We stopped in during the holidays for a late night bite and cocktail, and were very pleased with all aspects of Szmanias ! We sat in the bar, which is has the feel of a warm and cozy library, but actually has lots of seating...More

I recently found myself here with locals, and a few out-of-country guests. Personally I'm from the other side of the country, so I wasn't very familiar with the Seattle area. Obviously, we were steered in the right direction, ending up in Magnolia. From the first...More

Visiting Seattle we found that the Magnolia neighborhood, somewhat remote from the more chic parts of town, has four restaurants: one outstanding, one very good and two quite acceptable. Szmania is the very good one. I cannot speak to the menu that pertains for most...More

A recent reviewer mentioned poor service, over-dressed salad, and not many guests. I have found just the opposite! The service is amazing .. they remember you and your preferences, are so timely with their service, and I especially enjoy their Caesar salad with the perfect...More

Longtime owners Ludger and Julie Szmania sold the restaurant this spring, but not to worry -- the food is still very good. A former sous chef and his wife bought it, and we tried it for the first time under the new owners during Oktoberfest,...More

This used to be a fabulous goto higher end restaurant in Magnolia area. I was a bit shocked by the poor service. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant, too. My salad was limp and drenched in dressing. I won't go back to a place...More

Szmania's is the type of restaurant you least expect to find in a small neighborhood like Magnolia but they have been a fixture for many years. Ownership changed this year with the original owners retiring and selling to one of the former head chefs and...More

I was in town recently for business and was stuck in a massive traffic jam. Decided to find a place to eat to let things clear out. Wound up in this fantastic neighborhood (Magnolia) and stopped at this restaurant. The staff was very pleasant and...More

We wanted to enjoy a dinner in Magnolia Village and this place popped up on TA as a good one. Well, we agree! We popped in early, hoping they were open, only to find that they have a nice bar area, not dank and dark,...More

New owners and new menu, but Chef Michael's new menu incorporates some of the long term favourites but with several new items on the menu, there is something there for everyone. Our party of 4 had the seafood cacciatore, Michael's stuffed chicken, the muenster cheese...More