text: While exploring the Old Port my friends and I stumbled upon this gem off the cobble stoned street of rue SaintPaul Ouest Wow what a find This place serves hearty PolishEast European cuisine in a lowlit intimate setting And did I mention at dirt cheap prices No jokennThe staff here are very friendly however note The service is Europeanstyle Do NOT expect prompt speedy service with multiple check backs and all that One person when they are ready will take your order someone else brings your food and then you pretty much lingerand linger and so forthBut its all good if you go in expecting this type of laid back hospitality similar to most restaurants in Montreal nnWe were encouraged to order some vodka to go with our mealsYes But we were quite thirsty and each opted to have a nice oz pour of Montreals foremost microbrew Saint Amboise for C Great choice as it pairs well with this type of hearty cuisinennFor our meals we ordered a few different popular choices and turned our table into a Smorgasbord Our choices Pierogi filled with meat and cheese served with fresh sour cream C best pierogi I have ever had whaat Golabaki meat stuffed cabbage served with potatoes and vegetables C again phenomenal and Placki potato pancakes served with fresh sour cream and sweet chunky homemade applesauce C to die fornnNeedless to say I will definitely be making this a routine spot to hit when ever I am in the great city of Montreal Between the quality of the food and gorgeous duecor ambiance and artwork which lines Stashs walls one would expect to pay so much more If you are a lover of Eastern European food this place is a must You will not be disappointed