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Veselka

Ukrainian diner·East Village

Pierogi around the clock

About Veselka

Veselka is a Ukrainian restaurant at 144 Second Avenue, at East 9th Street, known for pierogi and borscht.

Why it's on our list

  • Pierogi
  • Borscht
  • East Village

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Veselka before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Veselka are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The High Line1.3 miWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. Empire State Building1.4 miWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
  3. Brooklyn Bridge1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
  4. Grand Central1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
  5. 9/11 Memorial1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 14 min
  6. Times Square2.0 miWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
  7. Rockefeller Center2.1 miWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 15 min
  8. Statue of Liberty ferries2.4 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 17 min
  9. Central Park3.3 miCycle 21 minCar or taxi 22 min
  10. The Met3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 24 min

Location

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