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    Little Poland

    3.9 (474 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Polish
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Interior
    Madi M.

    This food is hearty in all the right ways!! Best eaten on a cold snowy or rainy night when you can find reprieve within. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting in this restaurant made me feel like I was sitting within the Nighthawk painting. Outside it was cold and blue, but inside it was warm and golden.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had Pierogis, pan fried (1/2 order of potato, 1/2 order of special) and a stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy. All washed down with the like Polish Pilsner, Zywiec (a nice accompaniment to balance the heavy food). All of the selections on the menu looked delicious and I would love to try again some of the other items.

    Potato  1/2 Potato with mushroom sauce
    Terri S.

    I came home from visiting Poland and wanted a taste of my travels at home. Since I didn't want a big plate of food I had a cup of borscht (which was not like any of the soup I had in Poland but still enjoyable, although I wasn't a fan of the big red beans in it). The bread on the side was ordinary sliced sandwich bread and nothing special, I'd have preferred a small slice of challah with it (which they offer for an additional charge). Mushroom sauce served beside a 1/2 order of dumplings satisfied my craving. My friend has a bowl of matzo ball soup and was delighted! As I was leaving I saw some eating a plate with little dumplings, sauerkraut some other food with mushroom sauce which is what I must try next time...and there will be a next time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Arriving at 6:30 on a weeknight it was crowded by the time we left almost every table was taken.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Inside
    Shana T.

    Never had Polish food before and this seems to be the spot to try authentic dishes as approved by an actual Polish person. We started off with the combination platter which had their well known dishes such as pierogis, stuffed cabbage, kielbasy and bigos. Next was breaded pork chop which not too oily at all, potato pancakes and last was cheese blintzes. Everything was very homely and of course had cabbage in most of the dishes. I definitely enjoyed most of it and would go back to try other dishes. As for the service, even though they were not that busy we kinda had to chase down our waitress to order food and get the check. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is comfy and seems to match the style back home as per my companion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall had a good experience.

    Polish Combination Platter
    Emily P.

    This place was amazing! Authentic Polish service, all the waiters were very kind. The food was absolutely delicious too. Big portions, fresh and hot pierogis, almost everything comes with a side sauce or dish too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very cozy, small and quiet for the most part.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have gone to Poland and tried their food there and will vouch the quality is similar! I would definitely come back.

    First time here
    Inverleith F.

    I love me a local owned NYC restaurant that has been preparing home cooked meals for decades in a very consistent way. Polish perogies, white borscht and blintzes are a staple here. The white borscht was tasty and reminded me of a chowder minus the clams because of the thinkness and smokiness from the kielbasa. And a half sliced hard boiled egg in the bottle of the cup. The perogies were tasty with their generous cheese, potato and spinach fillings and the potato pancakes were on point. I could taste the shredded onion too. The star was the cheese blintz whose filling tasted like my hubby's. You can taste the orange zest in the light filling. On point! Definitely give this place a try!

    Garlic bread and Red Borscht Soup
    Juliette P.

    It was a lovely evening as my husband and I sat down for an outdoor meal -- I ordered the kompot which was delicious! He had the red borscht, garlic bread, and pierogi. I had the stuff cabbage which came with a huge portion of sauerkraut and potato salad. I also had the tomato sauce as a topping for the stuffed cabbage but it wasn't necessary as the cabbage was so flavorful on its own. I'd happily come back -- and next time I hope to bring more people to try! The servers were nice, too.

    Mushroom Barley Soup
    Zoe D.

    Little Poland is an absolute gem in the East Village. When you enter, it's like you're being welcomed in to somebody's home. It's frequently busy, so there might be a small wait to get a table, but believe me, it's worth it! Frequent business is just a testament to how good a restaurant is, in my opinion. The last two times I've been here, I've gotten the mushroom barley soup, which is the ultimate Eastern European comfort food. It's the perfect thing to eat on a cold day. Each soup is served with bread, and I'd absolutely recommend getting their challah on the side. Two thick-cut, soft, doughy slices of challah are the perfect compliment to their already amazing soup. Their pierogis are also absolutely to die for! With a little bit of sour cream on top- YUM! They have several different variations of pierogis too, so there's something for everyone. I've also had their kompot, which is like Polish fruit punch, sans all the artificial colors and flavors. It was the perfect mix of fruit flavors, and has actual chunks of fruit inside. I'd also highly recommend their homemade apple cake- they give you a huge portion, so I would recommend sharing it if you order it. As I mentioned before, since they do get busy, I'd recommend going at an off-hour. Last time I went, they were mildly short-staffed, but thankfully my party and I weren't in a rush. We managed to flag down the waitress, and it ended up being all good. Overall, this is an amazing place with authentic Polish food. The flavors of their food always hits the spot.

    Hungarian Style Potato Pancakes, 2 potato blintz & stuffed cabbage
    Victoria L.

    Not too long of a line to wait on a Saturday night, unlike passing by neighboring Ukrainian restaurants. We got Hungarian style potato pancake, which is such crispy goodness over savory beef goulash. Comes with some boiled vegetables. Pretty good value it's a hefty thing. I can't remember but I am 90% sure that is what I got last time. We realized after the fact that you can get gravy and sautéed onion upon request. Next time. We also got 2 potato blintz and stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy. There is so much dill in the potato blintz...herby and delicious!

    Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage with mashed potatoes and cucumber salad
    Bill A.

    when I couldn't get into Veselka, I decided to try a little Poland again where I hadn't been for quite a while. Less prone to eating big plates of kielbasa that I was 10 years ago it turns out they make a vegetarian stuffed cabbage with Kasha and mushrooms that was not exactly light but lighter and very tasty.

    Beef Stroganoff
    Christopher C.

    Such sweet staff for our group of five-- the meat platter looked quite solid, but I really do like a good beef stroganoff! Need to try one of those burgers Cheers!

    Tiffany L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the homey vibes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Soups were amazing and fried pierogis had much better texture than boiled, though both were relatively lacking in flavor. Will be back to try other dishes!

    Combination platter
    Amanda C.

    Cute little diner serving Polish food. Came on one of those cold NY winter nights and I HAD to get the soul. Got the red borscht and mushroom barley. Red vkrs hot definitely had more of a punch in terms of flavor but the mushroom barley was very comforting. Soup was a little on the lukewarm side, my preference would've been hotter but regardless they were good. Also got the combination platter which came with pierogis that you can choose fried or boiled and a single flavor or a combo of flavors. Combination platter allows you to taste a little of everything and the portions were huge. Server was nice did not feel rushed and people were even doing work with their laptops. I'm not an expert in what good polish food tastes like, but I know that this spot was one worth checking out especially on a cold day.

    Mixed platter
    Diane Rukmini B.

    Amazing food! Great service. My favorites are all the different borschts, and the blintzes. Highly recommend.

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    Delish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very casual low key environment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but outstanding Polish food and try the Polish beer too!

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    Consistently great tasting food. Big portion sizes. Lots of soup options. Decent prices (for Manhattan)

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food, good service and diner ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love eating here. Enormous portions.

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    Karczma

    Karczma

    4.4
    (789 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    We were walking around in Greenpoint and suddenly the neighborhood turned Polish, which is super…read morebecause I love Polish things...especially stuffed cabbage. I saw a couple pointing and nodding, so I asked, is this place amazing? They said yes. We were sold. We were wanting a drink and conveniently, they had a bar. Polish beer and incredible Polish cabbage on the way to meet friends for dinner at another restaurant? Duh!! Im Jewish - not religious - but it's important because beef/rice is the norm in my world. Karczma makes a pork version which was so so good. Big fat pieces. Thick, perfectly wrapped cabbage. Juicy, flavorful filling. The sauce was bright with tomato flavor. The wagon wheel decor was a curveball, but the warm and comfy vibe in the restaurant is what mattered most. We loved it.

    Well, it has been 11 years since I first reviewed this place. Time flies! I have not been here in…read moremaybe 6 years and I can tell you the food is very sad now. I got the schnitzel (breaded chicken cutlet) and it came with a side of coleslaw and mashed potatoes. You used to be able to pick two sides, but anyway... There was zero seasoning in the whole dish. The coleslaw tasty like nothing. It was full of mayo but tasted like nothing. The chicken was super dry and tasted like it had been fried yesterday and then heated in the microwave. The mashed potatoes had an annoying amount of chopped dill on top, but no salt. The biggest sadness came when I tasted the pickle soup. It is a shadow of its former self. It is light on pickles and full of under-cooked potato cubes. It was badder than bad. What is going on here? SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED CASH!

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    Tatra Haus

    4.6
    (115 reviews)
    10.9 mi
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    Food is from the mountainous region of Poland. If you like Polish cuisine, this place would…read moreinterest you. The menu requires some knowledge of Polish food with some offerings being familiar while others may require some exploration. We were two couples dining on a weekday evening. Two people had plum stuffed pork which was very good, one had the pork loin and broccoli which was also good. I had the schnitzel which was not to be confused with German or Austrian schnitzel. It was two small loaves of a mix of beef and pork which resembled more of a meatloaf. It was a bit bland but satisfactory. It came with mashed potatoes. Several sides of Polish sauerkraut, beet salad, and what appeared to be a fermented carrot salad were included. We shared an appetizer platter of pirogies, kielbasa, and something I couldn't identify, but it was all very tasty. This is not BYOB because they have a full bar. The ambiance has a Bavarian flavor and is squeaky clean and neat. The food is hearty and flavorful im what I would describe as peasant style. The service is excellent as they seem to want you to have a good experience. Reservations are required on weekends.

    Spectacular and authentic Polish restaurant. My group of friends like to visit restaurants from…read moretheir backgrounds. It was my time to expose my friend group to Polish cuisine, and boy is this the place to do it! We were immediately greeted by the authentic decor, furniture, and outdoor space of a Highlander restaurant in Poland. The furniture is hand carved and there are outfits and decorations straight from the motherland. You feel like you are in your grandmother's home- and in a good way! There is something to look at and admire around every corner. Our waitress was so welcoming and patient while we decided on a variety of orders. She greeted us with a warm smile, gave us plenty of time to select from the menu, and provided top-notch recommendations. The food - don't get me started. This is as good, if not better, than what I eat in Poland. We tried soups (the żurek- sour, but not overwhelming, well presented in a bread bowl, and with delicious boiled egg- and the red barszcz- a tangy beet soup), a "sampler platter" with gołąbki (mini stuffed cabbage with tomato sauce for pouring to your liking), and grilled kielbasa. We also opted for the rye bread, lard, and half sour pickles. Sounds odd, but don't knock it till you try it! It's not what you expect, very rich and filling. For my entrée, I had a thinly sliced breaded pork cutlet with mashed potatoes on the side and "mizeria" (Polish side salad with cucumbers, dill, and sour cream). It was so fresh and light. I loved it because it reminded me of summers with my grandma. The drinks were colorful, well presented, and strong! Definitely worth their $12+ price. Overall, this spot is a hit. There is plenty of parking on the street or across the street at the library. Everything from the service, ambiance, presentation, to the freshness and taste of the food was top-notch. This is the spot to visit if you want real Polish food. We will be coming back!

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    Polka Dot

    Polka Dot

    4.2
    (128 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I really wanted to like this spot! Stumbled upon this spot in Greenpoint and came in for a bite…read more It's a homey spot and appreciate it's homemade food. It reminds me a bit of a deli. It's probably good for getting food to-go and bringing it home to heat up yourself, as well as trying and sampling many small dishes. I wouldn't recommend eating here as much given there are few tables and everything is microwaved to order. I thought the service was not very inefficient and it took a very long time to get orders in as the staff would finish microwaving each order before taking the next. Items were often not labeled with names or pricing, and the staff were not very friendly and got the order wrong (but still charged for it). Food-wise, it was reasonable value but nothing in particular really stood out. I was mostly disappointed as the food was also still cold in certain spots when I received it, despite doing a couple spins in the microwave. It could be a better experience with a more powerful microwave perhaps.

    I was craving Polish food so I headed on over to Greenpoint. I picked Polka dot because it was…read moresuper affordable and I like to try a mix of dishes instead of Just one dish. I had an assortment of food since I've only tried Polish food twice before. Like the review before, it's a deli style setup where you order at the counter and they bring it to you if you choose to stay. I personally would suggest looking up the menu beforehand online and choosing what you want before coming in because there's no centralized menu in store and the food is behind glass around the store with little signs and there's tables blocking part of the counter where food is stored and labeled. Also service wasn't bad to me it's just short and to the point, so don't expect over the top hospitality. Also it is true they do microwave everything to order if you get it to stay which isn't my favorite thing but everything was still super delicious and flavorful the only item I wasn't a fan of was the pork cutlet. The chicken meatballs had a savory yet lemony flavor with savory dill sauce that complimented that potato pancake perfectly. I would 100% come back again and try out some different options and if you're not a fan of your food going in the microwave just take it to go and heat up accordingly at home!

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