Katia's: A Russian Tea Room
(415) 668-9292
600 Fifth Ave
(at Balboa Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94118
37.7771
-122.4627
Neighborhoods: Inner Richmond, Northwest
Hours:
Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
5pm-9pm
Sat 5pm-10pm
Sun 5pm-9pm
Price:
$$
What People Are Saying About Katia's: A Russian Tea Room
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
adorkable25
January 16, 2008
I love this place. I don't normally write review, but this place is so great I had to say something.
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stance
January 23, 2006
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.
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tracie74
January 13, 2006
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.
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What to Drink:
Skip the California wines and go for a bottle of Russian champagne for $25 or Russian Baltika beer for $5. There's also a smooth house blend tea for $3.
When to Go:
Katia's is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner and Wednesday through Friday for lunch. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Know Before You Go:
Russia may not be known for its dessert, but Katia means to fix that. The Napoleon, a flaky pastry with custard, the kissel, sweetened fruit with cream, and chocolate walnut meringue torte, are each $6.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Quiet, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
