I was here a few days ago and saw at least 4-5 cockroaches, employees seemed like it's a norm for…read morethem. I was so grossed out had to cancel my order, can only imagine how dirty the kitchen must be. How are they still open?

Amazing food! Handmade, fresh, and delightful. They even offer traditional Russian classics with…read morethe option to have them vegan. Amazing. Too bad I'm too full to order dessert. I'll be coming back for the syrniki!

I first visited Raskolnikoff years ago when I was living and working in Germany, and it's stuck…read morewith me ever since. Tucked into the heart of Dresden's Neustadt, Raskolnikoff doesn't try to charm you with glossy signage or polished storefronts. In fact, you might walk past it entirely if you weren't paying attention--its graffiti-covered exterior and slightly crumbling facade blend right into the neighborhood's gritty, post-Soviet aesthetic. But don't let that fool you. That's not decay--it's atmosphere. Head down the narrow staircase and you'll find what feels like a secret--and to some extent, it is. But then you step inside, and it all makes sense. Dimly lit, intimate, and full of character, Raskolnikoff is a true Eastern European hideaway. It feels like a Dostoevsky novel with a wine list. I ordered the Pelmeni-Mix--pillowy dumplings, each bite giving way to tender fillings and comfort. It was the kind of dish that makes you slow down and savor. My friend had the Borscht, which came out piping hot, bold and earthy with that sweet-savory beet richness that warms you from the inside out. Everything felt homemade and honest. Raskolnikoff isn't just a place to eat--it's an experience. A quiet little time capsule, hidden behind graffiti and a worn staircase. But once you're inside, you're part of something old, soulful, and wonderfully human. Und weil dieser Ort für mich damals ein Stück echtes Ostdeutschland war, hier auch ein paar Gedanken auf Deutsch: Von außen wirkt das Raskolnikoff eher unscheinbar--die Fassade ist mit Graffiti übersät, das Treppenhaus schmal, fast schon ein bisschen schäbig. Aber genau das verleiht dem Ort seinen ganz eigenen Charme. Es passt perfekt zum rauen, ostdeutschen Flair der Dresdner Neustadt. Wer nur nach gepflegten Außenfassaden sucht, wird hier vielleicht vorbeilaufen--und dabei etwas wirklich Besonderes verpassen. Denn wenn man sich die paar Stufen hinunter wagt, entdeckt man ein kleines, fast geheimes Restaurant, das sich irgendwo zwischen russischem Wohnzimmer, literarischem Salon und kulinarischem Zufluchtsort ansiedelt. Es fühlt sich an, als würde man durch eine verborgene Tür in eine andere Zeit stolpern. Ich hatte die Pelmeni-Mischung. Ehrlich gesagt: Ich hätte gut noch eine zweite Portion verdrücken können. Mein Freund hat sich für den Borschtsch entschieden, der nicht nur fantastisch aussah, sondern auch genauso geschmeckt hat--herzhaft, leicht süßlich, mit genau der Tiefe, die man sich bei einem solchen Gericht erhofft. Man schmeckt, dass hier mit Liebe gekocht wird. Ich habe damals in Deutschland gelebt, als ich zum ersten Mal hier war, und trotzdem ist mir dieses kleine Lokal bis heute in Erinnerung geblieben. Raskolnikoff ist kein schickes Restaurant, das sich in Szene setzt. Es ist ein Ort zum Entdecken, zum Runterkommen, zum Genießen. Und wenn man es einmal gefunden hat, möchte man eigentlich sofort wieder zurück.

We got the Pilmeni. It tasted good but nothing too fantastic. Service was good. Probably would not…read morereturn as food was not my favorite.

Great Russian restaurant in the new city within walking distance from the bridges! We passed it…read morewhile looking for food and decided to give it a shot without reading any reviews online...so glad we did! The soljanka was absolutely delicious and so were the meat pelmeni. The restaurant was small but cozy. The waitress (slash owner?) was friendly.

From the owner: Herzlich willkommen in unserem russischen Spezialitäten Restaurant.Wir möchten Ihnen in unserem…read morekleinen Restaurant Russland etwas nahe bringen.Lassen Sie sich von unserer herzlichen Gastfreundschaft nach alter russischer Tradition verwöhnen.

It was a little hard to find. You have to enter the building and then go down the stairs. We didn't…read morehave a reservation, but the place is very big and they found a seat for us in a very interesting looking area. The atmosphere was very old feeling with the decorations, and the waitstaff wore historical looking clothes. The food was very good, the service was outstanding, and the prices were reasonable considering it was a central area with lots of shopping and probably tourists. Plus the beer was great!

Sure, there was a touristy vibe, but we were tourists, so we rolled with it!…read more The food was well-executed... cooked and seasoned correctly and had a nice presentation. The staff were friendly, while the table-to-table entertainment avoided us. Maybe we looked unfriendly. It had been a long day, after all. Service was very good & they were accommodating. The price was a bit higher than elsewhere, but our guests were OK with that, as they enjoyed the environment & decor.

This is a nice place located in a semi-touristy part of town. The staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful and efficient. They are very knowledgeable about what they have to serve and where it comes from originally. I really had a good time!

This place was recommended by our Airbnb host when we asked about traditional local food. The…read morerestaurant looks more like your grandma's house from a generation ago and you almost feel like that's where you are. It's filled with antique china, toys, knickknacks, etc I had Deftiges warmes Bratenbrot which was meat on bread with a gravy on it, and pickles worked in. It was excellent. Nice little salad with it that I liked a lot. My husband had Dresden style wurst (bockwurst) with potatoes and sauerkraut. He liked it a lot although the sauerkraut was not our favorite. So based on being very reasonably priced (its a couple of blocks from the main tourist restaurants), very good food and the cutest atmosphere, I have to give it a top rating.