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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
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)

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Артём ВеличкоOctober 28, 2014
Traditional Ukrainian Kutia is really good. Borshch is awesome.
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!!)
Bill MurphyApril 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
zomfg Grilled gouda on wheat with braised pork and sour cherry jam where have you been all my life?!?!?! #getthatshit!
Ben MackeyAugust 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Open 24 hours! Pierogi with sour cream is a must.
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.
Antonio F MondragonOctober 7, 2016
Really tasty food! I asked for the Great meat sampler!
Cindy JuarezDecember 2, 2014
The poppy seed pudding concoction! And it's dairy free
Molly StoddartAugust 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Can't go wrong with huge plate of pierogis!
AileenAugust 10, 2014
Pierogis are so delicious. And so is the goulash!
Raj NJanuary 21, 2014
Great food, staff & vibe at this well established Ukrainian eatery.
Nope MayvilleFebruary 24, 2012
I've seen @jessebrightman put down 45 potato and cheese perogies in 3 minutes. He recommends the meatballs.
Justin GaudenziFebruary 27, 2016
Take out specials are amazing, great Ukrainian specialties
Jordan MSeptember 20, 2011
The pierogis here are amazing. Unsurprisingly, the fried ones are better.
Omer ZachAugust 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Open 24 hours. Try the borscht for an experience and the cheese-filled pierogies.
Víctor Daniel GonzálezAugust 23, 2016
Perogies are awesome, the meat platter is delicious
Ken BergerSeptember 20, 2013
East Village spinach salad, add chicken, is excellent
NathanMarch 6, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Fun fact: Velselka is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week because they're afraid the baby might come to life if they turn off the lights.
Nazary NebelukSeptember 19, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Get the borscht. It's the best in the city - even better then your grandmother's.
Aaron WeberMarch 31, 2019
The wine and cheesecake are to DIE for...!
Alyssa B.March 3, 2023
Usually no line at the takeout counter 🙌
Miguel AntonDecember 10, 2011
Very nice staff. Ask or the rumanian steak and definetly try the vodka cocktails !
Yera HaFebruary 10, 2015
Fun 4am weekend activity: try every flavor of pierogi topped with apple sauce with a buddy.
Emma CramerMarch 5, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Best potato pancakes in the game
HolidayJuly 5, 2016
Ignore the grumpy waitress you are there for the borcht and pierogis.
nymagJune 29, 2010
Hard-living Ukranians swear by cabbage soup as a hangover cure, and we think the bowl here packs an extra restorative sauerkraut punch. Get it the morning after to kill the pain. Read more
Molly McCoyApril 27, 2010
The best 24-hour restaurant/diner I've ever been to! So friendly and delicious. Try the fried pierogies and apple crumb cake! Mmmm...
Vinaya VishwanathDecember 17, 2015
The Peirogis are a must. Open 24 hours!!
Emma Carew GrovumAugust 12, 2012
Get the pierogies, obviously! Their cookbook is also a fun read.
Brian StraussJanuary 30, 2019
Come back during the holiday season for the rare Christmas Borscht!
Thê-Minh TrinhSeptember 13, 2014
Lovely place with a cool terrace. Pretty cheap
Susan PernaMarch 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Amazing borscht and great pierogi
Lexi SteigelmanDecember 28, 2016
Cabbage soup beats the matzoh ball soup here, hands down.
Lauren ElizabethDecember 12, 2016
Honestly is there anything better than authentic pierogis at 2am on a Saturday? 👌
Liza BelJanuary 17, 2016
Great service and super tasty Ukrainian specials
Lee AlexanderApril 9, 2013
Best start to a day..sitting at counter, eating blueberry buckwheat Pancakes!
Tim de GierSeptember 23, 2012
Good food, basic diner. But run by Ukrains and said to be the favorite place of Beat poet Allen Ginsberg.
Hannah LeeJune 30, 2018
Forever one of my favorite restaurants in New York!
MacchaSeptember 17, 2022
Ukrainian Brunch pierogi, Challah French toast and potato pancake
Ariel HyatApril 6, 2013
Been coming here since I was a kid... Order the pierogi don't screw around.
Ryan EickApril 2, 2016
Great diner with some delicious Eastern European dishes
Alex RobertsonJanuary 12, 2017
good lord, that matzo ball soup is excellent.
Nate FolkertMarch 31, 2018
Been here 5+ times
open face tuna melt sandwich
stephanieJanuary 1, 2015
unexpected, but maybe the best hot chocolate I've ever had?
Alison TarwaterJanuary 25, 2014
Their borsch is a revelation. A very welcome one.
Sibley SimonSeptember 6, 2011
Off menu Vegetarian Combo dinner is very large and a great experience for the price.
Betsie WilsonAugust 10, 2015
24 hours of heaven. Get the meat plate!
ShahApril 3, 2016
Man. Potato pancakes. Stroganoff. Everything, to be honest.
Kathryn DDecember 16, 2016
Mulled wine and beef stew will warm you on a cold night.
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!
Bilge KMarch 3, 2015
Must try boiled pierogis!

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