rude wait staff made me write this.
The first time I came here, I brought my friend and her husband to try out and we loved all the food options from their mushroom soup to their potato pancakes.
Been coming here for literally 20 years and I’m not sure what happened in the last couple of months but the food has gone down hill.
6501 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
“My brothers and I organized a 60th Birthday party for my mom at Jolly Inn Banquet Hall and it was amazing.”
My brothers and I organized a 60th Birthday party for my mom at Jolly Inn Banquet Hall and it was amazing. The venue was immaculate and elegantly adorned. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. Special thanks to Anastacia who made everything possible by coordinating with me and making sure the last detail was great. I would strongly recommend this banquet hall.
Salvador Mondragon
Feb 2026
“Perfect Venue for a Wedding.”
Perfect Venue for a Wedding! We hosted our Polish-Ukrainian wedding at Jolly Inn, and it was an unforgettable experience! The food and atmosphere were simply perfect. The staff was incredibly accommodating and polite, making us feel special every step of the way. They gave excellent advice when it came to organizing the menu, ensuring everything was tailored to our taste. The food was absolutely delicious! We had two MCs for the event: Maria, who brought charm with Ukrainian traditions and beautiful singing, and DJ Tommy D, who was recommended by the venue. Tommy D kept all our guests—of all ages—on the dance floor with his energetic music. It was the perfect mix of cultural elements and fun. We highly recommend Jolly Inn for any special occasion!
Olena Kovalenko
Sep 2025
“The venue is beautiful, spacious, and very well maintained — it created such an elegant atmosphere.”
The venue is beautiful, spacious, and very well maintained — it created such an elegant atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of, from the setup to the service throughout the evening. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and plentiful, with our guests still talking about it afterwards. What impressed me most was the professionalism and warmth of the team — they truly cared about making our event special, and everything ran seamlessly. I highly recommend
Hailey Adriana obreja
Sep 2025
“If you want to celebrate any occasion this is the place.”
If you want to celebrate any occasion this is the place. The staff is friendly the place is comfortable and food is delicious. We worked with Anastasiia for our event and she was great, patience, kind and helpful. Food was great, service was excellent, the look of the place was very nice, the kindness of their service was amazing and made us feel so special. Thank you so much! From: Alvarenga’s family.
Yix Panameno
Aug 2025
“We had our Baby shower here.”
We had our Baby shower here! Worked with Anastasia, she was great. Was on top of everything was really easy to work with. Over had the best experience. Would 100% recommend this place.
Antonio Villasenor
Jun 2025
“Celebrated my daughters Sweet 16 this 16th of May, 2025, from the moment we booked almost a year...”
Celebrated my daughters Sweet 16 this 16th of May, 2025, from the moment we booked almost a year ago until the day after her event the staff at Jolly Inn were phenomenal! Anastasia was there every step of the way making sure everything was perfect the day of , and with out any hesitation answered any concern , doubt or question along the way making our experience truly the best ! If I could give this review a 100/5 with out a doubt we would! Food was delicious , Service was fantastic And management went above and beyond!
Yovana Perez
May 2025
“My first time ever at a Polish buffet.”
My first time ever at a Polish buffet. Amazing food and wonderful service. My server was very sweet. Would totally recommend checking this place out!
Sarah
May 2025
“I'd rate this place 10 out of 5 stars if I could.”
I'd rate this place 10 out of 5 stars if I could! First off, everything about the venue is absolutely gorgeous! My guests also really loved the food, from the beef cutlets down to the bread and butter. The managers were also super nice and helpful throughout the process of planning, and everyone had a really good time. We took the shower package, and I'd say their prices are pretty affordable if you have a tighter budget like we did! TLDR; everything about this place was classy, delicious, and amazing <3
Jenna Cinco
May 2025
“We stopped in early on a Saturday for lunch (price is more expensive on the weekend).”
We stopped in early on a Saturday for lunch (price is more expensive on the weekend). They had so many options! My favorites were all the pierogis, the potato pancakes, polish sausage, beef schnitzel, dumplings, and ribs. They offered soup to start. They had four different kinds! A nice salad bar, all the Polish specialties, sides of rice, and different types of potatoes, plus ribs, chicken (three or four different ways), fish, they will also carve you beef and/or ham. R9lle and bread too. They had a dessert section with cakes and cookies. Drinks cost extra. The servers were friendly and attentive.
mc smarto
Apr 2025
“I tried Polish food for the first time and loved it.”
I tried Polish food for the first time and loved it! They have a wide variety on their buffet. The food was flavorful and the meat was tender and perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this place!
Shardul Mohile
Dec 2024
“We did our wedding reception here at their Crystal room.”
We did our wedding reception here at their Crystal room. Bozena and her team were amazing! She was very helpful and attentive at what we needed! The food was phenomenal! Our families and friends could not stop talking about it! The dessert bar was incredible also! We had the best night of our lives here! It went down perfectly! Thank you to Bozena and her team for running it smoothly that night!
Princess Mikha Lundrigan
Nov 2024
“Whenever I throw Events, I like to taste and test every single detail of what my guests will have.”
Whenever I throw Events, I like to taste and test every single detail of what my guests will have. It takes time to do that, but from the time I spoke to Bozena, the catering manager until the the last time the event stopped, if there are 10 stars, I would give this place 10 stars. A little bit challenging for the bathroom if you’re renting the Krystal ballroom because of the level of floors locations but other than that, it’s perfect hospitality industry is beautifully done because of all the understanding and accommodation of this group. I am extremely happy. My guests are happy. They just totally enjoyed the place the food, the taste and the amount I’m still very thankful today.
NICK VERA PEREZ
Oct 2024
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