Veselka

Food is always amazing! I recommend this restaurant to so many people because there really is something for everyone—from traditional Eastern European dishes to breakfast foods—I have never had a bad meal. The pierogis are a must have and the latkes are some of the best I’ve ever eaten. The photos are from various times I’ve gone there.

Super spot for a real taste of the old lower east side, when Alphabet city was more empty than full. Great service and Ukrainian specialties to last for days. They accommodate all I ers and even though there might be a wait at peak times, the delights that await make it worthwhile. Try the Ukrainian borscht with a dollop of sourceea, dill me grilled bread. Another favorite is the stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy. Heaven.

Service exceptional in an impressive space. A huge serving of borscht which was very good, perhaps lacking a little seasoning. Latke good but a little soggy, maybe I left it too long while I was enjoying the soup! Not my first nor last visit!

My aunt and I came here for lunch. My aunt was very excited to introduce me to authentic Ukrainian food, Veselka was the perfect place to try lots of different authentic dishes. Everything from the appetizers, to the sides and of course the main meal offered different flavors and combinations I have never had before. My aunt and I are already looking for recipes to try to recreate the amazing meals we had here. The service was excellent, attentive and fast, even on a busy Saturday afternoon. We will be back!

I was so excited to check this place out- hit it for breakfast and lunch. The service was spectacular and speedy, the space is very cool and the vibe inside is great, fun and chatty. I immediately trust any business that has complementary jam packets on the table. Breakfast was excellent, their French toast and blintzes were stunners but their blueberry pancakes might've been my favorite. The dinner (that I forgot to photograph) highlights were their vegetarian pierogis and the INCREDIBLE STUFFED CABBAGE with the best mushroom gravy would have taken the Veselka crown if not for the honey cake, which was perfect in every sense of the word. Not too sweet, great depth of flavor and texture. I'd never had it before and I loved it immediately- in fact that sentiment applies to this wonderful establishment as a whole.