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Veselka

Veselka

Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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8.9/10
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    The borscht at Veselka is a can't miss
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    Nitzan B.
    "Fast service and the food.. must try the pierogi!!"(241 Tips)
    Marcelo F.
    "The Beef Stroganoff and Borscht soup is amazing too!"(111 Tips)
    Guha A.
    "The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)
    alba
    "Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(29 Tips)
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  • Jack G.heart icon on user image
    Jack GashiAugust 6, 2014
    It'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.
  • Gansevoort Hotel Group
    Gansevoort Hotel GroupJanuary 31, 2011
    Another NYC must try. Get the pierogies ( half fried and half boiled) and the raspberry cheese blintzes. You'll be in late night heaven.
  • Liza
    LizaAugust 23, 2014
    Great Eastern European food. Combo meals are good. Try the sweet potato pierogies
  • Justin O.
    Justin OrdovezaNovember 15, 2014
    Love the borscht. Nice chunks of sausage in a rich red broth.
  • Shemyakina L.heart icon on user image
    Shemyakina LaraSeptember 2, 2017
    I love the food and the vegetarian options! You will love it
  • Mike E.
    Mike EpsteinFebruary 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    I know Borscht is king at Veselka, but I personally am a big fan of their chili. It's pretty mild, but very flavorful. Also great Pierogies and Mac and Cheese. Definitely my go-to spot after 2am.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJanuary 30, 2019
    Come back during the holiday season for the rare Christmas Borscht!
  • Damien B.
    Damien Basile 😈January 28, 2013
    Make sure to check for the seasonal pierogies. The ones I had were short rib and they were delicious!!!
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachAugust 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Open 24 hours. Try the borscht for an experience and the cheese-filled pierogies.
  • Adrienne B.
    Adrienne BorgersenOctober 27, 2011
    This place is legendary. If you're in the neighborhood, you have to try it for classic comfort food, Ukrainian style!
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    TOctober 13, 2017
    If you are hungry at night after a long night out, Vaselka is perfect
  • Ryan V.
    Ryan VillanuevaMarch 7, 2010
    The corned beef hash will change your life. It's not the steaming pile of crap that you get at any deli. Veselka serves actual corned beef mixed with onions and peppers. It's eye opening, and tasty.
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WangMarch 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the real maple syrup. It's amazing
  • Kelli G.heart icon on user image
    Kelli GallowaySeptember 12, 2014
    Soup and sandwich! It's my favorite quick easy lunch. Incredible soups.
  • Dan H.heart icon on user image
    Dan HebertOctober 30, 2017
    The stuffed cabbage was great. Heard the pierogis are delicious, too
  • Bill M.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Vinaya V.
    Vinaya VishwanathJune 9, 2015
    The pierogi is soooo gooood. Also good is the salmon latka eggs benedict.
  • Ketil Moland O.heart icon on user image
    Ketil Moland OlsenNovember 11, 2022
    I enjoyed the breakfast bowl!
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyJuly 19, 2015
    Awful 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).
  • Kaylee B.heart icon on user image
    Kaylee BelkOctober 28, 2019
    Meat pierogi and the arugula & goat cheese pierogi!
  • Elie B.
    Elie BleierJune 3, 2014
    Perfect for an after-Russian & Turkish Bath meal. Hearty food. Friendly wait staff.
  • Gary O.heart icon on user image
    Gary OakleySeptember 15, 2017
    Fabulous service. great sandwiches and of course beer
  • Gadi S.heart icon on user image
    Gadi ShamiaSeptember 10, 2017
    Perfect place for a late night tasty snack.
  • Colette Q.
    Colette QMay 11, 2013
    Stuffed cabbage w mushroom gravy & egg noodles, egg noodles, egg noodles! + sour cream & beets !! Yesssss
  • Ethikus
    EthikusApril 11, 2012
    This ethical & sustainable restaurant is an East Village standard. They're offering a complimentary cup of Borscht during Shop Your Values Week! #SYVW Read more
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CarmonaMay 27, 2013
    The borsch was the highlight of my meal... Pair that with beer and you've got yourself a good time.
  • Amanda H.
    Amanda HuDecember 11, 2016
    Fast brunch/ lunch service at the counter. Tasty blintz and pierogis
  • Shannon C.heart icon on user image
    Shannon CoulsonJune 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    PIEROGIS ARE AMAZING. Use all three sauces for the best experience.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    "It's my home-cooking spot. I understand why Patti Smith said it would be where she'd have her last meal." -Chloe Sevigny, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Read more
  • Daria
    DariaAugust 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • Michael B.
    Michael BrunoOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The vegetarian Borscht is amazing. Get it if you're under the weather or just want to eat something comforting.
  • Jillana B.
    Jillana BJanuary 5, 2014
    Go here for the borscht! Salad sizes are HUGE. Yummy crispy potato pancakes.
  • Vivian L.
    Vivian LeeJanuary 13, 2015
    Borscht is delish, as are the stuffed cabbage rolls and meat pierogies!(
  • Charlottesheart icon on user image
    CharlottesApril 6, 2016
    Love this place 24/7 always buzzing and pirogies hit the spot
  • Marta F.
    Marta FrattiniFebruary 13, 2012
    Delicious cherry pie! The service is not always friendly but the food is really good and prices are ok. 5$ min per person
  • Moses N.
    Moses NelsonDecember 24, 2012
    The pierogies are delicious! But I prefer fried over boiled. And use the applesauce....so good!
  • Joe Q.heart icon on user image
    Joe QuinnOctober 25, 2015
    Pierogis are great and the beef stroganoff is amazing!
  • Aaronheart icon on user image
    AaronSeptember 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Borsht. Get it. For perogies go next door to the Ukrainian east village restaurant
  • Tim d.
    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.
  • Daulet N.heart icon on user image
    Daulet NurmanbetovDecember 2, 2017
    Borsht, sausage and vareniki with meat are all great options!
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael GarodNovember 17, 2015
    The stuffed cabbage took the spot light on my deluxe meat plate for sure!!
  • nymag
    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
  • Timothy Y.heart icon on user image
    Timothy YuanAugust 27, 2015
    The pierogi and borscht are great, but try the kasha also
  • Adam G.
    Adam GeigerOctober 13, 2011
    East Village institution. It's hard to go wrong here, but my personal favorite is the meat stuffed cabbage.
  • Justin G.heart icon on user image
    Justin GaudenziFebruary 27, 2016
    Take out specials are amazing, great Ukrainian specialties
  • Ryan E.heart icon on user image
    Ryan EickApril 2, 2016
    Great diner with some delicious Eastern European dishes
  • Gabrielle C.heart icon on user image
    Gabrielle ClemonsSeptember 16, 2015
    The pierogies were wonderful! A lovely, bustling place.
  • Arié M.heart icon on user image
    Arié MoyalApril 4, 2014
    This place rocks Great vibe and food Open 24 hrs & Karlyn is a great waitress !
  • Macchaheart icon on user image
    MacchaSeptember 17, 2022
    Ukrainian Brunch pierogi, Challah French toast and potato pancake
  • Gene S.heart icon on user image
    Gene SooAugust 22, 2020
    Fantastic pancakes!
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