Lutnia Restaurant

Our story is just as remarkable as is full of surprises and captivating as a fairytale. It began with a mesmerizing dinner for Marek Pieprzyk and his wife on Valentine’s Day in 1997. Romantic live piano music, impressive white table cloth, exquisite wine, and alluring fresh flowers inspired Mr. Pieprzyk so much that after two years of negotiations, he secured a purchase and became a proud owner of this exceptional restaurant. Lutnia is well-known in all of Chicago vicinity as it received numerous recognitions, honors and awards from North Shore Magazine, Chicago Food Industry, Entertaiment and others. Its unique settings, delectable cuisine and romantic atmosphere attracted famous politicians, cultural figures, and athletes such as Michal Wisniewski, Doda, late Kazmierz Górski, Henry Kacperczak, Władzimierz Lubański, Adam Malysz, Zbigniew Wodecki, Eleni, late Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Jerzy Bończak, Tadeusz Drozda and Magda Zawadzka. The Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel is also no stranger to Lutnia and we can’t forget a visit of the legendary Michael Jordan who savored our dumplings with potatoes and cheese. We take pride in an extensive cuisine from all around the world such as hungarian cakes, duck in the fire, polish gołąbki, sausage and cabbage, french crepes, and steak a la Diana. crispy duck in oranges, beef a la Stroganoff and caesar salad with homemade sauce.