Veselka: Best Pierogies In New York City

Veselka is a New York City institution. And for a good reason: the “Ukrainian Soul Food” restaurant in Manhattan’s East Village has a cozy atmosphere and some of the tastiest Ukrainian food in the city. Let us put it simply: the restaurant’s handmade pierogies are legendary. In fact, they might just be the best pierogies in New York City. Want to know more? Keep reading below!

Veselka opened all the way back in 1954 by Ukrainian refugees. The restaurant is now operated by the original founder’s grandson, and before that, the son-in-law of the original owners. Veselka really did keep it in the family.

In the time since its opening, Veselka has become legendary in New York City. It serves up some of the best Ukrainian food in the country.

The restaurant specializes in classic Ukrainian dishes like stuffed cabbage, potato pancakes, blintzes and goulash. And, of course, pierogies.

About those pierogies: they are handmade and come with your choice of filling, which range from traditional to more experimental–we recommend their BBQ pulled pork pierogies, but you can’t go wrong with classics like potato or meat.

Veselka is a truly iconic New York City restaurant. It has even popped up in some famous films! See if you can spot it next time you watch “Ocean’s 8,” “Trainwreck,” or “Juno.” The kind of restaurants that make New York City special have been vanishing, but it's good to know that Veselka is going strong. If you want an authentic slice of the city, it's a must-stop.

Veselka calls itself a “pillar in the local Ukrainian community.” Their staff is mostly made up of Ukrainians and their ownership supports a number of local causes. They have also raised over $400,000 to go to war relief efforts. They really do put their money where their mouth is.

Whether you are visiting New York or you live in the city, if you want to get some truly amazing pierogies, Veselka is the place to go. We promise, you will not be disappointed by this meal! And while you are in the city, why not check out this wild man made island in the middle of the Hudson River. And if you need a hotel in the area, we recommend the Moxy NYC East Village.

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