UkrainianEastVillageRestaurant
A hidden Ukrainian restaurant that serves hearty, traditional Eastern European fare.
(347) 281-6993
140 2nd Ave
(at Between 8th Street and 9th Street)
New York,
NY
10003
40.7289
-73.9872
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
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The Ukrainian East Village Restaurant is a one of its kind restaurant in this neighborhood. We specialize in The Eastern European, Ukrainian, Russian and Polish Recipes since 1985 and we can proudly say that we were rated # 1 in 2005, 2006 and 2007 in a Zagat ranking in this class of food. We are not only the best European restaurant in East Village but also very friendly and family oriented place for all your special occasions. Our party room is FREE and available for any party. We just charge for the food. So, no matter what it is: Christening, The 1st communion, Sweet 16, a Birthday, Corporate Party, a Wedding or a Bachelor's Party - the room is Free. Yo just pay for the food. The full bar "Lis Nikita" is right on site and open bar is an option for any party. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
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A hidden Ukrainian restaurant that serves hearty, traditional Eastern European fare.
User Reviews
xigua
May 17, 2009
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. The prices are very reasonable, and the decor is simply and nice. I look forward to coming back.
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znycgirl
February 27, 2009
Rarely do I write reviews...so bear with me: I remember coming here as a child and loving the food. Even now, the food is the truest in the area to that my grandmother and aunts prepare. I live out of the area, but try to come at least once a year. I especially love the borscht (which is the best I have been served in a restaurant) and the combination plates are nice when I take my friends want to try Ukrainian food. My personal favorite are the verniki. True, no salo...but I don't know how much of that they would sell (I can't imagine having it...my parents yes...me no). It is sad that there are not more places that serve Ukrainian food, especially in an area that was so Ukrainian in the 60s. Service has been friendly and no, they do not rush you out. I would not speak Russian/expect the staff to speak Russian in a place that advertises as a Ukrainian restaurant. True, many people from Ukraine speak Russian...but Ukrainian, similar as it is, is a different language. This is definitely a place that you have to try if you are curious about Ukrainian food.
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rukrainka
December 18, 2008
I'm from Ukraine, went out with my friends to this place last night. It was a huge disappointment. Unfriendly service: The first thing a Czech(?) waitress told me was "Why do i think i can speak in Russian to her", when i started ordering in Russian. First came bread, which was not fresh, as someone else has mentioned in their review. Then the food came. They brought desert (blini) at the same time, for some reason. Everything looked terrible and tasted bad. Maybe blini were ok, but the rest really like from the worst Ukrainian cook ever. Dry mashed potatoes, weird tasting sauce.. They do not bring away the plates after you've eaten, unless you ask them. When we ordered vodka, it came on the rocks! Nobody ever drinks vodka like this in the Ukraine. What is this all about??
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Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is located inside the Ukrainian National Home building, down the hallway.
Message from UkrainianEastVillageRestaurant
- Original Eastern European Food
- Full Bar on Site
- Free Room for All Occasions
The Ukrainian East Village Restaurant is a one of its kind restaurant in this neighborhood. We specialize in The Eastern European, Ukrainian, Russian and Polish Recipes since 1985 and we can proudly say that we were rated # 1 in 2005, 2006 and 2007 in a Zagat ranking in this class of food. We are not only the best European restaurant in East Village but also very friendly and family oriented place for all your special occasions. Our party room is FREE and available for any party. We just charge for the food. So, no matter what it is: Christening, The 1st communion, Sweet 16, a Birthday, Corporate Party, a Wedding or a Bachelor's Party - the room is Free. Yo just pay for the food. The full bar "Lis Nikita" is right on site and open bar is an option for any party. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
