Was visiting Denver along with a friend who immigrated from Russia. She was beyond excited to have Russian food she didn't have to make at home. But I knew she'd be a tough critic as well. The restaurant was oddly empty for a Wednesday, with only one other group dining, and we were there during prime dinner time. But that meant our group of six we had a very attentive server, and she was great. We started with a host of appetizers including herring, all the pickled vegetables on offer, pierogis, and cabbage rolls. And a carafe of horseradish vodka, of their many house made infused vodka options. It was so delicious we got a second order of most of the appetizers. After so many starters, we went light on entrees, getting two beef stroganoffs and a lamb shank to share. Plus yet another cabbage rolls (they really were that good). Our resident Russian felt the entrees were far less traditional (she said they never ate lamb in her fed eastern part of Russia, and the stroganoff was a modern tale that was more of a steak with sides vs stew like) but we all agreed the modern tales were completely delicious, especially the mushroom sauce on the stroganoff. We finished with all three desserts available- a layered honey cake (deemed modern but tasty) a chocolate pot de crème (insanely delicious but not russian) and an off menu item of ice cream cake with a plum sauce It was a really lovely meal and I was so full I could barely get up to leave. read more

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We came here for dinner for my partner's birthday since he has Eastern European ancestry and we love that kind of food! We got the herring, golubtsi, lamb shank, and pork schnitzel. The Lamb Shank was my favorite. So tender and flavorful. The cabbage roll was a bit disappointing for the price. It was one roll for $12, which this dish is usually made in batches for a fraction of the price. Everything else was good. We loved the selection of infused vodka. My partner's favorite was the horseradish infused one! One thing to note is that this is downtown, so street parking is the main option. We found a spit easily two blocks down on a Tuesday night. There's also a parking garage very near. Overall, a good experience and delicious food. read more

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Cute bar with an attentive staff and wildly varied menu. We enjoyed our time here! I personally have celiac & wouldn't feel super comfortable eating here though the menu is labeled - just doesn't seem to be labeled correctly (I, personally, wouldn't eat the lamb shank that says its GF bc of the rye malt braise -- that would never be GF? Maybe there's a GF option to do it without the braise though?) just something to note if you visit and are looking for GF options. read more

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We enjoyed our experience here. It's the second time we've been and the service was professional with a tad bit of causal. The ambiance was warm, dark, and cozy. The lamps could do with a bit of dusting--looks like it's been ages. The food was overall very good. We thought the goulash and schnitzel were the best dishes of the night, and don't skip dessert. I would go back for sure. read more

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AMAZING FOOD. I have not consistently found good Eastern European food outside SF/NY. While I didn't get to try the whole menu I did order 4 things and everything was delicious. I wish I could return and slowly try everything as I'm sure you can't miss with any order. The pierogies were hands down the best I've ever had. The white wine sauce gives it such an elevated and rich layer that you just don't find at other restaurants or grandmas home cooking. I will crave these and be bummed I can't easily access them. Don't skip dessert!! Divine 8 layer honey cake. Bonus+: Nick is a top tier server/host. If he could open his own business and train all restaurant staff I think the world would be a much better place. Polite, prompt, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and actionable. What else could you ask for? read more

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We got here at 9:30 on a Tuesday night and got seated at the bar with one other patron. The kitchen closed at 9, so we looked at the drink menu. There is an impressive selection of vodkas here. On the top of the menu was 21 house infused with different fruit, herbs, spices, and botanicals. These span from the more typical (lemon, orange) to very interesting (sea buckthorn berry, chokeberry) to way out there (horseradish, red pepper). Below that is a massive list of 60+ vodkas from around the world. You can also get mixed drinks. To say I was intimidated by the sheer amount of choice on the menu would be an understatement. Thankfully, the general manager sensed our need for a recommendation. We tried quite a few different kinds. Each were served ice cold in an iced shot glass. The non-sweet ones came with some sliced pickles as a chaser. I am by no means a vodka connoisseur, but these were my thoughts. Horseradish - their most popular infusion. This varies from batch to batch on heat level. I thought ours had a very pleasant horseradish flavor with little to no kick/pungency. Jewel of Russia - a very clean almost flavorless vodka. Reyka - the manager's tasting notes - this Icelandic vodka is filtered with lava rock and has some minerality to it. Sea Buckthorn - we're used to infusing vodkas for limoncello, so we were recommended this citrusy one. Chokeberry - reminiscent of wine Vincent Espresso - we mentioned that we really liked a limited edition Coffee liquor from Hangar One and we were recommended this one. This one is quite sweet with good coffee flavor, but a nice ending to our tasting experience. All in all, their selection is so diverse, I think you'll find a few things that you love. Worst case scenario is that you try something new and interesting and get to spend some time mingling with the friendly bartender and patrons. read more

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Tried this place for the first time Saturday night. If you like Borscht, theirs is the best! The rest of the food was so delicious as well. There were six of us eating and we all had a wonderful experience. The people there were so friendly and nice. We will definitely be going back! Add this song read more

The food is delicious and has a very unique menu. They also have a ton of flavored shots that I haven't seen before. The service was good and the location is great, very walkable to everywhere downtown. read more

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Russian/Eastern European Affairs nestled downtown in a quiet corner near Larimer and the Symphony. People come here for their vodka flights, especially their horseradish or beet vodka shots. I would past on the salmon blinis or the chicken Khiev was homey/good. Head back to a slice of the old Eastern Europe - come here! read more

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Wow! What a wonderful surprise! My dad suggested this place and at first I was skeptical - not my favorite cuisine- but wow was I wrong- the lamb was phenomenal! The latkes, pierogis and beet salad were truly delectable. The best part was the honey cake and the service from Joseph! What a wonderful human! We will definitely be back! The ambiance was cute and cozy too! read more

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Great food. Service was great too. We got both kinds beef stroganoffs. I'll be back. - read more

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The location is a bit odd -- tucked away in an alley and not particularly welcoming. The food is average, and the overall vibe is underwhelming. read more

Tucked away deep in Writer's Square, Red Square Euro Bistro is reminiscent of the unassuming and dependable neighborhood restaurants I used to go to when I lived in an European city with wonderful Russian cuisine. It's the type of place where you know you can get your usual. I'm still trying to figure out which one that is for me, but the Chicken Kiev is a strong contender. The Vareniki is also something I'd be happy to order over and over again. The staff is friendly and provides great service. This restaurant is easily my top choice for dinner before the ballet or symphony. read more

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Love all the flavored vodkas! We've come here several times, and tried a bunch of different flavors. Short menus, but great! We've had almost all the food dishes, and each is delicious. Great place to go before an opera or the symphony, as it's a short walk to the performing arts complex. read more

While the atmosphere and service were both pleasant, we were disappointed with the food. All three dishes, beet salad, classic stroganoff and Goulash, were quite bland. One of the things I love about stroganoff is the mix of flavors with onion, mushroom, mustard and sour cream. This was a very one-note dish. The Goulash was similar with heavy paprika taste and not a lot else. Too bad, we were looking forward to enjoying a nice meal. read more

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We had the peirogies, potato latkes, pork schnitzel, beef stroganoff and to end both desserts of the honey cake and chocolate pot. All the food was amazing and the service was on point!! We sat outside and it was beautiful!! If you haven't tried this place you are missing out!! read more

Not very busy on Thursdays, but that may be the perfect time to visit. The staff was very sweet and helpful, and the food was incredibly good. Borsch, classic stroganoff, and pelemeni are must eats, and the Moscow Mule was strong and tasty. I would eat here every single day if I could. Maybe a little tricky to find, as it can be inside/around the corner of where you think it is, but very worth searching out. read more

I came here a few years ago for dinner, and decided to bring my team during a conference. Everyone was a little unsure of what to expect, but everyone left raving about how good the food was! Joseph was especially helpful as our server we will all definitely be back again. read more

I'm a pickle lover and Red Square has an amazing pickle juice martini. They use dill-infused vodka and pickle juice to make these amazing drinks. They're cold, smooth, slightly tart, and completely dangerous. The food was also great and the service was top notch. I'm in Denver often and this quickly has become a favorite. read more

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We were a bit late and they didn't give us any trouble, so that was nice. Unfortunately the food came out super super slowly, which was frustrating. But it was clearly the kitchen and not the server, who, ahem, made amends. She seemed overwhelmed honestly. The food was delicious. We had the salmon with peremini and the chicken kiev, a classic. The horseradish mash is so good. The dill emulsion on the salmon could have been more expressive but it was still delicious and the salmon was cooked well. read more

My partner and I arrived here by mistake with a reservation at another restaurant with a similar name. I'm glad we did! We enjoyed the ambiance, the great server, the food, and the cocktail list. I will certainly return, this time on purpose! read more

Amazing service from Joseph really made the night. Limited menu but executed perfectly even though short-staffed. We had: Brussel sprouts appetizer - maybe my fav version ever Summer borscht Beet salad Rack of lamb - temps nailed Chicken Kiev Carafe of Russian standard vodka - smooth and delicious if dangerous Dark chocolate pôt de creme - richer than most but delicious Everyone loved everything, even though Eastern European/Russian food isn't a cuisine any of usually gravitate towards. Fantastic dinner! read more

Red Square Euro Bistro - Summer borscht. Vegetarian. Beet, cucumber, dill, hard boiled egg with a touch of sour cream on top. Delicious. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Amazing food, service and location. Great for a date night or hanging out with friends.

Get the pickle shots! With a side of pickles! Then, get more! Then order your lyft or uber! Will update once I go back and get more than just the pickle shots!! (which are the best, EVER!). read more

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Upscale and pricey Russian Bistro. The Red Square is illustrated through a red colored theme that runs through the restaurant. It is classy, sophisticated and just on this side of minimalist. We started with a Moscow Mule (how can I, a Mule fanatic, not take a Mule in a Russian place?), a Reisling from Germany and a Jameson. For an appetizer, we ordered the Zukeski board. We got the Chicken Kiev, the lamb rack and the Ghoulash for the main course. The Mule is the smoothest mule I've ever had. I loved it. The vodka and ginger beer combine so smoothly, it slowly hits you as a surprise a lot later :) the Reisling was good too. I didn't taste my brother's Jameson because I can't do whisky but he took two, so he liked it. The Zukeski board was interesting. The veggies on it came with a hidden wasabi(?) sauce which looked nothing like it. So when my brother took a big dollop of it, he suffered the consequences. The Stilton cheese had herbs added to it, which was really good. Of the entrees, my chicken Kiev was the best. My brothers felt it was a bit over cooked, but it was perfect for me. The mashed potatoes are again the smoothest things I've had. Comes with carrots and mushrooms in a sauce that made everything on the plate better. The lamb rack was ordered medium rare but felt more rare to eat because it was chewy. The taste of it was good and the side salad and potatoes were very very good. The Ghoulash was a bit disappointing for my brother. He found the beef overcooked and the plate unsalty. I personally found the beef chewy as I always do, but I liked the sauce. It had an Indian curry feel to it and I would've liked salt. But I finished that plate too We got both desserts available - the lemon tart and the chocolate mousse/parfait(?). The lemon tart was delicious - lemony to the right amount, not over sweet and thin crust so we could enjoy the lemon more. The chocolate was too chocolate-y for me. My cousin loved it though. All in all, could've been a higher review but the entrees weren't perfect. The final price for 3 came up to $166 so be prepared to shell out money. read more

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This is a staple when coming to Denver even if it's just to stop in for the Horseradish Martini. The bar area is anyways alive regardless of the day of the week. The staff have always been warm, pleasant and provide great customer service. I'm so glad that they survived Covid. I just miss the Covid igloos that they used to have, they were private and intimate. Until I see you guys again, Cheers!! read more

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I have never been to this bar before and I loved the vibe. Ramsey was amazing! Can't wait to come back!

When my ancestors came to this country from Russia in search of new and better opportunities, I don't think their great-great-granddaughter gleefully drinking infused vodka shots was what they had in mind. But here I am! At $5 a shot, you can try a bunch of infusions. They are delicious as they are varied. I had the beet, dill, fig, and honey vodkas. I may have had more, but I do not recall as I was drinking straight vodka, attempting to counteract its effects by eating several of the pickle slices they serve on the side. I enjoyed the beet vodka most, but the fig vodka was a real treat too. I will surely be back! Ideally for a carb-heavy dinner. read more

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What a terrific dining experience! Pierogis, Latkes, beet salad, rack of lamb and goulash were delicious and the drink menu was creative and tasty. The decor is comfortable and modern. Joseph is an attentive, helpful and personable waiter. We shall return! read more

I haven't been to Writers Square for a while and was sad to see how many empty storefronts there are. We were afraid this place would be dead in the middle of closed stores, but it was full of people and very lively. Our service was wonderful and prompt but not obtrusive. My husband had the herring (gag) and I had the pelemeni for appetizer. The latter was delicious - I could have eaten a dozen more. I had the stroganoff and it was spot on. Perfect gravy and full of beef. My husband had the schnitzel and it was very good too. The prices were great for what you get. Pleasantly surprised! read more

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What a pleasant surprise! A friend booked us before a show on a Friday night, and even though we ended up super late with traffic they were happy to accommodate us. We arrived with about 25min to eat before we had to head out to the theater and they met the challenge! We were asked before ordering if we were seeing a show that night and when, and ordered right away. The food came out quickly and was plated beautifully. I love that their stroganoff is made with potatoes instead of pasta so no changes are needed to make it gluten free! We had to scarf down our meals but everything was so delicious and flavorful. We paid quickly and made our way to DPCA full and happy with our experience! read more

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come for the amazing selection of infused vodkas (sweet and savory infusions) stay for the wonderful pickled sides and the best beef stroganoff I have had in ages read more

Red Square Euro Bistro - Pickled mushrooms and tomatoes and cauliflower and plate of pickled herring with potatoes and red onion . Delish! - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Being a foodie and from Ukraine, I can definitely be critical on this one. I've had this food since I was a child. The place is a bit rough around the edges from ambiance to service to the food. The service was more of a take your order-and deliver food. No real attentiveness or checking in. They were friendly and the place was busy. The food was not great. Nothing stood out or was amazing. The menu is laminated, which means no chef and just line cooks and the food never changes. The lamb was overcooked and my husband sent it back. They said another one would take 25 minutes really? The goulash was a strange flavor profile, not really traditional. Chicken Kyiv was very tough, not what I expected. The pierogi was some sort of ravioli that was super thick and bad. Not sure what this was, but it was not a pierogi. The herring came with fried potato not boiled. I really wanted this place to be good. read more

We last went here with our friends Joel and Kim before the pandemic and remembered it as very good. We were back with them tonight - it has been one of their regular haunts. Their favorite server Joseph was off tonight but Alex did a great job in his stead. Claudette had the Chicken Kiev and I had the Red Square Stroganoff. Both were delicious. And, of course we had the infused vodka. Awesome place. We will be back sooner than last time! read more

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If you are any type of #foodie you have to try this place! The #pierogies are to die for!!! The red square beef stroganoff is equally amazing! The staff is so friendly and attentive! If I'm ever back in #denver I will be back here for sure!!! The red interior gives a whole vibe as well. read more

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I've eaten here every time I go to Denver since they first opened 15 years ago. They have a terrific happy hour (do yourself a favor and order the Zakuski platter) and you can't go wrong with any of their house-infused vodka choices. Just remember: Sip, don't shoot, your vodka and use the vodka as a palate cleanser between courses. This is easily one of Denver's hidden gems. You'll find it tucked in a corner at Writer's Square at the 16th Street Mall, near Tabor Center. read more

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I first discovered this far years ago when I was in college and recently came back a couple of times post pandemic and I'm so glad. Their vodka list is absolutely massive and probably the biggest selection of vodkas I've seen. Despite being downtown inside of writers Square, the cocktail prices are also pretty reasonable. My hands-down favorite is the babushka jam, which taste sweet and fruity, but still packs a punch in terms of alcohol Contant. read more

Decided to try this place before a symphony performance because it looked interesting. The reviews were hit and miss so I was a little worried but my husband and I really enjoyed our dinner. The restaurant was kind of dark and luckily not busy when we were there. We started with a dill martini and a horseradish martini, not because they sounded good but because they sounded crazy. We didn't actually like the way they tasted BUT they tasted exactly like they should and were glad we tried them. Next time we'll try shots instead. We also ordered a White Russian with cinnamon vodka which was delicious. Our server wasn't wearing a name tag so I don't remember his name but he was super friendly and attentive. We ordered the pierogi appetizer, I can see why some people wouldn't like them because they have a simple ricotta filling but I loved it. Hubby got the stroganoff with the strip steak, it was a little undercooked but so delicious. His only critique was that he wanted more of the delicious sauce. I got the pork schnitzel and loved every bite. We also got the honey cake which I can't say tasted like honey but it was so yummy and not overly sweet which we appreciate. I would definitely come back! read more

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The borscht was great! We had the steak & it was amazing. I had the latkes & I would not recommend that. Cool place!

I've spent two summers in Russia, which gave me pretty good experience with the typical cuisine. In terms of food, I'd consider this modern Russian-American fusion: there are classics on the menu done traditionally, but some popular dishes like the Red Square Stroganoff would not be recognized by a native. Very tasty nonetheless, and you couldn't charge these prices for kasha. The focus on infused vodkas is great, with a dizzying array of choices, and it's something most people probably have little experience with. And the range of Baltika beers offered took me back. Nice space and friendly attentive service. read more