Odessa Restaurant

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119 Ave A
New York, NY 10009

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(212) 253-1470
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A late night with the girls sometimes leads to late night cravings. I wash’t looking for anything huge to...

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Late Night Cravings in NYC--Odessa 8/21/2012

A late night with the girls sometimes leads to late night cravings. I wash’t looking for anything huge to... more

not all the good bars are gone it seems. 10/8/2010

no joke, I've lived in the village for only a short time but this is the kinda place you hear about from The Vets of the neighborhood - good people looking to have a good time, no pretense, none of the douchebaggery that unfortunately seems to be the hallmark of the current E.V. scene. Please, please, don't ruin it. Tip Julia. more

Rude cashier/phone person on the north side 8/16/2009

this is only a complaint about the right side of odessa, the left cozier side is good by me. HOWEVER this goes out to the guy who was answering the phones and took my delivery order on August 16th and 2pm. I told you the correct number, you could have resent the food but instead you choose to be overwhelmingly rude. I would have re-ordered and given you money for the food that was already prepared, but you choose to be even MORE rude and just felt like venting your crappy mood. I just ordered from Remedy diner on houston. I suggest others do the same. The south side is always fine in person, but the other is just getting worse by the year, I dont think any of the waitresses know what they are doing either. Pros: south side Cons: waitresses and cashier on the north side more

Great food, but... 1/7/2009

Hensley Provided by Partner
I ate here one night with my wife, and the next thing I knew, I woke up naked, covered in sweat surrounded by 4 empty Vodka bottles and in posessio... more

The most reliable diner I have ever known. Delivers quick... 11/19/2008

David Provided by Partner
The most reliable diner I have ever known. Delivers quickly and I do not believe we have ever had a poor quality meal. The pirogies are always good... more

Great food, but... 10/23/2008

I ate here one night with my wife, and the next thing I knew, I woke up naked, covered in sweat surrounded... more

Editorial review from GrubHub 8/29/2008

Best diner in the neighborhood. Friendly, clean, good food. more

One of the cheapest restaurants with good service in the city. 4/23/2008

Great pirogies, latkes. Skip the matzo ball soup. Can't beat a place where you can fill your belly with potatoes and then drink some good vodka afterwards for not much more than 10 bucks. more

Great diner. Consistently good food 9/22/2007

This is my favorite after-hours diner. It's also my default place when Sushi Lounge (on the corner) is too busy. Consistently good food, from breakfast to dinner meals. Their pierogies are yummy, the belgian waffles just right, the pasta dinners hearty, and omelettes yummy. Good stuff. Pros: Consistently good food. Cons: Ambiance. But hey, it's a diner! more

The most reliable diner I have ever known. Delivers quick... 8/28/2007

The most reliable diner I have ever known. Delivers quickly and I do not believe we have ever had a poor... more

The Good Old Standby 11/13/2006

There is the bar side which has dimmer lighting and a warmer atmosphere and there is the diner side which is brightly lit and noisy. I usually get to Odessa late at night after a night of clubbing. Great comfort food. Pierogies, potato pancakes, kielbasa, stuffed cabbage. It is what it is, and for what it is it is pretty darn good. Nothing beats ordering their french toast and sausage for delivery after a tough night out, either! Pros: Good comfort food, all-night dining more

Late Night Popularity 3/13/2006

Mad Russian waitresses up in this house -- with some of the most rude service I've encountered. The food wasn't even that great, but at least the prices didn't break the bank. It can be pretty crowded especially a weekend night. Pros: Prices, Food Cons: Service more

Tale of 2 Restaurants 1/26/2006

Actually there are TWO Odessas, next door neighbors. One is the original from the 60s(?). It's run down, divey looking and not crowded. The other is more modern with bright lighting and more of a roadside diner feel. The specialty food (NOT Russian, more Jewish/Polish) is good and plentiful. You'll take some home. The service is NY style friendly. with enough joking rudeness and ""try the Kielbasa, but what do I know I'm Greek"" to please the fussiest out-of-towner. Our group had a ball. --Eat Club is a roving NYC group of gluttons. Pros: Good filling food, Great service more

oldie but goodie 5/19/2005

They really have the best food. I feel the need to stick up for Odessa since everyone always passes it by because it looks like a diner, with a bunch of old men hanging at the counter drinking coffee. The service is excellent, the food is great and the price is cheap. I ate borscht as my entire meal, since it is so good there, simple yet delicious. Drink some of their wine and it tastes even better. My friend had the beef and egg noodles, which even to a non-meaty like myself, I had to admit was good. And I think they bake their own sweet bread, it was quite tasty with the soup. The portions are huge, though. Save room for all those tasty cakes behind the counter. more

Late nite eats 4/21/2005

Odessa is open 24/7, so it's a good place to swing in at 3/4am to get some breakfast foods. You will have a mix of B&T, villagers, and low lifes....the food is alright, not that hard to make an omlete. I would stay away from any food that isn't easy to make. On the plus side, you can have one more beer with that toast of yours. They serve booze. This place gets crowded once the bars start to close. Pros: 24/7 more

Bi-Mix Goth Cafe at night 1/12/2003

It was a casual environment with a mixed crowd and an excellent place to go to meet your friends before bar hopping, but not to hook up with anyone. more

Ahh, comfort 12/31/2002

THIS is my idea of comfort food. Stuffed cabbage and piergoies when I want something rich/ the mediterranean salad when I need something light. They'll never win any awards for the food, but there's really nothing to complain about either. Pros: Cheap, Comfortable more

Great diner with Eastern European flair 12/6/2002

The standard diner fare is good, but the Eastern European dishes are the best. The pierogies, potato pancakes and stuffed cabbage are consistently fresh and delicious (and pretty cheap). Pros: extensive menu, cheap, open late Cons: interior decorating more

Delicious 8/8/2002

Food is good anytime of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pretty cheap considering other places in the neighborhood. They also have a really good brunch menu on the weekends. I love the steak and eggs with a bloody mary that costs around $7 bucks. Pros: 24 hours Cons: No pay phone more

Fastest Diner Ever 8/2/2002

Odessa's is one of the best places for breakfast no matter what time of day you eat it. The homefries are delicious. Your food seems to be almost immediately brought to you. It is great. Pros: fast, cheap, friendly staff more
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Editorial
  • While still a bastion of boozy East Village night life, Odessa has long given up its formerly Ukrainian character. While you can still get a creditable plate of pierogies there, this is otherwise...

  • 6/4/2009 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-2am Fri-Sat 24 hours
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village, Alphabet City
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