Veselka is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

1. Veselka

8.8
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 650 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Strocko: The Ukrainian borscht, potato pierogi, and meat-stuffed cabbage: all excellent. Comfort food at its best.

Amy M.Amy Mixa: Love the goat cheese and potato perogies!

Adrianna G.Adrianna Grężak: Fried potato pierogi and a side of kielbasa = perfect breakfast or post-drinking meal. Seasonal short-rib pierogi are also very tasty. 

Westville East is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

2. Westville East

8.8
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 300 tips and reviews

Sarene L.Sarene Leeds Petrovitch: Order one of their specials -- chicken breast, pesto mashed potatoes and choice of market side for $16 simply cannot be beat!

Taylor F.Taylor Foxman: Sweet potato fries, turkey chili, Dijon brussel sprouts, ovesized salads - the list goes on #obsessed

Sari N.Sari Nicole: Best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Lemon asparagus with parmesan is delicious. Brussel sprouts everyone raves about arent that good- really goopy & too much sauce. Grilled tuna steak for the win

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

3. The Smith

8.5
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

stephanie h.stephanie harkness: Their jalapeño grits and mashed potatoes are fantastic!!!!

Rebecca T.Rebecca Taylor: It's all about the cheese here. Start w/ Hot Blue Cheese Potato Chips (as decadent & fabulous as they sound!) & end with Mac & Cheese (one of the greatest renditions of this classic dish ever made).

Robin V.Robin Verlangen: Order the hot potato chips with blue cheese for starters! Great snack for 2-3 people.

Taverna Kyclades is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

4. Taverna Kyclades

9.0
228 1st Ave (13th and 14th St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 147 tips and reviews

Jaimee E.Jaimee Estreller: Amazing spot if you're craving authentic Greek food. Get the grilled octopus, pan-fried sardines, and the lemon potatoes. Portions are on the bigger side too. Free dessert at the end is solid too :)

Samantha R.Samantha R.: Get the octopus, lemon potatoes, and the lamb chops! 👍

Elli F.Elli Fragkaki: I am from Greece and I can confirm that this place has authentic greek food.My favorites: octopus, grilled calamari, shrimps, dips, sausage, lemon potatoes, fried zucchini and galaktompourekto.

Thursday Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

5. Thursday Kitchen

9.0
424 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 81 tips and reviews

Chelsea B.Chelsea Balkan: #FabuLIST #DubiDO truffle mac and cheese, avocado, angry sweet potato, and edamame dumplings. Didn't love the tuna tataki or Korean pancake

Grace M.Grace M: This place is awesome! - definitely order angry sweet potato, avocado, Mali tofu, truffle mac n cheese, kimchi paella!!!! And of course the drinks - lychee reach, pure Jeremy, and lemonie Anne capri

AditiAditi: Angry potato & avocado are a must!

Málà Project is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

6. Málà Project

8.9
122 1st Ave (btwn 7th St & St Marks Pl), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 93 tips and reviews

Meng A.Meng Ai: Spam, Beef Tendon and Sweet Potato are def worth trying for the dry pot. Also the Savory Egg Custard is good to balance out the spiciness of the pot. The back room is very large party friendly!

emily c.emily chen: dry szechuan hot pot. get the liangfen and husband & wife apps to start. egg custard and a hotpot w/8 ingredients to split btwn 2 ppl. recommend the sweet potato, tripe, beef, and veggies/shrooms.👌🏼

Susan S.Susan S.: Such delicious dry hot pot! The fish was fantastic, it was so seriously so delicious. I highly recommend the glass noodles and sweet potatoes. This is my new favorite place!!!

Smør is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

7. Smør

9.0
441 E 12th St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · East Village · 17 tips and reviews

Harry R.Harry Raymond: Cozy Nordic brunch spot. Get the delicious herring toast and sweet potato soup.

Aline V.Aline Velter: The pickled herring and the smoked salmon smørrebrød are delicious! Also the roasted potatoes 🙌

Alex H.Alex Hunter: Exactly what the EV has needed. Great options from light (like the couscous salad) to heavy (my husband loves the hangover sandwich, and cool vibes. The potatoes come with a remoulade I could bath in.

Hearth is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

8. Hearth

8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews

Joyce N.Joyce Nadig: Bloody Marys! Tomato and eggs! Potatoes!! Coffee cake!! All sooooooo delicious! New favorite place! Yum!!

Ms H.Ms Helene: Start with asparagus and cucumber salad with light yogurt dressing $14 then whole roasted sea bass on crispy potatoes and fennel stuffed with lemon and rosemary $68.

KEKE: The gnocchi is to die for, broth, rigatoni were great. Try the pear salad and the garlic bread apps! Pass on the Japanese sweet potato salad, octopus. If you have room for dessert - chocolate pudding!

Cafe Mogador is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

9. Cafe Mogador

9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 402 tips and reviews

That G.That Girl: Lamb tagine with potatoes, turnips and saffron is out of this world. Great date and brunch spot.

Allison L.Allison Li: Lamb tagine, cous cous, and potato &turnip saffron tastes so good. I'm already dying to go back!

Brian B.Brian Bilbo: Lamb tagine with potatoes & gimlet & baklava ++

Baar Baar is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

10. Baar Baar

8.4
13 E 1st St (btwn Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 44 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Russell: Hyderabad Collins (summer), royal mawalin (herbaceous), tuna, pumpkin soup, potato OK

Emma C.Emma Cramer: Definitely get the pea and goat cheese kulcha, the potato tikki, and make your own large plate out of the chicken 65 and the cauliflower 65.

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Upscale Indian restaurant. The dishes are all amazing and full of flavour. Potato tikki, Cauliflower 65, Green pea and goats cheese kulcha and the lamb shank are all amazing.

Van Da is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

11. Van Da

8.8
234 E 4th St (between Avenues A and B), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Alphabet City · 19 tips and reviews

Sam G.Sam Gil: Loved this place. $45 tasting menu, if 4 of you then can try every option. Short rib grilled cheese pho is genius. Mochi dumplings, banana leaf speciality and sweet potato prawn fritter all incredible

AleAle: Great spot. The highlights were the Sweet Potato Fritters and the Mi Vit Tiem (Duck Noodles).

F. B.F. Bastard: Comparable to Hanoi House and Madame Vo, but better than both. Enjoyed Shaking Beef, Banh Beo steamed rice bowls and Dragon Rice Plate. Warm, genuine service. Modern, understated design. A winner.

Bobwhite Counter is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

12. Bobwhite Counter

8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews

EvaEva: THIS FRIED CHICKEN IS SERIOUS. So is the pimento cheese biscuit...and the asparagus potato salad. Bobwhite is the new black.

Adrianna G.Adrianna Grężak: Cheap eats without the cheap decor. Great fried chicken and I was happy to see sandwich options. Try the potato salad

Joseph F.Joseph Fisher: Chicken is good but a but flavorless--way over-rated. Totally worth it for the beer, Mac and cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, and friendly staff.

Cafe Himalaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

13. Cafe Himalaya

8.7
78 E 1st St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Himalayan Restaurant · East Village · 122 tips and reviews

Jorge Ayauhtli O.Jorge Ayauhtli O: The sweet potato dumplings are great, the hot sause it's mild enough that you can use enough of it on them to flavor it. The bocha tea is interesting, kinda salty, prob. Good with a sweet dessert.

mahammatt b.mahammatt baba: The Ginger is the best in the city!!! Get it hot or cold. Also get the Potato Momos.

Steff H.Steff Hind: Try the veggi potato dumplings they are delish... Beware of the sauce on the side it's crazy spicy

Szechuan Mountain House 川山甲 is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

14. Szechuan Mountain House 川山甲

8.8
23 Saint Marks Pl (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · East Village · 33 tips and reviews

emily c.emily chen: best szechuan restaurant in NYC. soft opening this week and already hour + waits. get the beef and tripe appetizer, spicy pickled fish stew, spicy potato strings, and pea shoots.

Al S.Al S: Amazing Szechuan food at reasonable prices. The shredded potatoes are sneaky-good. Any of the pepper chicken dishes are worth a try.

Jx C.Jx C: Everything's good if you're adventurous/familiar with the cuisine. Very balanced and a lot of flavor. Personal mainstream favorites include Fuqi Feipian, Mapo Dofu, Shredded Pork, Twice Cooked Pork.

Little Poland Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Potatoes in the East Village, New York.

15. Little Poland Restaurant

8.1
200 2nd Ave (btwn E 12th & E13th St), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews

DensDens: You can't go wrong with the sample platter, but go for the meat & potato dumplings too. Maybe order an extra side of kielbasa.

Tim M.Tim Melideo: Breakfast specials include potatoes, coffee, toast, and juice until 11:59am.

Chanse A.Chanse Arrington: Where I'm feeling homesick I come to Little Ploland for an amazing "home cooked" meal. Meats, mash potatoes and greenbeans. It's BYOB so plan ahead, but the food is cheap and delicious Read more.