Not sure if there's been a change in ownership but the menu was updated and the service was much…read morefriendlier. We had the Israeli salad, bread, babaganush, and four skewers (not fatty lamb ribs, salmon, lalya, and chicken wings). We enjoyed everything except the lalya- never had it before. The music wasn't crazy loud so it was nice to sit and eat and chat.

Was here last night with a couple of associates. Beautiful people and amazing food! I'll…read moredefinitely be coming back.

Had a great time last weekend. Food, service and music was amazing ! Will be back soon!read more

Great service, nice welcoming atmosphere, music, singer and of course food made amazing party!…read moreThank you Kabaret restaurant!

I had read about this place a while ago and was happy that a friend suggested it for dinner…read more Charming atmosphere. The staff were lovely. Great cocktails. Learned that Beluga vodka is made in Montenegro (who knew?). Pet peeve- bread service as a menu item. The bread was good, but really? Just charge 50 cents more for everything. The food was excellent. We shared the eggplant salad, the blini with smoked salmon and the artichoke salad to start. I had beef stroganoff for the first time. It was excellent. Really rich, couldn't finish it. My wife had the Kamchatka, same thing. I had a bite of a friend's chicken Kiev (is it transgressive to eat this in a Russian restaurant?) and it was delicious. We were too full for dessert. Unique atmosphere. Excellent, but very rich food. Worth checking out.

I've been here plenty of times. The food is really good. It's one of the only restaurants in the…read morecity that have authentic Russian food. They also have Ukranian, Georgian dishes. The decor is fun: the Imperial style wallpaper covered with writing all over - peoples names, dates, etc, white table cloths, chandeliers. Charming for queens and everyday ladies alike. If you're into tea service, their desserts are so so delicious. The service is a hit or miss.. mostly pretty good though. They check your coat in the winter.

Very good food but way too expensive and their ambiance is just ok. Nothing special for the prices…read morethey charge

excellent location great food…read morestaff is super freindly and accomodating to be able to bring our own drinks was a great plus too highly recommended

So yummy. Food is delicious ! I love it Space is so cute…read moreand elegant. Elegant ambiance and vibes Service. Well it's Russian ! So you can imagine

I went here for a birthday dinner and it was amazing!! The food was great and it was super nice…read moreand clean. We loved it so much. And we're willing to come back soon!!

I recently ordered from Russian Samovar through Uber Eats Pozharsky cutlet with mashed potatoes,…read moretwo borschts, black bread, and Olivier salad. The main issue I experienced was with the delivery process rather than the food itself. I was carefully tracking my order through the Uber Eats app and stepped away briefly, assuming no driver had yet picked up the order. When I returned, the delivery window was already ending. After calling the restaurant, I learned somewhat confusingly that they do not directly work with Uber Eats drivers and instead use a separate delivery service. Unfortunately, this was not clearly communicated through the Uber Eats platform. I later discovered missed calls and notifications from a third-party delivery service while I was away, which I hadn't seen because all my attention was on the Uber Eats tracking system. As a result, I received the order noticeably later and expected the food to arrive cold. To my surprise the borscht was still hot and absolutely excellent. Rich flavor, very comforting, and clearly made with care. While meat is not included by default (it can be added for an extra $5), the soup itself was outstanding. The black bread was nicely toasted, the mashed potatoes tasted homemade exactly what you hope for with a classic cutlet dish. The Pozharsky cutlet had a great crispy exterior while remaining juicy and well-seasoned inside. The Olivier salad was also excellent. A couple of details were missing: the mushroom gravy mentioned in the description was not included, and utensils requested in the order were forgotten. Kitchen / Food: Delivery experience: (minus one star for missing utensils) Ordering system clarity: Customer communication: Overall, I'm giving this place 4 stars because the food quality truly stands out. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing, and the flavors were authentic and satisfying. There is room for improvement in communication and delivery coordination, but I would absolutely order again. Thank you to the chefs for such delicious food.

I've been wanting to try Russian Samovar and Piano Bar, as it has been on my to-try list for years…read more Came on Saturday night after Christmas. I got lucky. For a solo diner, they seated me right next to the piano, where the pianist and guitarist were playing lively music. Food was brought out quickly. The Borscht was hot and tasty! Perfect for a snowy night in New York. I loved this. Between the Pelmeni or Vareniki, I chose pelmeni because it has meat. I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity of the dumplings. Russian Black Bread was simple, nothing remarkable. For dessert, I chose the Medovik, the Ukrainian layered honey cake. This was soft and sweet, and a far better medovik than my first time trying it at another Russian restaurant nearby. Maybe I because came during a dinner rush (I came in around 6pm), but it was hard to get service's attention when I needed water or when I was done eating. When I did catch one of the waiters' attention, he acted like he was kind of annoyed. And while my waitress was nice, there were several times I tried to get her attention, and she kept walking past me. It was really awkward, especially when I wanted to pay and was ready to hurry out of there.

My husband and I stumbled upon this while strolling and had really good skewers and samsas there!…read morePortions aren't huge but really did love the bread and hummus for starters followed by their juicy juicy skewers. Usually not a fan of lamb but they did it so well I couldn't even tell! Service is good - they'll come by to clear your plate as you finish your dish. Super nice design inside but you also have the option of sitting outside but be aware that you may have bees bothering you. Gratuity is included on your bill regardless of party size (we were just a party of 2 but they had already included 18%)

Ribeye was grilled well and was delicious, though a bit pricy. Skewers were also prepared well…read more Manti came apart a bit during transport.

Reservations were honored without any hiccups. Honestly, the service was a little confusing at…read morefirst- seeing others getting their order but they were seated after me- I think they realized the issue and quickly stepped their attention to detail up a notch. I had the Czar's Eggs, the mixed breadbasket (the almond croissant was ALL THAT!), and a glass of Veuve. My husband had scrambled eggs, fingerling potatoes, and some orange juice. I appreciated the choice between brunch options or tea and sandwich service. The decor is fairytale like- gorgeous paintings, perfect lighting, and beautiful red leather booths. Gold gilding accents the molding and ceiling. This is the kind of place that isn't touristy, it's like if you know, you know- if you don't, you probably never will. I look forward to my next visit! I'm going to do the tea and sandwich service with a glass of Veuve. Dosvedanya!

We waited 20 minutes and had to flag someone down to find out waiter so we could at least be given…read morewater. The waiter claimed that the reason our orders were coming out slow, even the caviar for one of our drinks, was that the only service station that wasn't overrun was the dessert station. The food is overpriced and the main draw is for the ambience and decor which is elaborate and decadent. The second floor has a tree with lit colored glass eggs and a spinning bear aquarium reminiscent of a Russian dancing bear. I only ordered the honey cake because we had already eaten and were visiting friends. It was moist and delicious, but certainly not enough to make me return. Others in my group spent $33 for a handful of Pelmeni dumpling in a sauce. Although they were deemed delicious, seems overly expensive for beef, for sour cream, mushrooms, and peas. The espresso martini was also deemed one of the best they've had. The French onion soup was vinegary and not good - I can after to the vinegary nature because I could smell it several seats away.

Very charming restaurant. We had party for 15 people. The owner of the restaurant was very pleasant…read moreand changed some dishes on menu and add my favorite dessert: blintzes with chocolate on my request. The wait stuf was very pleasant and the Timeliness was just right. The appetizers and hot dishes was coming timely. Big star to the chef, my guests was very impressed with delightful dishes. The most important part: entertainment was GREAT. After all five stars.

Had a But Mitzva for my granddaughter on November 30, 2024…read moreIt was the most wonderful event. Service was excellent. Food was fresh and delicious. couldn't ask for anything better. in one word: SUPERB! Thank you Vitalik for making this day exceptional!

I'm happy to say our event came together very nicely! Vincent was our host for the evening and he…read morewas attentive and professional. Everything ran smoothly. And many thanks to Chany Decorations who works very well with this venue.

Went here for my son god parents baby shower. The venue was nice , pretty spacious and the decor…read morewas well done as well. My son was 2 at the time, me and my wife enjoyed ourselves selves there the music from the DJ the food and good vibes The atmosphere was rocking,everyone came in peace to show the couple love .I look back on that day and say wow.There baby son is 3yrs old now and my son is 5 now. And they are the best of buddies now. So this place will always have a good place in my heart.