Eastern European diner with a home style menu and excellent prices. Open daily from noon until 10. Pretty extensive menu with variety of salads, appetizers, meats, seafood, soups, dumplings, blintzes, and more. They had three beers on draft - a dark lager, a weissbier, and Stella. Vodka sold by the mL and served in a decanter. We started with herring, pickled vegetables, masked potatoes, and rye bread. All solid across the board. Next we had some soups. I had harcho. Savory and coriander forward. For the main course, we shared chicken tabaka, Siberian pelmeni, veal pelmeni, and potato vareniki. Chicken was juicy, crispy, and generously covered in sautéed garlic. Dumplings were all huge portions. Service was quick and attentive. Pacing of the food was pretty quick too. There was one restroom which was single occupancy and handicap accessible. Very casual atmosphere. read more

Great food and service ,Love this eatery always very crowded that's when you know the food is great ,Thank you for the great service .Mike

Delicious Soviet food!!! Great and very friendly service. Interesting train design. Definitely coming back!

My favorite Ukrainian restaurant. It's been there forever. It's cheaper than cooking at home. Service is attentive, fast, detail oriented and went above and beyond for me. Made me feel like a VIP. Ambiance is beautiful and all in Ukrainian culture style. My food was literally $11 read more

Everything was delicious, the service was great, and the best dish was the potatoes with mushrooms.

Stolovaya is a staple for my family when we want Russian food. They serve beers inside and it is a very causal restaurant but with great food. The borscht and pelimini/vareniki are absolutely delicious. You can't go wrong, especially for the price! read more

Stolovaya - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went to celebrate my friends birthday here. My first time here , had to wait a few mins to be seated. Def need reservations. But the food was amazing from the beginning to the end. Would definitely come back again. And for dessert had cheesecake and cappuccino. Everything was very delicious read more

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My visit included all the elements that matter in dining. Delicious cuisine with good service in a comfortable atmosphere. All workers were incredibly obliging. Sharing the cost with friends makes this place reasonable. I'm genuinely impressed by this spot, and you'll share my opinion. read more

Their menu showcases food that challenges what seems possible. Diner care at Stolovaya deserves special mention. The entr?e balanced richness and freshness perfectly. The location doesn't advertise what's inside. I confidently endorse this restaurant. read more

Wonderful find even for those who are not familiar with this type of food. Excellent all above

The food was great. Good portions of pelmeni, vareniki, and stuffed cabbage for a reasonable price.

Great food and service. Very tasty! Loved the tea. No smoking place Order food in advance as it gets busy. read more

Stolovaya has always been my go to spot when I feel like having Russian food or want to expose friends to the Russian cuisine for the first time. Prices are cheap and servings are bountiful, not to mention the quick and high quality service. If you don't speak Russian, you can ask for an English menu! I have honestly not had any dish here that I didn't like, but depending on what you are looking for, you can make your selection: - For those looking to be adventurous: go for the assorted pickles. I'm sure you've had pickled cabbage and cucumbers before, but today can be your day to try some pickled grapes, mushrooms, or even ginger! - For those looking for new flavors: try the cheburek - this deep fried dough pastry filled with minced meat may be your new favorite thing to eat - For those looking for classic Soviet/Russian cuisine: go for (1) beef stroganoff (soft and tender meat served in a bread bowl), (2) chicken Kiev (juicy chicken filled with butter that oozes out as you cut into it), (3) any of their soups (borscht is a classic), or (4) pelmeni (dumplings filled with meat of your choosing) Honestly, though, each of their dishes is amazing, so you can't go wrong either way. Don't forget to get compot (sweet juice made from boiling fruit and sugar in water) next to your meal and a dessert to top everything off if you find space in your stomach. read more

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Delicious and so affordable, traditional Russian/Ukrainian cuisine with some of my favorites that my mom and grandma used to make back home.

Hahaha, oh my lord! My friends and I made a trip down to Sheepshead Bay to try out the notorious Russian cuisine. We were not disappointed by this Moscow-style cafeteria. The TVs were all playing Snoop Dogg videos wherein (yes) he was rapping in Russian. The food was delicious too and not that pricey. I ordered many orders of the blintz with meat, even though they were smaller than I expected. Also really enjoyed the German beer they had on tap. My friends got that giant Branzino and said it was good. I had some of their fries and thought they were good. Our waiter got a big kick out of us too. He was very kind. read more

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Good food & good prices, this place has a family restaurant vibe, they offer dishes I've never seen before and offer weekend specials, unfortunately I couldn't understand the specials because I don't speak Russian and communication with the server was also a bit difficult. Everything we tried was very good, if you don't speak Russian ask for a menu in English they have a few, I would recommend trying the cherry punch by the jar, stroganoff beef it comes inside a giant bread, & the veal pelmeni. Borscht soup it wasn't what I expected but still good. Overall good experience, would think is a very authentic place to go if you want to try a mayor variety of Russian food. read more

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Food is delicious and authentic. I have been coming here for many years and never disappointed. I get a nostalgic experience and bring my friends along who greatly enjoyed most everything! I highly recommend pelmeni, vareniki and shashliki with home fries! read more

One of the best Russian restaurants in New York. You can express your impressions in different ways. A large selection of dishes

I was hungry. I came there at 8:50pm on a Tuesday night. Place isn't exactly "poppin" and I know the kitchen isn't closed because you can see it from the main dining room. They were having a little issue with a customer who's bank said a payment went through meanwhile their CC terminal didn't show the successful payment. I stood there for 5min like "hello?? Can I get a table?" while there was a higher-up female blonde staff member behind the counter and another waiter just standing there seemingly just overseeing the situation. Then another waiter comes up to me like "can I help you?" "yeah you're still open right?" "What would you like?" "To eat." The waiter consults the aforementioned female blonde staff member and she gives the situation attitude and says "ugh let him sit down there by the entrance I don't care anymore" lol lady please don't sound like you're doing me a favor by letting me sit down and order a few dishes. I turned around and left. I don't have anything to do with your credit card terminal. Enjoy losing a loyal customer read more

Came here tonight for a commemoration with my family and had the rudest most nastiest elderly waiter I have ever met. It started when he called us the Brighton gossipers ( we are not from Brighton or it's vicinity ) when a bus boy didn't change my mothers plate ( at her request, she wanted to use her current plate ) the elderly waiter insisted the bus boy change the plate immediately or else " all of Brighton will hear how bad our service is". The entire time he was waiting on us, he had sly come backs and rude remarks at us ( we were there mourning not sure why he chose to pick at us) the waiter kept spitting Yiddish phrases to us, not exactly sure why, we are in a Russian restaurant and my family isn't Jewish. At the end the bill was 57$ plus they added $13 tax not sure how that works but the total came out to 70$. I had $12 sticking out of my wallet, the waiter kept coming up to our table asking if we were done, walking away, coming up to check the checkbook to see if we paid, not yet ok I will come back. Finally third time around he comes over to clean the dirty dishes off of the table and says," wow $12 , I haven't seen that in my 22 years of working in America". I would never come here again. Now for the food : Compot- 10/10 Beef stroganoff - 3/10 Vareniki with cheese - 10/10 Vareniki with cherries- 6/10 If not for the service, I'd give them another try, but unfortunately not in this lifetime. "Baruch HaShem " to the waiter. read more

Great food great service a definite must try for anyone looking for amazing food and something different if your not sure what to get ask the weight staff they were very helpful in explains all the dishes we asked about read more

A hidden gem! Super delicious and not expensive food with a cozy Soviet Union diner vibe:) Also the staff is always friendly and quick with orders. read more

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Very welcoming place. Great and prompt service too. We were seated right away, and given English version menus, even though I knew what I was going to order ahead of time. Food was well seasoned and served at the right temperature. read more

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Go to spot if I want simple and delicious food. Service is usually fast and friendly.

Hidden gem. Super underrated. My favorite items are the pan fried branzino with mashed potatoes. They have a great borscht, pelmeni, Spanish style meat, vareniki with potato and sautéed onions, really the whole menu, ya can't go wrong. But most certainly the beef stroganoff here is an absolute must. read more

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If you feel like having Russian food any day of the week ? this the place to come. This restaurant is small and original. I had the best soup and fish. The price is amazing the service is good and the food is delicious. What else you want? read more

Stolovaya - Fish - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I come here about once a month and every dish I've ever had has been outstanding. Prices are still quite reasonable and the atmosphere is very relaxed and homey. I think Stolovaya has taken over Varenichnaya as my favorite Russian restaurant in NYC. read more

I love Stolovaya! My first time having Russian food so I wanted to try a bunch of food. The chicken tabaka is amazing. The skin is so crispy, and the chicken is infused with a garlic butter flavorful that is just incredible. I am now obsessed with pelmeni. They are stuffed with meat and so good when you dunk them in sour cream. The soups were also great. I can't wait to try more on the menu! The prices are also very fair. read more

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I like this place. Very tasty food. Suitable for people who love Russian cuisine or want to try it. Conveniently located, not far from the metro. read more

I like this place a lot. Very good tasty food. Prices could be a bit cheaper though. Nice personnel. They don't have a lunch deals. So typical Russian food and very very tasty read more

Always delicious, reliable Soviet cuisine. All the staples, borch, shashlik, kotletki, home fried potatoes, grechka and of course kompot. All the things I would make at home, but don't have to. read more

NEVER ORDER POTATOES WITH MUSHROOMS!!! They put pickle mushrooms there and it looks and tastes disgusting!!!! Makes you feel like a pig! Unbelievable!!! Shame on you guys!!! read more

Stolovaya - How could you use PICKLE mushrooms in this dish?! The look and the taste is awful! - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This has been a much loved place. The food and service was amazing. With years it has become worse and worse. Prices increased and portions became smaller. Service is not always the best. But been returning since even with B rating food was good. Sadly the last time we found unwelcome friend in the basket. When told about it , the server was taken away and nothing was done. There are flies around. But it was even worse to find one in the bread basket after eating from it. I hope they take care of this issue. read more

Food is not always as fresh as it used to be before, last time I went there in 2010, We really enjoyed the meals but it's not as good as it used to be I'm repeating myself because it is. Sides are overcooked, and meat sometimes is raw even if you ask for medium well read more

Food was very, very salty. Probably will not return. Service was quick. Prices ok. Too bad.

Really good Russian food, I enjoyed the food a lot but service wasn't that good. They never checked on me after bringing the food and I had to go to the counter to get my check. There were only a few people inside so wait staff wasn't that busy. read more

Stolovaya - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is my go to Russian dining spot. The atmosphere feels quaint with some throwbacks to the Soviet Union in the decorations and you are serviced by very polite Russians. The prices of the food have always been below the average Russian restaurant. And the food here is great quality. I usually get the chicken tabaka because of how succulent and garlicy they make it here. I've recently tried the pork schnitzel and it was amazing. The egg pairs so perfectly with the crunchiness. In addition the Spanish meat might seem like a name of an entree with not much information about it, but it is sooo worth trying because it tastes like beef kebab. For garlic lovers, the shrimp with garlic sauce is really impressive. The shrimp is so huge and there is a lot of fresh garlic. Also the tap beer is larger than expected for its price. Every time I try something new from this restaurant I am very impressed. Highly recommend. read more

Stolovaya - Chicken Tabaka - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Busy on a Sunday at 2. Food was very good. Pelmeni soup - hot and flavorful, perfectly cooked dumplings - 4* Salad Olivye- Meh - 3* Fried potatoes and Mushrooms - crispy edges and savory flavor -4* Chicken Kebab - tender and juicy - 4* Cherry Dumplings - just a little tart, great with a dab of smetana - 4* read more

Not much to say about stolova. No fancy words metaphors or full paragraph breakdowns of the food. GOOD Russian FOOD. GOOD ATMOSPHERE. GOOD BEER. Perfect place to eat at after any occasion or during. If you want simple delicious taste of Russia, this is the place. Oh yeah. Prices are way more than fair. read more

Stolovaya - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very casual and very well priced "cafeteria" Great place to stop by for traditional Russian/Ukrainian cuisine that tastes like it was made fresh at home. Great portions for the pelmeni/varenkiki with 25 pieces for 5.95. Great service, an all time staple read more

Stolovaya - Vareniki w cherries - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York