Little Walter’s

The scent of smoked kielbasa will lure you onto the velvet couch in this homey Kensington restaurant. Just go with it—you’re about to eat your weight in it. There’s a long wooden bar, pickled vegetables lining the ceiling, 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 here because if you like Polish food, you can’t do much better in Philly. Try the generously portioned and peppery eggplant pierogi and the rotisserie pork and cabbage combo that’s both smoky and tangy. Every dish is made by the one-man show in the open kitchen, so you can keep tabs on your crispy chicken cutlet as it’s sauteed in plum butter. If you’re nearby, pop in for an order of pillowy pierogi, blackberry sparkling wine, and a front row seat to expert beet chopping.