How many reviews does this restaurant have?

Karczma has a total of 2510 reviews according to the rating count provided in the restaurant data.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Customers rave about the authentic home cooking, cozy nostalgic vibe, friendly staff, and standout dishes like Zurek and sampler platters.

Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?

This casual, rustic restaurant features a cozy atmosphere, moderate pricing, and authentic Polish home cooking that feels like grandma's recipes.

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Karczma specializes in authentic Polish cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like pierogi, Zurek (sour rye soup), Flaczki, and hearty sampler platters.

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

Rated 4.6/5, Karczma is celebrated as one of Greenpoint's last true Polish spots for its authentic home cooking and moderate pricing.

What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?

30% of the listed menu items work for these diets, including Grillowany łosoś, Smażona Roladka z Kurczaka, and Sałatka Karczmy.

Karczma – Polish

This rustic retreat captures the spirit of a traditional Polish lodge, where rough-hewn wooden walls and flickering candlelight create an atmosphere of timeless, hearth-side warmth. The kitchen breathes life into Old World heritage through the aroma of sautéed onions and butter-drenched pierogi, paired with the deep, savory richness of slow-simmered stews served in heavy stoneware. Every meal feels like a soulful homecoming, inviting guests to linger over hearty portions and chilled spirits in a space that celebrates the very essence of Eastern European hospitality.

136 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 +1-718-349-1744 https://karczmabrooklyn.com/

Rating: 4.6/5 (2510 reviews)

Cuisine: Polish

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, low-fodmap, carnivore, tlc, aip, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan, macrobiotic

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated as one of the last true Polish spots in Greenpoint, diners rave about Karczma's authentic, soul-warming home cooking that feels just like grandma's recipes. Guests consistently highlight standout dishes like the "to die for" Zurek (sour rye soup) in bread, traditional Flaczki, and the generous sampler platter perfect for exploring multiple tastes. While one reviewer noted the pork shoulder was hit-or-miss, the overall value, friendly staff, and cozy, nostalgic vibe keep customers returning for a comforting taste of Europe.

Rosół - $6: Chicken noodle soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Zurek podawany w chlebie - $8: Podawany z jajkiem i ziemniakami (Served in bread with egg and potatoes) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Ogórkowa - $6: Pickle soup Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Flaki - $7.5: Tripe soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
Zupa Dnia - $6: Soup of the Day Dietary tags: Volumetrics

Smalec Domowy - $6.5: Podawany z wiejskim chlebem i kiszonym ogórkiem Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Górski Serek typu „Oscypek” - $11.5: Panierowany i podawany z sosem żurawinowym Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
Boczek Myśliwski - $11: Podwójnie wędzony, 2 sztuki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Tatar Wołowy - $16: Podawany z cebula, ogórkiem, pieczarkami i kaparami (mięso wołowe z farmy, nie zawiera antybiotyków ani hormonów wzrostu) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Tatar z Łososia - $16: Podawany z czosnkiem, cebula, kaparami i sosem sojowym Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Śledź w Śmietanie - $11: Herring in sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Nadziewane Pieczarki - $12: Stuffed mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Pierogi (6 sztuk) - $12: Naszej produkcji. Ruskie, z kapusta i grzybami lub z mięsem Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Placki Ziemniaczane - $12: Podawane z sosem grzybowym Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Szparagi z grilla zawinięte w szynce - $11: Podawane z sosem chrzanowym Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Smażone Wiejskie Ziemniaki - $7: Doprawione świeżym czosnkiem i koperkiem Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Biała Kiełbasa z grilla - $12: Podawana z chlebem i ostrym sosem chrzanowym Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Kaszanka z grilla - $12: Podawana z cebulka i kapustą zasmażaną Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins

Talerz z Grilla dla dwóch osób - $39: Kiełbasa, karkówka, kaszanka, pierś z kury, łosoś, boczek. Podawany z trzema zimnymi sosami: BBQ, czosnkowym, chrzanowym z kapusta zasmażaną i pieczonymi ziemniakami Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Talerz z Grilla dla trzech osób - $49: Kiełbasa, biała kiełbasa, kaszanka, karkówka, szaszłyk z kurczaka i wieprzowy, łosoś, pierś z kury, boczek. Podawany z trzema zimnymi sosami: BBQ, czosnkowym i chrzanowym oraz z kapusta zasmażaną i pieczonymi ziemniakami Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Talerz Polskich Specjałów - $18: 3 pierogi, 2 placki, kiełbasa, bigos, gołąbek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Grillowana Kiełbasa z cebulka - $14: Podawana z kapusta zasmażaną, frytkami i musztarda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Gołąbki w sosie pomidorowym z bazylia - $14.5: Podawane z ziemniakami puree i marchewka z groszkiem Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Bigos na czerwonym winie - $12: Z chlebem lub ziemniakami Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Golonka Pieczona w piwie - $16.5: Podawana z ziemniakami puree i kapusta zasmażaną Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Łosoś z Grilla w sosie koperkowym - $18: Z pieczonymi ziemniakami i szparagami z grilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Pstrąg z Grilla - $18: Z frytkami i masełkiem ziołowo – czosnkowym
Karkówka z Grilla - $16: Z frytkami i grillowanymi warzywami
Schab z Grilla - $17: Z pieczarkami i pieczonymi ziemniakami oraz mizeria
Kotlet Schabowy Panierowany - $15: Podawany z ziemniakami puree i kiszona kapusta
Kotlet z Kury Panierowany (Organic, Free Range) - $17: Podawany z ziemniakami puree i kiszona kapusta
Pierś z Kury (Organic, Free Range) z Grilla - $17.5: Podawana ze szpinakiem i pieczonymi ziemniakami
Szaszłyk z Kury (Organic, Free Range) z cebulka i papryka - $17: Podawany z frytkami, zimnym sosem czosnkowym i kolorowa sałata
Szaszłyk Wieprzowy z pieczarkami, boczkiem i pomidorkami - $15.5: Podawany z frytkami, sosem BBQ i kolorowa sałata
Smazona Kasza Gryczana z warzywami i grzybami - $12: Groszek, marchewka, cebula, czerwona papryka, pietruszka i grzyby Boczniaki oraz Crimini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Szaszłyk Wegetariański - $13: Z papryka, bakłażanem, cukinia, pomidorkami, pieczarkami i selerem. Podawany z ryżem, malinowym sosem vinaigrette i kolorowa sałata Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Smazona Roladka z Kurczaka - $17: Nadziewana pieczarkami i serem mozarella
Gulasz na Ostro - $18: Podawany z plackami ziemniaczanymi i ogórkiem kiszonym
Smażona Roladka z Kurczaka z Grzybami - $16: Wypełniona grzybami, serem mozzarella, pietruszka. Serwowana z ziemniakami, sosem czosnkowym i sałatka z buraczków

Kanapka z Grillowanym Kurczakiem (Organic) - $16: Z grillowanymi warzywami i frytkami
Kanapka z Białym Ziołowym Serem - $12: Z grillowanymi warzywami i frytkami
Kanapka z Boczkiem Myśliwskim - $12: Podawana na ciemnym Chlebie i Frytkami
Kanapka Wiosenna - $10: Polska szynka, zolty ser, jajko na twardo, pomidor, ogorek, salata, rzodkiewka, szczypiorek i majonez, podawana na zytnim chlebie

Klasyczny Hamburger - $15: Serwowany z frytkami
Karczma’s Hamburger (z wedzonym serem) - $16.5: Serwowany z frytkami

Sałatka Caesar - $10
Sałatka Karczmy - $11: Sałata, pomidor, ogórek, papryka, czerwona cebula, rzodkiewka
Sałatka Wiejska - $11.5: Sałata lodowa, szynka, boczek, wędz. ser gouda, pieczarki, pomidory, cz. cebula
Dodatek: Grillowany kurczak (Organic, Free Range) - $8.5: Add-on for salad
Dodatek: Grillowany łosoś - $8.5: Add-on for salad
Dodatek: Grillowany schab - $6: Add-on for salad

Jabłecznik - $7: Apple cake
Sernik podawany z sosem truskawkowym - $8: Cheesecake with strawberry sauce
Naleśnik z serem z sosem waniliowym - $10: Crepe with cheese and vanilla sauce
Naleśniki Karczmy - $13.5: Ze świeżymi owocami i serem

Lunch z Zupą (Soup & Main Course) - $16: Choice of Soup: Rosół, Żurek, Ogórkowa. Choice of Main: Grillowana kiełbasa lub biała kiełbasa z bigosem; Gołąbek z grillowana kiełbasą; Gołąbek z 3 pierogami; Kotlet schabowy; Kotlet z kury; Szaszłyk wieprzowy lub z kury; Kanapka z boczkiem myśliwskim.

Szarlotka (Karczma’s Apple Pie) - $10: Classic Drink from Poland, made with Zubrowka Bison Vodka and apple juice
Blue Paradise - $13: Made with polish vodka, fresh blueberries and mint
Dziadek do orzechow (Nutcracker) - $11: Creamy and nutty, made with vodka, frangelico and bailey’s
Gorzka Ogórkowa (Greenpoint) - $11: Made with Gorzka Zoladkowa Vodka, fresh cucumber, lemon juice and pineapple juice
Aperol spritz - $13: Italian based cocktail made with aperol Bitter aperitif, Prosecco sparkling Wine and Soda
Karczma Collins - $11: Made with wyborowa vodka, fresh cucumber, lemon juice, simple syrup and rosemary
Polish Mojito - $12: Zubrowka Bison vodka, Fresh mint, fresh apple and Apple Juice
Passion Fruit Margarita - $12: Made with tequila, passion fruit and lime juice

Frequently Asked Questions about Karczma

How many reviews does this restaurant have?: Karczma has a total of 2510 reviews according to the rating count provided in the restaurant data.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Customers rave about the authentic home cooking, cozy nostalgic vibe, friendly staff, and standout dishes like Zurek and sampler platters.
Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?: This casual, rustic restaurant features a cozy atmosphere, moderate pricing, and authentic Polish home cooking that feels like grandma's recipes.
What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?: Karczma specializes in authentic Polish cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like pierogi, Zurek (sour rye soup), Flaczki, and hearty sampler platters.
How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?: Rated 4.6/5, Karczma is celebrated as one of Greenpoint's last true Polish spots for its authentic home cooking and moderate pricing.
What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?: 30% of the listed menu items work for these diets, including Grillowany łosoś, Smażona Roladka z Kurczaka, and Sałatka Karczmy.