Veselka

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144 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 228-9682
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Veselka - New York, NY
Veselka - New York, NY
Veselka - New York, NY
Veselka - New York, NY
Veselka - New York, NY
Veselka - New York, NY
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Best

First time I've ever eaten Pierogis, they were delicious! The beet soup was very tasty too, yum! To top it all off, the server was very knowledgeable about the menu an very atten...

Worst

It's amazing how many restaurants there are in New York City that rate mediocre at best. Given the number of great establishments you can eat at on every type of budget, mediocri...

Uncomfortable food 11/4/2002

This restaurant has potential but the food was just OK and the service was bad. I felt uncomfortable in the atmosphere....which makes comfort food not as grand. Pros: location Cons: service more
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EVERYTHING GREAT BUT... 10/28/2002

I used to love going there for their ""stuffed cabbages"". They used to make them perfect. I recently ordered it twice and they seem to go downhill. Why? Twice it came back burnt, the filling was hard and burnt and nothing as delicious it used to be. Overall, i love their food & portions. Great home warming meals and quick service. Pros: value, variety, portions Cons: waiting, waiting, crowded more
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good diner 10/3/2002

Veselka has good diner food in a comfortable atmosphere. Everyone in your group will be able to find something they like and everyone will leave satified. more
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AUTHENTIC & DELICIOUS! 9/19/2002

Veselka is my absolute FAVORITE place to eat late at night- the food is filling, delicious, and fresh. My favorites are the boiled potato perogis, the cheese blintzes, and the coffee. My fiance LOVES the soups, especially the cold borscht (served with great bread). The service isn't wonderful, but they get the job done, and quickly enough. It actually adds to the authenticity (Czech servers are known to be a bit brusque). Overall, I highly recommend a trip to Veselka, especially after a late night out. Pros: Delicious, 24 hr., Authentic more
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Old World Fare 9/18/2002

Just so good! Perogies just like my grandfather used to make. My husband and I love the cabbage soup so much, we can't wait for cooler weather to arrive! more
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Hearty 9/17/2002

Veselka is one of those East Village 24 hour burgs where the food is rich, and the service bites. Go for the Goloush, the Ukranian Meatballs, the potato pancakes, the blintzes, or the burgers, it's all great, and really cheap. You don't have to make fun of fellow New Yorkers, like Eek and his Taliban buddies do, all you have to do is sit back get a great meal, look at the mural, or through the large sidewalk windows and enjoy yourself! Pros: lots for the buck, tasty, 24 hour Cons: so-so service more
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Best Brunch In Town 8/29/2002

Try the Cheese Blintzes and a Mediteranian Omelette. Be prepared to wait 30mins on Sat/Sun 'morning' (2-4). Service sucks, but the coffee is good. more
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HA HA HA 8/26/2002

join the older locals and laugh at the yuppies and hipsters while getting some of the best bargains around. not the 'best' food, but, something for everyone can be found on the menu. sometimes service can be slow - just pretend it's your grandma. Pros: cheap eats, variety Cons: loud hipsters, loud yuppies, can be slow service more
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WORST Service, Crap Food 8/23/2002

I have never had worse service in my life. I gave this place three chances and each time a different waitress was more rude and less intelligent than I could imagine. The food took forever, and not because it was coming out of the kitchen, it just sat on the counter until they decided we should eat. Then after asking for water it was another 10 min... Not to mention they drop the check on the table right after you order your meal, forgetting they have a dessert menu... Lastly, the food was horrible. Pros: Location Cons: Bad Service, Loud, Bad Food more
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Stuffed and Happy 8/20/2002

Veselka is my number-one spot for Cheap Eats. Yes, a combination plate will run you $8.95, and you might be able to find a cheaper entree elsewhere. But a combination plate gives you a salad, soup, unlimited (and excellent) challah bread, four pierogi, and a big stuffed cabbage. The food is incredible, and the other choices are equally large-portioned for the price. You can go a whole day on a Veselka meal, and since they're open 24 hours, I sometimes do. Pros: Excellent food, Low prices, Huge portions Cons: Often crowded, Service can be slow more
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great casual dining 8/15/2002

i love the food here. my boyfriend's family is ukranian (his mother is a fantastic cook), and HE loves the food. it's a very good deal. the service is sort of slow, but what do you expect--it's a diner. the cold borsht here is excellent, as well as the many different kinds of pierogis and meatless stuffed cabbage. more
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tradition... 8/12/2002

I have a group of friends that sees a fair amount of theater on the LES, and we always make it a point to trek over to Veselka afterwards. I have two words: raspberry blintzes. Go forth and eat. more
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Great 8/11/2002

This is the ""Bomb"". Good food and service! Great after a busy nite out. more
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My favorite Sunday morning spot! 8/8/2002

The food is terrific- great variety, great flavors! The service is great, just my all around favorite place! Pros: 24 hours a day, Good prices, Good seating more
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velicious 7/26/2002

Good spacious eatery,lots of variety at this 24 hour resteraunt, not another boring cafe. Pros: 24 hours, stuffed cabbage, price more
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Great Cheap Food Anytime 7/23/2002

Fun place with great food at a good price. Casual atmoshphere, not a date place. But great for after clubbing or a night out drinking. Open 24 hours. Pros: Inexpensive, Good Food more
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24/2nd 5/20/2002

Thank goodness somewhere's still open all night, and that it's Veselka. Lots of Eastern European favorites with a downtown twist, plus some slightly yuppified offerings, a small but not unpleasantly crowded space and an inexplicably high-energy vibe make Veselka an East Village classic. more
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Editorial

  • Veselka's 24-hour kitchen is a magnet for East Village night owls looking to fill their stomachs before heading to bed. Solitary diners get comfortable at the counter, while eclectic groups fill up...

  • 7/17/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: 24/7
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
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