Established in 1954 by Ukrainian immigrants, Veselka is a three-generation family-owned business that continues to uphold the legacy of its founders. The restaurant remains a testament to our heritage and proudly carries on the tradition of providing exceptional Ukrainian soul food and service to its patrons.
We promise you’ll love our food a latke.
Our legendary handcrafted pierogi are now available in the freezer aisle! Available for in-store pick up or nationwide delivery.
East Village (NYC)
Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Grand Central Terminal
Veselka Nashville
Madison Square Garden
The Essential Ukrainian Dinner
Serving Ukrainian soul food since 1954
Dine-in and Local Delivery Options
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Delicious Ukrainian Food in NYC
Veselka, which means rainbow in Ukrainian, was founded by Volodymyr and Olha Darmochwal in 1954. Volodymyr and his wife were Ukrainian refugees in the late 1940s and found a home in the Little Ukraine neighborhood of the East Village of Manhattan.
