Restaurant Relax
68A Newel St, Brooklyn
(718) 389-1665
Customers' Favorites
Pierogi with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms
Potato Pancakes with Pork Goulash
Hungarian Style Potato Pancake
Chicken Cutlet with Mushrooms
Beets with Horseradish Salad
Cucumber in Sour Cream Salad
Cheese and Potato Perogies
Buckwheat & Cheese Pierogi
Cheese & Potato Pierogies
Red Borscht with Croquet
Soups
Flacki - AKA Tripe Soup
Tripe soup (we didn't say it, but if you have a hangover this is the soup you want) is known around the world as the soup that makes you feel better after you felt great. Our soup is made from beef, root vegetables, celery and traditional polish spices. 16 or 32oz.
Red Beet Borscht with Croquette
Beet Borscht is one of the most traditional Polish soups. This elegant, clear burgundy soup has an earthy beet flavor, which we enhanced with just the right sweet, sour, and wine tones as well as highlights of mushroom flavor. 16oz.
Croquettes are made with light and delicate crepes that are filled with a delicious mushroom and sauerkraut mixture.
Zurek - White Borscht Soup
Zurek refers to a sour rye soup base. This is a traditional Eastern European soup that aids digestion and tastes delicious. Our Zurek soup combines a strong rye taste with sliced sausage, large boiled eggs and a tantalizing blend of Polish spices. 16 or 32oz.
Tomato Soup
There's nothing more American than tomato soup - until you try our Polish take on this absolute classic known throughout the world. Our tomato soup combines savory polish spices with a touch of sour cream and butter to create a mouth-watering velvety soup. Served with white rice or noodles.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup is a true 'soup for the soul'. This is the best chicken noodle soup you'll ever eat. Our soup is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, like turmeric and garlic. This clear broth combines chicken with mixed vegetables and spices meant to cure any cold.
Served with noodles. 16 or 32oz.
Goulash Soup
Cold Soups
Chlodnik (RED) - The Cold Buttermilk Soup That Makes Summer Special
Chlodnik. If you haven't had it, you haven't lived. This is one of the best soups ever made. Certainly in Poland. Probably on Planet Earth. Chlodnik is a creamy cold vegetarian buttermilk soup with cucumbers, radishes and scallions. In the heat summer, this 'cool as a cucumber' soup is the way to go.
Chlodnik (WHITE) - The Cold Buttermilk Soup That Makes Summer Special
Chlodnik. If you haven't had it, you haven't lived. This is one of the best soups ever made. Certainly in Poland. Probably on Planet Earth. Chlodnik is a creamy cold vegetarian buttermilk soup with cucumbers, radishes and scallions. In the heat summer, this 'cool as a cucumber' soup is the way to go.
Salads
Carrot with Horseradish Salad
Grated raw carrots are blended with horseradish and sour cream. This is a rich and spicy side dish that is an excellent addition to any meal.
Cucumber in Sour Cream Salad
Known in Polish as 'Mizeria', this is a classic salad that is an excellent addition to any main dish. Cucumbers are very thinly sliced and mixed with sour cream and a dash of fresh squeezed lemon.
Bell Pepper Salad
Our Bell Pepper salad consists of a lively rainbow of peppers mixed with cucumbers, onions, olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and a dash of salt & pepper.
Red Cabbage Salad
Grated, raw red cabbage with fresh onion, sprinkled with lemon juice. This is an excellent addition to any main meal.
Sauerkraut Salad
A dash of lemon juice with a healthy mix of shredded, pickled cabbage and carrots makes for a delicious addition to any meal.
Cucumber Dill Pickles
A side dish of pickle slices. It really doesn't get much better than this. If you haven't eaten Polish pickles, you haven't been to food heaven.
Coleslaw
A dash of lemon juice, vinegar and mayonnaise with a healthy mix of shredded cabbage and carrots makes for a delicious addition to any meal.
Corn
Corn needs no explanation. Big whole corn kernels are boiled in their own sweet juice. This is a straight classic that everybody loves.
Entrees
Fried Kielbasa with Sauteed Onions
Polish Kielbasa is so famous and so well known that no words can improve on its world-famous delicious taste. We take the classic kielbasa and flash fry it. It is served in a bed of sautéed onions.
Served with choice of mashed potato or buckwheat and 2 salads of your choice.
Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy
Meatballs need no introduction. This classic three meatball dish comes with our own twist - a mushroom gravy made of rich aromatic spices, fresh mushrooms and sour cream.
3 Pieces.
Served with choice of mashed potato or buckwheat and 2 salads of your choice.
Pork Goulash
This slow-cooked pork version of our classic Hungarian goulash comes packed with veggies and protein. It's a deep savory stew with Polish spices that bring out the exceptional flavor of our fresh pork.
Chicken Cutlet
Our Polish cutlet gives Colonel Sanders a run for his money. We sizzle our fresh chicken breasts in delicious bread crumbs and serve up our cutlets with freshly smashed potatoes.
Chicken Cutlet with Sauteed Mushrooms
Our Polish cutlet gives Colonel Sanders a run for his money. We sizzle our fresh chicken breasts in delicious bread crumbs and serve up our cutlets with freshly smashed potatoes and richly sautéed mushrooms.
Pork Chop Cutlet
Our breaded pan-fried pork cutlets are a mouth-watering protein packed dish that can serve as a full meal. We serve our freshly made cutlets with your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or buckwheat.
Pork Chop with Sauteed Mushrooms
Our breaded pan-fried pork cutlets are a mouth-watering protein packed dish that can serve as a full meal. We serve our freshly made cutlets with your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or buckwheat. This dish comes with a rich serving of sautéed mushrooms.
Roast Beef
We marinate our beef in a blend of secret spices before slow roasting it. We serve three pieces of beef covered in gravy sauce.
Roast Pork
This dish is a tender and juicy boneless pork that is marinated in spices and then baked till its a crispy brown. It comes out rich and tasty, served with gravy sauce.
Chicken in Dill Sauce
Perfectly tender chicken breasts are braised in a delicious blend of spices and served with a tempting sour cream and dill sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
The Italians may have invented Parmigiana, but the Polish made it better. Our Chicken Parm special is slow cooked with sautéed mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, parsley and shredded mozzarella.
Hunter Stew
This is a slow cooked Polish classic. Known as 'Bigos', it's a combination of several meats, many of them smoked, prepared in a bed of sauerkraut and mushrooms. In addition, we throw in our delicious Polish kielbasa and sprinkle of dried plums. It's a literal taste explosion.
Lima Bean Stew
This hearty white bean stew is made with Polish kielbasa, tomato paste, onions, lima beans and a savory medley of Polish spices.
Potato Pancakes with Pork Goulash
These perfectly crispy golden smashed potato pancakes come straight from Grandma's kitchen. They are a true Polish classic that you will instantly love. We serve 5 pieces with our classic Pork Goulash on the side.
Polish Plate
This is a Polish sampler big enough to fill you up. Our plate includes mashed potatoes, stuffed cabbage, pierogies (3 pieces), hunter stew and kielbasa.
Vegan Cabbage Stew
This vegan cabbage stew is a delicious, hearty dish inspired by traditional Polish hunter stew known as Bigos. Made with savory vegetables, rich vegan broth, and a hint of smoky paprika, this stew is sure to satisfy your cravings without any animal products! Serve it with a side of crusty bread and you'll have a delicious vegan meal that's sure to warm your belly and your heart.
Pyzy - Meat Dumplings
Poland's edible treasures! Fluffy potato clouds hug secret savory meat inside. They're culinary adventurers taking a boiling journey, emerging as flavor bombs. Each bite's a tantalizing tango of textures-comforting potato meets seasoned meat gem. Topped with sautéed tales, pyzy turn meals into playful quests!
Fish
Bass Fish Fillet
The breaded Bass Fillet coating adds a crunchy texture to the tender, flaky fish, and the herbs and spices give it a flavorful kick.
Flounder Fish Fillet
The flounder fillets are tender and moist, and the breadcrumb coating adds a crunchy texture and savory flavor to the dish.
Crepes
2 Apple Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet apple confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
2 Mixed Crepes - Cheese + Fruit (choice of 1)
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with farmers cheese and chunky gourmet fruit confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
2 Blueberry Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet blueberry confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
2 Cheese Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with sweet farmer cheese and topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
2 Cherry Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet cherry confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
2 Peach Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet peach confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
2 Strawberry Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet strawberry confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
2 Mixed Crepes - Fruit + Fruit (choice of 2)
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet fruit confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
Side Orders
Potato Pancakes
These perfectly crispy golden smashed potato pancakes come straight from Grandma's kitchen. They are a true Polish classic that you will instantly love. We serve 5 pieces with mushroom gravy or sour cream.
Kopytka - Polish Mashed Potato Dumplings (12 pieces)
These small-sized potato dumplings are a mouth-watering bite size treat. Instead of the larger Pierogi, Kopytka (literally little hooves) are made from mashed potatoes, eggs and salt and are served boiled or fried with a side of onions and sour cream, or with mushroom gravy. (12 pieces)
Croquet 1 piece
Croquettes are made with light and delicate crepes that are filled with a delicious mushroom and sauerkraut mixture or meat.
Buckwheat Groats
Like barley but a lot better. Buckwheat is the rice of Eastern Europe. It's has a unique and delicious flavor, rich in protein and very healthy. Makes an excellent side to any meal.
French Fries
We crisp our fries to a golden brown perfection and serve them with a side of ketchup. Our side dish is a heaping portion of potato goodness.
Silesian Potato Dumplings (10 pieces)
Silesian dumplings, also known as "kluski śląskie" or affectionately as "kluski z dziurką" (dumplings with a hole), are soft, potato-based pillows in Polish cuisine. They're a comforting presence, often served as side dishes alongside hearty meats or stews, adding warmth and tradition to every meal.
Cold Beverages
Fruit Compote
Compote is fruit punch done better. This classic cold drink is prepared from berries and is great addition to any meal.
Poland Spring Water
16.9 Fl Oz
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water
S.Pellegrino is the finest sparkling natural mineral water from Italian Alps. 16.9 FL OZ
7UP
12 Fl Oz Can
Coca Cola
12 Fl Oz Can
Diet Coke
12 Fl Oz Can
Ginger Ale
12 Fl Oz Can
Lemon Snapple Ice Tea
20 Fl Oz
Peach Snapple Ice Tea
20 Fl Oz
Kombucha
Home Made Green Tea Kombucha.
16oz.
Iced Coffee
16 oz
Hot Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Black Lipton, Green Tea, Earl Grey or Jasmine
Beers (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Zywiec
This beer has an herbal/floral hop aroma. It is mild and crispy with a light body.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lomza 500ml.
This is a frothy rich beer that comes from the Poland's Northern Lake Districts.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Warka 500ml.
Warka Beer is brewed according to traditional recipes, using only natural ingredients and spring water. Brewing tradition dates back to the 15th century, when in 1478 Warka brewers received exclusive privilege to supply the golden liquid to the Warsaw royal court.
Must be 21 to purchase.
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Recent Reviews
The beautiful Boleslawiec Polish ceramics deserve 5 stars already. Everything was so tasty. Tomato soup, red barszcz, croquette, pork chop, potato pancakes, salad. Sooooooo delicious!!! I’m drooling already as I’m writing the comment…
June 2025
Food is great but portions have gotten alot smaller and pricier over the years. The place is a tiny space and a very simple operation. You go in, order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. No waiting staff. Its a 3-person staff from what I can see so things take time.
It can get frustrating at busy hours as the woman up front takes care of the orders, cashier, and brings out food. This is more of a take out than a sit down dinner. Place is brightly...
It can get frustrating at busy hours as the woman up front takes care of the orders, cashier, and brings out food. This is more of a take out than a sit down dinner. Place is brightly...
June 2025
growing up in a household where authentic homemade Polish food was a normal occurrence, my standards are very high. Restaurant Relax makes me feel right at home, as if my relatives are preparing the food in the back. This will always be my go-to spot for Polish cuisine!
(could be placed in the Top 10 for cleanest restaurants in NYC!!)
(could be placed in the Top 10 for cleanest restaurants in NYC!!)
June 2025
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