The garlic bread is incredible! The pierogies are like clouds! The chicken schnitzel so crispy! So cozy like you’re in someone’s grandma’s house. An awesome neighborhood dive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Vanek
Great authentic Czech food. We come from suffolk to get a great Czech meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Rush
This place is one of a kind. Literally. And must be preserved forever. Amazing authentic food and culture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jakub Jancik
I think this is best Slovakian restaurant in NYC. Absolutely recommended this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reo Land
Got food poisoning after I ate here....I ordered the Cod liver.... weird smell....I felt it right away after i ate it....the tap beers were filled in half....not quality food and service at all...I don't suggest to go here at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alex Kohn
Incredible food, try the strudel
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colleen Tlamsa
Delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. My group all got different dinners and each one was delicious. Highly recommend the beef goulash. A must check out for Czech food in New York City!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philipp P.
Love this place! I’m a German (living in NYC) with Czech grandparents and we used to go to Czech all the time when I was a kid. My favorite dish was the goulash with dumplings and this place makes it just as good as it was in my childhood. I’ve even brought my friends here several times. Koliba is a very special place to me and the only place that serves authentic Czech food.
Vikash Khanna
I have traveled to the Czech Republic multiple times, and I have been meaning to try the menu at Koliba in Astoria for some authentic Czech food. This was so good!! I had the svickova, the house wine, and the apple strudel—all of which were amazing. I highly recommend this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexi Novakov
This is a great place for Czech comfort food. The rustic atmosphere makes one feel like they are in a ski lodge in Europe.
The food is superb. Of all of the Czech and Hungarian places in NYC, I found the flavors to be spot on with the restaurants I visited in Prague. That explains why some many Czech-Americans eat there.
One thing that can be better is service. Some nights I had wonderful service, but on busy nights it can be slow. In true European fashion, hail the waiter if you need something, don't expect them to come to you.
Lastly, bring cash. You will save on credit card fees. Also, their credit card machine is archaic, so you can only leave tips in cash.
One last final thought, the portions are huge! I would skip the appetizer unless you are in a large group.
The meals were freshly prepared, the staff was helpful, and the experience was seamless. I appreciate the thoughtful arrangement and cleanliness. He had an excellent demeanor and made our initial experience at the Restaurant entirely enjoyable. The staff attention matches the food preparation. The whole experience impresses here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Zsolt Rozsavolgyi
A great, small restaurant for Eastern European dishes. And for cold, draft lagers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicolette Szekely Arauz
My Husband and I visited Koliba for dinner. The food was amazing, as authentic as you can get being away from home. This place truly feel like you’ve stepped on Slovak (or Czech) soil which is really nice. The server was very kind and attentive. We will definitely be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fernando M
Bad service, regular overpriced food, 1/2 liter of beer was half foam. So really it was 7 dollars for 1/4 liter of beer and 30 dollars for a goulash with 5 pieces of meat. Not worth the price, better to buy yourself a Czech cookbook and the ingredients. I regret spending my money here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lila Klatz
Food is yummy but incredibly overpriced, the service is bad, and the waitress added an entire extra entree to our tab - which we didn't catch until after we left. Not noticing is on us, but that kind of error is ridiculous for the restaurant to make in the first place. Overall it's good traditional food that can be easily made at home which makes it not worth it, especially with the bad service and prices. Unfortunate.
The garlic bread is incredible! The pierogies are like clouds! The chicken schnitzel so crispy! So cozy like you’re in someone’s grandma’s house. An awesome neighborhood dive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great authentic Czech food. We come from suffolk to get a great Czech meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is one of a kind. Literally. And must be preserved forever. Amazing authentic food and culture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think this is best Slovakian restaurant in NYC. Absolutely recommended this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got food poisoning after I ate here....I ordered the Cod liver.... weird smell....I felt it right away after i ate it....the tap beers were filled in half....not quality food and service at all...I don't suggest to go here at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Incredible food, try the strudel
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. My group all got different dinners and each one was delicious. Highly recommend the beef goulash. A must check out for Czech food in New York City!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! I’m a German (living in NYC) with Czech grandparents and we used to go to Czech all the time when I was a kid. My favorite dish was the goulash with dumplings and this place makes it just as good as it was in my childhood. I’ve even brought my friends here several times. Koliba is a very special place to me and the only place that serves authentic Czech food.
I have traveled to the Czech Republic multiple times, and I have been meaning to try the menu at Koliba in Astoria for some authentic Czech food. This was so good!! I had the svickova, the house wine, and the apple strudel—all of which were amazing. I highly recommend this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great place for Czech comfort food. The rustic atmosphere makes one feel like they are in a ski lodge in Europe.
The food is superb. Of all of the Czech and Hungarian places in NYC, I found the flavors to be spot on with the restaurants I visited in Prague. That explains why some many Czech-Americans eat there.
One thing that can be better is service. Some nights I had wonderful service, but on busy nights it can be slow. In true European fashion, hail the waiter if you need something, don't expect them to come to you.
Lastly, bring cash. You will save on credit card fees. Also, their credit card machine is archaic, so you can only leave tips in cash.
One last final thought, the portions are huge! I would skip the appetizer unless you are in a large group.
I recommend the langos and the svichkova.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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The meals were freshly prepared, the staff was helpful, and the experience was seamless. I appreciate the thoughtful arrangement and cleanliness. He had an excellent demeanor and made our initial experience at the Restaurant entirely enjoyable. The staff attention matches the food preparation. The whole experience impresses here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A great, small restaurant for Eastern European dishes. And for cold, draft lagers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My Husband and I visited Koliba for dinner. The food was amazing, as authentic as you can get being away from home. This place truly feel like you’ve stepped on Slovak (or Czech) soil which is really nice. The server was very kind and attentive. We will definitely be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad service, regular overpriced food, 1/2 liter of beer was half foam. So really it was 7 dollars for 1/4 liter of beer and 30 dollars for a goulash with 5 pieces of meat. Not worth the price, better to buy yourself a Czech cookbook and the ingredients. I regret spending my money here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food is yummy but incredibly overpriced, the service is bad, and the waitress added an entire extra entree to our tab - which we didn't catch until after we left. Not noticing is on us, but that kind of error is ridiculous for the restaurant to make in the first place. Overall it's good traditional food that can be easily made at home which makes it not worth it, especially with the bad service and prices. Unfortunate.
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