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Russia House
Nestled on the corner of Connecticut and Florida Avenues, this inspired Russian restaurant and lounge is evocatively reminiscent of the era of the Tsars. The Russian-European elegance of the Russia House offers a uniquely warm and comfortable meeting place for anyone appreciative of its friendly and intimate coziness. It is the perfect meeting place for the true Washington socialite. The Russian-infused intercontinental cuisine pleases the most refined palate with such nouveau-traditional entrees as the Beef Stroganoff and the Chicken Kiev. Further true to tradition, the Russia House features an impressive selection of caviars and one of the largest vodka collections in Washington, D.C.
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68 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 68 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(29)
- romantic(27)
- fit for foodies(26)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
- good for groups(10)
Russia House Reviews List
Review 1 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Highly Recommend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food, service and atmosphere was excellent. We always dine at Russia House when we're in D. C. This was our third time in 4 years. it was better than I remembered. Elk sausage is a must try. Vodka flight is always fun."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Parking not good. We called to ask about parking and received no reply and this created a huge problem for us. We feel that the rooms were very dark and in need of housekeeping. Food and drinks for the atmosphere of this restaurant was way too expensive. We would not recommend this restaurant to any friends."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 3 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Try it. You'll love it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food at Russia house is exceptional (even if you don't partake of the vodka or caviar -- both of which are available in amazing quantity and variety). The borsch, blinis (especially the duck and wild mushroom), perogis, heirloom pork, and arctic char are all fantastic. The service is friendly and efficient. The decor could use a face lift, but it's comfortable and clean. We have been there 3 times and will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, great service, right sized portions, pleasing ambiance, prompt serivce. I will return for my next special occasion with significant other."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sergei gave great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Sergei gave great service. Best choice if vodka in DC. Love the borsch and Olivier salad was also delicious. I had a wonderful view on the window to the corner of Florida and Connecticut. My favorite restaurant in DC."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 6 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was quiet on a Wed night, although bar looked to be getting full when we left. Our waitress was a wonderful young woman, recently moved here from Serbia. She was very friendly and very helpful with the menu. There is an EXTENSIVE vodka menu, she helped us pick 6 for our sampler, to sip throughout the meal. had the blinis to initiate ourselves to caviar - sevruga and red salmon. These are the apps to get to "say" you've eaten caviar, not to really have caviar as an appetizer. Were good, alot of sour cream. The borsch was fantastic. The elk was one of the most tender pieces of meat we'd ever tried, cooked perfectly. Stroganoff was also flavorful. Had the fruit/cheese filled blinis for dessert, just average. Overall great experience."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 7 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent for a unique dining
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent for a unique dining experience. Noise was moderate during dinner, though turns much more energetic as the night gets late."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2003
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Review 8 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great night trying Russian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great night trying Russian and Russian take on interesting entrees"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have walked by Russia House
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"We have walked by Russia House scores of times over the years but had never eaten there until recently. I'm glad we went, for the experience - but it was a mixed bag. Pros: Our server was very attentive and helpful in explaining the menu and making recommendations, and the vodka list must be one of the most extensive ones in the US. Cons: it was super-loud, and the food was only so-so."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 10 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Impressed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice place and delicious food!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fine Friday night experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"At a late-evening dinner, we had excellent borsch, then beef stroganoff, elk, shishlik, and chicken Kiev--all very tasty and nicely presented. Decadent chocolate lava bombe and blueberry/cheese blinis topped it off. Our waiter was heavily accented, but friendly, helpful, and impressively well informed on the offerings. The feeling was 4-0 in favor of a return visit. The only downside was the necessity of street parking, not an easy task on Friday night. Take the Metro or a cab if you can."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 12 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always enjoy this restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We always enjoy this restaurant. This time we tried to make a reservation a few days in advance of a Sat. night. We requested a 6pm reservation and Open Table told us that the only opening was 5pm. We were not excited for that on a Sat night, but we took it because our guests really wanted to eat at this restaurant. The restaurant was empty when we arrived at 5pm. After enjoying our meal, we left around 7:15pm. The restaurant was still less than 50% full. We wondered why we could not get a 6pm reservation."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We are from Phila but this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are from Phila but this is a restaurant we choose everytime we are i DCI"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food had very little to
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food had very little to do with Russian, but still was tasty."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 15 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very comfortable and quite.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very comfortable and quite. Nice atmosphere"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and drink
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to RH to try it out and had a great dinner. The vodka flight (there must be 80) was perfectly chosen (and not a hangover to be found). The shots are large and the presentation beautiful.
The building is interesting, and we were seated downstairs where it was quiet. The other floors were alive - and I and my wife have been looking for for a long time for a lounge with upholstered seating - and this is the place.
The food was all delicious. The Pelmini was to die for, and the blini's - especially the duck - scrumptious."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 17 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was fantastic and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fantastic and the service was attentive."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Three of us had a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Three of us had a wonderful dinner. Two ordered elk and the third ordered shashlik. The meat was exceptionally well prepared, as were the vegetables, and everything was beautifully presented. Caviar blinis as appetizers were good, although not outstanding. The waitress was attentive, knowledgable, and very pleasant; she had excellent suggestions for both vodka and wine. The vodka list consists of 120+ different kinds of vodka. The decor is sort of faded Romanov -- lots of red and gilt, but a little past its prime. Don't let the decor stop you; the dinner was really a treat."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
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Review 19 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great birthday dinner. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great birthday dinner. Excellent elk and rabbit. Very good service"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great service by Sergei
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service deliverded by Sergei was great
But this testaurant have to decide are they a bar
Or a restaurant . With my wife for a romantic diner
The place was so loud could not have a conversation this was ar 7.30 pm
Good for group but not for two"
But this testaurant have to decide are they a bar
Or a restaurant . With my wife for a romantic diner
The place was so loud could not have a conversation this was ar 7.30 pm
Good for group but not for two"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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Review 21 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find in Dupont!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, but the service was excellent! Our waiter was friendly, attentive and well-versed with respect to the wines and vodkas. The Chicken Kiev is most certainly a favorite, but the vast list of vodkas are more than enough of a reason to visit this gem over and over again."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 22 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a reservation for 7:45
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a reservation for 7:45 but our table was not available. We had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. We were not offered any form of restitution. Very bad service in that regard. Why take a reservation if you can't keep it? We will not be going back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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Review 23 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Highly recommend...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our third visit to Russia House and I will tell you, this has to be one of the best experiences someone can have eating out in the DC area. The service is impeccable. Your waiter may leave the dining room for a moment only to reappear with the water pitcher or to take an empty glass away. The wait staff will spend as much time as necessary to go over all of the vodkas on the menu, taking time to point out the nuances in each variety. Everything on the menu is prepared with a velvet glove. Take your time and enjoy the experience that is the Russia House. We absolutely recommend a visit there."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 24 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The ambiance was great! i
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The ambiance was great! i love Russian food. We were disappointed that the menu said fresh fruit with the blini and it was raspberry jelly. Also, my pork was pretty dry."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 25 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Davi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and vodka selection. As a purist, I was pleased with some of the vodka variety, but straight, plain shots should be the suggestion to match with dinner. The bar upstairs was nice too."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Restaurant was very accommodati
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Restaurant was very accommodating. We changed our reservation time with no problem. Our server--Mila and the helper from the bar were wonderful! Helpful with menu choices and very attentive."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 27 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great choices food well prepared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great choices
food well prepared
killer martini
loved it"
food well prepared
killer martini
loved it"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I went to Russia
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"My husband and I went to Russia House for Valentine's Day. It was the first time for the both of us. I am half Ukrainian and love all types of international food, but Slavic food is very dear to my heart and finding authentic food can be a scary adventure because it never really tastes that authentic. That night they created a Valentine's day menu, which I wasn't sure about, but still picked something for myself and my husband. We loved all our courses. The food didn't taste that authentic, BUT it was VERY good - nicely seasoned, well presented. The waitress was very nice and had a great demeanor. I would definitely go back again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome Chef
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service and one of the best chefs in Washington DC. Great find."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Russia House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went there for my girlfriend's birthday. I used open table to let them know it was her birthday and the staff flattered her with complements as soon as she came in and during the meal. They brought out a free desert with candle as well. Excellent duck and the appetizers were good as well. Definitely a good place for a special occasion."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Russia House
Based on the average of (38) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate