Russian cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Cafe Europa
Cafe Europa
86/100 (628 ratings)
Restaurants
Russian
European
Polish
Polish
Eastern European
Central European
Czech
Russian
Hungarian
European
Eastern European
Central European
Czech
Hungarian
Dinner
Lunch
Marinated Herring
Latkes with Mushroom Gravy and Sour Cream
Schnitzel
Cabbage Roll with Mashed Potatoes
cabbage rolls
Cabbage and Potato Pierogis
Fried Green Tomatoes
Beets Soup
Potato Pancakes
Perogies
Cabbage Roll with Veggies
Napoleon Cake
Veal Schnitzel
Pork
Norwegian Salmon
Green salad
Red Borsch
Beef Stroganoff
Poppy Seed Roll
Hofbrau Dunkel
Pork Schnitzel with Sauerkraut and Mushroom Sauce
Pierogi with Cherries
Dill Cucumber Soup
Sit down
Eastern European
Central European
Polish
Hungarian
Czech
Russian
European
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Mid-range
"I visited Café Europa on my last three vacations in San Francisco (I live in Lima). We go from Hayward to enjoy their wonderful..."
Álida N.
"Cafe Europa is absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was delicious and made with obvious care and pride. The Napoleon cake was the best cake I’ve had..."
Rachel
"Lovely central and eastern european menu. A lot of variety as well as depth of dishes. Loved the owner who was extremely kind and generous. Would..."
Tyler Nguyen
"We had the goulash, stroganoff and schnitzel and it was all delicious and generous portions. Classic comfort food. Oh and the napoleon cake WOW. The..."
SJ O
"One of those neighborhood finds especially on a cold day! Started with the mushroom soup then Beef stroganoff, pork goulash and stuffed cabbage all..."
wally c
"Super nice service and good food. Nice vibes with the chill music too. My favorites were the potato pancakes (with both sour cream and mushroom..."
Elaine Wang
"Cozy restaurant with delicious food! The cabbage and mushroom pierogis were absolutely scrumptious. Server was very friendly and service wast fast...."
Hannah Bartee
"A quaint restaurant for simple and straightforward central European dishes. There are eastern European dishes included, but the floor manager..."
B. Li
"This is my favorite place to eat in the entire Bay Area. Every time I’m in the city I come here. It doesn’t matter how far out of the way I have..."
Johnny Berjikian
"Laid-back café with fantastic food. Staff is friendly and attentive. I had the borscht and beef pierogies and both exceeded my..."
Damon Tighe
Cinderella Bakery
Cinderella Bakery
85/100 (3890 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Deli
European
European
Eastern European
Eastern European
Russian
Cafe
Russian
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Brunch
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Salad
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"Ate here lunch so I wasn’t able to enjoy their breakfast menu. The menu has many options and bakery. I got the avocado toast and honey cake. Both..."
Lizzy N
"Here lies a quaint no nonsense bakery that cuts the frills and unnecessary chitchat and gets you exactly what you want and when you need it. Super..."
Danielle Veluz
"So many wonderful options! Cute little cafe, delicious pastries and coffee...yumyum. Lovely little patio area with enough seating. Would definitely..."
Cassidy Dalton
"Definitely get the honey cake w/ a big big cup of Earl Grey. It’s a heavenly combo. The strawberry and cream turnover was also so fresh and yummy...."
Paolo Ramos
"The service was fantastic and the food was exceptional. We tried the Borscht and Piroshki, and both were outstanding. The kindness and attentiveness..."
WOLF
"Found out about this cafe through Eater and it did not disappoint. It's a short walk from the Golden Gate park. We arrived around 11am on a weekday..."
D H
"Cinderella is such a cute spot to come to. We got the Pelmeni and roasted pepper sandwich. With a cappuccino and almond sponge cake. The only reason..."
Sasha
"We had a nice table in partial share on a sunny, warm day. It was really nice. What I ordered was tasty. I had heard a lot about this place but..."
Natasha Kanhai
"Needs more than five stars! All of the staff members were a pleasure to speak with, and the service was quicker than I could finish ordering. There..."
Michael Frontera (Mike)
"This place is great! They have a lot of great options for food, which are much broader than a typical bakery menu. The drinks are much broader, too...."
Steve D
"My first time here! After trying their delicious beef stroganoff with mashed potatoes, Solianka soup and Kompot drink, I went back in and got a bunch..."
Cinde Salazar
"Delicious! We went to this place for brunch and weren't disappointed. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the croissant, because it was dry, most..."
Benoît
"a bit of a long line but so damn worth it. best matcha latte, plov and medovyk i ever..."
Tyler Nguyen
"Amazing food!! And coffee too!! Definitely recommend this..."
Eranga Lakmal
"We trekked over here from the financial district for a morning nosh after reading about the bakery being one of the best in the city and it did not..."
Betsy MM
"We used to live around the corner and I've since moved to Denver. So happy we stopped by the other day! The menu has expanded greatly and there's..."
Betsey Low
"Amazing pastry and food. Tried the honey cake, blueberry brioche, meat pie, pelmeni, meat blintz, and cream puff. Can't decide which one I liked the..."
M. H.
Moscow & Tbilisi Bakery Store
Moscow & Tbilisi Bakery Store
84/100 (1398 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Russian
Russian
Eastern European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Beef
Café
Eastern European
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Cheap Eats
"We bought many items here, the best being the piroshkis and blintz. Most of the sweets we tried were a little on the dry side. The poppy seed bread..."
Lori P
"Best Georgian food, hands down. Nearly every time we visit SF we stop here. Hearty lunch and dinner foods, as well as sweets. The shuba is..."
David Imach
"Create, authentic Russian and eastern European baked goods. Could not ask for better food at reasonable prices. A real asset to San..."
Dave Solomon
"The beef and cheese piroshki was recommended and did not disappoint. Delicious and hearty and a bargain at $3.55 each as of Dec. 2023. In the heart..."
Janey Ranlett
"Nice pastries and soups, with clearly labeled prices. Highly recommend the piroshkis. When you enter this bakery, you'll see a variety of delicious..."
Neal
"Comrade, do you want piroshki? OH DO I EVER! Can I have 10? I have enough ration coupons for them. Comrade, did you find parking? YES! And only 19..."
Goshlik Krudbahr
"Never had Russian bread before... I must say. It was so delicious! If you are ever on the Bay area.. Stop by yo pick up some sweet bread to go with..."
Sarah Rams
"We were thrilled to finally find authentic piroshkis , excellent , so tasty and satisfying! The prices were amazingly affordable on everything, and..."
Michele Riopelle
"Their piroshkis are gigantic and delicious and can be pretty much a meal by itself! They also have different fillings from cabbage to potato to beef..."
Charles Dexter Lim
"This is the place where delicious chebureki are sold. It is a deep fried dumpling that is very popular in Eastern European countries as an appetizer...."
Alex Vinogradov
"The lady was very kind and helpful, coming around to the counter to my side and pointing out their most popular items based on my preferences. Super..."
John Dixon
"This is an amazing place to get traditional and cheap baked Russian goods. You can tell that the local Slavic people know about this place and come..."
Dylan Filkins
"Just by chance was walking in the neighborhood and saw this Russian pastry shop. Oh my!! Was shocked by all the goodies it had. It was filled with..."
M Wong
"Best piroshki in Little Russia. The range of fillings go from beef & cheese, mushroom & eggs to cabbage, all of them delicious, especially when it's..."
norris tran
"Mouth watering pastries and slices of cakes , sweet little bakery with various goodies and choices of sweets and food. Small sitting area , very..."
Jordana Lobo
"One of my favorite bakeries ever in SF. I often get a piroszhki as a very delicious grab and go meal. Today was my doll's birthday so I got a..."
Adiean Dae Neón
Katia's
Katia's
84/100 (275 ratings)
Restaurants
Eastern European
Russian
Eastern European
Russian
Dinner
Dumplings
Sit down
Eastern European
Russian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Warm little Russian tea room. Staff are friendly and warm. When you leave, you feel you're leaving members of your family. Food is very good and..."
Bette Dow
"This restaurant is great! The food tastes as it tastes in Russia, I highly recommend to try Borsch first, because in Russia people eat soups first. A..."
Otto Von Bismarck
"First time Russian food, it was pretty good. I stuck to a German similar beef stroganoff, except the use rice instead of the German noodle. Very..."
Adamme Kearney
"Delicious! We started with the Zakuski Tasting Platter - the salade olivier was nice and crunchy and creamy, the dill pickles were fresh and subtle,..."
Elliot Schwartz
"I've known Katya my whole life as well as her daughter, and its not because of that that I say this place is great, it's because the food is exactly..."
N.K. M. (DA' Moosh)
"Our group just finished a wonderful dinner. We ordered several appetizers, all of which were topnotch. Entrees were nearly as good, and all three of..."
David Bangtson
"For a taste of Russian home cooking, you can't do much better than Katia's. A small, cozy place in the middle of a residential area (with no..."
Gary S
"This place is amazing from the service to the chef Katia. Very reasonable prices and nice ambiance. Very authentic Russian food. My new favorite..."
Venice Longinetti-Scherer
"Loved the food. The Lamb Sashilik and Napolean are awesome. Make sure to get in time, the place gets real crowded and you might get rushed to clear..."
Furious Serpent
"Some of the best Russian food you can have outside of a home cooked meal. Intimate atmosphere and pleasant..."
Dan Mellinger
"It's so good! Delicious food, nice place, grandly stuff! Very very authentic Russian food! Try borsh and..."
Andrew Tarusov
"What a great place and a fantastic owner. Authentic Russian food in a friendly home atmosphere. Best Napoleon desert..."
GM
"Small and cute restaurant, friendly staff, good service. I enjoyed their food. Mmm it was yummy. It made me feel that I had my mom's food. Thanks..."
cara natalia
"Excellent tea service! Delicious and..."
Christina James
New World Market
New World Market
84/100 (447 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Russian
Deli
Russian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Deli
Russian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bistro Gambrinus
Bistro Gambrinus
81/100 (669 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
European
Eastern European
Central European
German
Russian
Bar
Pub
European
Eastern European
Central European
German
Russian
Dinner
Lunch
Short Rib
Onion
Garlic Fries
Hummus Plate
Pork Schnitzel
Beer
Hot Pastrami
Mac & cheese
Buffalo Wings
Beef Stroganoff
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Fried calamari
Bavarian Knackwurst Sausage
Fulton Bistro Burger
Sausage Fries
Sit down
Eastern European
German
Central European
Russian
Bar
Pub
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
"This was easily one of the best meals I’ve had in San Francisco. The menu isn’t enormous but everything on it is fantastic, and I genuinely mean..."
Jake
"First impressions, great. Special beer selection, calm atmosphere with a euro, german style. Looking forward for another visit, with different..."
Walid Faqihi
"A little gem near USF The owner is a character Where was this place when we attended USF. Great..."
Kalwant Sandhu
"Great schnitzel, burger, and beer. Very glad I found this place after way too many years in the..."
Andrew Waters
"Positives: It's a pub with pub food and a pub environment. The bartender at 5 o'clock on a Saturday was a nice guy and it quickly filled up by 6. I..."
Anthony Wolf
"This spot is 10/10. I have been a bunch. The beer is always excellent and so is the food. Great burger, pizza, and german food. Neil is a great and..."
Stephanie Wankowicz
"Nice eastern European bar with decent food. Service was very slow..."
Shardul Deo
"Tasty onion rings, pesto veggie pizza was a bit too salty but a good crust, smoked hunter's sausage was excellent with tasty pesto potatoes and..."
Lezlie Ramsey
"Huge portions, reasonable prices. Had Wings n Fries n a huge beer. 8/10 would..."
Lloyd Bennett
"It's been a while since I've been to Bistro Gambrinus (ever since moving out of state), but all I know is that if Neil is still running the place, it..."
J J
"Easily the best bar in the city for watching a game and getting dinner. Great tap list with tons of Eastern European beers and all the food is so..."
Sam Bethel
"This place is fantastic. You could not imagine a more friendly, neighborly vibe with excellent food and a great selection of..."
Ann Keller
"Great spot for some traditional German cuisine including your favorite German beers. Stop by for some food..."
Justin Gormly
"Love this spot. Our favorite casual drop in for good food, great beer and awesome sports viewing if you want. Any of the German food options is..."
J Ross
"One of the best local bar and restaurants in San Francisco. I personally love their burger (get the fried egg on top) and a beer. The chicken tenders..."
Connor McIntire
"If you are looking for a nice pub with a great environment, maybe even watch your favourite sports, this is the place for you. Great quality of food,..."
Vera Mendes
"The beers. To say that this place is a good neighborhood watering hole would be an understatement and oddly western. This place has a surprising..."
Jen C
"I had dinner with my wife and a friend here on a weeknight in May. This is the sort of place that improves the neighborhood and offers a slightly..."
Joshua Keihl
Red Tavern
Red Tavern
77/100 (833 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Eastern European
Russian
Eastern European
Russian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Borsch
Beef
Napoleon Cake
Vareniki
Dumplings
Braised Cabbage
Salad
Grilled Beef Tongue
Lamb
Golubtsi Cabbage Rolls
Pelmeni
Napoleon Dessert and Fried Cheesecake
Sampler Platter
Wine
Smoked Salmon and Sturgeon
Appetizer Sampler
Beef Stroganoff
Russian Syrniki
Chicken Shashlik
Salmon Caviar and Smokes Fish
Beef Goulash
Stuffed Cabbage
Olive Salad
Blintzes
Sit down
Eastern European
Russian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"extremely authentic and classy russian cuisine, lovingly furnished restaurant with fantastic service. we'll be back..."
Alexander Ulrich
"I really enjoyed this place. The food was so good... So so good! My favorite was the stuffed cabbage rolls or Golubtsy. Although the Olivie salad and..."
Diana Grossmann
"Very similar to Dumpling House (formerly Eurasia), though more expensive and smaller portions. The beef stroganoff was interestingly presented..."
Jelly2 Tasty
"This Russian food restaurant is a hidden gem - the food is absolutely amazing and the staff are incredibly welcoming. The menu features a wide range..."
Carey Tom
"Note: this was our first time trying Russian cuisine. That said, we found the cucumber salad to be friggin delicious! We tried 3 appetizers, and they..."
Shanelle Jennings
"Fantastic modern as well as traditional Russian cuisine in the heart of The Richmond District! A very charming restaurant with really welcoming staff..."
Tim Macalino
"Sooo good. Russian pel meni dumplings with lamb were top notch. the beef filled potato pancakes were also awesome. We topped it off with some dark..."
Ithomiid Inc.
"Im familiar with Russian cuisine and what to order. I started with borsch, golubtsi and pelmeni. Everything was delicious. I would have liked the..."
Alisa Baringolts
"Really delicious Russian food 😋 I would definitely recommend, a little pricey but worth it. I will definitely be coming..."
Sara Vanessa
"V Russian with eclectic art everywhere. I liked the beef stroganoff a lot and enjoyed the dumplings served in a small..."
Julia Enthoven
"Delicious homemade Russian cuisine, blinis, borscht, goulash, and more! Nothing on the menu is bad! Heaters in the red tent help during restrictive..."
Rob Seide
"In town for business and this was a great find for a taste of Slavic Cuisine. Great service and nice mix of menu items for a good variety. I Pelemni,..."
Andrey Teleguz
"Delicious! Highly recommend the potato zrazy and zucchini pancakes with smoked salmon and smetana (sour cream). Love the ambiance as well, brings me..."
Orson Buggy
"First time in a Russian restaurant. Food was delicious, attentive staff, and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks! Looking forward to..."
B Gates
"Absolutely love today’s experience! Food was excellent, service was awesome, atmosphere is lovely & comfortable. Best! Will be back..."
Yeva G.
Russian Renaissance
Russian Renaissance
74/100 (201 ratings)
Restaurants
Russian
Russian
Dinner
Sit down
Russian
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was very good especially home style fried potatoes, blintz with meat, herring placed on top of some thinly sliced black bread with red..."
Nina Pogosyan
"Одно могу сказать: ресторану с не очень-то хорошей репутацией тяжело придется. ..."
Inna Royter
"Great service, beautiful ambiance, delicious food! We had such a great..."
Olya Stavinskaya-Velasquez
"Good russian food! Great customer service! 👍🏻 Nice decor inside as..."
Liana SF
"First time came here, referred by Yelp! Great food, friendly customer service, moderate prices range, great live music when we were there (there was..."
Un known
"I would say it is a very good place to swing by if you are craving Russian food, service is very good, the food is very good. Decoration is a little..."
Lucas Ford
"I celebrated my nomination last night in this great restaurant. Well we passed a sensational evening and the venue was indeed one of the reasons for..."
Roman Townsend
"I hosted an event for 60 people there this weekend and it has been an absolute pleasure - my guests had a blast. The food was delicious and..."
Anya Rasulova
"Eating at Russian Renaissance Restaurant with our family on December 23rd. There was two birthday celebrations going on with a live singer and..."
Dave L
"I almost deducted a star due to extremely small portions allocation for a large gathering we had. However it would be unair because everything was..."
Eugene Kesselman
"They have all the main Central Asian dishes: Manti, Shashlyk, Samsa, Lagman. The Lagman was a bit too mild and for some reason they didn't have the..."
Christoph M
"Very friendly place with good traditional food. We shared the room with a birthday party for an 80-something Jewish Russian man, which made for a..."
Dan Erik Gierl