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.

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.

Absolutely delicious! Definitely try the Soljanka!! It was…read moreso good we returned the next day!! Oh, and don't miss out on the little thick liquid chocolate dessert. It's simply divine!

If you are visiting Potsdam to sightsee, I would definitely recommend stopping in at the Teestube…read more The outdoor seating area is spacious and very green. I enjoyed sitting there and taking in the Kolonie's atmosphere. If I lived nearby, I would probably only visit when I had friends in town. I wanted to order the russian drinking chocolate but they were out of it. I wanted to order the cookie platter but they were out of that too, so I ordered the plain hot chocolate. It was a normal hot chocolate but I wanted something more special. My boyfriend enjoyed his tea and the glass that it was served in. They have many cakes on offer, some that are not on the menu, so make sure to check the display case.

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!

We enjoyed our meals very much. The Speatzle dishes were so good. I got the Schupfnidle with…read moretomatoes, spinach and cheese. Everything was delicious. The outdoor seating is lovely and it's on a quiet street. The service was fairly quick but the waiter seemed annoyed that we weren't fluent in German. The drinks were good but the lemonade was not as flavorful as some others I had here. Edited down to 3 stars after looking at my credit card receipts: We tried to pay with a credit card and it didn't go through with two different cards. Turns out the waiter canceled both transaction. He didn't want to deal with us using a card so he pretended the card didn't go through. My first negative experience in a German restaurant.

Fantastic menu. Goulash is my favourite. Small cosy place . Great menu and excellent food !read more