Super delish food! Our favs were the cranberry’s vodka! Kalinka Russian cuisine is a hidden gem, not in busy downtown Glendale. Free parking, amazing food specially Boescht. Menu is great, a little of everything. The hot borscht was excellent. Their bread with yummy eggplant spread was diva! The beef stroganoff was delish. Service was superb. We all raved about the food and will return. Amazing food and night!
We were looking for something different any were pleasantly surprised. The host was attentive and the food was good. The interior was simple but nicely designed. We chose to sit in outside patio since we had had our dog with us.
Having a strong Russian heritage I found the food outstanding. The cucumber tomato onion salad brought memories back to my Russian grandmother as did the pelmeni. The restaurant is small, but perfect size. The staff are Russian, very nice and attentive. If you want something different, definitely give Kalinka a try.Waitstaff genuinely warm, welcoming and friendly. Place was busy with pretty much nothing but Russian being spoken (good sign at a Russian restaurant!). Everything was spot-on.
Soups (borscht, solyanka - each $7.35) were flavorful. Pork schnitzel ($17.75) and gulyash ($17.65) each heavenly. Blintzes with preserves for dessert ($5.50) pushed us right over the edge ... in a great way! Portions are exceedingly generous. Everything on the menu looks terrific. We will be back!
Chef Tigran seems to have his babushka working hard in the kitchen!highly recommende
Great little place serving really good Russian cuisine. This is my second time here, and each time has been quite tasty. Prices are reasonable, service is friendly, and even had an accordion player (which was a tad loud in a smallish place, but certainly added to the atmosphere). Outside seating is also available.
Very nice food in a kitschy restaurant done up to look like a Russian house. There are lots of cute tchatckis everywhere. Staff was very attentive and polite. The food was well portioned, flavorful and interesting. Definitely worth the visit.
Such a wonderful surprise! "Clean as a whistle"...this little Russian Restaurant puts out the most delisous 5☆+ food!
For openers, you're served great bread! With a yummy dip.
Kind servers are there to please.
Portions are very ample...leftovers reheat beautifully.
I was so glad they were there...I was having a very rough night...needed a quiet "lay-over" to gather my thoughts and have a good meal before venturing on.
We enjoyed this restaurant. The food was tasty. The Russian beer was good. The servers were sweet and helpful.
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