Little Walter’s
Polish restaurant · East Kensington ·
Elevated Polish fare, pierogis, kielbasa, and inventive cocktails
Elevated Polish fare, pierogis, kielbasa, and inventive cocktails
"In Philadelphia, Little Walter’s, a Polish restaurant, turns the two shanks left over from a weekly half pig into a slow-cooked golonka that evolved into an extravagant “golonka dinner”: a silver platter with golonka, kiełbasa, gołąbki, and a chicken cutlet; six each of three kinds of pierogi; a selection of small plates, salads, and bread; six cans of Żubr beer; and a bottle of vodka with beet-juice and pickle-martini fixings — an entire feast available only two Saturdays a week by preorder and prepayment of $500 for up to six guests." - Bettina Makalintal
"Little Walter's is a Polish restaurant in Kensington with a straightforward menu dominated by smoked meats and pickled vegetables. But it's the pierogi, with their deliciously chewy wrappers and larger-than-your-palm size that’ll speak to you on a spiritual level. There are usually two to choose from—the classic version, stuffed with silky mashed potatoes and cheese, and a seasonal option, like spicy eggplant or sauteed squash and kale. They're flavorful, hearty, and the kind of dumplings that you can't find everywhere in Philly." - candis mclean
"Using Little Walter's as a cozy retreat for kielbasa, pierogi, and the Polish version of a Citywide is one of the best ways to spend time in Kensington. For $16, you'll get a 16 oz can of żubr (a lager) and a shot of żubrówka (vodka) in a casual restaurant where friends fill up the tables and perfect strangers spill their weekend plans at the bar. And whether that's heading to the supermarket, a Sixers game (mistake), or on a date with an ex, it will all come out after one or two of these bad boys." - candis mclean
"Little Walter's has all the elements of a great camping trip, and none of the nature part. It's warm, the scent of grilled kielbasa is in the air, and there's a grill in the back near a velvet couch (okay, so maybe it's a glamping trip). There’s a long wooden bar, intimate lighting, and colorful plates on the walls that you’ll swear came from your great aunt’s house. But you’re not here because it feels like family dinner—you’re at the Kensington restaurant for the generously portioned and peppery eggplant pierogi and the rotisserie pork and cabbage combo that’s both smoky and tangy. Have a Polish Citywide, wait for your plate of smoky meats and comforting dumplings, and be happy a place exists with a rustic feel without having to set foot outdoors." - candis mclean
"Little Walter’s in Kensington will host a $125 per person Wigilia Dinner with chefs from Heavy Metal Sausage, Square 1682, Mom-Mom’s, and the Comcast Tech Center. You can expect braided potato bread, a selection of pickled vegetable salads, soups, and a trio of fish, including pickled herring, steelhead salmon, smoked trout, pierogi, and more." - candis mclean
