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Veselka

Veselka

Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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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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  • Betsie W.heart icon on user image
    Betsie WilsonAugust 10, 2015
    24 hours of heaven. Get the meat plate!
  • Cindi F.heart icon on user image
    Cindi FreemanMay 19, 2022
    Don’t leave without having at least one potato pancake. Worth the carbs.
  • Lizza D.
    Lizza D.May 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great service with anyone who serves you, especially Arthur. Veggie Borscht is unbeatable!
  • Priscilla S.
    Priscilla SohanNovember 15, 2013
    Perogies are obviously delicious, but the hidden gem here is the hot cocoa <3
  • Matt D.
    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 K.heart icon on user image
    Logan KerrMarch 24, 2016
    God I love Veselka. Where else in NYC can I buy dumplings and banana cream pie at 4am?
  • stephanieheart icon on user image
    stephanieJanuary 1, 2015
    unexpected, but maybe the best hot chocolate I've ever had?
  • Артём В.heart icon on user image
    Traditional Ukrainian Kutia is really good. Borshch is awesome.
  • Amy K.
    Amy KilleApril 22, 2012
    Pierogies are amazing!! The borscht is too :) Can't really go wrong with anything here!
  • Korgel B.heart icon on user image
    Korgel BorbelschnitzMarch 21, 2015
    Go here. Best Ukraine food I've had outside Ukraine.
  • Lauren E.heart icon on user image
    Lauren ElizabethDecember 12, 2016
    Honestly is there anything better than authentic pierogis at 2am on a Saturday? 👌
  • Charmaine
    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!!)
  • Rebecca D.
    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!
  • Swift S.heart icon on user image
    Swift SwiftJuly 6, 2014
    I like the fries Pierogis here better than the ones in Greenpoint.
  • Tak L.
    Tak LeeJuly 27, 2013
    So unique, so delicious..must-visit place in eastern manhattan
  • Liza B.heart icon on user image
    Liza BelJanuary 17, 2016
    Great service and super tasty Ukrainian specials
  • Matt E.heart icon on user image
    Matt EdwardsJanuary 5, 2016
    The #1 takeout is the best value, but everything here is good.
  • Hannah L.heart icon on user image
    Hannah LeeJune 30, 2018
    Forever one of my favorite restaurants in New York!
  • Víctor Daniel G.heart icon on user image
    Perogies are awesome, the meat platter is delicious
  • Dilara C.heart icon on user image
    Dilara CumhurOctober 1, 2016
    Good brunch with some casual East village vibe.
  • Thê-Minh T.
    Thê-Minh TrinhSeptember 13, 2014
    Lovely place with a cool terrace. Pretty cheap
  • Vinaya V.
    Vinaya VishwanathDecember 17, 2015
    The Peirogis are a must. Open 24 hours!!
  • Susan P.heart icon on user image
    Susan PernaMarch 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing borscht and great pierogi
  • Jordan M.
    Jordan MSeptember 20, 2011
    The pierogis here are amazing. Unsurprisingly, the fried ones are better.
  • Molly S.heart icon on user image
    Molly StoddartAugust 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Can't go wrong with huge plate of pierogis!
  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WeberMarch 31, 2019
    The wine and cheesecake are to DIE for...!
  • micah c.
    micah craigOctober 16, 2013
    Tinie-tiny miniature OJ. (Coffee shown for scale.)
  • Alex R.
    Alex RobertsonJanuary 12, 2017
    good lord, that matzo ball soup is excellent.
  • Aileenheart icon on user image
    AileenAugust 10, 2014
    Pierogis are so delicious. And so is the goulash!
  • Barrett L.
    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 J.heart icon on user image
    James JSeptember 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Obvious late night pierogi . An east village must.
  • Antonio F M.heart icon on user image
    Antonio F MondragonOctober 7, 2016
    Really tasty food! I asked for the Great meat sampler!
  • Ben P.
    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.
  • Dens
    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 J.heart icon on user image
    Cindy JuarezDecember 2, 2014
    The poppy seed pudding concoction! And it's dairy free
  • Joe L.heart icon on user image
    Joe LeeOctober 12, 2015
    Loved the dumplings and borsht/beetroot soup
  • Erik L.heart icon on user image
    Erik LarsonApril 24, 2016
    everything is fantastic. friendly staff
  • Bilge K.heart icon on user image
    Bilge KMarch 3, 2015
    Must try boiled pierogis!
  • Emma C.heart icon on user image
    Emma CramerMarch 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Best potato pancakes in the game
  • Drew F.heart icon on user image
    Drew FreyApril 13, 2013
    Try the Fried Egg Sandwich with kielbasa and add a side of Potato Pancakes.
  • Foodspotting
    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 D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DDecember 16, 2016
    Mulled wine and beef stew will warm you on a cold night.
  • al b.heart icon on user image
    al bedellSeptember 1, 2012
    Best place ev get 1 of each kind of pierogi the arugula got cheese is my fav
  • Danyel S.heart icon on user image
    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 N.
    Raj NJanuary 21, 2014
    Great food, staff & vibe at this well established Ukrainian eatery.
  • Louise M.heart icon on user image
    Louise MackeyMay 18, 2016
    I was super hungry and the meat platter hit the spot
  • Christophheart icon on user image
    ChristophNovember 4, 2023
    Great breakfast bowls
  • Nate F.heart icon on user image
    Nate FolkertMarch 31, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    open face tuna melt sandwich
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyAugust 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Open 24 hours! Pierogi with sour cream is a must.
  • Lexi S.heart icon on user image
    Lexi SteigelmanDecember 28, 2016
    Cabbage soup beats the matzoh ball soup here, hands down.
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