Nevsky Russian Restaurant

Absorb yourself in Russian culture at Nevsky, a traditional Russian restaurant located on the bustling Glenhuntly Road in Elsternwick. This small restaurant tucked away in the suburbs of Melbourne has a lot of character, and it’s here that you can try out culinary delights from Eastern Europe with a menu full of exciting options ranging from starters to main courses as well as their indulgent banqueting option which allows you to dine just like a tsar.

With exposed brick walls, an open fireplace, wooden decor and lavish chandeliers, Nevsky is the perfect setting to try out some exotic Russian food in Melbourne, radiating an old fashioned and authentic charm. When dining at Nevsky on Elsternwick’s Glenhuntly Road you will soon discover that there is much more to Russian cuisine than vodka, but with an impressive menu of premium imported bottles, it would be silly not to accompany your meal with a glass of the country’s favourite spirit.

If you are feeling slightly adventurous, perhaps go for the zharenye mozgi, crumbed and lightly fried lamb’s brains, but those less daring will find a whole host of delicious options on the menu, from Russia’s most famous dish stroganoff to sibirskie pelmeni – Siberian beef and pork mince dumplings served with sour cream. If you are struggling to choose from the massive menu, the banqueting option is a great place to start, with a speciality selected array of starters, main courses and desserts, allowing you to experience the best of Russian cuisine in Melbourne’s neighbourhood of Elsternwick.