Venue-specific photo of Veselka, from the venue's own website.
Photo: Veselka (venue website) · Source
Veselka is a Ukrainian restaurant on Second Avenue in the East Village, serving from the same location since 1954.
It was founded by Ukrainian immigrants Volodymyr and Olha Darmochwal and is still family-owned three generations later; the name means “rainbow” in Ukrainian. Eater New York notes it serves breakfast all day. Reviewers recommend the pierogi, borscht, veal goulash, buckwheat kasha and honey cake.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: The Best Breakfasts in New York, According to Eater Editors
“This Ukrainian East Village classic serves breakfast all day, every day, with dishes as plain as oatmeal and a fried egg sandwich.”
- Eater NY: The Best Restaurants in the East Village Right Now, According to Eater Editors
“A New York City icon, Veselka has been serving Ukrainian diner fare to the neighborhood since 1954.”
- Restaurantji review of Veselka
“Food is delicious and Jason is very generous and helpful to his community.”
- Restaurantji review of Veselka
“Delicious food, great atmosphere, awesome service.”
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