Karczma
Polish Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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"Interesting borscht, great authentic food and setting"(26 Tips)
"get the pierogis and polish specialties plate to try a lot!"(27 Tips)
"Get the herring and cream and a plate of Polish specialties"(8 Tips)
"Hunter stew is awesome!!! Nice expiration too love this place!"(7 Tips)
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Serious EatsJune 11, 2013Of all the Polish restaurants in Greenpoint, Karczma may have the whackiest design, treading close to theme restaurant territory. But its huge menu of comfort food is consistently well-executed.
Beril EsenOctober 6, 2017While the plate of polish specialties is perfect for those interested in the Polish traditional taste, their grilled salmon with dill sauce was the best salmon I had in a while. Their zurek is a must!
Graylyn RooseAugust 20, 2016Delicious and authentic Polish food. We got the platter for two, which included cabbage, potatoes, bacon, beef, chicken, salmon and two kinds of sausages. It was an immense amount of food!
Natalie FreilichApril 15, 2016The soups here are authentic. The chicken soup comes prepared just how I would get it in Warsaw - rectangular noodles, dotted with carrots & parsley. They nail the zurek, spot on.- Stina P.January 15, 2017the best polish food in the area and a must if you're in greenpoint - large portions, always busy, super affordable, and they deliver. get the pierogis and polish specialties plate to try a lot!
Eva DragoAugust 13, 2017Authentic Polish food, great service. Arrive early, usually a wait, grab a drink at the Brooklyn Bazaar. Come hungry. Plate of Polish specialties, hunter stew, latkes, apple pie. Good beer selection.- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015Order the pierogis fried, not boiled, and one of the Polish, Czech, or German beers served in giant glasses. This restaurant is a great value for the price, so come hungry and prepare to feast. Read more
Katya PugachevaSeptember 12, 2014Huge portions for very reasonable prices. Don't be scared by lard, go for it! All the rest is also very tasty, yet heavy, so beware. Beer goes perfectly with most of the food there.
Alexandra FanningJanuary 24, 2018So much food. So much. Pickle soup is surprisingly nice, keibasa sausage is huge and so good, goulash is huge and super filling
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014An excellent grilled fresh ham that was first marinated in white wine, and an appetizer of asparagus wrapped with the kind of great Polish ham they still smoke in Greenpoint. Read more
Giovanni D'PalmaNovember 13, 2016Its hard not to say everything, but the potato and cheese pierogi and goulash were mind blowing. The meal for two was exquisite as well!
- FreshNYC p}-:{>May 5, 2015expect to find country favorites like Borscht, Bigos ("Hunter Stew"), Pierogies, Potato Placki and Kashanka (Buckwheat Blood Sausage), all served in very generous country-styled proportions Read more
Léonard GApril 9, 2013The rustic touch and feel is why you're here and it pervades every dish.Seat yourself, alone or with you friend(s), on a stool at the bar! Allow the beautiful Polish waitresses to charm and spoil you.
Great low cost polish restaurante, high amount of really nice food. Grill is great with different types of meat. Ambience is also great with people dressed with traditional outfits.
Untapped CitiesAugust 18, 2017Whether you order kielbasa, karkowa (grilled pork shoulder), or a plate of Polish specialties, Karczma consistently delivers large portions at a great price. Read more
The white borscht in sourdough bread bowl is the best soup you'll ever have. It's also an app, a main course, a dessert and a breakfast all in one. You don't need anything else.
Ermahgerd, so much food. But so delicious! Try to Polish Specialties plate combo'd w/the fried cheese app & Polish Mojito (like cold apple cider w/mint!) & prepare for the best food coma of your life.
Chris CostelloJanuary 27, 2016I didn't know how much I love and miss kielbasa until I went here. Great staff, great food, definitely coming back.
Mansi ShahSeptember 10, 2017Pierogies are delicious, I got them fried at the bartender's suggestions and it was great. Cheese and potato is a bit bland. The mushroom ones were my favorite. The veggie sandwich was terrible.
ChrisJuly 2, 2016One of the best Polish restaurants! The Polish sampler plate is wonderful. Make sure you get the cucumber salad side as well.
Chrissy KJune 5, 2016You know this place is legit because almost all the diners were polish. Photo is of the appetizer called Peasant Style Lard
- Alexandra FanningJanuary 24, 2018So much food. So much. Pickle soup is surprisingly nice, keibasa sausage is huge and so good, goulash is huge and super filling
- Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Start your meal with "peasant lard," a pool of semi-liquid fat dotted with bacon -- it goes better on the rye bread than butter, and it's healthier, too. Read more
- J LNovember 30, 2014Amazing Polish food. Standouts here: Hunter's Stew, pickle soup. Get the assorted plate for a well-balanced (and super filling) meal.
JerryAugust 4, 2013The waitress was very sweet and helpful and food great! One very disturbing sight was when the owner grabbed a young waiter by the neck and dragged him to the back acting like a jerk!
Ya Fen WongSeptember 9, 2016I can actually say I love polish food now 😍😍😍 great spot, service, and portions
Francisco ArteagaApril 4, 2015Try all the Polish food! Soups, dumplings, sausages ... All legit. Oh and have a drink with proper Polish vodka.
Sabrina MajeedJune 18, 2017Plate of Polish specialties is a good deal to share between two people, but the white borscht is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.
Literally everything. Mulled wine in the winter. Polish platter, asparagus wrapped in ham, borscht. Just get it all.
Philipp NassJanuary 31, 2018Great place. Try the lard! The steak was a bit dull. I‘ll try the Gulasch next time!
Amy SagarFebruary 20, 2015Get a bunch of plates to share! My favorites were the sauerkraut pierogis, blood sausage, cabbage, and peasant lard spread.
Tilman BeneckeFebruary 11, 2018Amazing european food, amazing traditional location. Great bewr from the tap with reasonable prices.
The plate of polish specialties is very Good. And the beer, OMG the beer. 4dls the small one!!! They have lunch specials for 8.50 Mon - Fri.
Chet ManciniFebruary 11, 2016Inexpensive and super filling polish food and beer. Definitely come here for a night out in Greenpoint.
The white borscht is amazing and come with a side of mashed potatoes with bacon. A perfect winter meal.
Johan SanmartinMarch 28, 2013Great service and portions are more than enough. Be prepare to eat a lot or bring more than one person with you
Kai HsingOctober 10, 2014Hunter's stew lived up to its name and the rest of the menu more than held its own. The faux-peasant tavern decor is also something else.
Ray LinMarch 8, 2013Get the grilled plate to share (options for parties of 2 or 3) for a meaty, filling meal for <$12 each. When in (Brooklyn) Poland!
Maple ShippJanuary 28, 2017This place is definitely worth a go if you're looking for authentic Polish and a semi-chill atmosphere. 👍🏻
EileenMarch 10, 2018Portions are huge so order to share. Plate of polish specialities is good to get a mix of everything
LukeSeptember 5, 2014Though not the most specialized item on the, the smoked meat platter is a huge amount of food. Counterattack with huge beers
Ms HeleneApril 25, 2015Sauerkraut pierogies served with sweet onion relish, breaded stuffed mushrooms as apps are all you need
Elysia MannJanuary 25, 2016Kitschy but delishy (lol!!!!!) Hunters stew or whatever it's called was the best thing on the polish plate so just get that and perogi.
This place is a treat! It's always packed, so have yourself put on the list and then have a drink while you wait down the street at Pencil Factory.
Amber NagleMarch 2, 2015Great place to come for authentic polish food. Delicious to pair with a nice glass of red.
Rami Haykal-ManningAugust 1, 2016Best polish food in NYC. Get the herring, lard, blood sausage and polish platter
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(718) 349-1744
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"Pierogies! Best in Greenpoint. Also love the chicken with full sauce. Huge portions great for takeout."
Tara Suan - 9.0
"Love the pierogi ruskie and the garlic dill sour cream that comes with it."
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