Authentic Kolaches
DESCRIPTION: Kolache Heaven has wonderful Kolaches. Even my full-Czech relatives were impressed.
DATE: 2004-10-15
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Everything

A Must Stop when Visiting Ukrainian Village
DESCRIPTION: On an occasional visit to New York City and St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, a stop in to Veselka is a must. Located in the heart of the Ukrainian Village, this restaurant offers my favorite Ukrainian pierogies (varenyky), just like Mother used to make!
DATE: 2001-07-04
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Pierogies, of course

Good but not great Central European Fare
DESCRIPTION: The Blue Danube is an outgrowth of the traditionally central European South Trenton neighborhood. The Italian neighborhood, Chambersburg,is north of S. Broad St. while Hungarians and Poles settled south of Broad. Blue Danube is a quaint little restaurant that has hung on to serve an aging ethnic clientele. As a result it has some of the only authentic fare in the area. The restaurant is neat and decorated with attractive touches. The wait staff was a bit casual though considering the relatively upscale surroundings. The bar is very small but comfortably holds 8 or so for after dinner drinks. Two things stood out from our dinner. 1) Everybody had to get a left-over tray. This is great marketing as it makes sure you remember the restaurant on the day after. The overfeeding technique seems to be a Trenton tradition as most of the old line restaurants provide healthy portions. 2) The food wasn't especially spicey. I chalk this up to the older customer base Blue Danube serves. Michelle and I ate at Blue Danube on our first night in Trenton over 1 1/2 years ago. Though it's only one block away, we've not been back. It's not so much that Blue Danube drove us away but that other places have drawn us. It doesn't have the menu and service of Utopia, the coolness or Urban Word or the casual feel of Centre House Pub. Blue Danube shares a feeling of being stuck in the '70s with most of the Chambersburg eateries. Some updated decor, a snappier menu and top service would help draw the younger crowd the restaurant needs to keep going. That said, if you've got a hankering for goulash or schnitzel I can't think or a better spot in Central NJ
DATE: 2002-08-16
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Schnitzel, Goulash

Great Central European Dishes In Cozy Surroundings
DESCRIPTION: Well prepared ethnic and American food in huge servings. All in a house converted to restaurant decorated with european nic-nacs. You feel like you are dining at your grandmother's house. Service can sometimes be slow, but I think that is due to each dish being made from scratch. The wait is well worth it. All traditional dishes are homey in presentation. My only quibble with the Polish platter is that the kielbasa is obviously Hillshire Farms instead of an authentic restaurant made one. I wish they had sauerkraut pierogies, but the potato ones are fine. The goulash and sauerbraten are fall apart tender. Although the goulash could use some vegetables. The potato dill soup is comfort food at it's best. My favorite dish is the best version of Veal Oscar I have ever eaten. Served as a casserole with sliced veal. The side dishes aren't an afterthought here. Among the best are spatzle with bacon & onions & roasted potatos. Apple strudel is a huge fresh serving. The jam filled crepes are a light ending to a feast. For satisfying food in welcoming atmosphere this is the plac
DATE: 2002-10-19
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Veal Oscar, Sauerbraten, Potato Dill Soup, Polish Plater

Ethnic Comfort Food at Bargain Prices
DESCRIPTION: We have been to the Blue Danube on a number of occasions--the specials nights are true bargains. Stuffed cabbage is among the best we've had--having been brought up with the dish, we know what it should be like. Goulash also top-drawer, as is the spaetzle and the vegetables--and the potato-tomato soup is to die for. Very quaint place with good service. I don't know if the two reviewers above hit it on off nights, or they're just hard to please. You will be satisfied and will return.
DATE: 2002-11-28
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8

Blue Danube does get a younger crowd
DESCRIPTION: Among the few true ethnic spots left in Trenton, young people longing for their great grandmothers cooking will find it. Fresh chicken paprikas, pierogies and potato pancakes are truly wonderful and feel like the old world. My friends are 20 somethings and as we dine, we see others our age!
DATE: 2003-01-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Mehenditi, potato pancakes, salad with dill dressing

Favorite place to dine!
DESCRIPTION: The Blue Danube is Trenton's best kept secret. The restaurant is small in a cozy way, so reservations are suggested. The menu is extensive in itself, but then add on the specials, the choices of side dishes, soups and desserts and no one can leave unsatisfied! The portions are huge and the prices are low! The service is awesome. The girls that work there know their menu and their customers. I noticed that a lot of the guests are greeted like old friends. Can't wait to go back for some jaegershnitzel!
DATE: 2003-03-05
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Jaegerschnitzel , Taste of Europe

Number 1 place to dine in my book
DESCRIPTION: I have been going to the Blue Danube for over 7 years, and have had everything on the menu, and all I can say is WUNDBAR! Food like my grandmother made.
DATE: 2004-02-13
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : everything

Customer Review
DESCRIPTION: We went to Diva on a snowy Sunday night, around 8 p.m. and had a very pleasant experience. The food was excellent, the service good and corteous and to our surprise there was pleasant live music that did not interfere with conversation. Very reasonable prices too. We recommend it very highly. we already have passed out their cards. Hope they make it!
DATE: 2004-01-15
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Stuffed pork chop, with a Yugoeslavian name

A taste of Heaven
DESCRIPTION: This is an introduction to one of the best restuarants in manhattan! The food is incredible with prices that work with a student budget. The service was absolutely perfect and the waiter was very attentive and knows his wines well. He has never steered me wrong when coming to choices.
DATE: 2001-10-22
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Tarragon

A Must STOP
DESCRIPTION: Anytime I am in the area - I have to stop for the fresh kolaches and BREAD. They have different types of bread - all fresh and delicious. The bread makes great teacher gifts. I have also had them make huge order of cookies for a function. Excellent service.. good food and nice people. They have other baked goods too.
DATE: 2003-08-31
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Bread and Kolaches

Great Food, Hard to Contact
DESCRIPTION: I love the sausages and other meat products at Kramarczuk's. Service is also usually wonderful, but for some reason no one ever answers the telephone. I tried to call for a week, but I finally gave up...
DATE: 2004-01-26
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Any sausage..