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Name: Russia House
Address: 1800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-9433
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

Russia House

4.2

939 Reviews

$31 to $50

Russian

1800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Nestled on the corner of Connecticut and Florida Avenues, this inspired Russian restaurant and lounge is evocatively reminiscent of the era of the Tsars. The Russian-European elegance of the Russia House offers a uniquely warm and comfortable meeting place for anyone appreciative of its friendly and intimate coziness. It is the perfect meeting place for the true Washington socialite. The Russian-infused intercontinental cuisine pleases the most refined palate with such nouveau-traditional entrees as the Beef Stroganoff and the Chicken Kiev. Further true to tradition, the Russia House features an impressive selection of caviars and one of the largest vodka collections in Washington, D.C.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Russian, Continental, Eastern European
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(202) 234-9433
Website
http://www.russiahouselounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
The Russia House is a uniquely warm and authentic dining experience located on the corner of Connecticut and Florida in the DuPont Circle neighborhood. Reminiscent of the era of the Tsars, our Russian-European elegance is the perfect place for a meeting of 10 or a reception of 100.

Location
1800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
Florida
Parking details
Directly across Connecticut Ave., behind Rite Aid Pharmacy off Florida Avenue (Public Garage). Street Parking available on all adjacent streets, as well.
Public transit
DuPont Circle Metro Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Moscow Borscht$10.00
A traditional soup of beets, Savoy cabbage, braised short rib Served with sour cream
Duck Salad$16.00
Duck leg confit served with baby greens, brandied cherries, goat cheese, boiled egg, in a sherry vinaigrette
Russia House Salad$10.00
Local baby greens, red onion, pickled red and yellow beets, goat cheese, champagne mustard vinaigrette
Gravlax$16.00
Salmon cured in vodka and dill. Served with rye crostini, sour cream, egg and red onion
Wild Boar Sausage$15.00
Pan roasted and served over braised red cabbage, served with house made mustard
Pierogis$12.00
Traditional baked dumpling stuffed with potato, smoked duck breast, apple wood smoked bacon, caramelized onion. Served with a ginger-citrus crème fraiche
Pelmeni$15.00
Veal and pork stuffed "tortellini" style dumplings" and wild mushrooms in a rich Marsala cream with onion crisps
Mushroom Potato Cocotte$13.00
Roasted fingerling potato, wild mushrooms, Savoie cheese, brandied cherries, smoked bacon in a truffle cream. Served with a fresh baguette

Entrees

Stroganoff$27.00
Wine braised beef in a rich mushroom cream sauce served with potato puree
Kulebiaka$28.00
Wild Alaskan salmon, slow cooked pearl onions, wild mushrooms and lentils baked in puff pastry. Served with seasonal vegetables and Dijon garlic cream
Kiev$27.00
Herb butter stuffed chicken breast with mashed Yukon potatoes and a light mushroom sauce, with sautéed seasonal vegetables
Filet of Beef$34.00
Pan roasted tenderloin of beef, served with potato roesti, braised swiss chard, and sauce bordelaise
Shashlik$26.00
Grilled marinated lamb served atop a saffron plov, grilled seasonal vegetables, pickled green tomato salad
Duck Two Ways$30.00
Spice rubbed duck breast & duck confit with an orange-apple sauce served with parsnip puree and pine nuts
Vereniki & Cauliflower$26.00
Perogis stuffed with herbed potato, leeks & cheese served with black truffle shavings and roasted cauliflower puree

What 939 people are saying

Russia House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
0.8Value

Noise • Moderate

939 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place and friendly staff. I would say that treated me very well.
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PhilipT
Washington DC6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love Russia and it was like walking into Russia. Friendly, cosy. And I liked the Vysotski music! But the food was a disappointment. May wife and concluded we could have done better at home.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Tables were crowded together and the decor was dated and a little tired.
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ThomasM
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A limited menu means everything is delicious. I got to try the chicken Kiev and beef stroganoff. The beef was the best dish of that I've ever had. Cocktails were terrific. The table was tiny for the two of us fat Americans. Service was fast and it was a unique atmosphere. Definitely make a reservation if you're planning on going. And if you're drinking expect a large, but well worth it tab
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MichaelP
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding ambiance! How a wonderful dinner! Will experience again!
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AnnaE
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We went here for Valentine's Day. Overall, the service was really bad. We waited an hour past our reservation time, some of our dishes were cold, and we never got the amuse bouche that was included in the $65 pre-fixe, despite asking our server for it. Not the biggest deal, but it was frustrating given the high cost of dinner. Most of the food was really good, the cocktails came out super fast, and it had a nice ambience. I think it was just an off day and they might have been understaffed. I would go back and I would recommend this place, but I wouldn't recommend going on a high volume holiday.
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AshleyS VIP
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food, but I had to wait 45min for my table to be ready. Although they were operating way behind schedule, I thought the food was worth it and they provided complimentary glasses of champagne while waiting.
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TwoGuysDC VIP
Washington DC25 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went for Valentine's Day dinner because it used to be a cozy and somewhat romantic place last time we were there a few years ago. It seemed that they way overbooked for the prefix dinner they were serving (which they did not mention when I asked about a "special" dinner for the holiday). They shrunk the size of the restaurant area which is a pity, it used to be a nice place. Now the tables are way too close together to call the place romantic. The tables are also right on top of the entry door so you get a blast of cold air when people enter or leave. In the end we had a very well prepared appetizer, however the server forgot to put in our dinner order and after an hour wait we left. We will not be returning.
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DavidF
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would have given 5 stars overall, except for the lack of a true waiting area. The restaurant is downstairs now and very crowded. What was previously the restaurant upstairs is now converted to a little hotel. Food and service is excellent. The owners are nothing but First rate and First class. Will definitely go back again.
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RoyC VIP
Washington DC50 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great place. Too cramped. Good food. Expensive. It was worth a lot but I'm not sure it was worth quite as much as we paid. However it was a special occasion and I don't regret it.
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1800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
Florida
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Russian, Continental, Eastern European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Directly across Connecticut Ave., behind Rite Aid Pharmacy off Florida Avenue (Public Garage). Street Parking available on all adjacent streets, as well.
Public transit
DuPont Circle Metro Station
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.russiahouselounge.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-9433
Private party facilities
The Russia House is a uniquely warm and authentic dining experience located on the corner of Connecticut and Florida in the DuPont Circle neighborhood. Reminiscent of the era of the Tsars, our Russian-European elegance is the perfect place for a meeting of 10 or a reception of 100.

Russia House

About this restaurant

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Menu

Appetizers

Moscow Borscht$10.00

Duck Salad$16.00

Russia House Salad$10.00

Gravlax$16.00

Wild Boar Sausage$15.00

Pierogis$12.00

Pelmeni$15.00

Mushroom Potato Cocotte$13.00

Entrees

Stroganoff$27.00

Kulebiaka$28.00

Kiev$27.00

Filet of Beef$34.00

Shashlik$26.00

Duck Two Ways$30.00

Vereniki & Cauliflower$26.00

What 939 people are saying

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