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great food! Very cute & romantic!. I love this place. I don't normally write review, but this place is so great I had to say something.
Quaint Richmond eatery serves up authentic Russian favorites..
In Short
Tablecloths and dim lighting do not equal fine dining, but judging from the satisfied Russian expats who pack this spare dining room, the delectable food makes up for any lack of
glamour. The menu of zazuski, or little bites, and entrees ranging from $13 to $19, is inspired by the meals of Katia Troosh's childhood. Don't miss her homemade pickles and pel'meni, plump beef dumplings in chicken broth with a dollop of sour cream.…
Authentic Russian Cuisine. I loved this little jewel of a restaurant. The food was excellent and so was the service. The owner of the place, Katia, sat down and chatted with our group of 4 girls and told us what to order to experience Russian cuisine. We had the blinis, borscht soup, lamb (this is the best dish), potato dumplings with caramelized onions and an assortment of desserts that were to die for. There is an accordion (looks like one anyway) player who plays any song you ask him to (from Britney Spears to Abba) so the evening was a blast.…
GREAT RESTAURANT. The food was great, but the portions were somewhat small so I recommend ordering appetizers, the borscht was excellent, and beer to help fill you up. There were only 2 people working in the entire restaurant, 1 waiter and the chef, but suprisingly the wait wasn't terribly long. The waiter was friendly and provided excellent service. I would defintely recommend this restaurant. We went on a weekday and it didn't seem too busy, but for a weekend evening I would suggest a reservation.…
Authentic Russian!. The negative reviews here just don't make sense, particularly the one below. The food is tasty, unusual (if you are new to Russian), and authentic. This isn't the sort of heavy eastern European food you might expect. The blini (like crepes) with lox, herring, and roe make a wonderful appetizer or entree. Excellent piroshki (small pastry dough filled with meat or vegetables). The borscht is flavorful, and is a nice-sized bowl (not a cup as someone mentioned). The Pel'meni (tasty meat-filled dumplings) are served in a chicken broth that by itself would be excellent it was the favorite of the table. The lamb shashlik was also outstanding - very flavorful and perfectly cooked. Combined with Katia's welcoming presence, this place is worth a visit for an introduction to authentic Russian cooking.…
