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Traditional
Polish Food Menu
Explore Restaurant Relax’s traditional Polish food menu, with dishes made fresh daily from family recipes we’ve shared in Greenpoint since 1997. Enjoy handmade pierogi, comforting Polish soups, kielbasa, gołąbki, bigos, potato pancakes and more, along with a selection of Polish beers.
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From the Pot, With Love
Soups
Traditional Polish Soups, rich, comforting, and full of authentic flavor. Our soups are prepared fresh daily using honest ingredients, real vegetables, fresh cuts of meat, and the time and care traditional Polish cooking deserves.
We love our soups, and we think you will too.
Daily Soups
Four of our traditional Polish soups are available every day, made fresh from real ingredients.
Red Borscht + Croquette or Mini Pierogi
Croquettes are made with light and delicate crepes that are filled with a delicious mushroom and sauerkraut mixture.
Small 16oz with Croquette – 12.00
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup is a true ‘soup for the soul’. This is the best chicken noodle soup you’ll ever eat. Our soup is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, like turmeric and garlic. This clear broth combines chicken with mixed vegetables and spices meant to cure any cold.
Served with noodles.
16oz. – 7.00
Flaczki - AKA Tripe Soup
Tripe soup (we didn’t say it, but if you have a hangover this is the soup you want) is known around the world as the soup that makes you feel better after you felt great. Our soup is made from beef, root vegetables, celery and traditional polish spices.
16oz. – 12.00
Tomato Soup
There’s nothing more American than tomato soup – until you try our Polish take on this absolute classic known throughout the world. Our tomato soup combines savory polish spices with a touch of sour cream and butter to create a mouth-watering velvety soup. Served with white rice or noodles.
16oz. – 7.00
Rotating Soup Specials
These traditional Polish soups return to our menu from time to time. Availability changes, so ask us what is cooking today.
Ula's Mushroom Soup
This our unique take on the traditional Polish mushroom soup. Fresh made, this vegetarian soup is a chunky soup that resonates with the scent and taste of the forest. Our mixture of mushrooms is very healthy and contain many unique minerals that your body needs.
16oz. – 7.00
Zurek / White Borscht
Zurek refers to a sour rye soup base. This is a traditional Eastern European soup that aids digestion and tastes delicious. Our Zurek soup combines a strong rye taste with sliced sausage, large boiled eggs and a tantalizing blend of Polish spices.
16oz. – 10.00
Ukrainian Borscht
Don’t let the name fool you. This soup is the King of Polish Soups. This is a rich and filling vegetarian soup that combines the absolute best of shredded beets, potato chunks, white beans, cabbage and sour cream.
16oz. – 7.00
Sour Pickle Soup
This Polish marriage of pickles and soup is a true taste explosion. Dill, shredded pickles, potatoes and sour cream create an absolutely must-have vegetarian soup that you will come to crave.
16oz. – 7.00
Green Split Pea Soup
This is a protein-packed soup straight from grandma’s kitchen. Our twist on this classic includes savory kielbasa, flavored with carrots and a mix of Polish spices.
16oz. – 7.00
Vegetable Soup
Our take on this Polish classic is a vegetarian ‘meal-in-bowl’. It combines root and leaf vegetables into a complex swirl of tastes that makes you feel like there’s a garden in every spoon. This super-healthy dish is cozy, healing and warming.
16oz. – 7.00
Cauliflower Soup
If they serve soup in Heaven, this is it. This vegetarian soup is an absolute must have. Potatoes, carrots, parsley, sour cream and a vegetable base (along with a dash of our Polish spices) create a soup that is truly unique.
16oz. – 7.00
Kapusniak - AKA Sauerkraut Soup
Sauerkraut, literally pickled cabbage, is one of Eastern Europe’s gifts to the world. Sauerkraut soup takes the tangy flavor of the traditional dish and coverts it into a savory, rich soup. Caraway seeds combine with kielbasa to create what we like to call a ‘flavor bomb’ – that will gratify your tummy and your soul.
16oz. – 7.00
Barley Soup
A warm, comforting Polish barley soup made with tender vegetables, herbs, and slow-simmered broth. Hearty, nourishing, and full of home-style flavor in every spoon.
16oz. – 7.00
Chill Squad
Cold Soups
Cool, fresh and made for hot days. Our traditional Polish summer soups, including white and pink chłodnik, are served chilled and prepared daily from real ingredients. Our sweet fruit soup is a special favorite with kids.
Summer Time Only
Chlodnik PINK The Cold Buttermilk Soup
Chlodnik, The Cold Buttermilk Soup That Makes Summer Special. If you haven’t had it, you haven’t lived. This is one of the best soups ever made. Certainly in Poland. Probably on Planet Earth. Chlodnik is a creamy cold vegetarian buttermilk soup with cucumbers, radishes and scallions. In the heat summer, this ‘cool as a cucumber’ soup is the way to go.
16oz. – 11.00
Chlodnik WHITE The Cold Buttermilk Soup
Chlodnik, The Cold Buttermilk Soup That Makes Summer Special. If you haven’t had it, you haven’t lived. This is one of the best soups ever made. Certainly in Poland. Probably on Planet Earth. Chlodnik is a creamy cold vegetarian buttermilk soup with cucumbers, radishes and scallions. In the heat summer, this ‘cool as a cucumber’ soup is the way to go.
16oz. – 11.00
Cold Fruit Soup
Three words you don’t often hear together. But, oh how delicious for the Summer. Our cold fruit soup is a berry blast of flavor that feels more like a chilled dessert. We finish off the soup with a dollop of sour cream.
16oz. – 10.00
Color & Crunch Sides
Salads
Brighten your plate with time-honored Polish flavors! Enjoy our homemade mizeria (creamy cucumber salad), chilled sauerkraut, zesty beets with horseradish, and sweet-savory red cabbage freshly prepared every day to complement your favorite main dish.
Relax House Salad
Our Relax House Salad is a classic twist on a healthy side dish. Garnished with freshly sprouted grains, this medley is a mix of crunchy green lettuce, finely grated radishes and cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped red onion and a dash of seasonal herbs. You will no doubt wonder how something so healthy can taste so good.
10.00
Polish Chicken Salad
We start with tender strips of grilled chicken. We then toss in crisp lettuce, grated radish and cucumber, tomatoes and finely chopped red onion. Finally we garnish it with our own house dressing, making this salad one you will never forget. Apparently, Colonel Sanders didn’t know what KFC stands for – Krakow’s Finest Chicken delight.
14.00
Beets with Horseradish
A dash of lemon juice with a healthy mix of shredded beets and horseradish makes for a delicious addition to any meal.
8oz. – 4.50
Cucumber in Sour Cream
Known in Polish as ‘Mizeria’, this is a classic salad that is an excellent addition to any main dish. Cucumbers are very thinly sliced and mixed with sour cream and a dash of fresh squeezed lemon.
8oz. – 4.50
Sauerkraut
A dash of lemon juice with a healthy mix of shredded, pickled cabbage and carrots makes for a delicious addition to any meal.
8oz. – 4.50
Red Cabbage
Grated, raw red cabbage with fresh onion, sprinkled with lemon juice. This is an excellent addition to any main meal.
8oz. – 4.50
Coleslaw
A dash of lemon juice, vinegar and mayonnaise with a healthy mix of shredded cabbage and carrots makes for a delicious addition to any meal.
8oz. – 4.50
Cucumber Dill Pickles
A side dish of pickle slices. It really doesn’t get much better than this. If you haven’t eaten Polish pickles, you haven’t been to food heaven.
8oz. – 4.50
Bell Pepper
Our Bell Pepper salad consists of a lively rainbow of peppers mixed with cucumbers, onions, olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and a dash of salt & pepper.
8oz. – 4.50
Carrot with Horseradish
Grated raw carrots are blended with horseradish and sour cream. This is a rich and spicy side dish that is an excellent addition to any meal.
8oz. – 4.50
Handmade Royalty
Pierogi
Handmade Polish Pierogi. The true kings of Traditional Polish Food. Made fresh daily from scratch using Grandma’s family recipe, with eggless handmade dough passed down through generations.
Served fresh with caramelized onions and sour cream.
6 pieces per serving.
Pierogi with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms
This traditional dish, straight from Grandma’s kitchen, will make it feel like Christmas every day. These pierogi are a vegetarian spin on the classic Polish dumpling and are served boiled or fried. Our sauerkraut and mushroom stuffing is a delicious meal.
14.00
Traditional Pierogi (Potato and Cheese)
Potato and Cheese pierogi are one of the most traditional Polish dishes. These dumplings are either boiled or fried and served with a side of sour cream and onions.
14.00
Jalapeño, Potato & Cheese Pierogi
Pierogi with Jalapeño offers a fusion of traditional Polish cuisine with a modern twist. These handmade dumplings are filled with a rich blend of creamy potatoes, tangy farmer’s cheese, and fresh, diced jalapeños for a kick of heat.
15.00
Pierogi with Meat
Classic pierogi with meat serve as a stand-alone meal. Our meat pierogi are made fresh every day with a savory blend of Polish spices.
14.00
Potato & Kielbasa Pierogi
Soft dumplings filled with creamy potatoes and savory Polish sausage, bringing a rich, smoky twist to a beloved classic.
15.00
Buckwheat & Cheese Pierogi
Savory dumplings with a hearty filling of nutty buckwheat and creamy cheese, wrapped in tender dough. These pierogi offer a satisfying blend of flavors and textures, combining the earthiness of buckwheat with the richness of cheese. Whether boiled, or fried, they’re a comforting and delicious dish.
14.00
Blueberry Pierogi
Delicate pockets of dough filled with plump, juicy blueberries. These sweet dumplings offer a burst of fruity flavor, encapsulated in a tender casing. Whether served as a dessert or a main course, they are a delightful treat enjoyed by many.
Summer Time Only
15.00
Homestyle Heroes
Main Dishes
The Heart of Traditional Polish Food. Enjoy real homemade cooking prepared with love and time. Our main dishes bring the rich, authentic flavors of Poland straight to your table.
Every main course is served with your choice of mashed potatoes, buckwheat groats (+$1.5), French fries (+$1.5), potato dumplings (+$2), or Silesian dumplings (+$2), along with two fresh side salads of your choice.
Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage is a Polish classic. Our version of stuffed cabbage is made with pork and rice and baked to perfection. We serve 1 cabbage roll with tomato sauce, a side salad and one side of either mashed potatoes or kasha.
1 piece – 16.00
Fried Kielbasa with Sautéed Onions
Polish Kielbasa is so famous and so well known that no words can improve on its world-famous delicious taste. We take the classic kielbasa and flash fry it. It is served in a bed of sautéed onions.
16.00
Pork Chop Cutlet
Our breaded pan-fried pork cutlets are a mouth-watering protein packed dish that can serve as a full meal. We serve our freshly made cutlets with your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or buckwheat.
17.50
Pork Hock
Our pork hocks are slow-boiled in a rich infusion of vegetables and spices. They are served with two side salads and potatoes or kasha of your choice.
18.00
Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy
Meatballs need no introduction. This classic three meatball dish comes with our own twist – a mushroom gravy made of rich aromatic spices, fresh mushrooms and sour cream.
3 pieces – 16.00
Beef Goulash
Our chunky beef goulash is a hot stew filled with savory vegetables, rich spices such as paprika, ground caraway seeds, bay leaves and cumin.
19.50
Pork Goulash
This slow-cooked pork version of our classic Hungarian goulash comes packed with veggies and protein. It’s a deep savory stew with Polish spices that bring out the exceptional flavor of our fresh pork.
19.00
Chicken Cutlet
Our Polish cutlet gives Colonel Sanders a run for his money. We sizzle our fresh chicken breasts in delicious bread crumbs and serve up our cutlets with freshly smashed potatoes.
17.50
Chicken Cutlet with Sautéed Mushrooms
Our Polish cutlet gives Colonel Sanders a run for his money. We sizzle our fresh chicken breasts in delicious bread crumbs and serve up our cutlets with freshly smashed potatoes and richly sautéed mushrooms.
18.50
Chicken in Dill Sauce
Perfectly tender chicken breasts are braised in a delicious blend of spices and served with a tempting sour cream and dill sauce.
18.00
Pork Chop Cutlet with Sautéed Mushrooms
Our breaded pan-fried pork cutlets are a mouth-watering protein packed dish that can serve as a full meal. We serve our freshly made cutlets with your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or buckwheat. This dish comes with a rich serving of sautéed mushrooms.
18.50
Roast Beef
We marinate our beef in a blend of secret spices before slow roasting it. We serve three pieces of beef covered in gravy sauce.
19.50
Pyzy - Meat Dumplings
Poland’s edible treasures! Fluffy potato clouds hug secret savory meat inside. They’re culinary adventurers taking a boiling journey, emerging as flavor bombs. Each bite’s a tantalizing tango of textures—comforting potato meets seasoned meat gem. Topped with sautéed tales, pyzy turn meals into playful quests!
16.00
Chicken Parmesan
The Italians may have invented Parmigiana, but the Polish made it better. Our Chicken Parm special is slow cooked with sautéed mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, parsley and shredded mozzarella.
18.50
The following dishes are served with your choice of mashed potatoes, buckwheat groats (+$1.5), French fries (+$1.5), potato dumplings (+$2), or Silesian dumplings (+$2).
Please note that these dishes are served WITHOUT side salads.
Hunter Stew
This is a slow cooked Polish classic. Known as ‘Bigos’, it’s a combination of several meats, many of them smoked, prepared in a bed of sauerkraut and mushrooms. In addition, we throw in our delicious Polish kielbasa and sprinkle of dried plums. It’s a literal taste explosion.
Served without Salads.
16.00
Potato Pancakes with Pork Goulash
These perfectly crispy golden smashed potato pancakes come straight from Grandma’s kitchen. They are a true Polish classic that you will instantly love. We serve 5 pieces with our classic Pork Goulash on the side.
Served without Salads.
19.00
Hungarian Style Potato Pancake
When you’re really hungry, our Hungarian style potato pancake is the way to go. Think big. Really big. One massive potato pancake that serves as a bed for a hearty serving of Hungarian Goulash.
Served without Salads.
20.00
Lima Bean Stew
This hearty white bean stew is made with Polish kielbasa, tomato paste, onions, lima beans and a savory medley of Polish spices.
Served without Salads.
16.00
Polish Plate
This is a Polish sampler big enough to fill you up. Our plate includes mashed potatoes, stuffed cabbage, pierogi (3 pieces), hunter stew and kielbasa.
Served without Salads.
22.00
Golden Catch
Fish
Enjoy the authentic taste of Traditional Polish Food with our fresh fish selection.
Every fish is served with your choice of mashed potatoes, buckwheat groats (+$1.5), French fries (+$1.5), potato dumplings (+$2), or Silesian dumplings (+$2), along with two fresh side salads of your choice.
Fish Fillet - Flounder
Fish fillet fried with bread crumbs.
18.00
Fish Fillet - Bass
A flavorful seafood delight with golden, seasoned crust.
18.00
Rolled & Ready
Crepes
Some call them blintzes. Some call them crepes. We call them delicious. Freshly prepared, light, and served with your favorite sweet or savory fillings for a genuine taste of Polish home cooking.
2 pieces per serving.
Farmer Cheese Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with sweet farmer cheese and topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
13.00
Strawberry Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet strawberry confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
13.00
Apple Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet apple confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
13.00
Blueberry Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet blueberry confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
13.00
Cherry Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet cherry confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
13.00
Peach Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with chunky gourmet peach confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
13.00
Mixed Crepes
Two thin rolled crepes are filled with farmers cheese and chunky gourmet fruit confiture, topped with powdered sugar. Served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side.
13.00
The Supporting Cast
Side Orders
Classic Polish accompaniments to complete any meal, including potato dumplings, pancakes, croquettes, and groats, all made fresh in house.
Silesian Potato Dumplings
Silesian dumplings, also known as “kluski śląskie” or affectionately as “kluski z dziurką” (dumplings with a hole), are soft, potato-based pillows in Polish cuisine. They’re a comforting presence, often served as side dishes alongside hearty meats or stews, adding warmth and tradition to every meal. (8 pieces)
10.50
Potato Pancakes
These perfectly crispy golden smashed potato pancakes come straight from Grandma’s kitchen. They are a true Polish classic that you will instantly love. We serve 5 pieces with mushroom gravy or sour cream.
13.00
Kopytka - Polish Mashed Potato Dumplings
These small-sized potato dumplings are a mouth-watering bite size treat. Instead of the larger Pierogi, Kopytka (literally little hooves) are made from mashed potatoes, eggs and salt and are served boiled or fried with a side of onions and sour cream, or with mushroom gravy. (8 pieces)
10.50
Croquet
Croquettes are made with light and delicate crepes that are filled with a delicious mushroom and sauerkraut mixture or meat.
1 piece – 8.00
Buckwheat Groats
Like barley but a lot better. Buckwheat is the rice of Eastern Europe. It’s has a unique and delicious flavor, rich in protein and very healthy. Makes an excellent side to any meal.
16oz. – 8.00
French Fries
We crisp our fries to a golden brown perfection and serve them with a side of ketchup. Our side dish is a heaping portion of potato goodness.
8.00
Meet the Family
Polish Beers
A handpicked selection of iconic Polish beers. Cold, refreshing, and brewed with rich tradition, they are the perfect match for Traditional Polish Food.
Żywiec
5.5% ABV
Small 375 ml – 6.50
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Warka
One of Poland’s oldest beer brands, with brewing traditions dating back to 1478. Smooth and refreshing with a balanced finish. The town of Warka was home to General Casimir Pulaski during part of his childhood, long before he became a hero of the American Revolution.
5.2% ABV
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Łomża
A crisp and refreshing pale lager brewed since 1968. Smooth malt flavor, gentle hop bitterness, and an easy-drinking character have made Łomża one of Poland’s most popular everyday beers. Simple, balanced, and unmistakably Polish.
5.5% ABV
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Łomża Honey
A unique Polish honey lager combining the smoothness of traditional beer with a delicate touch of natural honey. Slightly sweeter than a classic lager, yet clean, refreshing, and perfectly balanced.
5.2% ABV
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Żywiec Białe
A naturally cloudy Polish wheat beer with soft wheat character, delicate floral hop aroma, and a crisp, refreshing finish. Light, smooth, and exceptionally easy to enjoy.
4.9% ABV
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Żywiec Białe with a Hint of Ginger
A refreshing wheat beer with gentle citrus notes and a subtle touch of natural ginger. Smooth, lightly cloudy, and uniquely refreshing with a clean finish.
4.5% ABV
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Żywiec APA
A modern Polish take on the American Pale Ale. Bright citrus aromas, floral hops, and a pleasantly crisp finish create a bold yet refreshing beer for lovers of hoppy brews.
5.4% ABV
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Żywiec Ciemne
A smooth dark lager brewed with five varieties of malt. Gentle caramel notes, delicate bitterness, and a beautiful ruby color create a rich yet remarkably easy-drinking beer.
3.8% ABV
Large 500 ml – 7.50
Keep It Cool
Beverages
Enjoy our daily homemade fruit compote, authentic craft kombucha, sparkling water, chilled bottled teas, Snapple, and classic sodas. The perfect refreshing pairing for any meal.
Fruit Compote
Compote is fruit punch done better. This classic cold drink is prepared from berries and is great addition to any meal.
3.50
Kombucha
Naturally effervescent, light, and full of live probiotics. Brewed in house in small batches for a crisp, refreshing, and gut healthy finish.
16 fl oz. – 4.50
Iced Coffee
House made
16 fl oz. – 4.00
Ginger Ale
3.00
Poland Spring Water
16.9 fl oz. – 3.00
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water
S.Pellegrino is the finest sparkling natural mineral water from Italian Alps.
16.9 fl oz. – 4.00
Apple Snapple Ice Tea
3.50
Lemon Snapple Ice Tea
3.50
Peach Snapple Ice Tea
3.50
7UP
3.00
Coca Cola
3.00
Diet Coke
3.00
Pepsi
3.00
Warm-Up Therapy
Hot Beverages
Tea
Choose from Black Lipton, Green Tea, Earl Grey or Jasmine
3.50
Coffee
3.50
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