Awesome Syrian food. The malula plate gives you a little bit of everything so you don't have to…read moredecide. The fatoush salad is heavenly. Our special requests were gladly taken care of. We visited on a quiet Monday night and got served very quickly. A bit drafty and cool on a winter night. Probably very nice in the summer, the location is excellent on the river.

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.

While exploring the Dresden Neustadt neighborhood around our Airbnb, we happened upon this cute…read morelittle "restaurant" advertising vodka and blini/bliny pancakes. We walked in and were presented with a sort-of tight entry area, with a big menu overhead, and counter where you could see into the kitchen. It seemed like this was where you could order take out, or pick up your to-go orders. To the left of that was a small room with maybe 3 or 4 tables (one of which was already taken with a group of 7 people), and behind that another small room with a few more tables. Since we don't speak German, we had to do a bit of hand signaling to let the hostess know we wanted a table, and to order. We knew we wanted bliny pancakes with caviar, and vodka, but not too much food because we were on our way to dinner. We sat and went through the menu, which was filled with vintage ads for various vodkas and Russian beverages as well as descriptions of the various snacks, plates and drinks on offer. The décor of the place was cute and felt comfortable and homey - lots of small statues of past Russian leaders, framed photos of the vintage vodka ads, flags, some wall murals, and heavy wooden furniture. And the menu was extensive! Using our translator app, we figured out that we wanted an order of bliny with salmon roe, plus a soft drink (Wostok with tarragon and ginger) and one shot of vodka that we would share. I realize this is silly when there are two people: why not two shots of vodka, but we didn't want to drink too much and weren't sure how big the pour would be, so we committed to just getting one that we would both sip. I think that when it came time to order the hostess was also confused, and she said a few things to us over and over that we could not understand, but which seemed to convey her confusion. Either way, our order came out correctly, with a neat shot of vodka, the desired bliny and soft drink, and all of it was lovely together as a small snack. If we hadn't had to rush off to dinner, we could have easily stayed there longer, having more food (which looked awesome being served to other diners) and more vodka! Couple of notes - our visit was during covid, and the windows and doors were all open for air flow; the hostess was wearing a mask but other diners were not. The time it took from seated to ordering was maybe 15 min, but it appeared there was only one person working (the hostess was also pouring the shots and preparing the plates) and there were at least 3 other tables seated before us. The time it took from ordering to receiving our food was maybe 20 min. And then waiting for the check was another 20 min. We weren't too bothered since we had the time and knew the proprietress was busy, but something to take note of if you are short on time. Overall we enjoyed our brief experience and would love to go back next time we are in town!

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.