Hearty Ukrainian Food from the Heart of NYC
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.
Shop our Frozen Pierogi
Our legendary handcrafted pierogi are now available in the freezer aisle! Available for in-store pick up or nationwide delivery.
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Grand Central Terminal
Dining Concourse, West Side
89 E. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
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Serving Ukrainian soul food since 1954
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Our Story
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.
