Lomzynianka
"Prices are dirt cheap, with entrees generally being well under $10. Pierogies and blintzes are two of the specialties at Lomzynianka, but there is so much more on their menu, including stuffed cabbage, goulash, kielbasa, viener schnitzel, tongue, boiled hocks, and meatloaf," says New York's Hidden Restaurants.
Yelper Thomas S. recommends ordering "the polish platter ($7.50) which comes with an unusual little salad of carrots and various coleslaw-esque vegetable options before you get the main platter which consists of kielbasa, mashed potatoes, a stuffed cabbage, and a huge pile of sauerkraut. Everything is excellent (the stuffed cabbage being my favorite)."
And Frank Bruni's Diner's Journal says, "The veal meatballs were fluffier and lighter than anything with meat has any right to be. The stuffed cabbage had a similar lightness, a contradiction of all the stereotypes and all my worries about how heavy Eastern European food is. At this restaurant it has a surprising delicacy." How would you rate Lomzynianka?
Reviews (10)
ralph gardens wrote a review on September 11, 2009 12:09 PM
I love this place. The Hungarian pancake is not to be missed. Most entrees are around $6 or $7. Well worth the trip to Greenpoint.
dirty_hipster wrote a review on September 11, 2009 12:10 PM
Never been but Polish neighbors love it. That has to count for something.
zabatay wrote a review on September 11, 2009 12:38 PM
This place is in the category of restaurants where smells of food ensconce you as soon as your walk in - how it should be. The decor is spectacular with brick wallpaper, plastic tablecloths, the moose head on the wall like a gaudy plastic bauble setting for the refined diamond that is served up from their kitchen.
Bring your beer or wine as they don't serve any and a dinner for four runs you around $40! Unfortunately they close pretty early, around 9 on weekdays
Hot Soup wrote a review on September 11, 2009 12:46 PM
Granted I've only been once, but I'd say it's the worst in the 'hood. Comfort way up Nassau and the place on Manhattan with the knights are WAY better. Food was bland and uninspired. Plus, one of the worse waitresses I've had in a while. Such a disappointment, as everyone has pointed out, this place was packed and we'd wanted to go for some time, but now I'm not so sure why. It is the cutest/quaintest of the places I've been, though.
PropertyVirgin wrote a review on September 11, 2009 1:11 PM
dh, i'm surprised you haven't been here. from reading other posts of yours, it seems you've been in the WB/GP area a while. do you not go to any of the local polish restaurants?
anyway, the food here is great -- cheap, tasty, dependable. hot soup must have been there on an "off' night.
Breukleen wrote a review on September 11, 2009 1:34 PM
Their food is good - take it from a native Polish guy. Their decor is another story. It would be cool if some hippie artists from GP/WB offered the owner of this place to redo his decor. Maybe barter for free food?
For those unfamiliar with Polish restaurants in the area, there aren't many that offer any ambience. Karczma on Greenpoint Ave (off Mhtn Ave) is most suitable if you want to take someone on a date, etc, or experience authentic looking old Polish Inn. Krolewskie Jadlo on Manhattan Ave (off Norman) has good food too, but looks less fancy.
dirty_hipster wrote a review on September 11, 2009 2:01 PM
Yeah Propertyvirgin - I'm a little embarassed to admit I'm not up on my Greenpoint Polish restaurants. :(
I like Krolewskie and the little hole in the wall on Nassau near McGolrick, but find whenever I eat Polish food I develop a severe food coma :)
lucille wrote a review on September 11, 2009 5:25 PM
I lived about 30 paces from this place for over ten years, and it's completely awesome. There are plenty of other Polish places around, but this one feels the most like grandma's expert vintage cooking. Tip: When it's not super busy, order the potato pancakes. They come straight from the fryer to your table, perfectly light and crispy, with a big mound of sour cream. Sigh.
Northie wrote a review on September 11, 2009 6:23 PM
Take it from a local Greenpointer - their food is good. The decor makes you smile - it's all part of the charm. Not every place in Greenpoint needs to be gentrified. Good value.
But I must admit, my nalesiki (blintzes) are better.
michaelf wrote a review on November 27, 2009 6:03 PM
In my opinion, the best Polish spot in Greenpoint (and, therefore, probably in the City!). Some favorites include the White Borscht, the Polish Platter, and the strangely named but seriously delicious Veal Balls in Dill Sauce.
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