Stolovaya is the most USSR restaurant in the world. Has basically every stereotype of the Soviet Union, not to mention the food was fantastic. I really recommend this place for you to go! read more

Call it what you will, but this is Eastern European comfort food at its finest. You will not find Lagman here, which is a little disappointing, but there are lots of favorites here that I am sure you will be able to find something, whether or not you are familiar with the cuisine. I also found the ambiance very diner-esque, with modern music playing and the decor one that did not feel so stuffy. You are seated, given some hearty bread (free by the way after the first basket), you order, and your food is brought out before you in little time. That is all there really is. I got the Beef Stroganoff and it is fabulous. Served in a hearty bread bowl, the meat inside is tender and full of flavor as it sits in the broth that is still cooking all those beautiful flavors. It also comes with some mushrooms; it lacks a little there. You get your choice of side; I chose the buckwheat. This is delicious too, like kasha without the bow tie pasta. The side peas and the slaw work well too to balance out such a savory dish. To give me some sweetness I got some cherry blintzes. They are good, but a little small and they are expensive. Next time maybe I will peruse the Vereniki as I think they would play better spoilers. The cherry kompot is nothing noteworthy, regardless of size. I would not recommend this. Save your money. $30 before tip is not bad in these times, but for future visits I intend to spend much less than that. Despite the minor mishaps, I am happy this restaurant was recommended to me and I look forward to returning. read more

Stolovaya - Beef Stroganoff - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Short recommendations: Liver "Le Cream," Siberian Pelmeni, Spanish-Style Meat As per the name's direct translation, Stolovaya is a Soviet style canteen restaurant. The place has been open for many years, and I had passed by their quirky-looking interior several times prior to going there recently with a group. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the space started quiet, but got decently loud and packed as the night went on. To drink, a few of us had a pitcher of Kompot, which is sour cherry flavored and decently priced at $9 for a pitcher, but way too sweet for my liking. Along with kompot, there are also sodas, water, hard liquor, and beer, with most of the current beers being German imports, including $9 for a giant pour of Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, which isn't a bad deal at all. In terms of food, I preferred the appetizers. They gave us some dark rye bread and butter to begin. As some of the vareniki were not available, we started with some Siberian Pelmeni, which consisted of 25 pieces of pelmen for the very reasonable $9.95. Along with the obligatory smetana/sour cream, we added some free grilled onions on top, and they were plump and tasty. I guess my only complaint would be that they felt a little bit watery, as perhaps they weren't drained properly, but at the price point and flavor, I can easily forgive that. The star of the night was surprisingly the $14.95 Liver "Le Cream," listed as warm chicken livers over greens. The liver was tender and tasty, and the cream sauce had a nice light mix of spices and herbs, including some horseradish or mustard or something similar for a bit of tang. Along with said liver/cream/greens, the dish also contained toasted sunflower seeds, which added a nice texture. This was excellent. We also ordered the Greek Salad for $9.95, which was different than a typical version in a nice way. Instead of a block of feta, the cheese was grated, which coated the various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives in a delightfully salty mixture. I also liked the lack of lettuce, making it more similar to the traditional horitaki/village salad. My least favorite appetizer was their version of Veal Tongue Salad, or salad "Tashkent" for $8.95. The price was nice, but it lacked flavor compared to some other spots, with Tashkent Supermarket among other spots making much better versions. It was fine, but I would fill up on other dishes. The only other cheaper thing that I wouldn't recommend would be the $7.95 Lamb Kebab. The portion size was fine, but the meat wasn't particularly tender or super flavorful. The side satsebeli/tomato sauce helped, but I would recommend the various nearby Central Asian or Georgian spots for better shashlik instead. It was alright. The rest of the dishes were entrees, so they came with a choice of sides, which included either mashed potatoes, buckwheat, or rice. While I like buckwheat, another person was allergic, and some others dislike it, so my choice was voted out. We mostly got some decent mashed potatoes or some tasty rice, which I believe was cooked in some type of stock as it was very flavorful. They also came with a nice vitamin salad, a crunchy and slightly sour mixture of cabbage, carrots, and peas with some parsley, which helped with the overall richness. First to arrive was the decent $14.95 Filet of Trout. The fish was lightly fried and flaky and came with a nice homemade tartar sauce. This was good. There was also the Chicken "Tabaka" for $17.95, served with a garlic sauce. The chicken was pounded a bit thinner than some other spots and was pretty tender, but I have preferred some other places. I did like the skin, though. There was also an alright $16.95 Beef Stroganoff, served in a bread bowl. The portion was large, and the beef was tender, but there weren't that many mushrooms. I also preferred the flavor from some other places, such as Skovorodka. This was good, but not amazing. Last and best was the "Spanish-Style Meat" for $17.95. This had 3 relatively large pieces of beef, which I believe was skirt steak. The beef was cooked wonderfully, and there was some great flavor and grill marks. There was a relative chew, but not too much. This was excellent and a surprising final highlight. Another person got a coffee and some tiramisu, as they don't have any Russian dessert options like napoleon or smetanik. He seemed to like both. We overall had a good meal. It wasn't my favorite spot serving this food, but I would go back and get more of the dishes we loved. read more

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Old fashioned and authentic soviet style food. It was our first time trying this cuisine and we were unfamiliar with what to get but the nice waiter recommended these 3 dishes and they did not disappoint. Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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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