The Gilded Fork
Atmospheric concept of a forest-green and gold candlelit dining room

European cuisine, done properly.

Modern European fine dining with a Polish soul, now in Mount Prospect.

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A European kitchen with Polish heart.

Handmade pierogi and Karpatka share the table with beef tartare, duck confit, risotto, and craft cocktails.

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Atmospheric concept image of handmade dough and forest mushrooms

A few of the signatures.

Handmade Meat Pierogi$22
Hand-cut Beef Tartare$24
Duck Leg Confit$36
Classic Choux Pastry “Karpatka”$16
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Built by Krystyna and Sandra.

Polish immigrants who opened The Gilded Fork in 2026, bringing an authentic, handcrafted taste of Europe to Mount Prospect.

“We decided to open something that we are missing here.”
Krystyna, co-owner
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Atmospheric concept of a raspberry-toned cocktail on a forest-green marble bar

Cocktails with a gilded edge.

House cocktails are $15-$18, with Polish beer and Malinówka also represented on the menu.

  • Gilded Fork Vodka Sour
  • Espresso Martini
  • Old Fashioned
  • Peach Silk
  • Pornstar Martini
  • Blackberry Whisky Cooler
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Your table in Mount Prospect.

1716 East Kensington Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM-8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM-11:00 PM
Saturday
3:00 PM-11:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM-8:00 PM