This place is a long standing institution in queens and the interior reflects that. The decor…read more alone makes this place feel like such a special experience. I had a group dinner here for my parents and my boyfriend's mother to meet for the first time. This is perhaps not the perfect location for this type of thing, as it was extremely loud in the restaurant. Despite being very busy, the hostess made sure we had a comfortable table to sit at and were not too cramped. As expected, the beer selection is great and I enjoyed my Berliner Weisse very much. I ordered the goulash and kasespaetzle. The goulash was rich, well seasoned and filling. The spaetzle was soft and creamy, covered in lots of flavorful aged cheese with salty bacon bits and sweet onion. A very rich dish. Although I didn't technically order an entree, I still found myself pleasantly full at the end of the meal. The rest of my dining companions ordered either the schnitzel or the wurstplatte. All seemed very pleased with their food, and some even had leftovers to bring home due to large portions. This restaurant is certainly a fun spot to come, reservations recommended. There's a reason they've been open for so long.

Delicious German food!…read more We came here for lunch and the restaurant is adorable. Filled with German decor and beautiful stained glass windows, this is a great spot for lunch or dinner. I had Schnitzel Holstein and my husband had prime rib. The food and drinks were all great. The service was quick and the servers friendly. Great place!'

I really don't enjoy leaving this review because up until now I've always loved the food here…read more Yesterday, Tuesday December 16, 2025 I came to Hetmans to pickup a couple different Polish dishes and decided to try something different, this thick piece of what I was told chicken. After trying a few bites and realizing the texture was off I cut it open and discovered the chicken was raw, not undercooked, just completely RAW. As I write this review I'm sick to my stomach. I brought it back and spoken to the manager who apologized and handed me back $8. $8 for possibly giving me food poisoning is unacceptable.

Great little polish deli I get to pass by once in a while when work takes me to Ridgewood Qns…read more I got Chicken meatball, fried pork roll, stuffed cabbage & mash potato in gravy. Side of carrot salad & dill cole slaw. Pillow and nap not included. All solid and satisfying feel good comfort food. I do agree with some of the other reviews the counter people are not the friendliest. Hetmans - in!

Came for lunch with my wife…read more We split everything, like a good marriage. And how can you not resist and share something so good. I ordered the hot dog special. It was topped with crispy potatoes string fries. On top of a subtle relish. And a crispy hot dog. It was so delicious. My wife at the non meat pierogi. The dough and filling had the perfect ratio. Cooked very well as the dough didnt have an firmy or overly cooked bites. And the onion topping had such a great sweet finish. Can't wait to come back for dinner. Bonus- I just adore the space. The details and the feeling of calm was great.

Stopped at Pierogi Boys for lunch after reading about founders Krzysztof Poluchowicz and Andrzej…read moreKinczyk, life and business partners who started the business as a stall in Dekalb Market. The interior evoked elements of interwar and Communist-era Poland. The wooden booths, bar stools, glass paneling, and light fixtures created a homey yet bright atmosphere, and even the bathroom carried through the historic aesthetic. The plates were also done in a traditional Polish pottery style. Given the name of the establishment, we had to try the pierogi. Aside from the meat (z mięsem) and sauerkraut & mushroom (z kapustą i grzybami), there were also potato & cheese (ruskie), ranging from $14-$16 for lunch. Each order came with six pierogi and were filling enough that we had some leftover to bring home. The pierogi z kapustą i grzybami were traditional, with a filling that had nice flavor and texture, though I think they could have used a bit less dill on top. The pierogi z mięsem were more non-traditional, incorporating beef cheek alongside pork. These were also very good, with tender meat. We also ordered the pickled cucumbers, onions, and mushrooms (kiszonki), which provided a nice contrast in both texture and flavor to the pierogi. The menu included inventive cocktails incorporating Polish flavors like apple cake (szarlotka) and beet (burak). I'd come back for dinner to try both the cocktails and the more extensive evening menu. Aside from the restaurant, there is also a market in the space. Most of the inventory consisted of assorted non-perishables like sauces and jams from across the US, with less of a focus on Polish products than traditional "polskie sklepy" around Ridgewood. There was also a deli counter, though it was fairly limited. I had planned on buying Polish herbal tea, but the tea selection consisted of only a few black teas. The coffee selection was larger, though mostly brands you'd find in any supermarket. Overall, a welcome addition to Ridgewood that both keeps Polish culture alive and feels fresh and contemporary.

So I look up this place, Gottscheer Hall, because my German friends said it was classic or…read moresomething. A quick look from the outside, we'll, it looks like some kind of place where they keep really historic things and serious beers. Also outside are these big blue awnings, not trying to be all fancy, probably for weddings where locals use a side I've never been. ​The inside has got this big old wood bar and a few tired ceiling fans above. It looks like the kind of place where old and young, guys and gals go to eat, drink and make merry. The Queens Chronicle has a picture posted inside '100 years of good cheer,' it says. So I ordered all this German grub and our it came all at once, all laid out looking absolutely delicious. Just look at the giant pretzel. It's sitting there with some wonderful yellow cheese dip, and the platters of sausages, potato pancakes, and sauerkraut, it's all so heavy and seriously yummy. They've even got a bunch of beer bottles lined up under these little blue lights, like they're trying to match the blue awnings, I loved the look myself, i love anything that reminds me of Christmas. ​The dessert with the massive meringue on top of a brownie. It wasvreal good! ​If I ever went to this place ahain, I'd probably just drink beer and eat pie while staring at my giant pretzel for a while.

Very welcoming place the bartender Danny was great and makes the place even better. All are…read morewelcome. You get the feeling you are in your neighborhood place. Food was good the beer better

If you really want to know the truth, many restaurants in this town of Forest Hills are completely…read morefull of phonies. Pick the place on Austin Street and go in and some guy in a baseball hat, jean shorts, Knicks jersey, who took public transportation here acts like he owns my town. Then the servers come to you acting like they arebdoing you a grand favor just by handing you a menu, and the food tastes like it came out of a cardboard box. ​But Manor Oktoberfest is different. I'm not even kidding. It's sitting right on Yellowstone Boulevard, about four blocks from my place, and walking in there feels really great. I'm part German myself, and the food there tastes exactly like the kind of honest, real meal my grandmother used to make. No fancy, phony presentation just incredible, hearty stuff that knocks your taste buds out of the park. They've got giant, warm soft pretzels with mustard and cheese dip, monstrous burgers that take two hands to hold, stacked tomato and mozzarella style appetizers, and proper tall steams of cold draft German beer in proper glassware that make you feel human again and possiblyin Dusseldorf. ​The guy who owns the place happens to be a buddy of mine, and he's an absolute terrific guy. A hell of a golfer, too not one of those slick, bragging phonies you see strutting around country clubs like they own the joint, but a guy who can genuinely hit the cover off the ball. ​If you're sick of all the fake nonsense in this town and just want a terrific meal where people actually treat you right, walk on over to Manor Oktoberfest. Five stars, easy. I'm not even kidding.

I've seen manor Oktoberfest many times but never stopped by and yesterday we decided to try it. I…read moreordered a Reuben but on a roll & added grilled onions. Sooooooooooo good I like places that don't give you lean pastrami & this spot was on point. We ordered a pretzel that was huge & a kielbasa everything was good. The waitresses were super cool, we met 3 of them. They had trivia night last night. So I'm assuming they have other themed nights don't quote me tho.

They have quite the assortment!! Some of the best I've ever had. When I cooked them I could've let…read morethem get a bit more crisp. Will be back for more!

About 5.50 per pack of 12. They take card now! Plenty of…read morevegan and vegetarian flavors! All very good. The truffle one had a light taste of truffle, nothing overpowering, and wasn't an excuse to raise the price either as other places would so I appreciated that. The potato and cheddar and the ruskie kinda blended together in my head but I think I preferred the potato cheddar more. The jalapeño actually had a little kick and wasn't jalapeños mashed into smithereens like I had expected so that was a pleasant surprise. The spinach feta potato wasn't my favorite but I loved that the combination existed. All the fillings were very creamy and the dough, you have to be careful, because it can fall apart while boiling. I will be back to try the rest of the menu no doubt.

Highly recommend this place! Delicious food, good service…read moreand plenty of seating places! A lot of food has Russian, Uzbek and Bukharian flavor. I'm definitely coming back here for more yummy meals

Not sure if there's been a change in ownership but the menu was updated and the service was much…read morefriendlier. We had the Israeli salad, bread, babaganush, and four skewers (not fatty lamb ribs, salmon, lalya, and chicken wings). We enjoyed everything except the lalya- never had it before. The music wasn't crazy loud so it was nice to sit and eat and chat.

Visited Tandoori, an Uzbek restaurant in Rego Park, just a 5-minute walk from the 63rd Dr. subway,…read moreand had a good experience. We were a group of four and were seated at a large round table, which was perfect for sharing. We started with black tea, then ordered two salads to begin: the cabbage salad and the fresh salad (both in large sizes, which were well-portioned for our group). The cabbage salad was lightly pickled and very flavorful with oil, while the fresh salad was simpler but crisp and refreshing. For mains, we ordered two Lagman soups (large sizes, which were very filling and enough for leftovers), the Sherpa soup, one Samsa meat pie served with a red tomato sauce/broth, garlic fries, fried dumplings, and chicken and lamb skewers (two of each). Everything was flavorful, fresh, and came out quickly. Before tax and service fee, the total was under $100, which felt like excellent value for the amount and quality of food. We were all very full and still had plenty to take home. Staff was helpful and attentive, and overall it was a great dining experience. Would definitely recommend visiting.

DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE -- this the worst restaurant experience I have ever had and I have…read moretraveled the world for years. I should have trusted my intuition after I read all of these bad reviews. The man taking phone orders is extremely rude, racist, and hostile. On top of that, none of the food is fresh. The outer layer of the kabobs are dry. , , , .