Veselka
Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
This Ukrainian restaurant is famous for their borscht. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Fast service and the food.. must try the pierogi!!"(241 Tips)
"Borsht, sausage and vareniki with meat are all great options!"(111 Tips)"The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)
"Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(29 Tips)
630 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- pierogies
- blintzes
- good for a late night
- breakfast food
- potato pancakes
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Rebecca DemiApril 12, 2014the burger is really greasy, so don't get it unless you like that (gross) and the pierogi's are GREAT!
Vinaya VishwanathJune 9, 2015The pierogi is soooo gooood. Also good is the salmon latka eggs benedict.
Moses NelsonDecember 24, 2012The pierogies are delicious! But I prefer fried over boiled. And use the applesauce....so good!
Jillana BJanuary 5, 2014Go here for the borscht! Salad sizes are HUGE. Yummy crispy potato pancakes.
Gansevoort Hotel GroupJanuary 31, 2011Another NYC must try. Get the pierogies ( half fried and half boiled) and the raspberry cheese blintzes. You'll be in late night heaven.
Elie BleierJune 3, 2014Perfect for an after-Russian & Turkish Bath meal. Hearty food. Friendly wait staff.
Marc MayerApril 12, 2018Why haven’t you ordered the blintzes yet? Put your phone down and order the blintzes.
Adrienne BorgersenOctober 27, 2011This place is legendary. If you're in the neighborhood, you have to try it for classic comfort food, Ukrainian style!
Great service with anyone who serves you, especially Arthur. Veggie Borscht is unbeatable!
All of their Ukrainian specialties from stuffed cabbage to kielbasa to bigos (stew) are fantastic- especially late night! Try the pierogies too- great.
Marta FrattiniFebruary 13, 2012Delicious cherry pie! The service is not always friendly but the food is really good and prices are ok. 5$ min per person
Arié MoyalApril 4, 2014This place rocks Great vibe and food Open 24 hrs & Karlyn is a great waitress !
The burger is strangely one of the best in the city - it's different. See: http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2008/08/veselka-burgers-east-village-manhattan-nyc.html
Borsht. Get it. For perogies go next door to the Ukrainian east village restaurant
Michael GarodNovember 17, 2015The stuffed cabbage took the spot light on my deluxe meat plate for sure!!
Village VoiceApril 19, 2012Veselka's Ukrainian Meatball Hero voted #9 on The Village Voice's 10Best Late Night Eats in New York City: http://bit.ly/w33HqB
Priscilla SohanNovember 15, 2013Perogies are obviously delicious, but the hidden gem here is the hot cocoa <3
Nate BeattyJuly 19, 2015Awful burgers, but good borscht and perogies. Stick to the Ukrainian menu and expect basic Ukrainian dishes (lots of white bread, cabbage, sausage, potatoes, and pancakes).
Colleen LimaAugust 23, 2013You must have the beet, goat cheese, and roasted walnut salad! It's the most delicious salad you'll ever have.
Ben PorterSeptember 28, 2012Fryalator was down when i needed it most - 11pm in The East Village, c'mon folks, this is scheduling 101. Burger was commendable and cooked to requested temp.
Barrett LaneDecember 30, 2011The arugula and goat cheese pierogies are a must. Do not come here with large groups: you will not get seated or wait forever.
Besides the delicious Ukranian dishes, their breakfast of waffles w/ raspberry sauce and their eggs are good too. Get them with a side of kielbasa.
al bedellSeptember 1, 2012Best place ev get 1 of each kind of pierogi the arugula got cheese is my fav
Jack GashiAugust 6, 2014It's open 24 hours, but I'm not sure that's a good thing. There needs to be a special name for a hangover with kielbasa taste in your mouth.
Kelli GallowaySeptember 12, 2014Soup and sandwich! It's my favorite quick easy lunch. Incredible soups.
Colette QMay 11, 2013Stuffed cabbage w mushroom gravy & egg noodles, egg noodles, egg noodles! + sour cream & beets !! Yesssss
Amy KilleApril 22, 2012Pierogies are amazing!! The borscht is too :) Can't really go wrong with anything here!
Logan KerrMarch 24, 2016God I love Veselka. Where else in NYC can I buy dumplings and banana cream pie at 4am?
Mr.GreyOctober 3, 2010My favorite 24-hour diner in NYC. Always check out the pierogi specials. The borsch has the power to cure any illness. It could grow a limb.
DensJune 15, 2011I went with the kielbasa and the cherry lime rickey. Pay your respects to the Honey Bear painting on the wall.
The vegetarian Borscht is amazing. Get it if you're under the weather or just want to eat something comforting.
Decent enough food, TERRIBLE service. Appreciate that it's 24hrs, but waited once FOREVER to get service. I even put my head down and fell deep asleep until other customers complained about my snoring
Rachel GruberMarch 19, 2012Small order of perogies (4) + a small bowl of matzo ball soup= delicious, filling and cheap!
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For sixty-seven years, customers have crowded into Veselka, a cozy Ukrainian coffee shop in New York City's East Village, to enjoy pierogi, borscht, goulash, and many other unpretentious favorites. Veselka (rainbow in Ukrainian) has grown up from a simple newsstand serving soup and sandwiches int...
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- Mon–Sat
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 228-9682
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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