food was good and authentic. I love the potato pancakes. there is a vast selection of alcohol.
Polish restaurant
Karczma
GreenpointBrooklyn


Greenpoint
Brooklyn
The brief
About Karczma
Waitresses in traditional dress serve Polish standards at this eatery with a rustic farmhouse feel.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score2(lower is better)
Inspected8/4/2025
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.6
out of 5
2,559 community reviews
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Reviews
What diners say about Karczma
15 verified Google reviews
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Always a great meal! The pierogies and meat plate are amazing, but I haven't had a bad dish on the menu and I've been here close to 10 times.
Very authentic Polish food. Reasonably priced. Huge portions. Get the meat platter for 3. It will be too much. Take it home. We ordered way too much food and we're glad we did. It was a fun experience. Yummy 😋
First time dining in a polish restaurant and wow, what a great intro! Everything was delicious- my girlfriends and I couldn’t stop eating everything we ordered.
Top notch food! I saw this place in a Julian Mu video as a must try in Greenpoint, and the white borscht was fantastic. Sour, creamy, hearty and satisfying with really good kielbasa and boiled egg chunks inside. Also the bread bowl was a nice touch but I didn’t end up eating much of the bread ball because of how many carbs were in the rest of the meal. Pierogies were fine. I’ve had better, and the grilled kielbasa was also really tasty. In the meal we had mashed potatoes for some reason, the bread bowl, pierogies, sliced bread with butter for the table, and it was overall a great meal for a cold day. It was also super affordable, would definitely come back and get the soup and latkes and perhaps a schnitzel.<br><br>Service was fine, but maybe a little busy. Restaurant was full of happy people and families probably. Felt like a cowboy saloon from Eastern Europe kinda vibe
Great polish food!<br>You must try zurek!<br>Highly recommend.
A Polish restaurant in Brooklyn, food is good and the staff is friendly. Very nice atmosphere very lively with people at the bar. Nice experience enjoyed my dinner.
My favorite Polish restaurant in NY. Warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and great food and value even after all these years. I couldn't get over how reasonable the prices still are especially considering the generous portions. This could easily qualify as a NY essential. The white borscht in a bread bowl is one of my favorite things to eat in the city.
We visited this Karczma today for lunch and had a great experience. We ordered the sour rye soup (żurek) served in bread, the Polish platter as a main course, and pork cutlets for the children. Everything was very tasty, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. The service was very friendly and welcoming. A perfect place for a satisfying and authentic Polish meal. We would definitely recommend it and would be happy to come back again in the future.
All the food was delicious and they provide very generous portions of authentic Polish food for a reasonable price. Our server was also very friendly. Would definitely recommend!
A nice little place. I’m maybe being a little harsh about the food. I had pork shoulder w cabbage with a side of kielbasa. The sausage and cabbage were respectable. The pork shoulder was pretty gristly and not so flavorful. But the place has a nice vibe and I will return to try other dishes. It’s certainly great value for the money! Whole meal with a drink was under $30. Friendly staff.
Karczma never lets me down. It’s one of the last true Polish spots left in Greenpoint, and it honestly feels like a little piece of home. Whenever I’m feeling homesick or just need some comfort, this is where I go for food that warms my soul. The meals are always tasty, portions are generous, and there’s always something good on the menu. Love this place!
I’m Polish so I know what means good quality Polish food ! And this is what you would find in Karczma ! I’m really impressed! Sour rye soup aka Zurek in a bread is to die for! We came back next day for more food . Highly recommend for everyone! Do zobaczenia next time !
First time trying Polish food, and Karczma made a solid impression. I’m still dreaming about the asparagus wrapped in bacon, easily the highlight. The sausages were super flavorful too. The location is super convenient, right by the train, and the cozy, rustic decor totally reminded me of a restaurant I visited in Prague years ago<br><br>We really loved the vibes, but the service left a lot to be desired. Maybe they’re going for that classic European service style but, this is NYC, and when the check comes with a suggested 20% tip, expectations are a little higher. We felt nervous to ask for water because our server seemed to have her bad day by our interaction, she never filled our glass didn’t check in at all after taking the order that she didn't realize we were missing one dish. The person who seemed to be busser helped pour us water and got our missing dish checked. Not ideal.<br><br>That said, the food and atmosphere were great, and we’d definitely consider coming back if we’re in the neighborhood.
I recently enjoyed an incredible Polish meal featuring a hearty plate for two persons filled with bacon, salmon, blood sausage, and traditional Polish kielbasa, all perfectly cooked and flavorful. The baked potatoes were a comforting side, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Pairing the meal with a refreshing draft beer completed the experience.<br>The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed evening with my friend. If you’re looking for authentic Polish flavors in a cozy setting, this place is a must-visit! Thank you❤️
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