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Onegin
Onegin is where you'll go when your usual palace just isn't opulent, caviar-y or crazy enough. You'll find smoked sturgeon by crystal-chandelier light. House-infused honey-pepper vodka from a bar made of 200-year-old Ukrainian birch. And borscht. Delivered to your red velvet throne by butler-jacket-wearing waiters.
Whether you head to the aforementioned bar, or past 19th-century carriage seats and into the brocade dining room, all roads lead to vodka. Available in a carafe, a cocktail or the spiked fisherman's soup (next-level comfort food).
The rest of the menu comes courtesy of the city's only operational Russian pechka, a wood-burning furnace that would have once been used to heat a czar's castle. Now, it'll heat your quail on a stick.
And while you wait between courses of pike caviar and pork belly pâté, you'll read Pushkin, his sketches and passages from secret journals have been etched around the restaurant in goose feather quill.
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Whether you head to the aforementioned bar, or past 19th-century carriage seats and into the brocade dining room, all roads lead to vodka. Available in a carafe, a cocktail or the spiked fisherman's soup (next-level comfort food).
The rest of the menu comes courtesy of the city's only operational Russian pechka, a wood-burning furnace that would have once been used to heat a czar's castle. Now, it'll heat your quail on a stick.
And while you wait between courses of pike caviar and pork belly pâté, you'll read Pushkin, his sketches and passages from secret journals have been etched around the restaurant in goose feather quill.
50 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 50 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(21)
- romantic(19)
- good for groups(18)
- fit for foodies(15)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
- hot spot(8)
Onegin Reviews List
Review 1 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice food , no concerns
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered Solianka - it was very good, fish and lamb was delicious, desert and tea was not good at all
Other than that everything was perfect"
Other than that everything was perfect"
Dined on 6/09/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was back in St. Petersburg
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great find for authentic Russian food - from the appetizers to the desserts. Oh and don't forget the vodkas! We will go again."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Prices are a little bit high but overall I love this place! The food is fresh and good, drinks are good too! Love the music there!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Surprise Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a most pleasant surprise! We tried Onegin using a coupon from restaurant.com. Zagats was uncomplimentary. We weren't expecting much. The food was really delicious. The blinis with cured wild salmon were wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed an appetizer called Shuba??? which was a very rich "pate" made with herring, eggs and beets. It is something I will crave so we will return. It is always nice to discover a hidden gem."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Onegin
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for brunch but there was no specific brunch menu but there was a lunch menu which was pleasant. The restaurant was empty so service was good. The dishes were nicely presented and tasty. The prices were rather high for the food served and bearing in mind it was lunchtime. This was probably not a fair test of the place and it might be nice to go back in the evening when the place is livelier. The decor is quite "Russian"."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 6 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Second or third time I'd been -- nice to find a non-standard restaurant menu, though I didn't find the food particularly flavorsome. Chicken somewhat dry. Worth going to for a change though not perhaps for that very special occasion (you can go to the Russian Tearoom for that)"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 7 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Incredibly poor service. Pork
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Incredibly poor service. Pork belly was cold piece of fat."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have eaten here a few times,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have eaten here a few times, and the food is always just fantastic! Classic home style Russian, done very fancy, but very well. My Russian mother-in-law was very pleased with the meal and equated it to things her mother would have made "had she been a better cook".
The wait staff were very accommodating, and had no problem switching from Russian to English for me. We love this place and would recommend it to anyone who wants a romantic, hip, fun Russian dinner."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed the food here and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed the food here and the service was great. I would go back again and try another one of their dishes."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Love the decor and atmosphere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the decor and atmosphere - but it was too quiet for lunch. Only 2 tables sat down in a 2hour span. Service was very good. However, food was bland. I had high expectations after reading the menu and did not care for my beet salad (did not smell/taste fresh). Dumplings were bland, puff pastry 'pierogi' were ok, not excellent. If Onegin kicked up the food, I would be willing to try it again. Opulent room and DJ area may give it potential for a fun evening at the bar. I may consider going again for dinner and sitting at the bar."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
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Review 11 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had Russian Brick Oven
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had Russian Brick Oven Borscht, "Solyanka" Russian Smokehouse Stew, Blinis with cured wild salmon, and Veal Pelmeni. Everything was delicious, the portions were generous, the service was attentive, and we were even given a free refill of wine. My dining partner, who lived in St. Petersburg for several years, was also enthusiastic about the food and said it all tasted "just right".
Either this place has vastly improved recently, or everyone who gave the place a bad rating ordered the wrong things. I have no idea how the non-Russian dishes here are. They may in fact be bad. But at a Russian restaurant you are well advised to stick to the Russian dishes, and these Onegin does very well indeed."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2000
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad service, ok food, overpriced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bad service, ok food, overpriced food"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
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Review 13 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Avoid the Karaoke and this is great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The chicken dumplings were delicious and the beef Stroganoff, served with scrumptious mashed potatoes, was possibly the best I've ever eaten. Be warned that the portions are large and you could make a meal out of the dumplings alone, so you might want a salad instead if you get the Stroganoff. The Napoleon I had for dessert was out of this world. Excellent specialty cocktails, too. Only, if you go on Tuesday leave before 10 PM to avoid the horrendous karaoke and terrible singers at the bar."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely go
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing decor and extraordinary traditional Russian food. Waiter lovely in suggesting to try the traditional rather than the plates known in the US. Modern young people music playing which seemed a bit odd for us older diners since the thrust of the decor was connected to a famed Russian writer and one of his characters. ONEGIN is also an opera. We asked about the music and the gracious young woman in charge explained how they have tested the music tastes of diners and have settled for the classical genre more for Sunday brunch."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Russian without Te roulette
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One gin was too quiet the day we went but service was extraordinarily attentive and the food was terrific if you like Russian standards. Portions were huge and the infused vodka unique and worth a visit by itself. A must see decor adds to the special experience."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This is more a club than a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is more a club than a restaurant."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Onegin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We liked the service, and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We liked the service, and the restaurant itself was very good. But surprizingly, the food itself was just OK, even though it was pricey."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Onegin
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic