So we were just walking by and peeked in to see this beautiful bar and heard really good music…read more The woman who owns the bar invited us in and found us a table. She recommended drinks based on what we like to drink normally. My hubby and I had two drinks each and both were really good. The vibe is really cool in here. We sat for 2 hours. The bathroom was nice too. Met a couple nice people. If I lived there, I would go here all the time.

I had a craving for Russian and Matreshka did not disappoint. This cozy restaurant offers up an…read moreEastern European menu in quaint quarters. The staff, friendly and English speaking, will quickly get you a table (and, at times, offer some vodka). I settled down to beef stroganoff, a cup of hot Ukrainian borscht, and a glass of kvass (a crisp, tart/sweet drink made from fermented rye bread). The borscht had a deep flavour, complimented by a small drizzle of sour cream and shreds of simmered meat, while the stroganoff was rich and satisfying, the tender beef paired well with mushrooms and onions in a silky smooth dill-and-cream sauce. Main dishes come with your choice of potato; even simple boiled potatoes make for a fine side.

An excellent selection of drinks and a quaint bar to chill in for a pre-dinner cocktail or even a…read morenight-cap makes the interior that much more enjoyable. Thanks Artyom for making the drinks for us! -cheers

Right next to Madame Claude, this Russian bar reminds me of those sleazy brunch places that they…read morehave in Union Square and the tenderloin in San Francisco. It's all about the cheesy wallpaper. You can smoke in the entire place, so if you are a non-smoker, beware. You have entered into Russian territory! Fair drink prices and decent music. I liked the feel of this place. Despite showing up on a weekend, the place wasn't packed and it was easy to find a place to sit. I would say that this place is best enjoyed before heading out to some clubs or for a chat with about 2-6 people (unless drinking alone is your thing). I would be curious to come here during the afternoon and have some coffee. Seems like it would be a good atmosphere for that as well. The restrooms were clean, especially for a dive bar, and I always love it when they also have hand moisturizer too, right next to the soap. Call me weird. It was a good experience and I would come here again.

The dining room is beautiful! Food is super yummy. Service was fast and organized. Card only.read more

Would totally recommend this place, dinner was a little pricy compared to my usual dinners but the…read morepargit was super tasty. Loved the chicken skewers and potatoes, especially in the pomegranate sauce. Not entirely filling but a beer or two helps with that.

Very cute tajik tea spot. The interior was lovely with some floor seating, shoes off inside,…read morepaintings, and carved wood pillars. They have a bunch of tea, beer, and food options and the staff also speaks some English along with having English on the menu. It's best to get there at openings or have a reservation as it gets quite busy after an hour on a weekday.

My son really wanted to try this place after learning about its history. We chose to sit on the…read morefloor, which was comfortable. We tried the wareniki, which was great, and the pelmeni, which were also good. They are both simple dumpling dishes. As it is a tea house, we had iced tree, specifically karibik auf eis. Not what you would expect, but very good.

Good overall. Borscht, of course. Blini were good. Service was fine. Ambiance is cafe style home…read morecooking place.

As an Eastern European, I felt that this place hit the spot. We ordered the "Worker and Farmer"…read morebrunch for two on a late Sunday morning, after quickly being seated (not bad for a Sunday), as well as a variety of drinks (I was too excited with all the options they had, including birch juice!). I really liked the fresh fruity (raspberry-based?) mors, and the kvass was not too bad. The brunch itself was very tasty. I especially enjoyed the eggplant spread ("eggplant caviar"?), the cold cut and the sirniki with homemade strawberry jam. Really felt like being home at babushka's place :) The only downside was the coffee, it tasted a little bit burnt. But leaving something to be desired has never been a bad thing!

Someone recommended this place to us, and I'm so glad they did. A Russian restaurant wouldn't…read morenormally be my first choice, especially not for breakfast. My dining companion and I both ordered vegetarian breakfast samplers (nice that there were multiple options) and everything was terrific. The food was fresh and light but very flavorful. The ambiance was nice. We came when hardly anyone else was in the restaurant and had the whole back room to ourselves. The interior was very warm and cozy. It was the perfect way to start the day in Berlin and turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip.

While visiting Berlin we had both breakfast and dinner at Cafe Datscha Mitte and enjoyed every…read moremeal. It's Eastern European style is both unique and delicious. Really fresh and healthy food with friendly staff. Definitely will go back next time I am in Berlin!

Really amazing breakfast. Coffee was also good. Nice service people smiling. I really recommend…read morethis place. 100%.

Great place with relaxing ambience, awesome food and friendly service. Every day there's a…read moredifferent menu, so one doesn't get wary. Will definitely be back!

Just had lunch here and was impressed!!! Ordered The borsch and another chicken soup w meatballs…read more Both delicious. The pelmeni was very good also. Perogi was fresh and tasty. Everything has great fresh flavor. I've never really had Russian food before. This place did not disappoint!!!! Good portions at a good price.

Homemade Russian food at Cafe Pelmeni! The owner and her…read moredaughter were extremely friendly. The pelmeni, salads, roulade and everything were tried was very good. Eating at Cafe Pelmeni, is like being invited into to someone's home. Give it a try.

My friends and I were walking around around 9 PM looking for places to eat, but we didn't realize…read morethat a lot of places in this area close relatively early. We were lucky to stumble upon this place. I believe Cafe Datscha is the go-to place in Berlin to get a taste of Russian cuisine. I personally got the ASSORTI Datscha (vegetarisch) teigtaschen (spinach-cheese filled Russian dumplings). As a personal cheese lover - this dish was heaven. They bake the dumplings with cheese and cream for cheesy and oozey goodness. I still crave them to this day.

I've been walking past this place for years but I never stopped...something about the orange lights…read moresaid Newport Beach Orange Julius to me. Finally one night it was just too cold and I just couldn't walk anymore and oh my god...I feel so stupid for avoiding it all this time. It's magical. Russian slanting toward Georgian, warm and cozy, REALLY good food. I'll be here a lot.