Restaurant Relax - Brooklyn, New York

Patrick Chico

My wife and I are seasoned foodies, but we have never tried Polish food. During a recent NYC trip, our Polish friends took us to the Polish neighborhood in Brooklyn and we were very lucky to have stopped by Restaurant Relax.

From the moment we walked in, the restaurant felt warm and welcoming. We have never visited Poland, but it was like stepping into a restaurant in the country itself. The charming decorations and cozy atmosphere set the perfect vibe for a wonderful meal in a cold winter day. There were so many tempting options on the menu, so we asked our friends for any recommendations and ended up ordering a little bit of everything. Though we over-ordered, we couldn't have been happier with our experience.

Every dish was absolutely delicious, from the borscht and crispy kielbasa to the stuffed cabbage and cauliflower soup. We even paired our meal with a refreshing Polish beer. Not to mention, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and provided us with a wonderful dining experience.

The only downside is that we live 2.5 hours away, so we can’t visit as often as we’d like. If you're ever in Brooklyn, Restaurant Relax is a must-visit. Amazing food, amazing people, and amazing service. Restaurant Relax, Dziękuję bardzo!

Audrey S

I wanted to try everything but we were only two people. I love trying new cuisines and will come back to try their soups! Simple delicious homemade food.

Jacobo Garcia Garcia

This place is amazing. As a Polish person, I give it my full approval 🙂 Nothing better after a full day of sightseeing than some Polish food and a beer.
(On the picture: roast pork in sauce, silesian potato dumplings, red cabbage & sweet sauerkraut salads)

Meghan Peterson

An excellent place to eat. The vibe is homey and comfortable. It’s the type of place where you can get a coffee or a beer; dine with others or alone. Many good vegetarian dishes. Helpful and friendly staff. Can’t wait to come back and try more.

Mandy Ho

A lovely casual restaurant with simple and clean deco. I appreciate Polish heritage/culture information is shared on their dining tables. Food will be brought to the guests after ordering from the counter. Although no draft beer or hard liquor served, the bottled Polish beers and homemade drink(fruit compote) were good options. The food was delicious and comforting. Also, while dining in I noticed there were many locals who had ordered food to be picked up. It's definitely a good sign. I would highly recommend this restaurant. I'm super eager to return and try other items on their menu. 😉

Paulina Trzepacz

A friend recommended this restaurant when we were in town. Absolutely amazing! The food was delicious and the staff were super nice. It was a great place and we would definitely come back again.

Luke Grochowski

This place is truly a local Jewel on Newel street. It strikes there perfect balance of tradition and modernity. The food is all freshly made with love and care, you can surely taste the dedication. The casual milk-bar style dining popularized during Soviet era Poland is nostalgically revived accompanied by traditional Polish art and decorative motifs on the walls and fixtures. The selection of regional foods is exciting with considerable vegan and gluten free options. The staff and owners are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place. It’s great for takeout and sit down though your food will taste better if you eat it fresh and enjoy the Polish atmosphere.

Anna Kramarska

Zdecydowanie polecamy Relaks każdemu, kto chce poczuć smak Polski w Nowym Jorku.
Właścicielka była przemiła, a atmosfera bardzo przytulna. Dania były pięknie podane na oryginalnych talerzach Bolesławca, a smaki autentyczne i pyszne. Wszystko na najwyższym poziomie!
Będziemy wracać 🙂