Ukrainian East Village Restaurant

I recommend having some salo

I cannot adequately describe how much I love this place. It is a calm, peaceful respite in a very busy part of the city. The food is ALWAYS good - I've never had a subpar meal here. Service is always great too. The Krokety is the best I've ever had - and - I can't believe I'm saying this publicly, but the Haluski is better than my family-made Haluski! Same with the Galumpki. Make sure you have an empty stomach when you visit so you can try all sorts of goodies from their menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a warm and authentic spot for Ukrainian comfort food. I always get the Ukrainian Combo Plate — stuffed cabbage, mixed pierogi, kovbasa, and kasha — and it never disappoints, every component is done right. Paired it with the horseradish infused vodka (served ice cold with a side pickle, exactly how it should be) and the herring, both excellent. Everything tastes homemade in the best way, the kind of cooking that's getting harder to find in the city. Service was friendly and unrushed, atmosphere felt genuine rather than trying too hard. As someone with Ukrainian roots, it means a lot to find a place that nails the real flavors instead of a watered-down version. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious. Huge portions. Wholesome vibes. Basement filled with smiling people. Could walk in on a Friday. HUGE menu. Something for everyone… including dessert pirogies. I liked the combo sets. I preferred the Ukranian combo over the east village combo.

If you are looking for wholesome, warm, Eastern European food, this restaurant is fantastic.

Great prices. Accepts credit card.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was pretty good. Borscht was delicious with the dill. The keliv chicken was good. Perfect amount of seasoning and crust. Could be a little juicer. Pierogi was alright, meat lacked seasoning and was very bland. Potato one had decent seasoning but had a powder mashed potato taste. Food takes a long time, but the service is good. Ambiance is cute on the inside, feels homey. Just a little dark and in an odd location

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great food great service

The best Ukrainian restaurant in New York City!

The staff is wonderful. The food is impossible. The back room may be rentable for a reasonable amount? I don't know. it's very large, and that's rare in Manhattan and amazing.

Beware that they will tip themselves whatever they feel like WITHOUT asking your permission, which is a big no no and awful business. So the bill ended up being way higher than expected and we had no idea why but the server had added an unauthorized tip. Been here a few times now, the blonde waitress is very rude and inattentive every time we’ve dined here, like so incredibly mean and will literally sigh and roll her eyes at you for existing. You will sit for ages with no service. Will not be coming back.

Service: 1

perfect

Such a cozy and underrated spot in the East Village. The food felt incredibly comforting and homemade — especially the pierogi and borscht. Everything was hearty, flavorful, and reminded me of the kind of traditional family-style cooking that’s hard to find in NYC now.

The atmosphere is simple and unpretentious in the best way, and the service was warm and welcoming. It feels like a piece of old New York and Ukrainian culture preserved in the middle of the city. Definitely worth visiting if you want authentic Eastern European comfort food beyond the usual trendy restaurants.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Protect this restaurant at all costs! My parents loved this place when they were my age, and I love it too. A rare taste of old-world grandma comfort food and charm that is impossible to find nowadays.

Delicious borscht, great stuffed cabbage, perfect pierogies. I also love their potato pancakes and their matzo ball soup.

Not to mention, their horseradish vodka shots will knock you on your ass in the best way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really bad food. If you ever had any real Ukrainian food this is not it!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Cheap and cheerful authentic Ukrainian specialties served in a relaxed environment by ladies who remind you of your aunt or grandma. Long list of soup choices, most of which are vegan. My favourite is either the cold borsch or the borscht. However, the mushroom barley was a choice my grandmother often would make for us.
All of the traditional pierogi varieties are available. The stuffed cabbage, either in the traditional recipe or the vegetarian one made with mushrooms is delicious and generous; with fluffy mashed potatoes and warm sauerkraut on the side. I enjoyed the order of three potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce, with a side order of sauerkraut and another side of coleslaw. Portions are generous, and the flavours are delicious. I had a glass of Merlot, which was an excellent value at nine dollars. The basket of brown and white bread is perfect for sopping up extra gravy.
Absolutely no room for dessert.
I surveyed the crowd and saw everything from young millennials to elderly couples on the Saturday night that we were there. Service is never rushed, and as I hadn’t seen my companion for a while, we were catching up and when we asked for a minute, she only returned when we showed that we were ready.
Toilets are downstairs, so I’m not sure if there’s an option for mobility challenged individuals.
My buddy told me that if I wanted to add the tip to the credit card to indicate how much before passing the bill and the card to them.
Even though the space is bright and a bit noisy, we were at a table in the corner and able to converse easily, as there is sufficient space between diners for some privacy.
I can’t wait for a return visit, to try a few more of the menu items. If you have any European heritage, dining here is like a warm hug, and the comfort foods of your grandmother come back to life.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got the combo - perogi, kielbasa grilled, sauerkraut and stuffed cabbage! Best sauerkraut ever! Everything else delish!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4