5 Russian Restaurants in Melbourne

The cuisine of Russia is one of the most little-known to the wider world’s diners, which makes it ideal for those who want to try something a little bit different. Known for everything from filling foodstuffs like potato dumplings to vegetables like cabbage and red meat-heavy dishes such as beef stroganoff, the cuisine of Russia is interesting and diverse. This means that the Russian restaurants on Melbourne's streets are ideal places to try something new and a little bit out of the ordinary. If you and your dining companions want an off-the-wall dish you've not tried before, go down to the Nevsky Russian Restaurant on Glenhuntly Road for a real choice of unique meals. The zharenye mozgi (lightly fried lamb brains) is one of the most unusual dishes on the menu here, while less obscure but still authentic alternative options include the baranina na kostochke (oven-roasted rack of lamb with a red wine sauce) and svinina (pork loin with red cabbage, apples and sultanas). No matter how adventurous you might be feeling, there's something for you at Melbourne’s Russian restaurants.

Melbourne's Russian restaurants aren't just open in the evenings: all day long, these gems in the city's culinary scene are serving up gorgeous meals from breakfast early in the morning to late-night dinner snacks. Australians love to go out for breakfasts and brunches, and Melbourne's Russian restaurants have definitely made the most of this trend. For a breakfast with a twist, head down to the Umbrella Lounge Bar on Glen Huntly Road for a real protein boost to start the day. You can enjoy free range eggs cooked how you like them, served with the labneh yoghurt popular in Russia and further afield across the Middle East. And if you're looking for somewhere for lunch, this place also serves up Georgian specialities which change from week to week, as well as steak, schnitzel and more.