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Karczma

4.4 (786 reviews)
ModeratePolish
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Jo W.

Came in at 9:30pm, and they said they were closing kitchen for the night, even though their hours say they close at 11:30pm. Still, the waiter offered to go check for me, and he said they can stay open for my order, which was very nice of them. Soup of the day is goulash. It was a snowy night the day after Christmas, so I ordered that, along with a plate of Polish specialties for $21.00 (3 pierogies, 2 potato pancakes, polish kirlbasa, hunter's stew, and stuffed cabbage. Goulash is simple, with lots of beef chunks The plate of specialties was a good deal. It was incredibly filling and satisfying to try different Polish dishes on one platter!

Elaine C.

Haven't had polish food in a decade and this was the perfect spot to go to for authentic food! So good! I will definitely come back for potato pancakes and pierogies! Service was quick and i love the d school vibes of thr place.

Plate of Polish Specialties, Spicy Beef Goulash
Mandy L.

Came here for lunch and will be coming back! Pros: - Mushroom soup, spicy beef goulash, potato pancakes, kielbasa, and hunter's stew were really good - Interior reminded me of a German-style beer hall, no frills homey type of establishment - Waitresses were friendly and service was okay Cons: - None!

Plate of Polish Specialties
Matthew N.

A decent, pleasant meal but not especially tasty. The food is not very seasoned, so defiantly feel free to add salt or sauce after your food is delivered. The ambiance is great, however, with rustic wood tables and a Polish country feel. The service is good, as our waitress came by several times and filled our water often. The Polish specialty plate was a good way to sample the classic Polish cuisine, and it's pretty filling! The chicken cutlet was pretty bland and Alittle chewy. The sauerkraut was not as tangy or crisp as we expected. And the crepe was bland but the berry sauce helped.

Veal Stew
Sahas G.

Karczma is a lovely spot in Greenpoint serving Polish food -- it also happened to be my first time ever trying Polish food. Though I was a bit scared by the other reviews mentioning the food was a bit bland, I found that to definitely not be true. I ordered the Veal Stew (Saturday special) and it was a lovely hearty meal that I'd definitely come back for. Will be back soon!

Plate of Polish Specialties
Alyssa C.

Walked in on a Saturday night and they were able to seat 2 immediately! A lively spacious Polish restaurant, immediately felt transported to Eastern Europe! Unfortunately, there is a reason why Eastern Europe isn't known for their food, but if you want to try Polish food in the heart of the community here in Greenpoint, Karczma is the place to go! Extremely lively pub/tavern atmosphere, great for groups. Friendly staff. Tried their borscht ($8, vegetable soup w beans, beets, tomatoes, celery, cream) which was hearty and warm (and some of the few vegetables on the menu)! Shared the Polish specialties platter which had pierogis, fried potatoes, stuffed cabbage, sausage and Hunters stew. Loved pierogis and the stew best. Loved my time here and so happy I got to try Polish food in the lively ambiance of Karczma! But can't say I will be craving Polish food soon

White Lielbasa and Hunter's Stew
Matt L.

Had lunch special, soup and entre, on a late Friday afternoon with 2 friends. Service was kind and helpful in understanding items on menu. Got Chicken Noodle soup which was a good portion with lots of thin noodles and carrots. But the flavor was lacking. Had a White Kielbasa and Hunters Stew. Now this was flavorful and a great portion. Stew complimented the meat well. Friends had Pierogies which were meh steamed. A few latkas which were crisp. Polish beer was a perfect fit.

Polish and German beer on tap  Yes, please!
Kathy C.

Come to this place for the fantastic old world feel, authentic food (and staff!) great beer and super reasonable prices!! The lunch special is a steal, portions are "old world style" too - great value for the money. Never seen anything other than happy faces in this place - wishing Karczma another successful 18 years!

pierogies (potato & cheese), Hunter Bacon, Polish mojito
Samantha S.

"Karczma" translates to tavern or pub, and they deliver on the promise of solid traditional Polish food and fun drinks. Located in the Polish neighborhood of Greenpoint, Karczma is a charming establishment with part of a decorative thatched roof inside to add to the setting. They have quite an extensive menu, offering everything from typical pierogi and borsht to hamburgers and Polish beers and cocktails featuring Polish vodka, etc. Many dishes are shareable, and the drinks are great. We ordered the hunter's bacon and pierogi as appetizers and then stuffed cabbage as a main (to split between two), and the kids wanted hamburgers. Kiddos were happy with the pierogi and the bacon, too, which was a nice introductory cultural moment for them, because they're ethnically half Polish. I enjoyed everything including the cabbage dish. As many have said before, this is not a place for vegans, and most of the dishes include meat. As an omnivore, I personally have no complaints, as the meat is very good. The waiters assess whether you speak Polish and give you a menu in Polish or English accordingly. Our waiter was friendly, and the service we received was very quick, then they let us sit and chat for a while. Looking forward to visiting again and trying more from the menu.

Leung T.

Polish. I had not had polish food for a long time & the Lunch Specials here were a nice surprise. I'd come back if I was in the neighborhood

Plate of Polish specialties.
Dan K.

I have a few random rules when in New York - deli (S&P), any Italian restaurant in Bronx Little Italy, bagels H&H when you're in Greenpoint you must go Polish and here too there a more than a few good choices. Karczma is a great representation of all things Polish food. I'm partial to white borscht but this time went with their version of a sampler pate - kielbasa, cabbage roll, pirogies (fried), potato pancakes. I subbed out the Hunters stew for goulash just because. I loved the goulash (tender beef) and the pirogies were delicious. Special note about the kielbasa - great smoky flavor and the best I've ever had. The potato pancakes were okay as was the cabbage roll. The service was friendly and I followed the waitstaff's recommendations. Add Karczma to your list.

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I had the combo polish dish and was very delighted great potato pancakes pierogis kielbasa and hunters stew highly recommend and apple pie for dessert was awesome can't wait to visit again

white borscht
Brian S.

it feels rare these days to find a restaurant in nyc where the food feels home cooked and warming but this place definitely does the job. I got the white borscht and stuffed cabbage which came with sides of mashed potatoes and carrot salad. everything was tasty and the portions were definitely generous. the service was great despite it being decently busy. ill definitely return and try more of their menu.

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Love this place great energy great service and very good food. Spicey goulash with potato pancakes and pickles, can't get wrong with that.

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Great food. Excellent prices. Authentic Polish evening. Friendly staff. Highly recommend

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4.3
(231 reviews)
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My friend and I went to Polonica around 2pm on a Saturday. I was getting my nails done across the…read morestreet, and the restaurant had decent reviews, so we decided to check it out. We were the only people in the restaurant the entire time, though there were a few delivery orders. The restaurant has a homey interior, with callouts to their historic presence in Bay Ridge. We ordered the chicken klopsiki ($15.65) and the Hungarian pancakes ($20). Each dish comes with a house salad, which consists of red cabbage, sauerkraut, cole slaw, beets, shredded carrots, and lettuce. The salad had nice flavors and tasted fresh! I really enjoyed the chicken klopsiki, which is a chicken meatball. The meatball was moist, and the sauce had a nice flavor, like chicken soup. The only downside was that the mashed potatoes had no flavor and tasted like powdered mashed potatoes. I liked the flavor of the Hungarian pancakes, but the ratio of pancake to filling was heavily skewed toward the pancake, which was just fried potato with minimal flavor. Therefore, I would pass on the pancakes and just get the goulash if I decided to return. Service was okay. When I asked the server for recommendations, she wasn't enthusiastic, but I was asking generally, and I could have been more specific. She left during our meal, and we had to call someone to give us the check. So after giving us the food, service was nonexistent. Overall, I liked some parts of the dishes, but nothing was so amazing that I would be itching to return again!

This review is solely for the food as I had take-out. I never had Polish food ever before so my…read morepartner recommended this place. I have to say at first I wasn't too fond on getting something but I'm glad I did. The food was very tasty and delicious. I had the Stuffed Chicken Breast (Nadziewane Piersi Z Kurczaka) I would definitely try it again. I love the different options of vegetables that come with the dish and that's coming from someone who isn't the biggest fan of certain vegetables.

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Once upon a time I was obsessed with Chris's white borscht. But prior to 2025, it'd been nearly a…read moredecade since my last visit, so I was hesitant. Would it hold up, or was the disappointment inevitable? I'm happy to report that I've returned twice this year, and the white borscht is still as delicious as I remembered. It's warm, comforting, and a little tart, with slices of smoky, meaty kielbasa and hard-boiled eggs. You can get a 12-ounce "cup" or 16-ounce "bowl," and I like opting for the latter so I can bring the rest home and make it last a little longer. For other standouts on the menu, their fried cheese and potato pierogis are great, with a decent amount of filling and perfectly caramelized onions on top. The sour cream's a must, though I hate that it was an extra 75 cents. Their platters are also hearty and can easily be split into two portions. You can't go wrong with the flavorful Polish platter, which features stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, hot sauerkraut with meat (my mouth is watering just thinking about this), and three pierogis. My partner's enjoyed both the Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash and the stuffed cabbage with mushroom sauce.

I was craving pierogies and found this restaurant and they didn't disappoint! It wasn't packed at…read moreall but the food was good! The ambiance is classy and it also has a bar so it has a real authentic Polish vibe. Our waitress was very friendly and answered any question we had about their menu. The borscht soup was a pleasant surprise - it tastes better than it looks, i swear! I couldn't decide whether to do boiled or fried but tbh they're both good options- you can't do any wrong picking either. I would recommend this place if you like to eat good food in peace :)

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4.7
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The people who work at Varenyk House are nice and not chatty. There isn't seating available. I was…read morejust in the other day and it looks like they got a bunch of new freezers and offer hot food to go now, too, not just fresh frozen! I bought a bag of frozen potato and cheese varenyk (pirogies), and they were delicious. Attaching a photo of what they looked like after I cooked them at home (boiled and then sautéed in butter with diced onion and spices).

Came on a Thursday night a few minutes before closing and they had such a large selection of…read moreUkrainian goodies! the staff were still hard away making dumplings in the back. Once stepping into the store, you are met with large freezers and fridges stuffed to the brim with all things Ukrainian. Many of their dumpling items are in large packages (2-3lbs a pack) and range from $8-$15 per lb depending on the filling. $15 a pound for their lamb and short rib Pierogis. Price-wise, it's very fair! And you can taste to quality and heart they put into these Pierogis. Can't go wrong with any flavor. I got the lamb and it was stuffed with tender lamb pieces, no filler. And they make for great quick meals! I also snagged a box of cabbage rolls stuffed with a pork and rice filling. Simple home-y flavor and better than rolls I've gotten from restaurants. Just reheat and it's ready to go! $15 for 5 large cabbage rolls was a great deal as well! Would get again. The only thing I wouldn't get again is their soup dumplings, as it was a bit difficult to cook and was a little too doughy near the top of the dumpling. Flavor wise, it was delicious and had a nice broth (assuming you didn't pop them. Only 1 didn't pop). But it was a difficult item to cook right in boiling water, like the instructions mention. Perhaps, user error. Every item is sold by weight and labeled after selecting your items. But they're happy to check the weight/explain price before purchasing.

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