Concept image of two women preparing a forest-green and gold dining room

A place they were missing.

Krystyna and Sandra opened a modern European kitchen with a Polish heart.

From Poland to Mount Prospect.

Krystyna and Sandra are Polish immigrants. In 2026, they opened The Gilded Fork in the former Salerno’s storefront at 1716 East Kensington Road.

The idea was specific: bring an authentic, handcrafted taste of Europe to Mount Prospect, with handmade Polish signatures alongside refined European plates and cocktails.

Atmospheric concept of an intimate candlelit dining room in forest green and gold
“We were looking for a long time, and we decided that Mount Prospect will be that place.”
Krystyna, co-owner

Quality, warmth, and handcrafted cocktails.

“We are pushing to have the best quality, the nicest dining area, and now we also have good, handcrafted cocktails.”
Krystyna, co-owner

Experience the idea.

See the full menu, or call us about a table.