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Pasternak

Russian Restaurant and Caf退€€
Kollwitzkiez, Berlin
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    Κωνσταντίνα Κ.
    "The best Russian cuisine in Germany !"(6 Tips)
    Zhanna
    "Great borscht, varenniki, kvas and blini"(7 Tips)
    Anechka M.
    "Blinchiki, pelmeni, everything is delicious"(7 Tips)
    Dani B.
    "Blini, entrecote and desserts (strudel and blini) are really good!"(6 Tips)
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  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    Natalie MarioniJune 30, 2018
    Breakfast platter for 2 people (22€) was tasty and beautifully presented. We had good service today. Other days have been hit and miss.
  • Thomas V.heart icon on user image
    Thomas VerbeekJuly 10, 2017
    A little bit more expensive, but it's worth it. Try the Borscht as a starter, continue with one of the delicious meat dishes and end with the sweet Blini Pasternak. Cosy terrace & friendly service!
  • Anna S.
    Anna ShApril 29, 2013
    Very good atmosphere cafe for late Saturday / Sunday brunches. Those, who can spell in cyrillics, will appreciate interiors with old Russian photos and history hints. Waiters speak Russian as well
  • Paulina E.heart icon on user image
    Paulina EmMay 4, 2019
    We went there for breakfast and it was very tasty everything. Especially the blintchiky were nice. Portions are rather small as some other rating says they are big. Not anymore :)
  • jeremyet
    jeremyetApril 5, 2018
    Nice food, particularly enjoyed the spicy pork and olive soup. Could have done without the euro-rave lunchtime soundtrack though.
  • Wero N.heart icon on user image
    Wero NikaNovember 12, 2016
    A lot of breakfast options, a perfect spot for a weekend brunch. Try Russian tea from a samowar, it's delicious!
  • Livia A.heart icon on user image
    Livia AMarch 11, 2017
    Sunday brunch here is amazing, especially for the delicious mom-made-them-like cakes and tasty Russian eggs.
  • Anyaheart icon on user image
    AnyaNovember 22, 2014
    Atmosphere is very nice: live piano music, crystal chandeliers... Reminds of some ute place for intelegencia in 60ies or so.
  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie ReeseJune 4, 2016
    Amazing Russian food. The menu is quite large. I need to come back!
  • Cesar A.heart icon on user image
    Cesar AlvarengaJanuary 21, 2015
    Go for the beetroot soup for starters and then try the original Russian stroganoff. Delicious!
  • Phil C.
    Phil CalçadoAugust 24, 2014
    Great food. Breakfast is good if you like fish, not great but good with variety. Vegetarians won't many options for breakfast.
  • Shahrzad S.heart icon on user image
    Shahrzad ShamsMay 30, 2021
    A gorgeous spot in the heart of Prenzlee burg. Borscht and dumplings are phenomenal.
  • Aishwarya M.heart icon on user image
    Aishwarya MurthyApril 7, 2016
    Lunch menus with soups or salads and a main course . Worth the money. Loved their stroganoff !
  • Moneef B.heart icon on user image
    Moneef BDecember 23, 2016
    We ordered the barbecue, dinner for two (Shashlik) and it was great! I recommend this restaurant for grills
  • Antoinette H.heart icon on user image
    Antoinette HoesMay 11, 2018
    Sunday brunch. Late afternoon sun on the large terrace. 5-course vegan dinner too.
  • Nicholas T.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas ThompsonDecember 1, 2015
    Wonderful Sunday brunch with a great price point. Perfect for a special occasion.
  • Pedro D.heart icon on user image
    Pedro DiasNovember 19, 2018
    Order the “menu recommendation” options. Staff is great. Come hungry... very hungry
  • René F.
    René FraedrichAugust 13, 2013
    Great Russian Cuisine. Try "Scharkoje" - a very tasty lamb stew with potatoes and pita bread topping.
  • Li R.
    Li RoJuly 29, 2014
    Blini with meet and Pancakes as desert are a must. Pelmeni (with lamb) are nice, too.
  • Jen K.heart icon on user image
    Jen KatanOctober 26, 2019
    Lush breakfast...see photos. Lovely service and vibe too.
  • Anechka M.heart icon on user image
    Anechka M.October 22, 2016
    Perfect spot for breakfast abc brunch! Blinchiki, pelmeni, everything is delicious
  • Lexee S.heart icon on user image
    Lexee SteinnFebruary 22, 2020
    Fantastic breakfasts!! Try sirniki and creps (blinchiki).
  • Francisheart icon on user image
    FrancisApril 6, 2015
    You can get Sunday brunch cheaper elsewhere but it probably won't be as tasty. Russian brunch 4 ever!
  • Umberto L.heart icon on user image
    Umberto LilloOctober 19, 2014
    Typical place and atmosphere. Big choice in the menu. Service is friendly. You can eat at the terrasse even when it's cold.
  • Sissi C.heart icon on user image
    Sissi ChenJuly 26, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the best brunch spots in Berlin!
  • Rocio R.heart icon on user image
    Rocio RødtjerDecember 20, 2013
    Best borscht in town, tasty pelmeni and some proper old-fashioned waitering.
  • Karin G.heart icon on user image
    Karin GattringerOctober 28, 2018
    Their fixed menus are really tasty, but come hungry, it’s a lot of food.
  • Ricardoheart icon on user image
    RicardoMarch 29, 2014
    Good food & good value, really nice and quiet. Definitely have some dumplings
  • Thomas O.heart icon on user image
    Thomas OlssonJuly 29, 2013
    Cool russian cuisine in a quiet street in Prenzlauer-Berg. Most suitable with vodka shots!
  • Desiree S.heart icon on user image
    Desiree SanchezJanuary 4, 2015
    Dumplings were delicious. Nice atmosphere, live piano music, friendly service.
  • Amandine A.
    Amandine AJuly 21, 2013
    Tall orange juice : 6€- brunch with many things to discover but i was not convinced- quite expensive mit worth it on sunday
  • Dani B.
    Dani B.March 29, 2014
    Blini, entrecote and desserts (strudel and blini) are really good!
  • Sergei N.heart icon on user image
    Sergei NacharovMay 7, 2016
    I was shocked with service. Waiters mix up orders and frankly confess the restaurant doesn't care about service anymore since it's designed for tourists, not for locals.
  • Kristin B.heart icon on user image
    Kristin BilbyJanuary 29, 2017
    Very cute and traditional environment. The live music was lovely.
  • Desiree S.heart icon on user image
    Desiree SanchezJuly 25, 2016
    The Scharkoje was delicious, and Napoleon for dessert too
  • Sinem G.
    Sinem GulerSeptember 10, 2014
    we really had good food and service here but dumplings were extra good!
  • Agnieszka S.heart icon on user image
    Agnieszka SekretaMarch 21, 2015
    Bit touristic and bit expensive but at the same time also really delicious.
  • Joern Hendrik A.heart icon on user image
    Joern Hendrik AstMarch 23, 2013
    Try the Breakfast for two. Delicious samples of their morning glory.
  • Zhannaheart icon on user image
    ZhannaAugust 23, 2019
    Great borscht, varenniki, kvas and blini
  • Κωνσταντίνα Κ.heart icon on user image
    The best Russian cuisine in Germany !
  • Peter E.
    Peter EszesMarch 15, 2014
    Good place BUT MAKE SURE that you reserv a place at Rykestraße becaus the one on Knaackstr is not so nice...
  • Gσɳȥαʅσ A.heart icon on user image
    The lamb pelmeni are great
  • Katja E.heart icon on user image
    Katja EckertDecember 7, 2016
    Blinis, Wareniki, Doktor Schiwago! Selbst Patti Smith schwärmt davon...
  • Elisa G.heart icon on user image
    Elisa G. A.February 22, 2014
    Not too many vegetarian dishes but the food, atmosphere and service are really authentic!
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark JenningsSeptember 27, 2015
    Had the ravioli, which was decent, but too pricy for the portion size. I would walk a bit further on... And my friend was ignored by the waiter
  • Jean Hannah
    Jean HannahMay 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Leading vegetarian borscht. Plus great photos of people who could be your Russian forefathers and mothers, if that's how you roll.
  • V R.heart icon on user image
    V RJuly 23, 2019
    Pelmenniki with spinach and beets were amazing
  • SandyInBerlin
    SandyInBerlinJuly 25, 2012
    Try the Pierogis (potato & cheese) - Simple and satisfying.
  • Andrian J.heart icon on user image
    Andrian JardanFebruary 29, 2016
    The waiter will friendly offer you a bottle of water, refuse it - the water (tastes like tap water) costs 6 euro :)
  • Anne F.
    Anne FloreaJune 11, 2012
    goood russian food. don't forget to ask for the "house vodca".
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