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Veselka

Veselka

Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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    The Russian food at Veselka is a can't miss
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    Nitzan B.
    "Fast service and the food.. must try the pierogi!!"(241 Tips)
    Marcelo F.
    "The Beef Stroganoff and Borscht soup is amazing too!"(111 Tips)
    Guha A.
    "The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)
    alba
    "Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(29 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterOctober 13, 2016
    This Ukrainian diner offers breakfast 24 hours a day. The menu has challah French toast, pancakes, waffles, and latkes served with sour cream and apple sauce. The blintzes and pierogis are great. Read more
    Upvoted Sep 18
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    Shivangi KhannaJanuary 24, 2014
    Some of the best milkshakes I've ever tried! I usually go for the coffee milkshake, but they're all good. Burgers are great too--I've tried both the turkey and salmon burgers with sweet potato fries.
  • Dens
    DensJuly 10, 2014
    Kielbasa! But all the options on the menu are $14 or $16! Soooo ask for the SECRET "side of Kielbasa" for only $3.95! Boom! (and you're welcome)
    Upvoted Nov 5
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SpectorNovember 22, 2015
    The New York original. All the Polish goodies are great, but really just order the pierogi, steamed or fried, and go to town with applesauce, sour cream and the like. Amazing, simply.
  • ᴡ P.
    ᴡ PontorieroSeptember 8, 2018
    Authentic Ukrainian food. Got to get the borscht. The combo plates are epic. They also have a really good rotating seasonal selection of soups and dishes.
  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 12, 2017
    The famed 24-hour Ukrainian diner serves a gut buster that includes two meat pierogi, two potato pierogi, and meat-stuffed cabbage with super rich mushroom gravy. Read more
  • Siobhánheart icon on user image
    SiobhánMay 29, 2017
    Everything is (obviously) incredible but the short rib pierogi are what I first had from here and dream of sometimes. Go with a group, ask for the recommendations, and enjoy your feast!
  • Katelynheart icon on user image
    KatelynApril 13, 2015
    veselka is consistently amazingly good. Try their burgers, pancakes, omlettes, perogies, salads, kibasa, blitzes, crumble apple pie (warmed up with a scoop of vainilla) , bagels..i could go on...
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RomeroApril 16, 2016
    I want to be eating here now. Short rib pierogies are on point, the stuffed cabbage with a potato pancake is amazing and the apple crumb cake with ice cream will change your life. 😋
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJanuary 31, 2019
    One the places that captures my imagination. No hipsters. No hashtags. Just incredible home cooked Ukrainian food that’s hard to find anywhere else. The mushroom dumplings and the borscht!
  • Marc
    MarcJanuary 21, 2021
    Esquire: The anchor of the E. Village, coolest diner on Earth, open-around-the-clock Ukrainian hearth for those moments when one’s beaten soul cries out for stuffed cabbage &beef stroganoff &pierogi
  • Corinne P.heart icon on user image
    Corinne PulitzerMarch 5, 2022
    Authentic and delicious, Borscht is a must at Veselka where the proceeds from every bowl sold, go to support the Ukraine🇺🇦
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
    Handmade pierogies (filled with everything from potato to arugula and goat cheese) are especially popular, as are the grilled kielbasa and the veal goulash. Read more
  • O'kiss
    O'kissMarch 29, 2015
    It's mix of Ukrainian traditional food and modern American. We got meat combo plate - potato and meat varenyky, stuffed cabbage, borsch and salad. It was exactly the right choice! Bon appetite!
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 22, 2016
    A plate of pierogies with sour cream and caramelized onions is the essential order — they're made in house and the restaurant goes through a lot of them, so you know they're gonna be fresh. Read more
  • Paula B.
    Paula BuzzoMay 18, 2018
    The Cold Borscht is awesome, super tasty. Try their Deluxe Vegetarian Plate as well. Excellent prices and very good attendance.
  • What's Good Hereheart icon on user image
    What's Good HereFebruary 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Sample key items by ordering the deluxe meat plate - a set of Ukrainian Meat, Potato, and Sauerkraut/Mushroom Pierogis, a Meat Stuffed Cabbage with Mushroom Gravy, and their Grilled Kielbasa
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksMarch 10, 2016
    Corned beef is the trending taste this week and Veselka is on our list of best Corned beef in the city. Our users say the corned beef hash here is "unbelievable" and we definitely agree. Read more
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    PaddyMarch 19, 2016
    A staple of the late night East Village scene. Stopped in on the way back up town at 2am on a Tuesday. Had the Reuben for first time and it was good. Friends had the pierogi and really liked them too.
  • What's Good Hereheart icon on user image
    What's Good HereMarch 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    For a hearty meal, try the Bigos - Ukrainian Hunter's-style stew of Kielbasa, Roast Pork, Sauerkraut & Onions. Get it with a side of Ukrainian Beet & Horseradish Salad
  • George W.heart icon on user image
    George WallaceOctober 19, 2021
    Everything here was seasoned well, the tastes were authentic tonight the however the stuffed cabbage was not very refined. Didn’t stop us from finishing it. Pierogi were great love the variety.
  • jeffrey a.
    jeffrey arnoldSeptember 16, 2016
    Oddly the burger here is pretty unique and awesome, but you can't go wrong with almost anything on the menu.
  • Guha A.heart icon on user image
    Guha ArunkumarJune 13, 2017
    Get the pierogi plate (truffle mushroom, sauerkraut, feta)! The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes! Also liked the beet and horseradish salad.
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HunterSeptember 4, 2021
    Legendary establishment! Pierogis and some of the best iced coffee in New York City. The outdoor setup is a game changer.
  • Compass
    CompassJuly 24, 2013
    The classic Ukrainian diner has served kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, and matzoh ball soup since 1954. It’s open 24 hours a day to fulfill your next pierogi craving, whenever that may strike.
  • What's Good Hereheart icon on user image
    What's Good HereNovember 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Ukrainian Meatballs - tender pork & beef meatballs served with rich mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes & beet horseradish salad
  • Emma C.heart icon on user image
    Emma CramerJuly 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the 7 layer bar (it might not be called that) but it has chocolate and coconut and gooey stuff and is amazing. In the pastry display by the cashier.
  • Mish and Rob
    Mish and RobMay 17, 2015
    Come on a weekday morning for breakfast in nice, unhurried peace! The pancakes are huge and delicious, the oatmeal is superb, and the coffee is topped up frequently. Need to go back for lunch/dinner!
  • Cassidyheart icon on user image
    CassidyAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    excellent for a casual lunch during the week - half empty and pretty fast wifi. breakfast specials are available all day.
  • Siobhánheart icon on user image
    SiobhánSeptember 14, 2017
    Apparently you can order one of every pierogi flavor which, if you've never had proper Ukrainian food before, is definitely a good place to start.
  • Lea C.heart icon on user image
    Lea CeasrineFebruary 24, 2015
    My ukranian friend and I each got borsch (beet soup), shared spinach and cheese dumplings + topped it off with potato pancakes w/ cream cheese and apple sauce. As authentic as could be.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneSeptember 6, 2013
    Salads are huge-lentil salad with shaved goats' cheese and creamy dill dressing on side is awesome. Mixed pierogies worth it $7 for 7 pieces boiled or fried with 3 sauces on the side. Spinach cheese!
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeDecember 19, 2015
    Classic east village spot, this Ukrainian diner is clean, inexpensive, and tasty. I like the chili, but definitely try the pierogies if it's your first time
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyJune 4, 2015
    I got the spinach/cheese, meat, sauerkraut, and another arugula one... and woah. I had them friend, and was blown away. I will be back here for sure. Best varynky I've had.
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    JillianDecember 30, 2014
    I was totally underwhelmed by the matzoh ball soup, sigh. Hoooowever, the pierogis could do no wrong. Skip the meat, go for the sauerkraut, cheese and arugula goat cheese flavors!
  • Stephanieheart icon on user image
    StephanieJanuary 28, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The pierogies are magical. And don't be afraid to try to something new - the beet and horseradish salad was a pleasant surprise.
  • Solly G.heart icon on user image
    Solly GolbertJanuary 2, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Do yourself a favor and get the short rib perogis
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 31, 2013
    An East Village classic with a long menu of Ukrainian and American dishes, whether you're in the mood for pierogi, a burger, or just about anything else.
  • Gothamist
    GothamistAugust 1, 2014
    Few foods soak up a long night out more successfully than pierogi, those delectable little boiled and fried dumplings stuffed with booze-soothing things like cheese, meat and veggies. Read more
  • Mohammedali G.heart icon on user image
    Mohammedali GangardiwalaJanuary 18, 2016
    Periogis! The Ukrainian cuisine is something new that we all should try. They have conventional items like sandwiches and burgers, but go for meat plates and periogies
  • Nat H.
    Nat HarwardDecember 10, 2013
    Varenyky (Pierogies): "What Veselka will always be is the place you can go at 3 am when it’s freezing and all you need is a plate of crispy, golden starch bombs to make you feel warm & happy & full." Read more
  • Adrienheart icon on user image
    AdrienOctober 27, 2015
    The only restaurant where can order anything (from beef stroganoff to pancakes) at anytime (from early 4am breakfast to late 11pm supper). real institution in the village!
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015
    "Order two bowls at a time—you will be glad you did! It's everything a chicken soup should be. This soup will give grandma a run for her money." Chef Albert Di Meglio Read more
  • Mike F.heart icon on user image
    Mike FriedmanAugust 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Quintessential late night East Village experience. Matzo Ball soup and all-day breakfast specials, Arugula & Goat Cheese Perogies are great (but on the smaller side).
  • Erin M.heart icon on user image
    Erin McCueNovember 13, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I like sitting at the bar to watch the line cooks and to see the drawer of pierogis! Favorites are the pierogis with onion and sour cream, veggie borscht, blintzes, and the bigos.
  • Jonathan O.
    Jonathan OatisNovember 27, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Great, reasonably priced Ukrainian diner. Get there early (it’s popular), and try the pierogis if it’s your first time. Great soups!
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 28, 2011
    Students, locals and celebs all love this classic Ukrainian spot. Some of the city's best banana pancakes, kasha with gravy, matzo ball soup, pierogis and a great cheeseburger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
  • Sabrina
    SabrinaJuly 11, 2015
    Great easy spot for late night food and a beer. Short rib pirogies pan fried are the way to go. And the boiled spinach and cheese.
  • Berk K.heart icon on user image
    Berk KapiciogluMarch 13, 2016
    A historic and spacious Ukrainian restaurant. Open 24 hours. The pierogi (Ukrainian dumpling) is overrated. I recommend a large bowl of classic borscht. Grumpy waitresses add to the authenticity.
  • Rick N.heart icon on user image
    Rick NijhuisFebruary 16, 2017
    Lower east side icon. Tasty, filling Eastern European (not all Ukrainian) food. Borscht is packed with flavor!
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