Ukrainian East Village Restaurant Reviews

Follow the empty hallway to this fabulous spot for hearty, yummy food. The vegetable soup was freshly made, with large pieces of cauliflower, cabbage and carrots in a clear broth. Delicious! My husband loved the latke, pirogies and blintzes. The stuffed cabbage was great, both meat and mushroom

do not miss the potato pancakes-the BEST side dish to a yummy omelet. The poppyseed pastries are well worth the calories (you'll walk them off quickly in this interesting part of NY)

This place serves excellent Ukranian food. We went on a Sunday evening, 6/9/13 at about 6 p.m. and were seated immediately, by 7 p.m. the place was packed. The cold borscht, perogies, beef goulash and stuffed cabbage were fresh and delicious with all the trimmings (applesauce, sour cream, onions). Service was prompt and efficient. Prices are very reasonable. Portions are generous. A good place for families, there were lots of large groups. The menu includes non-Ukranian food as well. Outdoor seating available.

If you want to taste some great Ukrainian food while exploring the East Village, stop into this quaint, interesting restaurant.

Great place to get out of the heat. Yummy comfort food, very affordable and the ambiance and staff were nice.

Being the first time I've ever had Ukrainian cuisine I decided to try the Chef's Sampler and must say that it was very good. The sampler plate came with a kielbasa, stuffed cabbage roll, 4 pirogi each stuffed with something else, and sauerkraut. If you are a first timer like me recommend this dish and to wash it down some Ukrainian beer. The place feels very Eastern European which adds to the experience.

Maybe Ukrainian cuisine is like that but everything we ate at dinner here was alright but a little bland and underflavored, and very unadorned. Borscht was thin but reasonably flavorful, plenty of cabbage but little else identifiable. Staples like pierogies, potato pancakes and stuffed cabbage (the latter in no sauce of any kind) were alright but again a little bland. A sausage was perfectly fine. I don't think you can go very wrong here but there are lots of restaurants in this neighborhood and it wasn't surprising that we were among the very few in this place speaking English; lots of people here apparently came for the food they grew up with.

My wife and I ventured into the Ukrainian East Village restaurant after we were told we would have a half-hour wait at the neighboring Veselka restaurant, and we were glad we did! We lived in Kiev from 2005-2008, so we consider ourselves to be fair judges of Ukrainian cooking. At first, we were a bit dubious, since we had to pass through a non-descript building foyer to get to the restaurant in the back. Other than the sign on the sidewalk and a neon light with the restaurant’s name in the window, we had no idea that the restaurant was even open for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised as soon as we stepped through the entrance. The hardwood floors and wooden paneling were very inviting and very Ukrainian (or just Central and Eastern European) in feel. The walls were also decorated with small oil paintings, but perhaps a restaurant in Kiev might have had more “rushnyki,” or embroidered Ukrainian towels, hanging from the walls. We could also hear Russian being spoken, and a number of the male patrons favored the black leather jackets that are common in Russia and Ukraine. I felt like I had been transported back! Our young waiter was pleasant and brought us our menu quickly. My wife and I both ordered a cup of borscht, she also had a Greek salad, and I ordered meat a varenyky (or pierogy) pastry. I also wanted to share a kasha (cereal made from buckwheat) with mushroom gravy side dish, but my wife thought it would be too much food. The Greek salad was substantial and, a plus, included two dolmas stuffed grape leaves. The varenykyi had a rather mushy texture, but tasted good. (My large plate of seven was a bit much for lunch, and I probably should have ordered the smaller plate of five.) We were both very impressed with the borschit, however, which was richly flavored, redolent of beets, and included cabbage and carrots. The borscht was exactly like the soup our housekeeper made in Kiev.

Two heaping plates of great food and soft drinks for under $40 - TIP INCLUDED! Service was refreshingly unpretentious and efficient (our server almost cracked a smile when I told her how much we loved the food). Very authentic atmosphere and food. Probably not a great date place if you want ambiance, but the pirogi, stuffed cabbage and sauerkraut was A+++. This will be a MUST for our future visits to Manhattan!

Everything was just like mom used to make. It brought back memories of childhood. Meals are all home cooked and delicious.

I've been here a number of times with friends and my parents - my father liked that he could talk Russian to the waiter to order. I usually get borscht with blini or stroganoff. They have an assortment of yummy dishes, including delicious mushroom pierogis and savory cheese blini (crepes). The prices are very reasonable, and the decor is simple and nice. I look forward to coming back.

I had my first and only Ukrainian meal here and it was fabulous! After a long day of touristing around the city this place was a great way to unwind with some serious comfort food. The service was super friendly and helpful by making suggestions based on what kind of food I said I liked. Oh, and the beer. Don't get me started on the beer!

Start with their 16 oz bottle of Ukranian beer and move on to delicious authentic fare. One of the top 3 pierogi tastings we've had in the US (along with Pittsburgh (Pierogis Plus) and Naples, FL (Maria d'Anna)). Sublime blintzes, the lightest ones ever. Inviting service and warm old fashioned atmosphere will call us back. Delish!

I heard about this place online, but the reviews and lack of website seemed sketch. However, IT WAS THE BEST FOOD! The food was so good; the prices were reasonable; the service was prompt. They even have a party room, which I have booked for my birthday! This is great!

This was my first time eating Ukrainian food and it was so delicious. At first it's a little weary being a minority and the walk down the hallway to the entrance, but once we were seated the waitress was warm welcoming and plenty of bread and butter. We first started with the Ukrainian Borscht, which was a warm light stew soup. The flavors tasted fresh and was not at all mushy vegatables. Additionally I also had Red Lithuanian Borscht served cold with the egg was a magenta soup of yumminess. It wasn't overwhelming, but you could really taste the beets. Even though the soup was cold, it wasn't freezing - nicely chilled. Our meal was off to a great start and we were excited for the entree. My friend and I shared the Chef's speciality which was potato pancake, cheese blintz, we chose spinach pierogi. The portions looked pretty hearty when looking around and honestly it was perfect portions with the soup and the bread that we had eaten prior. Nothing tasted frozen or bland. The pierogi was topped with caramelized onions and was soft and delicious and not too oily. The potato pancake is to DIE for. crsipy and soft on the inside. Honestly it was the best potato pancake I've tasted in a long time. Lastly for the desert portion was the cheese blintz. Very sweet and sprinkled with powder sugar on top. The cheese added a texture to the food which I could appreciate. The taste reminded me of toasted marshmallows. I was super happy with the place and worth the adventure. The decor is basic but there was an add for tango on fridays. Good prices, we had a drink as well and equalled around $23 per person. I enjoy this secret restaurant and I hope if more people come in they don't lose the quality of food that we experienced last night.

I have been there only once and I plan to come back. Compared to other places, the food tastes like home-made and the ambiance is relaxed, like in a family eating house. Don't expect fancy, enjoy simple and more genuine. I cannot say the food is completely Ukrainian-style. It's hard to know if any international restaurant would make their living by serving really genuine food. Although they would not allow tasting the wine,both the red and the white we ordered were good. This place lies within the Ukrainian National Home; it might the reason why the restaurant was kept less touristic than its neighbor Veselka. Argentinean tango played at the "milonga" in the room next to the restaurant was nice to hear.

Found this out of the way place on a recent Avital Tour. Great food- only tried the pirogues, but will definitely return as the plates that passed by looked amazing. Neighborhood gem.

Grandmas it is. The decor is somewhat more updated at my grandmothers house. The food is very tasty and homemade. Prices are reasonable. My only negative comment is that you will not be able to find anything healthy but that's how it is with comfort food.

Had beef stroganoff with noodles in a nice light brown sauce. The favors were not over powering. Also the combination plate with kielbasa stuffed cabbage 4 different pierogi - cheese ( slightly sweet ), spinach, sauerkraut, potato, and kasha. And their beer - Obolon. A little odd to find you have to walk down a hallway to the restaurant BUT well worth it

Didn't go there for a couple of years. Last week stopped by for dinner after the show in Lincoln Center. We were excited about having Ukrainian food. Salad and borscht were ok, vareniki were the biggest dissapointment. The place is very loud because of the music in the bar behind the thin wall. Besides people that go to the bar walk through the restaurant. There is no Ukrainian spirit at all any more. I am not going back, sorry.

Restaurant was very quiet when we arrived around 7:00 but by 8:00 was quite lively. In the lower East Side of NYC, most diners were from Eastern Europe. The carbs were it for me! First and foremost, we had pan fried potato pirogies with onions that were amazing! They were so good that we took home some to keep in the freezer. We had the for our appetizer. My main was beef goulash and potato pancakes with applesauce. Also terrific. And finally, we had blueberry blintzas for dessert...yum! As I said, this restaurant is all about those delicious carbs!

I've been going to UEV for a long time, and I really like it because the tables are well-spaced, and you can always hear your tablemates. The food is good to very good heavy Eastern European food. Quality can be inconsistent, though, but with the atmosphere and the reasonable prices, it's a frequent choice for me.

Very authentic Ukrainian cuisine. Almost as good as your grandmothers. Not much of a scene, just go to eat. Great mushroom barley soup, pierogis, kielbasa, etc. Bread on the table Is great too. Service is lil slow, more hit or miss. Worth going if you want to enjoy food from your youth.

Several nights a week, one of the best tango milongas in NYC happen in the back room of this restaurant. Some nights with live music and some with a lesson followed by the DJ playing tango classics. Really good tango dancers and the instructors are awesome. Food is good, I guess, if you like Ukranian. Not my favorite. Been twice and going back.

I've eaten at all the East European restaurants in the East Village, and this is probably the best. The Ukrainian food is excellent, as are the American sandwiches etc.. And most important, it is one of the quietest places to eat in Manhattan! People complain that it is hard to find, but I say thank God! That's what keeps it quiet and homey. I can't think why anyone would eat at the Veselka, when this is next door.

Huge portions of Eastern European foods. Our favorite thing is to create a meal from appetizers and enjoy many tastes that way. They are very pleasant and happy to help you with the menu if you have questions. We go every time we are in the city.

When you step inside you feel like having dinner with your big family. It can look like a noisy and even little chaotic but anyway its homely. The real and sipmle Ukrainian cuisine!

Mushroom barley soup was worth the visit but was followed by a great kielbasa, an unusual but wonderful stuffed cabbage accompanied by homemade sour kraut. Definitely worth the visit.

Excellent Eastern European entrees served in an ethnic social club setting. You will find some of the most reasonable prices on lower second ave.

Great food, very authentic stuff like blintzes, pirogies and latkas. The only downfall in this restaurant are the servers. They don't smile much, are impatient and seem to be in a hurry even though the place is never full.

This dark and off-the-beated path little place is loved by generations of Ukrainians, who you'll find eating here with their families. The service is - well, odd - but the food is terrific and the prices are straight outta 1970. Stick with the house specialties, especially the tummy-warming and flavorful soups, or if you're feeling really hungry go with the combo plate. A great alternative to Veselka down the street if you're too hungry to wait on line, but with a very different atmosphere. This place is totally Old New York, and there aren't many of these left.

This delightful restaurant is located on the east side of 2nd Ave, between St. Marks and 9th St, and down a long hallway. Don't give up, since the restaurant is a great snapshot from Eastern Europe and a useful diversion from the typical pizza, burger, sushi menus of East Village. My wife and I had dinner there and both her chicken dinner and my soup (try the soup) + perogies + desert were very good. The service was satisfactory and the meal did not require bank financing. Enjoy

Ukranian National House is really no frills, but their pierogies and nalashniki (eastern european crepes with jam filling) are the best, and the location is very convenient just off St. Mark's Place ... its just good inexpensive home cooking in a very basic setting.

We love the soups here! The vegetable soup is fresh, not too soft. The matzoh ball soup is delicious!

For decades the East Village has been known for good home-cooking eateries --hearty Polish and Ukrainian places -- but these comfort food places are disappearing far too fast, I think of this Ukrainian East Village Restaurant as a hold-out and as a great museum piece of days past. Be sure to look for the awning outside which leads you to a corridor since the restaurant itself is set-back. Upstairs and behind the dining space are dance floors and community center spaces for Ukrainian events. Certain nights of the week they even give fun tango lessons there.followed by open floor time. If you like an old world theme and/or Eastern European foods head to the Ukrainian Restaurant.

The menu was so interesting and varied, it was difficult to choose. Finally settled on mushroom barley soup followed by the chef's special of 4 different kinds of pirogi, stuffed cabbage, sausage, and sauerkraut. My friend had potato pancakes. All was utterly delicious, portions generous and prices extremely reasonable.

If you're interested in authentic Ukrainian cuisine - look no further. With a large menu selection of soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees, complete with a liquor license, this is the place to go. Even the wait staff speaks Ukrainian. The borsch is out of this world - you can have it with or without sour cream; there is a very large blintz selection as well as potato pancakes, chicken Kiev, fliachky (a Ukrainian delicacy), pierogies, stuffed cabbage, - you name it they have it! Very reasonable prices. The only downside is that if you need to use the restroom, you need to exit the restaurant and go downstairs, but that's minor compared to the great food selection. Highly recommend!

Perhaps Ukranian Cuisine is a very basic meal. But the prices for the selections here suggest something more going on. New York City is a haven of endless delectable delights and gluttonous indulgences. You can't sleep on your offerings if you want longevity.

tango on M and F Pierogis and borscht every day it's on 2nd avenue can't miss it open late, reasonable prices, good service

Started with the $4.75 bowl of Borsch soup which tasted real good. Continued with their $12 brisket special. It was a giant portion of meat with two large yet light and very tasty potato latkes. The place is worth a visit.

The place was a little difficult to find, set back into an entrance into a buildings foyer. Since I have never been to an Ukrainian Restaurant before I really did not know what to order. A lot of things on the menu looked familiar, but wasn't quite sure. The waitress was extremely helpful in helping us pick was we were looking for. I wanted traditional, home style, different and obviously Ukrainian style food. There was a lot of similar foods on the menu that were not Ukrainian, Hungarian ..... Our dinners come out rather quickly, hot, smelling like a Ukrainian mom would make, Awesome. All the food was tasty, seasoned well, not to overbearing. A Ukrainian beer to top it off. No dessert, Wanted to try a different place, 3 doors down, Also very good.

Excellent Ukrainian cooking. We ate there 3 people and enjoyed it very much. Especially good was the Borsht soup. but everything else was very good. There is small memorial wall outside of this restaurant with photos of those killed in the last revolt against their government, and many people light up candles and put there flowers.

A business associate and I meet every two months or so to catch up on various projects, and we have become fans of the Ukrainian East Village Restaurant. The room is relatively small with 20 or so tables modestly decorated with Ukrainian artifacts. Service is generally fairly quick, but the food is always delicious. Today the restaurant featured some very buttery cheese omelettes. In the past we've had various Ukrainian specialties, especially the soups, all of which have been very good to excellent. The only real negatives are the toilets which are located on another floor where cleanliness is something of an issue.

Walk through the lobby to enter another time and place--the Ukraine in the early 20th century. This place is as Eastern European as you can get, and the simple dishes are delicious--it's hard to recommend just one or two. The beer is also quite good. However, the place is under staffed so don't expect quick service. The only place with equivalently good Ukrainean food is Odessa at 7th St. and Ave. B, but it doesn't have half the charm.

My food here was excellent and the portions were huge. The prices were pretty reasonable, as well. However, our server was rude and slow, even though the restaurant was practically deserted. Go for the Ukrainian food, not the service or atmosphere.

My boyfriend and I were on a quick road trip in NYC and seeing as how he is from Ukraine, I thought he might enjoy going to this restaurant... We both loved it! What we ate... Borscht - was great! We both personally prefer a bit more vinegar, but it was excellent none the less! Sample platter - We are pretty sure the pierogies were home made and they were wonderful (we got them fried and had sour cream with them). The cabbage roll was delicious. The kolbasa / sausage was excellent! And the other cabbage it came with (I forget the name) was also great (I really like cabbage lol). Compote - Mmmm so good! The service was SUPER fast (not sure if this is normal for a Friday night, but I assume it is). This place got very very busy, very very fast and the waitresses ran back and forth as fast as they could to get everyone seated and served. I can see why it gets so busy though, the food is great! The location was odd... It was down a hallway, somewhat underground... Don't let that stop you from enjoying this great little restaurant. I gave it 5 out of 5 and my Ukrainian raised boyfriend agrees! Even if you aren't familiar with this type of food, I am sure you'll find something to enjoy on the menu.

It's been over a decade since I ate at this little gem, tucked into the lobby of the Ukrainian National Home. There's been a steep decline in quality. I brought a large party of 27 here. We decided in advance on a limited menu with the owner: pierogis and latkes for appetizers, then a choice of roast chicken, beef stroganoff, and a vegetarian option. The pierogis were not great. Fillings were bland and the wrappers were mushy. The latkes were fine. Nothing inspired. The mains were really not good. The roast chicken was dry and hard. I saw many of them go uneaten. The beef stroganoff was disappointing...stringy, tough meat and a watery sauce. On top of sub-par food, the owner was extremely unpleasant. She barked at the number of roast chickens that were ordered and scowled at us through the meal, wincing painfully each time she served our tables. I have many fond memories of this restaurant. Hopefully, this was just an off night and not the new normal.

Comfort food can be really delicious. However, I wasnt enamored with this place. They serve big portions but I find that it lacked flavor. Food was lukewarm. It wasn't our first choice for Ukrainian food as the other place was closed due to plumbing issues.

The entrance to the restaurant is through a pretty old building lobby. The bathrooms are old, but clean and down a steep flight of stairs. The food is good and moderately priced, but don't get the fried pierogies because they deep fry them. Gives it the texture of cardboard. The soups are home made and delicious. The restaurant would do better if it got its Kielbasi from East Village Meat Market across the street. They do serve Obolong beer and Nemiroff Vodka, perhaps their saving grace. All in all, it's Ukrainian so it has to be very good.

Delighted to report that this restaurant is now open again and the food is spectacular as usual. The borscht is wonderful- and the varennyki to die for! Rest of menu also delicious! Smachno!

A local friend favors this restaurant for dinners, great for people liking Eastern European fare. Somewhat inexpensive and with a large menu. From the front door simply follow the long narrow corridor to the rear where there is a wide vestibule. Clean rest room is located on the basement level. They seem to have musical events in this restaurant. Our waiters were Russian or Ukrainian.

I have gone to this restaurant off and on for years. It is always enjoyable with a menu with many Ukrainian and Eastern European favorite dishes along with some Italian dishes. Tonight I had the beef strogonoff and cabbage soup. Both were very good but the soup really stood out. The bread seemed homemade, both the challa and a hearty multigrain. It is not much to look at on the outside - loooks like a dive actually. You walk into a harshly flourescent lit entryway and walk to the back to find the restaurant. It is housed in a Ukrainian type of club building. Once inside it is a warm and inviting atmosphere. No, it's not the Russian Tearoom but for 12 to 15 bucks you can't beat it. It is a survivor from when this was an Eastern European neighborhood. It is a piece of old New York that defiantly survives and thrives and I am glad it has.

I was really shocked to find out such a poor cuisine in NYC. Being native Ukrainian and cooking traditional dishes great myself, I was very disappointed with such version of borsch. The only taste it had was vinegar. Surprisingly served even without any single piece of meat in it! I had the feeling that I'm visiting Soviet-era shabby canteen in the USSR.

Pretty standard Eastern European food...chicken kiev and the like...they do have a ukranian stuffed egg, where they take out the disgusting boiled yoke and replace it with mushroom duxelle.

This is such a cool place. I love that you walk into a little area that feels like a little mall, then into the restaurant. They have excellent EU food. Stuffed cabbage is delicious. I have had Schnitzel w/mashed potatoes and was fried perfectly, no grease. Many of the dishes are very hearty, and starchy, but nothing beats this food for warm comfort in the winter. The pierogis are out of this world good, and plenty to share and why not add a potato pancake, you are already eating the carbs so move on and enjoy. If you don't mind carbs, they have Halusky--angels singing ...YUM!!! Yeah, I am a recovering carb queen, but if in NYC or Cleveland visiting family, must have Polish or Ukrainian food, can't find this where I live in the south.

Love the food. Just like my grandma 👵used to make. Fresh, delicious and homemade! Can wait to go back!

We had a group of 6, and this is a fun place to go to with a group. The highlight was that we ordered every kind of pierogi. I've had pierogi many times and they tend to be heavy. These were light and had great flavor. Spinach, potato, meat and cheese were all excellent, but to our surprise the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi were the best. The main dishes were all good. Mine was a beef goulash. Not the most memorable I've ever had, but quite enjoyable. Next time, I'm going to forego the main dish and build a meal around pierogi and the Ukrainian combo platter.

Our family gathers here often, we love the food and don't need a menu anymore. We start off with full bowls of delicious, filling Ukrainian Borscht. This soup is filled with veggies and is incredibly tasty. We then order plates of pierogi: spinach/cheese, sauerkraut/ mushroom, potato and finally the sweet cheese ones. We get them boiled and served with butter and onions (and of course, sour cream). These handmade dumplings are simply amazing.We finish up with fruit nalesniki (blintzes) always delicious. A hearty meal like this deserves copious amounts of Brooklyn lager. Our waitress was very understanding and took excellent care of us, she was always available when we needed something. She offered to take a family picture at the table, so nice! I also had a bowl of flaczki (tripe soup) - excellent (better than Mom made); be aware, this is definitely an acquired taste and not for the uninitiated. The vegetable schnitzels are also outstanding and a family favorite as well. If you are Ukrainian, Polish, Slovak or love Eastern European food, this is the best in North America.

We've been coming here for decades. Used to be the Ukrainian National Home and felt like a place your family would go after church or for special occasions. Now we usually come for tasty lunches. Always good food.

They have all of the traditional Ukrainiam dishes, well cooked. Staff is not exceptional but quite nice. Combined platters are good and reach - reccomended. Staffed eggs (a starter) comes with "olivye" salad - a good one. Overall, it was a good experience. Price - almost 40 dollars for 2, with one starter, one combined platter, two soups and one beer.

Hadn'thad pyroghy in years and loved to introduce them to my girlfriend. The restaurant is good. The borshcht was AMAZING!!! The stuenatz was ok. But it was great to have some good Ukrainian food.

Been going here for years.Old fashioned food is great and reasonably priced,but the service is lacking and often rude.Go next door to Veselka if you want to feel welcome!

One door down from the horribly overrated and NOT Ukrainian Veselka, this is the best place for Ukrainian on the island. If you like a large variety of varenyki that are fresh and homemade, fantastic bread (they include kulich in the bread basket), and relatively hard to get treats like kvass, give them a try. The atmosphere is pleasant but nothing to write home about, the service can be uneven, and it can get crowded during peak hours - go early, then go drinking elsewhere.

The WORST Ukrainian food that I ever tasted. I have been to Ukraine many of times and familiar with food. Very overpriced for what they serve. Bread was served cold, food is low then average. Waitresses not friendly and our table was ignored for quite some time. Will never ever go again and will not recommend to any of my friends. Watch out for the check also, they include tips even though there were only 3 of us.

I love this restaurant so much. SO MUCH. The food is amazing, the drinks are good, you won't lose weight coming here but it is so, so worth it. I've tried several dishes here and they've all been stellar. I would recommend getting onions with the meat pierogi because it seems a bit wanting otherwise (but the potato pierogi are ahhh-mazing), the gulash is delicious, the potato pancakes are huge and like grandma used to make. Just a really good restaurant. Note that the bathrooms are outside of the main restaurant area and down some steps, so if you're disabled you'll have problems getting around.

Charming restaurant ,hidden from the street. The food is delicious and there is so much to chose from. From appetizers to dessert, we enjoyed everything. Highly recommend the stuffed cabbage, pirogues and soups. The wine and beer were great too,

This place is a hidden gem! You will feel like you were brought back many years and shipped to Ukraine. The food is as if your grandmother cooked it. If you are in the East Village you must stop by and check it out.

If you are in the East Village this is the best Ukrainian restaurant! It's as if your own mama cooked it! Be prepared to feel as if you have been transported out of the city once you walk down the long hallway into the restaurant. Service is a little slow at times but you are never rushed out!

The dining room was full but with no waiting line on a Friday night. The menu had a broad selection of Eastern European specialties. Our group especially enjoyed the Hungarian goulash and the blintzes.

All the dishes were quite authentic and delicious. Service was quick and friendly, and we were nicely surprised by the prices, very reasonable for what you get. Highly recommend this place! We got borsch, which didnt have any meat btw, pelmeni, kompot, and some pirogi. All tasted like home-made, and were quite filling.

I live in the neighborhood and love to lunch here with friends from other neighborhoods because it's unique to the ethnic origins here. The dining room is classic simple 1960s, clean, open, and mostly quiet enough for casual conversation without having to talk over loud music or rowdy customers. The food is simple, classic, well prepared, and very reasonable. I usually have pierogies and a tall Polish beer. There's lots more on the menu but that's my favorite.

we like it

Walked into this unassuming eatery only to find a large number of East Europeans enjoying their Sunday afternoon lunch. The first impression one gets of the décor is that you have walked into a traditional home...the wooden flooring, the old-time chairs, the drapes...We were quick to be seated but it was at least 10 minutes till someone could attend to us. However, once we had the attention of the server, the service was perfect till the end of the meal - complete with recommendations to guide us - since we were not familiar with Ukranian cuisine. We ordered the vegetable soup, some spinach, potato and cheese pierogi, some sausages with mash potato and vegetables. It was delicious! Finished off the meal with an apple strudel...a very satisfying meal! Can't comment on how authentic it was, since this was our first Ukrainian meal, but I can say for sure that the food was wholesome, flavourful and fresh! For anyone looking for a good Ukranian meal in the city, this is surely a great option!

This part of NYC is the center of Ukrainian culture and this restaurant captures a certain vibe of that world. It is the only place where one can be sure to get Ukrainian beer, always served very cold. Service can be chancey -- there is usually only one waitstaff -- but the food is well prepared and very authentic according to my late mother-in-law. Food is fairly simple but very reasonably priced. The rest rooms are one flight down and cleanliness is a real issue at times.

Veselka right next door has been a long time favorite but today the luncheon wait was 35 minutes so George and I took a chance on this charming and old fashioned Ukrainian restaurant. The barley soup was the best I've ever had; the Ukrainian beer was hoppy and delicious, the apple strudel was top rate and the half a tuna fish sandwich was well made -- just like home. :) The rest rooms are in the Ukrainian Hall and so not a fair indication of quality; the dining room and what I could see of the kitchen were immaculate. Service was a little uneven -- and not very friendly -- but generally competent. Once discovered, I will be back.

In the Ukrainian National Home building, this casual, cheap restaurant is basic, but fun. Nothing fancy or gourmet, but the Ukrainian specialties are good, the decor is charming, and the staff is friendly. And the price is right.

It has an appearance of a small Italian trattoria. The food fairly good though nothing special. The service was good.

My wife and I visited for lunch; there was a large party already there before us. The service was friendly, but curt. The food was wonderful, I had the lamb shank. It was so much food, but so delicious. I substituted the buckwheat kasha, super good choice. I highly recommend stopping by for food. Plan to spend a bit of time, the service isn't super quick.

This restaurant has an authentic feel, with Ukrainian waitresses in a rather plain, but comfortable setting. The menu was extensive with many interesting dishes, not just Ukrainian but from other Eastern European cuisines. The food was somewhat disappointing. We had borscht and mushroom and barley soup, spinach pierogis, beef stroganoff and cheese blintzes. The soups got the best reviews. The stroganoff was rather bland and the blintzes were kind of greasy. It could be we were unlucky with our choices. I think I would consider it worth another try.

This restaurant has a simple sign ("Ukrainian Restaurant") and is tucked into a nondescript building in the East Village, but it was well worth the trip…the atmosphere and food here was amazing! The dining room is fairly small, but within 20 minutes of my party's lunchtime arrival, it was almost completely full. The decor is really cozy and homey; the walls are wood-paneled with simple Old World adornments. The food was INCREDIBLE…schnitzel, pierogies, blintzes, goulash, stuffed cabbage, beef stroganoff, sauerkraut...you name it, they had it and it was delicious! We ordered a wide range of things from the menu and each item was better than the next. It felt very family-oriented, with friendly staff and a good atmosphere for talking with family while enjoying the meal. A+ !

...I cannot recommend that you eat here. I used to frequent the UEVR int he 1970s and 80s - it was a cheap meal and near lots of punk rock shows. I would reckon this was my first visit in 25 years. It is very authentic in that it's much like an Eastern European restaurant during the Soviet era. It is still cheap, but with so many other options available nearby, why would you? Service tended toward the surly on the night we visited.