The best Eastern European
in Manhattan, NY.
All 16 Eastern European places in Manhattan, NY, measured the same way. 13 came out above the median. Top of the list is Aragvi on 95; SAPERAVI takes second with 95. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 60% of the places here. Order-wise, dumplings, pancakes and short rib get mentioned more than anything else.
- Median Sweet Score here: 73
- Typical place carries 1,319 ratings
- 15 deliver
- 15 take reservations
- 11 have outdoor seating
- 4 open for breakfast
- 1 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
AragviTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 3,606 ratings.
SAPERAVITop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 3,504 ratings.
Ubani MidtownTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,319 ratings.
Veselka Grand Central TerminalTop 25%Underrated
Upper quarter of New York County — 409 ratings behind it.
Çka Ka QëllueTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,870 ratings behind it.
Chito Gvrito NYCTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 771 ratings behind it.
Cheeseboat Hell's KitchenTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 765 ratings behind it.
StreechaTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 700 ratings behind it.
VeselkaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Chama MamaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Oda HouseLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Chama MamaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Mari VannaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Eastern European in Manhattan, NY, briefly
What is the best Eastern European in Manhattan, NY?
Aragvi currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 3,606 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Eastern European places are there in Manhattan, NY?
We track 16. 13 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does Eastern European cost in Manhattan, NY?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 60% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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Rankings order by the Sweet Score; ties break by the tasters’ score. Promoted placements never appear in rankings — they’re labeled and live elsewhere. How ranking works →