Koliba

Went with a friend who lived in Prague for the better part of a decade.
The schnitzel was delicious, the side of potato salad was worth the price alone.
“Dumpling Cubes with Eggs” (unsure of the Czech name) were unbelievable. I will be coming back for that dish alone.
And the beers were big and cold.

Food was incredibly well made and delicious, you can tell it’s made with love. A little pricey but the food and atmosphere makes it totally worth it. The owner was also personable and welcoming. Definitely coming back here soon! FYI tips are cash only :)

Very authentic Slovak/check food and beers. The staff is all very nice and actually from those 2 countries. I always have the brindzove Halusky which is like their version of Mac and cheese but believe me is way better. I really recommend this place for people that like to try new flavors and experiences

Talk about a charming authentic Slovakian restaurant. A friend of mine brought us here so we could sample foods from her culture and it was the highlight of our weekend. The food was flavorful and cooked to perfection. You have got to start with the bread. It’s almost like a challah but far lighter. it was amazing!!!! Everyone in the group agreed they would be going back.

Our Czech friend brought us to this place claiming this is the most authentic Czech food in New York and boy did it not disappoint. The assault of meat and cheese and cabbage dishes was roughly what I expected; it left me moaning as the next dish rolled out onto our table. I’d say the duck was the best of them, closely followed by the smoked pork. Make sure you order few shots of sliviza to make this all go down smoothly. Desert is probably best ordered somewhere else.

The food I had was delicious. Wasn't expecting the same quality I had in eastern europe but this place truly is authentic and really good.

This restaurant is wonderful. Such a great, authentic ambiance and delicious food. The pierogies and goulash are so good - we order them almost every time. Cheap house wine and draft beers offset the expensive entrees, but they're worth the cost anyway (and they're photogenic too).

Feels just like the restaurants in Slovakia. Phenomenal food made from scratch. Polite server and comfortable atmosphere with folk decorations. Highly recommend.

Best duck in NYC? YES! It would be a challenge to find better duck, ente, kachna than at Koliba. It's not available every day, so call before you go, but go anyway! It's tender, juicy, meat, its thin crispy perfect skin will delight your taste buds. It's not on the menu, make sure you ask for it. If they don't have it, everything is excellent. I hate duck at most restaurants. It is occasionally acceptable. At Koliba, it's traditional European preparation will make you change your opinion about duck. Brought with red cabbage and knedliky (dumplings). My wife had beef with dill sauce and extra dill sauce haha which is homestyle cooking in Czech tradition. Excellent pivo (beer) too of course. Started with garlic polevka soup and sauerkraut soup, great beginning to the meal. We've been here 4-5 times over 15 years and they have never disappointed! Note that I couldn't resist taking a taste of the duck before I took the picture haha!

Finally checked out this place last night. Dined in with a friend, and we shared a few things (garlic bread, smoked ham and cabbage, pierogis). I was very impressed with everything we ordered and would highly recommend all of it, though I'm sure other items are great too. Really enjoyed the beer I ordered (BrouCzech Dark) as well. Very glad this place exists, and I'll definitely be coming back!

Authentic Czechoslovak cuisine and beer. The ambiance is amazing and brings you back to the old folk times in Czechoslovakia with ceramic, wooden drawings and many other decorations lining the walls.

The wait staff was also fantastic. Two friendly and beautiful waitresses took care of the small restaurant. They spoke in Slovak or English, whatever worked for the customer. They are happy and enjoy what they do which makes the experience that much better.

Their food was excellent and in plentiful portions. I had the garlic soup (cesnaková polievka), dumplings with sheep's cheese (bryndzové halušky) and Czechovar beer. I would come back again the next time I am in town.

If you want to try a taste of Czechoslovakia stop by this restaurant, you won't regret it.

My wife and I have been to Koliba three times now, the past couple times with our 7-month old baby girl. The service and food is really great; they let you take your time and enjoy yourself and don’t rush you out the door. My wife is half Slovak and it has been great for us to explore this part of her heritage. We’ve generally gotten a similar thing every time: langos, potato spätzle with sheep cheese, pierogis, and pork and cabbage. The pork is incredibly tender. And the portions are a proper size. Next time, I’m dying to try their klobasa, which looks really good.

Had a lovely dinner at Koliba with my girlfriend who is from Slovakia. We both agreed that Koliba is like a small pocket of slovakia in the middle of NYC. The food is very tasty, the beer is cold and the service is attentive - even if you do not speak slovakian. Definitely worth a visit if you want to try trafitional slovak food.

Took us right back to the Czech Republic, serving delicious traditional comforting food and perfect beer, all inside an atmosphere very similar to Czech interiors. They’ll even ask if you want to speak in Czech or English. Na Zdraví!

This place is amazing! The food is fantastic and very reasonable price! The tripe soup is so delicious. Pork Schnitzel is very flavorful. The food portion is quite big, good size to share. The boiled or grilled sausage is A Must! They accept card(no amex) but tips cash only.

We have been here a few times, already!
Their beef goulash is the best (comes with this soft bread they called dumplings - no other restaurant has) and their chicken schnitzel! 😋
For dessert - their apple strudel is a great way to end the meal!

Wonderful česnakova, and pečene kachna! The knedlik was really good too! Hands down the best Czech/Slovak restaurant in the U.S.!

Absolutely love this restaurant. The smoked pork and red cabbage are so good. Its very affordable and servers are very nice and accommodating though can be slow at times. The atmosphere inside is so cozy and fun, and there is outside seating for some fresh air

Jano has been creating traditional Czech & Slovak culinary masterpieces on a daily basis in his kitchen for over two decades now.

The real deal. Very authentic food as my grandma used to make. Really great vibe and friendly staff.