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Meet the Chef
Born, bred and raised in St Petersburg, Ilya is a classically trained Russian Chef who delights in sharing his culinary knowledge, particularly the skills of producing a true Russian table. Many of these traditional techniques were learnt from his family, especially grandparents, in rural Russia. He takes great pride in providing the fresh handcrafted menu items, alongside the finest quality imported components to deliver a menu full of traditional items that are served every day in Russian family homes. A 'true' Russian dining experienceRestaurant menu
- Average price $55
- Stroganoff
- $30
- creamy veal & mushroom casserole with buckwheat kasha (gf)
- Golubtsi
- $28
- minced beef with herbs, spices & pilaf rice wrapped in cabbage leaves, oven baked in a tomato & sour cream sauce (gf)
- Utka
- $36
- roasted duck legs on braised red cabbage, served with potatoes and orange brandy sauce (gf)
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Lachlan P.13 May 2022 • 1 review
10/10Fantastic food, great service, staff were very knowledgable and accomodating, will definitely be coming again. Pricing was also reasonable given the quality.
- Billie B
6 May 2022 • 1 review
10/10Perfect dinner spot for a chilly night. Food was very filling and we enjoyed every meal. Staff were attentive and informative. Highly recommend. Will definitely be coming back.
- Olga G.
28 April 2022 • 1 review
10/10Nice place, great food. Really enjoyed ourselves.
- Alice J.
27 April 2022 • 1 review
10/10This restaurant is near my working place and it’s definitely out of my expectations! The service is really good and welcoming. All the dishes were nicely presented and well introdu
- John D.
23 April 2022 • 7 reviews
8/10We enjoyed a window seat & service was excellent. Our food was very good albeit not quite @ the same level as when we were there recently. We both had the same meals each time. The
- Annabel Q.
23 April 2022 • 1 review
10/10My favourite restaurant, highly recommend the banquet if you are a big eater. Flavour and presentation wish I live closer.
- VALERIA K.
22 April 2022 • 1 review
10/10The staff were very welcoming. The food was amazing, especially Fricasse, Olivie salad and Blinchiki. The atmosphere was cozy, with a fireplace on. I will definitely recommend it
- Gabe H.
8 April 2022 • 23 reviews
9.5/10The staff were outstanding. The food is harder to tell as I have not had proper Russian food before. All I can say is I really enjoyed the dinner and I was really full at the end.
- John P.
23 March 2022 • 7 reviews
9.5/10The tase, the service, the knowledge of the Russian cuisine, the care for each unique customer and their circumstances, make this place a great place to eat.
- Keone L.
9 March 2022 • 51 reviews
10/10Good cuisine to discover and great service. Manners of a high quality classical dining experience with the friendliness of home cooking
- Katerina N.
5 March 2022 • 1 review
10/10Gorgeous restaurant with attentive and friendly staff and delicious food and cocktails. Can’t wait to return and try more of their dishes. Highly recommend.
- Yew Fong L.
3 March 2022 • 4 reviews
8.5/10My wife and I had the Hermitage banquet. The selection and amount of food was big, and we were truly satisfied. The charming waiter was very polite and took his time to introduce every dish to us.
- Ranna Z.
3 March 2022 • 11 reviews
10/10The staff in the restaurant were super friendly and nice. Ordered the chef's table as we never tried Russian food before. Every course was delicious and the food was plentiful! I h
- JAMES U.
24 February 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10Great experience Kirch our bar tender was friendly, great sense of humor and very knowledgeable about Russian food a nd culture, bravo! Will come again
- Justin P.
23 February 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10The place to to for Russian cuisine.
- Merv G.
17 February 2022 • 4 reviews
9/10Really enjoyed our meal at Nevsky. Delicious food, friendly staff and excellent service. We especially loved the house -made flourless orange cake.
- Bob B.
16 February 2022 • 1 review
10/10Great food and service. There is nothing negative that I can think of. I would recommend it to anyone for something a bit different in cuisine. The borscht is a must!
- Ksenia T.
5 February 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10The food is amazing, we shared Borscht, chicken pelmeni (dumplings), ragu and the caviar blinis. Everything was delicious and the quality of ingredients was great. They also make e
- Guy C.
5 February 2022 • 3 reviews
10/10Great traditional Russian cuisine served by friendly staff! Very satisfying experience ???? ????
- Hanna K
4 February 2022 • 20 reviews
10/10Delicious food. Very friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Definitely recommended.
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How to get to the restaurant
476 Glenhuntly Road, 3185, Elsternwick (VIC), Australia
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About the restaurant
Eat Like a Tsar There's way more to Russian cuisine than vodka (although vodka is certainly a good place to start). Nevsky Russian Restaurant in Elsternwick gives you a true taste of Russian and Eastern European fare. And don't worry — you'll get a touch of the opulence of the Tsars too. Cosy up to the fireplace in this warm and inviting restaurant. It's an ideal locale for passing chilly winter nights in Melbourne. Sample a selection of classic Russian dishes with a twist, or indulge in a decadent banquet option for two or more people. There's a function space upstairs too that serves a range of Russian-style dishes made for sharing. In the main dining room, the menu features many dishes that are gluten free, so you'll be spoiled for choice. Cold entrees include traditional Russian salad, a beetroot salad or salmon cured in vodka. Of course there's borsch – how could there not be! – or a spicy lamb soup if you're looking for something to warm you up. As you move down the menu, you'll be enticed by the range of options — crepes with mushrooms and onions, creamy veal stroganoff, Siberian meat dumplings and more. And then, of course, there is vodka. Best dish: Piroshki (house-made baked pastry filled with cabbage and egg or minced beef)
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