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Karczma

Polish Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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Karczma

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Ranked #6 for dumplings in Brooklyn
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"Interesting borscht, great authentic food and setting"(26 Tips)
"get the pierogis and polish specialties plate to try a lot!"(27 Tips)
"Get the herring and cream and a plate of Polish specialties"(8 Tips)
"Hunter stew is awesome!!! Nice expiration too love this place!"(7 Tips)

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Leonardo TrilloAugust 24, 2017
I mean where else would you get Polish food?
Serious EatsJune 11, 2013
Of all the Polish restaurants in Greenpoint, Karczma may have the whackiest design, treading close to theme restaurant territory. But its huge menu of comfort food is consistently well-executed.
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GothamistAugust 1, 2014
Their traditional Polish dumplings are among the best in the city. You can choose between steamed and fried pierogi & they come with a variety of stuffings like cheese and potato, mushroom and meat. Read more
Beril EsenOctober 6, 2017
While the plate of polish specialties is perfect for those interested in the Polish traditional taste, their grilled salmon with dill sauce was the best salmon I had in a while. Their zurek is a must!
Graylyn RooseAugust 20, 2016
Delicious and authentic Polish food. We got the platter for two, which included cabbage, potatoes, bacon, beef, chicken, salmon and two kinds of sausages. It was an immense amount of food!
Natalie FreilichApril 15, 2016
The soups here are authentic. The chicken soup comes prepared just how I would get it in Warsaw - rectangular noodles, dotted with carrots & parsley. They nail the zurek, spot on.
Stina P.January 15, 2017
the best polish food in the area and a must if you're in greenpoint - large portions, always busy, super affordable, and they deliver. get the pierogis and polish specialties plate to try a lot!
Eva DragoAugust 13, 2017
Authentic Polish food, great service. Arrive early, usually a wait, grab a drink at the Brooklyn Bazaar. Come hungry. Plate of Polish specialties, hunter stew, latkes, apple pie. Good beer selection.
Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
Order the pierogis fried, not boiled, and one of the Polish, Czech, or German beers served in giant glasses. This restaurant is a great value for the price, so come hungry and prepare to feast. Read more
Katya PugachevaSeptember 12, 2014
Huge portions for very reasonable prices. Don't be scared by lard, go for it! All the rest is also very tasty, yet heavy, so beware. Beer goes perfectly with most of the food there.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
An excellent grilled fresh ham that was first marinated in white wine, and an appetizer of asparagus wrapped with the kind of great Polish ham they still smoke in Greenpoint. Read more
Alexandra FanningJanuary 24, 2018
So much food. So much. Pickle soup is surprisingly nice, keibasa sausage is huge and so good, goulash is huge and super filling
Giovanni D'PalmaNovember 13, 2016
Its hard not to say everything, but the potato and cheese pierogi and goulash were mind blowing. The meal for two was exquisite as well!
FreshNYC p}-:{>May 5, 2015
expect to find country favorites like Borscht, Bigos ("Hunter Stew"), Pierogies, Potato Placki and Kashanka (Buckwheat Blood Sausage), all served in very generous country-styled proportions Read more
Léonard GApril 9, 2013
The rustic touch and feel is why you're here and it pervades every dish.Seat yourself, alone or with you friend(s), on a stool at the bar! Allow the beautiful Polish waitresses to charm and spoil you.
Untapped CitiesAugust 18, 2017
Whether you order kielbasa, karkowa (grilled pork shoulder), or a plate of Polish specialties, Karczma consistently delivers large portions at a great price. Read more
diogo pauloNovember 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great low cost polish restaurante, high amount of really nice food. Grill is great with different types of meat. Ambience is also great with people dressed with traditional outfits.
ChloeNovember 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The white borscht in sourdough bread bowl is the best soup you'll ever have. It's also an app, a main course, a dessert and a breakfast all in one. You don't need anything else.
Beth H.October 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Ermahgerd, so much food. But so delicious! Try to Polish Specialties plate combo'd w/the fried cheese app & Polish Mojito (like cold apple cider w/mint!) & prepare for the best food coma of your life.
Chris CostelloJanuary 27, 2016
I didn't know how much I love and miss kielbasa until I went here. Great staff, great food, definitely coming back.
Mansi ShahSeptember 10, 2017
Pierogies are delicious, I got them fried at the bartender's suggestions and it was great. Cheese and potato is a bit bland. The mushroom ones were my favorite. The veggie sandwich was terrible.
ChrisJuly 2, 2016
One of the best Polish restaurants! The Polish sampler plate is wonderful. Make sure you get the cucumber salad side as well.
Chrissy KJune 5, 2016
You know this place is legit because almost all the diners were polish. Photo is of the appetizer called Peasant Style Lard
Alexandra FanningJanuary 24, 2018
So much food. So much. Pickle soup is surprisingly nice, keibasa sausage is huge and so good, goulash is huge and super filling
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
Start your meal with "peasant lard," a pool of semi-liquid fat dotted with bacon -- it goes better on the rye bread than butter, and it's healthier, too. Read more
J LNovember 30, 2014
Amazing Polish food. Standouts here: Hunter's Stew, pickle soup. Get the assorted plate for a well-balanced (and super filling) meal.
JerryAugust 4, 2013
The waitress was very sweet and helpful and food great! One very disturbing sight was when the owner grabbed a young waiter by the neck and dragged him to the back acting like a jerk!
Ya Fen WongSeptember 9, 2016
I can actually say I love polish food now 😍😍😍 great spot, service, and portions
Francisco ArteagaApril 4, 2015
Try all the Polish food! Soups, dumplings, sausages ... All legit. Oh and have a drink with proper Polish vodka.
Sabrina MajeedJune 18, 2017
Plate of Polish specialties is a good deal to share between two people, but the white borscht is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.
Kate WagnerApril 29, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Literally everything. Mulled wine in the winter. Polish platter, asparagus wrapped in ham, borscht. Just get it all.
Philipp NassJanuary 31, 2018
Great place. Try the lard! The steak was a bit dull. I‘ll try the Gulasch next time!
Amy SagarFebruary 20, 2015
Get a bunch of plates to share! My favorites were the sauerkraut pierogis, blood sausage, cabbage, and peasant lard spread.
Tilman BeneckeFebruary 11, 2018
Amazing european food, amazing traditional location. Great bewr from the tap with reasonable prices.
Edna LeeNovember 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The plate of polish specialties is very Good. And the beer, OMG the beer. 4dls the small one!!! They have lunch specials for 8.50 Mon - Fri.
DimkaJanuary 7, 2016
Zhurek (White borscht in bread as they call it here) and everything else! :)
Chet ManciniFebruary 11, 2016
Inexpensive and super filling polish food and beer. Definitely come here for a night out in Greenpoint.
Kate BerkenbushDecember 9, 2018
Been here 10+ times
The white borscht is amazing and come with a side of mashed potatoes with bacon. A perfect winter meal.
Kai HsingOctober 10, 2014
Hunter's stew lived up to its name and the rest of the menu more than held its own. The faux-peasant tavern decor is also something else.
Johan SanmartinMarch 28, 2013
Great service and portions are more than enough. Be prepare to eat a lot or bring more than one person with you
LukeSeptember 5, 2014
Though not the most specialized item on the, the smoked meat platter is a huge amount of food. Counterattack with huge beers
Ray LinMarch 8, 2013
Get the grilled plate to share (options for parties of 2 or 3) for a meaty, filling meal for <$12 each. When in (Brooklyn) Poland!
EileenMarch 10, 2018
Portions are huge so order to share. Plate of polish specialities is good to get a mix of everything
Elysia MannJanuary 25, 2016
Kitschy but delishy (lol!!!!!) Hunters stew or whatever it's called was the best thing on the polish plate so just get that and perogi.
Maple ShippJanuary 28, 2017
This place is definitely worth a go if you're looking for authentic Polish and a semi-chill atmosphere. 👍🏻
Curtis ShoungJuly 31, 2016
White borscht soup good. Side potato plus bacon good.
Ms HeleneApril 25, 2015
Sauerkraut pierogies served with sweet onion relish, breaded stuffed mushrooms as apps are all you need
Amber NagleMarch 2, 2015
Great place to come for authentic polish food. Delicious to pair with a nice glass of red.
Oliver BouchardJanuary 23, 2016
Been here 10+ times
This place is a treat! It's always packed, so have yourself put on the list and then have a drink while you wait down the street at Pencil Factory.
Rami Haykal-ManningAugust 1, 2016
Best polish food in NYC. Get the herring, lard, blood sausage and polish platter

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