We came into the restaurant at around 2:30 on a Saturday. We got seated very quickly as there was no wait. Ordered the food shortly after and waited. We ordered the smoked whitefish sandwich and eggs Benedict with chicken sausage. Boy we waited. We waited and waited patiently. The server seemed to avoid us (server was extremely pleasant and nice when we interacted) and told us 45 minutes into waiting that the food was on the way after we glanced at the food window every 5 minutes or so. The food finally came after at least an hour of waiting. Whitefish sandwich was mediocre. Think tuna salad on rye. Salad was okay (arugula and onions). Eggs Benedict was mediocre. The hollandaise was mayo with yellow color. The chicken sausage was a chicken patty which tasted bland. The fries were good, but its fried potatoes. The servers were not rude at all. But the wait was abysmal and food was not up to par to what we expected when paying ($12-$14 a plate). Sorry, but I won't be back. read more

I have been here on two occasions and on both of those occasions, I ran into problems. I was there last night and it was significantly worse than the already challenged first time. The only reason I would suggest you come to this restaurant is if it is at a convenient time and place. It is almost directly across from the Cobble Hill movie theater and that is what brought me there for these two visits. How to quickly summarize this restaurant, I would say that the quality of the food is mediocre and the service is beyond subpar. YESTERDAY: entered at 6.32,& didnt receive entrees before 7.35. there were 2 servers and 2 bussers, for the entire establishment, and this understaffing was beyond obvious. I barely even knew who our server was bc we mostly interacted with a busser who then apparently carried the message to the server, like a game of telephone. on this occasion I happened to be quite hungry so I was naturally annoyed that I was not even able to order a drink, let alone any food, for over 20 minutes. We finally ordered one cocktail each as well as 3 crostinis as an appetizer-the appetizer arrived at the table over 20mins later &we still hadnt received our drinks which I then pointed out. In another 5+minutes, our drinks arrived. I got the Hemingway daiquiri($14) and was disappointed taste-wise and presentation wise. Knowing how slow everything there went, we also ordered our entrees at the same time that we ordered our appetizer. We got two entrees and shared them both. (worth noting that the last time I was there I ordered a burger(about $15) &asked that the aoili be put on the side but when it arrived, the aioli was on the burger but my partner knew complaining would cause another great delay so she had to wipe all the aioli off the burger.) Yesterday's Burger I ordered with cheese and when it finally came out, there was no cheese but as during our last visit, we didn't bother mentioning it, fearing how much time that could've taken. Our second entree was Pasta Bolognese(about $12) and it was tasty enough but not at all memorable. I also found it interesting that they did not offer any parmesan cheese and&upon asking for it, a small side was brought to the table. This might sound a little nitpicky but since I ordered a burger on both visits, with fries on the side, the tiny amount of ketchup brought with the dish was something I again, &on both occasions, had to ask for more of. On the plus side, the crostinis ($4 each) we ordered were very good - tried a spinach based one & a hummus based one. We had one dessert on our first visit and it definitely didn't taste like it was homemade and once again I would have to say it was just mediocre. Decor, underwhelmed - tiny vase w cheap half-dead flowers that reminded me of a funeral. Impatient and annoyed, I was very assertive in asking for the check on my own as opposed to waiting for someone to come to our table and ask if we were ready for it. Overall, my visit yesterday was almost stressful and anxiety provoking because so many things were done so inadequately... and I was definitely not prepared for or anticipating the whole experience to be over an hour and a half. If I hadn't pursued having the check brought to us, I'm guessing the experience would have been at least 10 minutes longer. read more

Kitchen at Cobble Hill - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There isn't a cuter or more pleasant restaurant in the neighborhood! Olga and her staff were so friendly and inviting! The food is delicious, and the menu will entice everyone from the most difficult toddler to the most difficult foodie. Broad range of cuisine, with something for everyone -- including the best Tirami Sù in brooklyn, and thats saying something! read more

We went here for a private dinner party and took up a good portion of the restaurant (15 of us!) With large groups, small restuarants can have a hard time, but the Kitchen did an amazing job with us! Our glasses never went empty, the food was delicious and fresh. Here's what we had with my personal/preferance ratings: Crispy Potato Latkes - 5 Pear and Goat Cheese salad - 5 Potato dumplings with musroom sauce- 5 (One of my favs!) Mains: Salmon - 5 (so fresh!!) Beef Stoganoff - 5 (delish comfort food!) Quinoa Bowl - 5 really refreshing Beef Boulainesse w/Spaghetti - 3.5 (we weren't great fans of this one - but that may be because all the rest filled up everyone and I don't really eat much meat.) There were a few other things, that I just forgot cause I took to long to write this review, lol. Service- 5 Ambiance - 5 We all had an amazing time and can't wait to go back! read more

I would have to say this is one of the most amazing experiences I've had with a food and drink/rental space business! The host that I worked with was extremely accommodating and did everything she could to make sure the surprise party I was planning went off without a hitch! The waitstaff was incredibly helpful and attentive and the restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous!!! The food was very tasty and all of my friends/guests agreed and everyone was very nice! I couldn't thank them enough times for their hospitality! I would most certainly recommend if you are having an event or just going out for a nice dinner, lunch, or brunch to highly consider Kitchen at Cobble Hill! read more

Was hoping this place would be good...but it was hugely disappointing. The service was mediocre plus they only take Amex or cash and failed to tell us this until the very end of our meal. As for the food...the menu was appealing but everything we ordered was bland and tasted like it had been previously frozen and reheated. This restaurant doesn't know what it wants to be- comfort food, modern American ..but sadly the food isn't good enough to even decide. read more

My friend is new to the neighborhood so we're trying local spots only. We came across Kitchen and ordered a plethora of amazing food - lobster ravioli, avocado salad, meat dumplings, caprese salad, octopus, and latkes. All of the food was incredible. We also drank two beers safely socially distancing outside as we waited. Olga, our server, was so lovely and friendly. Great quality of food and beyond fantastic service. We will keep coming back!! read more

Tasty, cozy, and the service was great. There were plenty of vegetarian options, and all were delicious. Especially recommend the tres leches! read more

One of my favorite places! They recently redid the menu - half the new menu is VEGETARIAN friendly, taste good too - vegan brat is what my friend had and it was yummy. From the appetizers, I can recommend the mango latkes, as well as the Vareniki. Great twists on eastern european classics. Make sure to ask about their specials! They are quite good. read more

The most horrible restaurant I've eaten at in NYC. 3/5 meals had issues: Legit hair ball in the salad, raw burger (ordered well done), and entirely incorrect meal (ordered capris sandwich on a baguette - was served unmelted cheddar on burnt multigrain bread. Waitress was sweet and clearly overwhelmed.. only server for the whole dining room. We ended up leaving.. 3 strikes and we're out. Needless to say I will never be going back. read more

This was a great place for brunch and the menu offers up something a little different to the typical fare served up in the neighborhood. I had the breakfast with european style pork sausage, eggs as well as toast and buckwheat. It was all delicious. I also had some east european style pancakes which, eventhough they were deep fried, were light and tasty. The staff were very friendly and the decor makes for a comfy east european kitchen/cafe feel. I'll be back to try the blinitzes (crepes) that looked really good. read more

Kitchen is a terrific gem of a restaurant in Cobble Hill. We've eaten there many times, both for lunch and dinner. The lunch menu is straight forward and very flavorful. Our favorites are the latkes (DELICIOUS!!) the chicken soup, all the sandwiches and salads (trust me, we've had them all!) and the avocado toast. Dinner: grilled octopus, white bean salad, all the salads and soups, and the spaghetti Bolognese. Really, you can't go wrong here. All the choices are delicious. And the wait staff is friendly and accommodating to any special requests or needs. Go! You won't be disappointed read more

Great steak frites and Shirley temples. I also like their latkas (sp?). I'm never in BK much so probably won't be back.... but if I ever did go to BK, I'd return! read more

This place is cute, and definitely tastes fresh. We ordered the beef burger and beet and feta sandwich. Both were delicious and satisfying. The mustard that was served with the burger was the most amazingly tangy and perfect mustard I've ever had. read more

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The food was great and the unlimited mimosas. But apparently the rude old manager lady with the blond hair told me I couldn't get a last mimosa even tho I order a unlimited mimosa because I recently gave my card to pay the bill even tho I asked before I pay the bill. Apparently customer service isn't their forte which is sad because the food is great just not the management working there. read more

Very noisy but very delicious! My latkes and scrambled eggs with roasted vegetables (zucchini, onion, winter squash), and enough apple sauce and sour cream to dip were absolutely divine perfection. My friend was also so happy with her egg in a hole brioche and chicken sausage. Our waiter was so gracious and personable despite being overwhelmed with the crowd, I can't blame him for forgetting to bring my companion and me our broiled grapefruit until the end of the meal. It was a nice way to end the meal. Will definitely come back for more eats! (Or ice-cream which they also serve.) Very please that the bill came in under $35.00 too! read more

Pretty much amazing. Not only can I get Russian food, but I can ALSO get grass-fed beef and cage free eggs! It's super clean. Relaxed environment. Wooden tables. Lots of space. Friendly staff. Fresh-squeezed juices. Delicious vareniki (Russian dumplings) with the real Russian sour cream (which is pretty different from the American variety), good borscht, wash it down with some kvas. Ice creams, floats, and shakes from upstate ny dairies. Yowza! read more

Karloff is possibly the most genuine restaurant slash cafe i have bumped into in the Cobble Hill area and beyond. Not pretentious, yet cool and stylish. Very kind and joyful staff. A great good menu for all meals and in between, with comfort items like their sandwiches and burgers and more adventurous options (Cherry- filled Dumplings - wow). The syphon coffee is a magic show, and they have the BEST ICE CREAM on the north american continent. Try them all! Insider's scoop: I think they will also be serving wine and beer (and vodka!) read more

One of my favorite places in Cobble Hill. I started going soon after they opened in 2010 and it quickly became my go-to place. Great coffee options, they know how to make tea (lemon-ginger is just like I make it at home), yummy breakfasts, comforting soups and vegetable dishes. I've tried a little bit of everything and can say that I didn't dislike anything. I highly recommend their latkes, fresh juices, lox sandwich, pancakes and their lavender ice cream (when they have it) is AMAZING. When they first opened they were definitely a bit overwhelmed but the owners were very sweet and attentive. It means a lot as a repeat customer to be recognized and greeted, which we got each time. There were a few times service was slow, when they were overwhelmed, but it never bothered me because it was a rare occasion and the food, ambiance and owners always made up for it. Only thing I wish they had was wifi (which they may have now) but then again I see their dilemna about it cutting off business. Sadly I can't visit as often since I'm in a different neighborhood but go if you are there!! read more

Went here after dinner with my boyfriend and his mother for dessert and coffee. This place had a weird vibe. It's way cute on the outside, but the service was pretty crummy. They each ordered a dessert, my boyfriend also got an ice cream cone, and I just stuck with a glass of wine. 30 minutes later, they each had all of their desserts, and I was still waiting on the glass off wine. After asking for it a second time, they brought it over; not a generous pour. My boyfriend ordered a latte; they served him a foamy latte mess, with scorched milk. His mother ordered a cappuccino, and while her drink did have /some/ passable cappuccino microfoam, it was mostly a milky espresso with a dollop of the 'right' kind of foam on top. I don't recc this place for coffee, especially if you're a coffee snob... you'll just cringe as you watch them steam your milk, with no fingers on the tin... thus, burning it. The 2 stars they are getting is for the how quickly my boo devoured his ice cream cone; I'm assuming he enjoyed it. read more

Omg ! The chicken soup is amazing ! The dumplings are so tasty and the avocado toast was to die for x read more

Kitchen at Cobble Hill - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's been a while since I've come here but Kitchen definitely feels like an improvement from the Karloff days. The space just looks so much brighter and more inviting. As a Russian, I rarely go out for Russian food. What Russian restaurant can make a better Russian dish than my mother? (none!) But Kitchen at Cobble Hill is pretty conveniently located and has some of the home staples I might occasionally crave when my mom isn't around. It was also the perfect place to break our Yom Kippur fast. They even had a post yom kippur special menu! My favorites from last night were the deviled eggs, latkes (which were awesomely crispy) and avocado toast (you can never go wrong with avocado toast even if it isn't exactly a Russian staple). The matzoh balls in the soup were a little too hard for my liking but it's not part of their every day menu so I'll let it go. Excellent service. I'll be back! read more

(3.5 stars) I'm going to be honest. When a friend said "Let's meet for Russian food," I wasn't thrilled. I was expecting something very, very heavy - maybe borscht, and maybe meatballs. Nothing at Karloff screams Russian - in fact, much of the menu consists of sandwiches and salads, which made me think that it might serve them well to call this "neo-Russian" or "modern Russian," or "Russian inflected," because I suspect part of why their restaurant is not as full as I would expect is because others have the same image of Russian cuisine. As for the food, definitely start with the latkes ($8). They are the star of the show, and they come in an order of two. We ordered the basic potato latkes which are like a slice of heaven, served with sour cream, apple sauce, and a pile of caramelized onions. The sandwiches are very reasonably priced, and tasty enough (the veggie sandwich with goat cheese in particular is good -- the burger wasn't memorable, but was certainly tasty) and the salads are particularly fresh. And points for incredibly friendly, attentive-but-not-intrusive service. Additional points for what must be one of the most reasonably priced menus on Court Street. The one comical thing that happened at Karloff - apparently they have a small screen at the back of the restaurant and they were projecting what seemed to be Fellini movies (oddly, with Spanish subtitles). Halfway through the meal, the diners all looked up to see an amply-breasted woman taking her top off and sticking her breasts in a man's mouth. This odd scene lasted at least a minute or two, and seemed like awkward dining room viewing material. Cash & Amex only. read more

Recently went in for the first time for a late Sunday lunch. The place is adorable and has a great sandwich menu. It is so much more than just a "coffee place," which is what I expected. I thought our waitress was just darling. So friendly and likeable and very honest on her recommendations. Oh, and they have ice cream. This may just be one of my new favorite local places. read more

It was our first dinner at Karloff... I ordered steak, my wife (picky but I love her) ordered oxtail and we shared latkes with lox and borsht for appetizers. Food was delicious-- even the wife agreed :) One of the best meals, I had in the neighborhood. Will definitely come back!!) read more

The ambience of this restaurant is wonderful. Very pretty and well lit- our server was very kind and helpful. I was there around 6pm on Saturday and it was not very crowded. Not sure why though because it was amazing! We all had delicious watermelon margaritas and shared the beef dumplings appetizer. You will lick the plate! I had the "artichoke fondue" which was TOTALLY AMAZING! More plate licking. read more

Airy and spacious restaurant that specializes in Eastern European food. The furniture reminds me of deor in a Russian farmhouse. I unfortunately didn't know about the rave reviews on the ice cream but I will definitely try it next time. I did however, have a the tuna melt, which was smallish in size for the price, tasty but not spectacular. I loved the carrot slaw that came with it. This is apparently a place for desserts. The waitresses were lovely but service was laid back and unorganized. Three different people asked me if I had ordered and the place was not busy. This is a place to hang out on a lazy Sunday afternoon if you are not too rushed. The atmosphere is gentle and the waiters don't rush you. read more

Love love love that place! Service is flawless and the food guys... OMG, hard to describe! You have to come over and try whatever you feel like or the helpful waiter suggests you. Might be hard not to like anything! Definitely will come again read more

Kitchen at Cobble Hill - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We were walking along Court St when I spotted Karloff and decided to venture in. That turned out to be a smart move, because the food was a bunch of awesomeness. Olga was fantastic and friendly. She made our dining experience exceptional. She knew the wines, and her suggestions were right on point. We started with the Russian meat dumplings, it was amazingly yummy. The Kielbasa and red cabbage dish fantastic, simply fantastic. The braised oxtail dish is to die for, the meat fell off the bone, it melts in your mouth. What rendered me speechless was the lavender ice-cream, the scent, the flavor, texture and consistency was on point ... creamy, velvety, and smooth!! I will be back again!!! read more

This is my second time at Karloff. And there are tons of cool changes. First - the decor. Completely renovated and very stylish. They use a lot of natural wood and that gives the place a warm feeling. Second - the menu and drinks. More food choices, sophisticated, tasty. I was lucky to sample a cheese cake that just came out of the oven. Served with blackberries it was so tender and fresh - I could consume a few more portions easily. Beer choices are unique. Now they have beer on tap too. I like Karloff's wine selection. Should i mention that they bring ice cream directly from an all natural producer in NY upstate? The place is very clean and it smells good inside. Being a clean freak I see this as a big plus! Service is friendly and quick. I will be back soon! read more

When our toddler who is 2.5 years old is craving a delicious borscht and potato dumplings and we want a hearty beef stroganoff, we come here! The food is delicious(!), and it's so nice that the staff is very welcoming to families with children. Not all establishments are so kind, but Kitchen goes out of their way to help us enjoy our night out as a family. read more

What's not to love about Karloff? Went there to grab a coffee and study. Ended up having a bowl of hot borscht, potato latkas and peanut butter ice cream. Everything was absolutely delicious. Service was great. Atmosphere was very pleasant. Given the context of cafe, that serves food and dessert -- I was very pleased. read more

After reading other reviews it appears that the owners did a renovation to give the place a face lift in order to charge more for their food and wine. My boyfriend and I were lured in by a host outside the restaurant who mentioned a $5 special wine tasting. My boyfriend immediately commented upon the fact that the main design decision had been made was to drop all the money on the top of the bar which was made of marble. In general the redesign feels a bit uncertain and self-concious. The service was relatively attentive although a bit insecure. Our waiter didn't know how to pronounce the names of the wines he was serving. The food was pretty fresh and tasty but nothing unique or inventive about any of the preparations or flavors. They did send out desert which was thoughtful, although the fried cheesecake seemed to be a bit stale. read more

I hosted my girlfriend's birthday party here. It was smooth sailing from the moment I first messaged Olga about the event. I had actually come in here once beforehand just to try their food and I loved the vibe. Olga invited my girlfriend and I to have a drink with her and talk details. She answered every question we could throw at her and then some. I had a party of 29 people and we all had an amazing evening. Olga let us put up decorations for the party and we even had a little photo area. The staff were all very courteous and even shut the lights off and played Happy Birthday for my girlfriend when we took out the cake. the drinks were also just the right amount since this restaurant and Cobble Hill as a whole is not really a "drink until you throw up" kind of place. All in all I have no complaints and I'm already recommending Kitchen at Cobble Hill to all my friends. read more

One of my favorite places of ALL TIME!! The menu satisfies you beyond your expectations. The ambiance and warm host make you never want to leave! I look forward to going here soon, it's the best! Go here you're going to love it! read more

Went the other night with a groupon. I'm just gonna cut to the chase. Service-GREAT Potato latkes-Undercooked Beef shortribs with sweet potato mash-Yummo Ambience- cute and romantic Will I be back...prob not.... at least not without a groupon. read more

One of my favorite lunch spots in the neighborhood. Soups are all pretty great and I love the reuben, unconventional though it is. Lemon ginger tea is also an excellent hangover remedy. read more

Karloff is a strange fusion of Russian and New American. Quite frankly, it doesn't really work. The cold fish platter is a trio of whitefish salad, pickled herring which has been minced almost to a paste, and smoked salmon which is listed on the menu as baked. It's served with a couple small piece of bread, some baby greens, and a cherry tomato. The beef stroganoff is incredibly dry. There is none of the creamy sauce the dish is known for to be found in the small bowl. The braised oxtail over potato and parsnip mash would be bland except for an almost cloying sweetness of the red wine glace poured over it. Everything is excessively salty. The wines are limited, and the first one we tried was corked. The others had little to recommend them. One half of the wait staff, a young woman with a keen eye for her diners' needs, was pleasant, attentive, and very fast. The other half, a friendly young man, was slower and less attentive and had a less than impressive command of the menu and wine list. Not a bad experience, but not someplace I will probably frequent. read more

I had this skirt steak and the lemon chicken delivered. It took an hour and a half to arrive. I threw both entrées in the garbage. They were disgusting. In edible. read more

I really enjoyed my dinner here last night. The restaurant is beautiful inside and the service was highly attentive (the server even brought us fancy shots on the house) and they could not have been sweeter to us. I ordered the burger and it was honestly one of the best burgers I've had in the neighborhood if not the best. My friend had the roasted chicken and loved it. (Also, the bathroom is very clean, there was a scented candle burning in there, and they use hand soap and lotion from Rituals!) read more