Experience the best of tradition reimagined with bold, innovative flavors.
Classic Russian Flavors
Modern Culinary Delight
Opening hours
- Sunday to Thursday: 5 PM to 9 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 5 PM to 9:30 PM
We're now accepting reservations for private functions!
Elsternwick's Favourite
Russian Restaurant
Russian Cuisine
Welcome back to Nevsky Russian Restaurant!
We’re excited to reopen with a modern twist on classic Russian dishes, crafted by our talented chefs and served by familiar faces. Enjoy a fresh take on tradition, blending rich flavors and cultural heritage.
Join us for a unique culinary experience that celebrates the best of Russian cuisine!
Russian Cuisine
From Kitchen to Table: Crafted with Passion
Discover the artistry and care behind each dish, inspired by the rich flavors and traditions of Russian cuisine.
Tailored to Your Preferences
Gluten-Free Friendly
Most of our menu is gluten-free. Look for the (gf) symbol, and let us know if you need substitutions.
Special Dietary Requests
We require at least 24 hours’ notice for vegan meals or onion/garlic-free dishes.
On-the-Day Limitations
Without prior notice, your menu options may be limited, so please inform us in advance.
Mobility Access
Let us know if you need assistance, as we have stairs leading to the upper dining area.
Excellent venue for a celebration - We celebrated an important occasion at Nevsky Restaurant, and were very impressed by outstanding service, the quality of food and a very comprehensive wine and spirits list for a very... read more reasonable price.
July 2, 2022
Tsars Table through Red Balloon - Had a lovely tasting experience through Russian cuisine. The Borscht was lovely, as was the house smoked chicken among many highlights. Rosemary and garlic infused vodka was so unusual and... read more tasted like roast Lamb.
October 8, 2019
Our first experience of Russian - Our first experience of Russian food and we were very impressed. The waitress coped well with an unusually busy Sunday night, and the ambience was lovely. Unfortunately no high chair... read more for our toddler so we had to take it in turns to take her out for walks in between courses but that didn’t bother anyone. Surprisingly large selection of gluten free options including 2 desserts. Everything was delicious! Hope to be back soon.
March 1, 2020