Russian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

3 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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Mari Vanna
Mari Vanna
85/100 (3513 ratings)
Restaurants
Russian
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Russian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Perogies
Caviar
Roe
Beef
Chicken Kiev
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Dumplings
Pancakes
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Lamb chops
Sit down
European
Russian
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"We've never tried Russian food prior to our visit Friday evening. If Mari Vanna is any indication, we should not have waited so long. We cannot say..."
Matt O'Sickey
"The best place to celebrate a birthday or dinner with friends and family! great music, atmosphere, food and service! thank you guys, you're the..."
Elena Sichyova
"Good spot for Russian vodka and dinner. Prepare yourself for long diner.- start with pierozki!! And do not skip deserts !! Miodownik and blintzes..."
Robert Borowski
"I think Mari Vanna was absolutely stunning!!! The decor, food, music and culture there was top notch. I felt like I was literally having dinner at..."
Marie Morena Mckenzie
"This is the best atmosphere in DC , everyone is friendly from management to the customers. I highly recommend it if you are looking for adult crowd..."
Jordan Suger
"Great food, awesome crowd, endless vodka, nice ambiance...the bar tender had good suggestions(kudos to Stanislav) and we enjoyed all of it(while most..."
Cris Celle
"We finally made it Mari Vanna and can’t say enough about our experience. The service, food and atmosphere made for a memorable afternoon. We went..."
Jeff Cramer
"Great place, great food Good service, Pavel was our waiter and were well tacken care off . Definitely going back..."
Angela Sarkisov
"We love Mari Vanna! Food and service are always wonderful. The small tables in the window are so much fun - delicious food and people watching too!..."
Melissa Car Murray
"The stories about the decor and atmosphere are true! It's so relaxing and feel like I am eating at my grandma's house. The decorations were amazing..."
Michael B.
"Our first experience at Mari Vanna was so lovely. First of all, the restaurant itself is incredible and cozy - you feel like you are at a..."
Natalie Young
"We stumbled across this restaurant and it was fully booked yesterday so we made a reservation for the next day. We ordered the pork and beef pelmani..."
Kay Hui
"Mari Vanna’s food is really delicious, especially the Borscht. Hot, with great veggie and beef flavored, adding the pork oil and the sour cream,..."
Esther Chang
"10/10 the atmosphere is atmosphere is so cute and distinct and the drinks and food is very distinct to Russia. We had a great waiter with wonderful..."
Rachel Canfield
"The service and atmosphere at this place makes up for the average tasting food. The price is on the higher side but that's expected for such a prime..."
Annindita Palaus - Realtor
"It was a dark and foggy night, so I went to babushka’s house for some food. Mari Vanna serves Eastern European/Russian food. I decided to try the..."
Mikkela T
"Loved the decoration and atmosphere. Dinner was good, we got the salmon kebab and lamb chops. For dessert Medovik. We definitely we'll go back to try..."
Eunice Dominguez
"Really cozy and inviting atmosphere. The staff was kind and the food was nicely paced, and delicious. Good selection of unique vodkas. We were very..."
Jessica Monberg
"Sad I had to seat at the bhar when there were so many tables available. Probably because I was alone. Made me feel really bad. But, anyway, the place..."
Thais Oliveira
Russia House
Russia House
83/100 (1890 ratings)
Restaurants
Eastern European
Russian
Late Night
Dinner
Beef
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Confit
Creme Brulee
Perogies
Caviar
Chicken Kiev
"Fantastic service and atmosphere at Russia House. The quality of food was excellent. The Chicken Kiev and Duck both had unique and inspired flavors...."
Preston Frazier
"Great hospitality, fantastic service and well made cocktails. The Black Fig infused vodka was spectacular. The Figenza was wonderful. My boyfriend..."
Sharon Stratton
"Really great duck entree, house salad, and pierogi appetizer. The fruit-based martinis were a little too sweet for me but good. The place is pretty..."
Monica B
"The drinks were well made and the atmosphere was nice. The potato mushroom croquette was good. Very nice place to relax with friends for some..."
Christopher Gentry
"A nice spot for dinner which definitely feels authentic. Started with a martini and the gravlax both of which were good. Them my wife had duck two..."
Steve Hartig
"Wonderful food and great atmosphere. Located very close to the Washington Hilton, it was an excellent evening for our..."
Lisa Minton
"Great place to enjoy some international Vodka and really good food. Service at the bar bt Milos was top shelf. Highly recommend this place for a..."
Root User
"Been to The Russia House twice, had the Beef Stroganov both times and loved it both times. Impressive array of vodkas and quality levels, including..."
Sean Dardis
Russian Club And Restaurant
Russian Club And Restaurant
83/100 (1890 ratings)
Restaurants
Russian
Dinner
"Where do I begin? Wow! 2016 valentine's date with my hubby In Russia House, unforgettable. The Valentine's menu was Superb! It was all worth the..."
Karen Fontimayor Woodring
"Russia House is an upscale, elegant restaurant serving superb Russian cuisine. Best duck and Stroganoff we've ever had. Impressive list of vodkas..."
Jennifer Martino Hughes
"As a Russian person, I am very skeptical of these kind of places. I have typically found Russian restaurants in the United States to be tilted unduly..."
Tanya Belousov
"Very good food and friendly staff. A must DC stop. Thanks Russia..."
Phillip Grace
"Great authentic and refined Russian food! The caviar was absolutely delicious, A must..."
Yasmine Sammar Yusuf
"The food was amazing. This was my first experience in a Russian restaurant. I was delighted with the food, the beet soup, the beef, everything. I am..."
Pitó C Ramos
"Great authentic and refined Russian food! The caviar was absolutely delicious, and the vodka sampler was just divine. A must..."
Aleksandria Nicole Pavlenko
"A little shopworn (and the AC was not working) but still fun. The food really captures the Brezhnev and Gorbachev era. Iron curtain cuisine is..."
Chris Tonjes
"Great service, great food, great vodka selection..."
Laurie Abbott Peters
"The food is good, nice atmosphere, and the vodka is just..."
Theresa Matthews Stewart
"Awesome staff, drinks were great and felt like a home away from..."
Michael Todd
"Always our last stop of the evening when we’re in DC. The martinis are excellent and the staff is..."
Joe Springer
"Everything was absolute perfection! Great service, the smoothest vodka I've ever had, & amazing..."
Amanda Schmitt
"Awesome drinks. Awesome staff. Very friendly and willing to explain the different types of Vodkas on the..."
Eli Juarez
"Degustação de vodkas imperdível! Pra acompanhar, alguns canapés de caviar. Num climão de pouca luz onde nos lembra a guerra fria. James Bond..."
Valéria Rondinelli
"Really cool place. Huge vodka selection, good service in a cool DC..."
Ryan Connole
"best place in DC... Biggest vodka selection , nice DJs and lots of..."
Julia Pudovikova
"Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating due to an ongoing event at the time and which I didn’t know about. Food and drinks were great!..."
Stephanie S. Dyer
"Great food & atmosphere - especially fun wkends on the top..."
Elaine Oves
"Great food and great vodka. I am looking forward to our next..."
Walt Honchar
"We had hors d'oeuvres and Russian vodka shots with gherkins on toothpicks. Excellent..."
John Howard Miller
"It was my first time here. I thought the staff were very professional. They showed a tremendous amount of hospitality. I will definitely be coming..."
Vince Christopher
"My 1st time here and the Filet Mignon was delicious! Our server was awesome! The 1st impression was..."
Brooke Loko
"Best chicken Kiev in the world and I've been to..."
Dan Ny
"I need a Russia House fix. Borscht, Veuve, and an over indulgence of..."
Chris N. Rix
"Mmmmm Shashlik... Try that, and the blinis are..."
Stephen Miano