Little Brooklyn - Food House

We went to Warm Mineral Springs and everyone was speaking Russian. So, naturally we thought there must be a Russian restaurant close by. Little Brooklyn is a Ukrainian/Russian restaurant. Without a doubt this is the best authentic ethnic restaurant I've ever eaten at. The borscht is amazing! The roasted eggplant was amazing! The stuffed chicken thigh, amazing! Not to mention the brown bread to the apple blintz for dessert, amazing. I know nothing about Ukrainian/Russian food, but the staff is incredibly helpful and accommodating. If you are visiting the North Port area this is a gem among your dining out options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good service service plenty of parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So good! stuffed mushroom chicken is the best I’ve had! Great prices and tons of food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dining at this Russian food restaurant was a truly heartwarming experience. The food was absolutely amazing—every bite brought back memories of my childhood home. The perfect borscht, the pelmeni, the chicken cutlet , everything tasted authentic and full of love. It felt like a home-cooked meal from a time I’ve missed dearly. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff were kind and attentive. If you’re looking for a genuine taste of Russian cuisine, fresh homemade cooked food this place is a must. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing place and food, if I’m close by every time stop by to get something to eat. Very reasonable price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

very tasty and not expensive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Disappointed today. Expected way more. Food was just ok. Went to the restroom and had a quick peek where food was made in the back. Absolutely Disgusting! Not coming back for sure.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

There are underrated places, and then there are true diamonds in the rough. This story is about the latter.

The short story is, delicious high quality food and portions, ideal friendly informative service, and excellent prices.

The long story is, so there I was, just arrived and hungry at an Italian pizza place known for its clam chowder because the owners are from New England and I saw a lunch special for soup and sandwich for 9.99. After driving out of my way over there, it turns out that was only when they just opened. Now, a soup and sandwich would run me about $25, before tax and tip. I decide I don’t want the clam chowder that bad, and leave to drive another 13 minutes to this place, Little Brooklyn - Food House. FYI I’m not from New England, I was born in the Soviet Union, present day Ukraine, but moved to the USA when I was 3.

I get to Lil’ BK (short for Little Brooklyn), and the lady greets me with a smile and a good day and patiently explains their lunch special of two meats, two sides, plus soup, for 13.99. My eyes are shining.

After thoroughly reviewing my choices, I select the harcho soup over borscht because it has lamb (!) and beef. Building my meal I add a whole thigh of chicken and mushroom with cheese, barley with mushrooms (the mushrooms really were calling my name but they have a lot to choose from if that’s not your thing), and vareniki with potato’s because was feeling nostalgic for grandmas cooking. And then…sea bass. No joke - I got a huge slab of sea bass over some special stuff I got no idea what it is, but…I love sea bass. “Branzino”, as they also call it in those fancy Italian places while they overcharge you for it. Check the picture and see if you can figure it out what that stuff under it is but it was. absolutely. fantastic.

Then I get to the register. As I’m reaching for a Diet Coke, that same friendly lady informs me that with the lunch special I get included bread and kompot. I’m floored, and reminded of the classic Soviet movie “Preklycheniye Shurika”, where the big construction bro turns to the lunch lady and asks “A kompot?” I chuckle to myself but don’t say this out loud. I’m excited to pay, and eat. As they ring me up and I find out many Slavs are leaving socialist-leaning cities for the common sense of the Floridian government. Me too, man. What is it with us Soviets always fleeing communism? I’m getting deja vu here.

Anyway. Even for a Slav soul this story is getting a little Leo-Tolstoyish. But to finish - everything I ate was delicious. The harcho exceeded expectations. The cheese and mushrooms on the chicken got me the protein I needed from it. Vareniki in butter hit the spot, especially using the bread to mop up some of those juices. The kompot was a comfort, like I used to have as a child on summer vacation before going back outside and under the heat of the sun. The barley and mushrooms kept everything lubricated together.

But the sea bass. Ohhh, wow, the sea bass. Just…so, so, so wow. It was the crown jewel of this headdress meal fit for a king. Flaky, tender, meaty, delicious, popping and exploding with complimentary flavors. And yes, I ate and drank it all. And enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you. The End.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The chicken meatball were absolutely delicious.

Our best place on vacation for Slavic cuisine. Marina and her team are the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, kind and friendly service! We took food to go...enjoyed it very much!! Highly recommend:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful home made food! Reasonable prices 😉 we'll be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great choice of authentic Ukrainian cuisine

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not a bad Slavic canteen

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3