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Veselka Bowery

Veselka Bowery

(Now Closed)
Eastern European Restaurant, Deli, and Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • Dan L.
    Dan LevyNovember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Brunch is excellent. The Fish Board has very good smoked and cured fish, including salmon, sable, trout, and herring. French toast made from great challah and really creamy and crispy. Mmm.
  • Nina Y.
    Nina YiamsamathaJanuary 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Different menu than the original location, but you can't go wrong with the pierogi and truffle fries. Never crowded, so good for groups!
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListDecember 24, 2011
    On the menu are some old favorites (hello, borscht and potato pancakes), as well as new dishes like more refined main courses, including pan-roasted fish and a smoked pork hock. Read more
  • AJWeiss
    AJWeissFebruary 10, 2013
    I love food. It takes a lot for me to not clean my plate. I ate one bite of their beet burger and stopped eating. Even a far cry from the 6/10 original Veselka.
  • Justin T.
    Justin TuretskyFebruary 17, 2013
    This is not veselka. Don't be fooled. It is delicious though and fair prices...it's more about "reductions" and "risotto" than comforting high-end Ukrainian diner food like the original.
  • Tony R.
    Tony RotellaNovember 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Perfect place to be on a rainy Tuesday night. Comfort food and a cozy banquette, mushrooms julienne to start, then it looks like it is going to be a pierogi kinda night !!
  • Robert M. S.
    Robert M. Strain, Jr.April 18, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The best house salid. Baby arugula, walnuts, bacon bits, pimentos, maple syrup in vinigarette, it's a meal in itself..
  • Karlsson's Vodka
    Karlsson's VodkaAugust 14, 2012
    Try the Aged-Old Fashion cocktail - Barrel aged Karlsson's Gold Vodka, angostura bitters, whiskey bitters, and maple syrup
  • Cody-Ann .
    Cody-Ann 👑💫February 1, 2013
    I love this spot it's cute, hidden and never crowded.
  • Laura C.
    Laura ChinMarch 4, 2012
    Kielbasa burger is so good. Be sure to top it with tons of sautéed onions and their house mustard
  • Laura C.
    Laura ChinMarch 23, 2013
    Brussels sprouts with bacon lardons and apple are a must at every table
  • Jourdan L.
    Jourdan LawlorFebruary 11, 2012
    Don't leave without trying the Alchemia cocoa nib infused vodka, it's one of the best on their list
  • Irving F.
    Irving FainFebruary 26, 2012
    Corn beef hash w/ poached egg is excellent. Can't go wrong with French toast either
  • Sara S.
    Sara SusAugust 21, 2012
    Great service I only tried the salmon tartar and it was really good
  • Lauren
    LaurenFebruary 19, 2012
    Beet burger was very good. Fries really good but Bloody Mary had waaaay too much black pepper and no horseradish.
  • Clare O.
    Clare OndreyDecember 4, 2011
    Great for brunch. Get the house bloody mary and the French toast. Amazing.
  • Bennuworld
    BennuworldMarch 27, 2013
    Must try the borscht! And ask for extra sour cream, mmm.
  • Grace
    GraceMarch 30, 2013
    Order the pickle shot not to be mistaken with the pickle back shot.
  • Jeff F.
    Jeff FerzocoOctober 20, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    I sometimes wake at two in the morning craving the egg noodles from here. It's a major issue for me.
  • Orion
    OrionAugust 21, 2012
    Much more limited/"higher-end" menu than the 8th St one (that one is more like a Ukrainian diner). Not terrible, but loses some of the charm of the original. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Ethikus
    EthikusApril 29, 2012
    Veselka is offering a complimentary cup of Borscht during Shop Your Values Week! #SYVW Read more
  • Grace
    GraceMarch 3, 2012
    Try the special bloody mary with beef stock, very good.
  • Jason H.
    Jason HaasFebruary 28, 2013
    There's a ridiculous design flaw in the men's WC which make the toilet inaccessible.
  • Anna L.
    Anna LindowNovember 12, 2012
    So quiet for weekend brunch. Why wait at Peels?
  • Dora C.
    Dora ChomiakNovember 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Bowery Beet cocktail. Really. Delicious.
  • Dan L.
    Dan LevyNovember 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The mushrooms julienne is a great appetizer!
  • John P.
    John PomeroyNovember 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for a 34 times-distilled Purity Martini. Superb.
  • Shannon O.
    Shannon OkeyJanuary 20, 2013
    Best borscht EVER.
  • Anthony R.heart icon on user image
    Anthony R.June 12, 2012
    Euro Cup 2012 "Games On" today 6/12 here at Veselka Bowery12:00 pm - Czech Republic vs.Greece 2:45 pm - Poland vs. Russia
  • Anthony R.heart icon on user image
    Anthony R.June 11, 2012
    Showing the 2012 Euro Cup Matches Daily !
  • Food Republic
    Food RepublicJune 4, 2012
    This is where we go for Grandma-style matzo ball soup...
  • Kate R.
    Kate RitchieFebruary 4, 2012
    Food is good, but service is slow. Do not go if you are in a rush (aka trying to make a movie @ Landmark). Stick with the original Veselka got quality.
  • Marchell K.
    Marchell KoiburDecember 5, 2012
    ukrainian food for ma soul! :9
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BirchardNovember 20, 2011
    open for Brunch...come on down!!
  • Matthew R.
    Matthew RutsteinJanuary 29, 2012
    Stick with the original... Service/food was sub par
  • Niki E.
    Niki EnglishMarch 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef stroganoff, bitches.
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