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Original family recipes

Best winery traditions

The true taste of Balkan cuisine

Discover our story

Once upon a time

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From Generation to Generation we have managed to keep some of the oldest original recipes that we now have an opportunity to serve to you just the way they were served 200 years ago. Enjoy!

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Take a look around Balkanika restaurant

Walk the restaurant

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Multiple rooms that can host your private party, bar area, outside garden. Friendly atmosphere and great food to help you feel the authentic taste of eastern European cuisine!

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Private Events

Organizing a anniversary celebration or a birthday party?

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Your event is not just the day when relatives, acquaintances and friends gather together to join your joy, success and emotion … This is also the day full of trembling, feeling and strong emotion … Located in Des Plaines, Balkanika restaurant can organize for you a weddings, catering for corporate banquets, birthdays and other occasions.

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The true taste of Balkan cuisine

Balkan specialties

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Sizzlers
Boliarski, Banska mozaika, Lamb meat or Vegetarian sach
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Seafood Mix
Calamari, shrimp & octopus served over mixed greens salad
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Homemade sausage
Grilled homemade sausage
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Unity in diversity

Discover our traditional menu

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Cheese bites
$7.99
Deep fried feta cheese or mozzarella.
Fried zucchini
$7.99
Greek style zucchini, served with garlic dip & dill.
Stuffed mushrooms
$8.99
Baked with mozzarella cheese.
Grilled calamari
$13.99
Marinated grilled calamari served over mixed greens salad.
Shopska salad
$7.99
Tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, peppers, shredded feta cheese, garnished with parsley.
Easter salad
$6.99
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, green onion, radishes, olives and boiled egg.
Snejanka (Snow White) salad
$7.99
Creamy yogurt (tzatziki style) with cucumbers, dill and touch of garlic and walnuts.
Fresca salad
$8.99
Мixed greens, tomato, grilled zucchini, pumpkin seeds and grilled feta cheese, tossed with balsamic dressing
Balkan style meats
$19.99
Mixed grilled Balkan style pork meats.
Balkanska pleskavitza
$13.99
From pork meat, served with French fries & sour cream.
Rack of lamb
$18.99
Grilled to perfection, served over vegetables medley with spicy garlic-wine sauce.
Pork skewer
$3.99
Marinated pork meat grilled on a skewer.
Sea Bream
$24.99
Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable medley.
Grilled Trout
$15.99
Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable medley.
Grilled Norwegian Salmon
$17.99
Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable medley.
Sea Bass
$24.99
Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable medley.
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Satisfaction guaranteed

A few words from happy customers

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The best food in my neighborhood ,love the outside bar area,yummy Mediterranean cuisine and colorful drinks ,thanks Nick
Kasia Czepiel
Kasia Czepiel
2022-08-02
I never knew this place was here close to my house. But very good food fresh amd tasty . Staff are very nice. Very welcoming and warm nice decor nice bar . Outside seating beautiful
Ev Banyameen
Ev Banyameen
2022-08-01
Never had Bulgarian cuisine prior to dining here, suffice to say my impression and culinary experience was positive. I recommend the garlic shrimp dish. Friendly and attentive waitresses.
Jake B
Jake B
2022-05-30
Great food and service. Highly recommend!
Jack Keenan
Jack Keenan
2022-05-25
We had a wonderful party there, despite the lack of waitstaff. However, serving 40 members of our family can be challenging. They did a fantastic job!
Claire T
Claire T
2022-05-10
Excellent food, great prices! We ordered 4 things off the menu (garlic potatoes, fried zucchini, seafood platter and salmon crostini)and shared. We got our check and were shocked how low it was for what we had! Definitely would go again!
Michelle Bertoncini
Michelle Bertoncini
2022-03-25
We can't wait to meet you

Working hours

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Sunday – Thursday

9:30 a.m. – Midnight

Friday – Saturday

9:30 a.m. – 2:00 am

Monday -Closed

 

Address

1414 E Oakton St, Des Plaines
IL 60018-2104

(224) 567-8267