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Veselka

Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Veselka

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Ranked #1 for dumplings in New York
The experts at The New York Times and Food Network recommend this place
"Pierogies duh! Get the mixed plate and sample all the specials."(241 Tips)
"The hot red borscht is absolutely delicious, and very authentic!"(111 Tips)
"The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)
"Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(29 Tips)

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Betsie WilsonAugust 10, 2015
24 hours of heaven. Get the meat plate!
Cindi FreemanMay 19, 2022
Don’t leave without having at least one potato pancake. Worth the carbs.
Priscilla SohanNovember 15, 2013
Perogies are obviously delicious, but the hidden gem here is the hot cocoa <3
Lizza D.May 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great service with anyone who serves you, especially Arthur. Veggie Borscht is unbeatable!
Matt DuckorOctober 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
One of the first New York restaurants I really fell in love with. Kielbasa and pierogies, please!
Logan KerrMarch 24, 2016
God I love Veselka. Where else in NYC can I buy dumplings and banana cream pie at 4am?
stephanieJanuary 1, 2015
unexpected, but maybe the best hot chocolate I've ever had?
Артём ВеличкоOctober 28, 2014
Traditional Ukrainian Kutia is really good. Borshch is awesome.
Amy KilleApril 22, 2012
Pierogies are amazing!! The borscht is too :) Can't really go wrong with anything here!
Korgel BorbelschnitzMarch 21, 2015
Go here. Best Ukraine food I've had outside Ukraine.
Lauren ElizabethDecember 12, 2016
Honestly is there anything better than authentic pierogis at 2am on a Saturday? 👌
CharmaineAugust 1, 2012
the raspberry lemonade is craaaack in a glass. As far as the food, the jury is still out on this (too.tired.to.eat!!)
Swift SwiftJuly 6, 2014
I like the fries Pierogis here better than the ones in Greenpoint.
Rebecca DemiApril 12, 2014
the burger is really greasy, so don't get it unless you like that (gross) and the pierogi's are GREAT!
Tak LeeJuly 27, 2013
So unique, so delicious..must-visit place in eastern manhattan
Liza BelJanuary 17, 2016
Great service and super tasty Ukrainian specials
Hannah LeeJune 30, 2018
Forever one of my favorite restaurants in New York!
Matt EdwardsJanuary 5, 2016
The #1 takeout is the best value, but everything here is good.
Víctor Daniel GonzálezAugust 23, 2016
Perogies are awesome, the meat platter is delicious
Dilara CumhurOctober 1, 2016
Good brunch with some casual East village vibe.
Thê-Minh TrinhSeptember 13, 2014
Lovely place with a cool terrace. Pretty cheap
Vinaya VishwanathDecember 17, 2015
The Peirogis are a must. Open 24 hours!!
Susan PernaMarch 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Amazing borscht and great pierogi
Jordan MSeptember 20, 2011
The pierogis here are amazing. Unsurprisingly, the fried ones are better.
Molly StoddartAugust 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Can't go wrong with huge plate of pierogis!
Aaron WeberMarch 31, 2019
The wine and cheesecake are to DIE for...!
micah craigOctober 16, 2013
Tinie-tiny miniature OJ. (Coffee shown for scale.)
Alex RobertsonJanuary 12, 2017
good lord, that matzo ball soup is excellent.
AileenAugust 10, 2014
Pierogis are so delicious. And so is the goulash!
Barrett LaneDecember 30, 2011
The arugula and goat cheese pierogies are a must. Do not come here with large groups: you will not get seated or wait forever.
James JSeptember 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Obvious late night pierogi . An east village must.
Antonio F MondragonOctober 7, 2016
Really tasty food! I asked for the Great meat sampler!
Ben PorterSeptember 28, 2012
Fryalator 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.
DensJune 15, 2011
I went with the kielbasa and the cherry lime rickey. Pay your respects to the Honey Bear painting on the wall.
Cindy JuarezDecember 2, 2014
The poppy seed pudding concoction! And it's dairy free
Joe LeeOctober 12, 2015
Loved the dumplings and borsht/beetroot soup
Erik LarsonApril 24, 2016
everything is fantastic. friendly staff
Bilge KMarch 3, 2015
Must try boiled pierogis!
Emma CramerMarch 5, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Best potato pancakes in the game
Drew FreyApril 13, 2013
Try the Fried Egg Sandwich with kielbasa and add a side of Potato Pancakes.
FoodspottingDecember 11, 2010
Try the pierogies -- get one of each kind! My preference is steamed because it really lets the flavor shine through. - Alexa
Kathryn DDecember 16, 2016
Mulled wine and beef stew will warm you on a cold night.
al bedellSeptember 1, 2012
Best place ev get 1 of each kind of pierogi the arugula got cheese is my fav
Danyel SmithMarch 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
get: two eggs over-medium, kielbasa, and a potato pancake. with applesauce and sour cream. plus coffee. eat at counter.
Raj NJanuary 21, 2014
Great food, staff & vibe at this well established Ukrainian eatery.
Louise MackeyMay 18, 2016
I was super hungry and the meat platter hit the spot
ChristophNovember 4, 2023
Great breakfast bowls
Nate FolkertMarch 31, 2018
Been here 5+ times
open face tuna melt sandwich
Ben MackeyAugust 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Open 24 hours! Pierogi with sour cream is a must.
Lexi SteigelmanDecember 28, 2016
Cabbage soup beats the matzoh ball soup here, hands down.

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