• Stuffed cabbage is just one of many Polish specialities.head of cabbage of the cabbage image by Romashchenko Anatoly from Fotolia.com
  
  Often affectionately referred to as "Southie", South Boston includes the southern areas of the city limits. Southie is home to a great number of people who claim Irish ancestry, but there are also many families of Lithuanian and Polish descent. While not as numerous as in decades past, today there are still a few Polish restaurants scattered throughout South Boston.
  
  

Cafe Polonia

• Cafe Polonia offers numerous traditional Polish dishes in an upscale, casual atmosphere. The modest beer list features 10 Polish brews, as well as a handful of other varieties from elsewhere in Eastern Europe. The wine list, also on the small side, features varietals from Europe, South Africa, and the United States. Entrees include pierogi, stuffed cabbage, sausages, latkes, goulash, and meat-filled potato dumplings. Diners can finish their meal with desserts such as chocolate babka, apple crisp, and fruit-filled blintzes. The restaurant is fully handicap accessible, accepts all major credit cards, and is open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. Reservations are strongly recommended.
  
  Cafe Polonia
  
  611 Dorchester Avenue
  
  Boston, MA 02127-3509
  
  617-269-0110
  
  cafepolonia.com
  
  

Baltic Deli & Cafe

• Baltic Deli & Cafe is open seven days a week, and is located just yards away from Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. While there is limited seating, meals to go are available, and include stuffed cabbage, salads, pierogies, Polish-style hamburgers, and traditional soups. In addition, various cold cuts, pies, pastries, dairy items, and fresh baked breads are available, along with Polish movies, grocery items, beer, and cosmetics. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are all accepted.
  
  Baltic Deli & Cafe
  
  632 Dorchester Avenue
  
  South Boston, MA 02127-3550
  
  617-268-2435
  
  balticdeli.com
  
  

ZAPS Boston

• Just a short drive from the Baltic Deli & Cafe in South Boston, ZAPS Boston is a family friendly restaurant that serves Polish-style, open-faced sandwiches. "ZAPS" is short for zapiekanka, a style of oven-baked sandwich. Melted cheese and mushrooms are the traditional toppings, but ZAPS has expanded its menu to include new twists on the classic version. Some of these include a meat lover's Zap with pepperoni, bacon, and ham, as well as "the Farmer", which is made with ham, mushrooms, cheese, and fresh corn. All major credit cards are accepted. Visit the website listed below for special offers and discounts.
  
  ZAPS Boston
  
  141 Brighton Avenue
  
  Allston, MA 02134
  
  617-254-9277
  
  zapsboston.com