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Eastern European cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

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Dear Inga
100/100 (1 ratings)
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Duna
92/100 (74 ratings)
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Hungarian
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Eastern European
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European
Eastern European
Hungarian
Paprika
91/100 (342 ratings)
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"Unique place that is easy to miss! Good: - Really yummy food - I had the chicken dish and I loved how it came with a delicious mashed potatoes and..."
Jenny Xu
"Had an amazing early dinner here the other day, I chose the flavorful vegetarian goulash, which blew my mind with how good it was without meat. The..."
Mario Gabiati
"The Szeged goulash pork is DELICIOUS. I mopped clean the plate with the complimentary bread. Nice service, too. The waiter guy is friendly. Good for..."
Roxy
"Quiet little spot. The goulash is amazing. And the service is quick and..."
Ben Harris
"Small and super layed back. Very fresh and tasty pilsner. The dinner menu had about 4 non vegan choices. I've been to Prague many times and was..."
zafer
"Best food ever!!! Great experience and amazing food. Super friendly people!..."
Hunter Elson
"As someone of Hungarian nationality, this place is definitely authentic! My boyfriend and I got the olaszrizling (Italian wine from Hungary), which..."
Lilla
"We love the chicken paprikash and the apple straddle here! The paprikash is really flavorful and the restaurant even gives us warm bread to dip into..."
Renee Cheung
"When you need that hearty, delicious, home cooked meal, this is your spot. The menu is relatively small (which is not a bad thing) and every dish is..."
Eric Canonge
"Best Gullah in town! Look no further if you want to get a taste of Central Europe without going there. As genuine as it get and delish! I wish they..."
Larry R
Seakor Polish Delicatessen
90/100 (504 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
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"I have been there today-service immediate and polite-whit ample of knowledge-products the highest quality-I bought a cheesecake, sausages, ham ,..."
Katarzyna Southin
"I had the best brat of my life!! The sauerkraut is home made and the spicy sausage was..."
Ginger Peacock
"BEST SAUSAGE EVER, NO GREASE WHICH IN MY BOOK MAKES IT OUTSTANDING, FLAVOR AND SEASONING ARE..."
Nancy Barnner
"All I have to say... love shopping there for my smoked meats and imported items to make my Polish dinners. They have and make the best variety in..."
S F
"All the delicious and in house made sausages, meats, and cakes. Have been going here for 9 years because of authentic and awesome taste. High..."
Larry R
"A Friend and I were getting very hungry and popped into this little Polish deli on a whim. It brought back memories of all the little Polish markets..."
Sean-Franc Strang
"Can’t get enough of their poppyseed cake!! The texture and taste is a party in your mouth. Friends at our Christmas dinner couldn’t resist. More..."
J Daniel
"When you’re craving traditional Polish food, this is the place to get your essentials. Fresh and tasty smallgoods (wędliny)and must get..."
Elizabeth Dabrowski
"Jin dobre! Do i really want to rate and promote this place, so that You, the other Non Polish Person may possibly be influenced to come, and take up..."
David Liu
"Incredible place full of great European specialties. Enjoyed the smoked pork, sliced just right. The homemade cake by the owner's auntie was divine...."
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"This is where you go when you want real sausage with or without fillers. Sausage where you can taste the difference compared to store-bought..."
Brian Kraus
"Hands down my favorite Deli in SF. My wife's family is from Poland, and we come here to get everything we need for Wigilia (Polish Christmas..."
Randal Lane
"Great food, especially the home made sausages, smoked bacon, and cheese cake. Very affordable and very..."
Jan Weenink
Cafe Europa
86/100 (628 ratings)
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"I visited Café Europa on my last three vacations in San Francisco (I live in Lima). We go from Hayward to enjoy their wonderful..."
Álida N.
"Cafe Europa is absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was delicious and made with obvious care and pride. The Napoleon cake was the best cake I’ve had..."
Rachel
"Lovely central and eastern european menu. A lot of variety as well as depth of dishes. Loved the owner who was extremely kind and generous. Would..."
Tyler Nguyen
"We had the goulash, stroganoff and schnitzel and it was all delicious and generous portions. Classic comfort food. Oh and the napoleon cake WOW. The..."
SJ O
"One of those neighborhood finds especially on a cold day! Started with the mushroom soup then Beef stroganoff, pork goulash and stuffed cabbage all..."
wally c
"Super nice service and good food. Nice vibes with the chill music too. My favorites were the potato pancakes (with both sour cream and mushroom..."
Elaine Wang
"Cozy restaurant with delicious food! The cabbage and mushroom pierogis were absolutely scrumptious. Server was very friendly and service wast fast...."
Hannah Bartee
"A quaint restaurant for simple and straightforward central European dishes. There are eastern European dishes included, but the floor manager..."
B. Li
"This is my favorite place to eat in the entire Bay Area. Every time I’m in the city I come here. It doesn’t matter how far out of the way I have..."
Johnny Berjikian
"Laid-back café with fantastic food. Staff is friendly and attentive. I had the borscht and beef pierogies and both exceeded my..."
Damon Tighe
Cinderella Bakery
85/100 (3890 ratings)
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"Ate here lunch so I wasn’t able to enjoy their breakfast menu. The menu has many options and bakery. I got the avocado toast and honey cake. Both..."
Lizzy N
"Here lies a quaint no nonsense bakery that cuts the frills and unnecessary chitchat and gets you exactly what you want and when you need it. Super..."
Danielle Veluz
"So many wonderful options! Cute little cafe, delicious pastries and coffee...yumyum. Lovely little patio area with enough seating. Would definitely..."
Cassidy Dalton
"Definitely get the honey cake w/ a big big cup of Earl Grey. It’s a heavenly combo. The strawberry and cream turnover was also so fresh and yummy...."
Paolo Ramos
"The service was fantastic and the food was exceptional. We tried the Borscht and Piroshki, and both were outstanding. The kindness and attentiveness..."
WOLF
"Found out about this cafe through Eater and it did not disappoint. It's a short walk from the Golden Gate park. We arrived around 11am on a weekday..."
D H
"Cinderella is such a cute spot to come to. We got the Pelmeni and roasted pepper sandwich. With a cappuccino and almond sponge cake. The only reason..."
Sasha
"We had a nice table in partial share on a sunny, warm day. It was really nice. What I ordered was tasty. I had heard a lot about this place but..."
Natasha Kanhai
"Needs more than five stars! All of the staff members were a pleasure to speak with, and the service was quicker than I could finish ordering. There..."
Michael Frontera (Mike)
"This place is great! They have a lot of great options for food, which are much broader than a typical bakery menu. The drinks are much broader, too...."
Steve D
"My first time here! After trying their delicious beef stroganoff with mashed potatoes, Solianka soup and Kompot drink, I went back in and got a bunch..."
Cinde Salazar
"Delicious! We went to this place for brunch and weren't disappointed. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the croissant, because it was dry, most..."
Benoît
"a bit of a long line but so damn worth it. best matcha latte, plov and medovyk i ever..."
Tyler Nguyen
"Amazing food!! And coffee too!! Definitely recommend this..."
Eranga Lakmal
"We trekked over here from the financial district for a morning nosh after reading about the bakery being one of the best in the city and it did not..."
Betsy MM
"We used to live around the corner and I've since moved to Denver. So happy we stopped by the other day! The menu has expanded greatly and there's..."
Betsey Low
"Amazing pastry and food. Tried the honey cake, blueberry brioche, meat pie, pelmeni, meat blintz, and cream puff. Can't decide which one I liked the..."
M. H.
Katia's
84/100 (275 ratings)
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Eastern European
Russian
Eastern European
Russian
Dinner
Dumplings
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Mid-range
"Warm little Russian tea room. Staff are friendly and warm. When you leave, you feel you're leaving members of your family. Food is very good and..."
Bette Dow
"This restaurant is great! The food tastes as it tastes in Russia, I highly recommend to try Borsch first, because in Russia people eat soups first. A..."
Otto Von Bismarck
"First time Russian food, it was pretty good. I stuck to a German similar beef stroganoff, except the use rice instead of the German noodle. Very..."
Adamme Kearney
"Delicious! We started with the Zakuski Tasting Platter - the salade olivier was nice and crunchy and creamy, the dill pickles were fresh and subtle,..."
Elliot Schwartz
"I've known Katya my whole life as well as her daughter, and its not because of that that I say this place is great, it's because the food is exactly..."
N.K. M. (DA' Moosh)
"Our group just finished a wonderful dinner. We ordered several appetizers, all of which were topnotch. Entrees were nearly as good, and all three of..."
David Bangtson
"For a taste of Russian home cooking, you can't do much better than Katia's. A small, cozy place in the middle of a residential area (with no..."
Gary S
"This place is amazing from the service to the chef Katia. Very reasonable prices and nice ambiance. Very authentic Russian food. My new favorite..."
Venice Longinetti-Scherer
"Loved the food. The Lamb Sashilik and Napolean are awesome. Make sure to get in time, the place gets real crowded and you might get rushed to clear..."
Furious Serpent
"Some of the best Russian food you can have outside of a home cooked meal. Intimate atmosphere and pleasant..."
Dan Mellinger
"It's so good! Delicious food, nice place, grandly stuff! Very very authentic Russian food! Try borsh and..."
Andrew Tarusov
"What a great place and a fantastic owner. Authentic Russian food in a friendly home atmosphere. Best Napoleon desert..."
GM
"Small and cute restaurant, friendly staff, good service. I enjoyed their food. Mmm it was yummy. It made me feel that I had my mom's food. Thanks..."
cara natalia
"Excellent tea service! Delicious and..."
Christina James
Bistro Gambrinus
81/100 (669 ratings)
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"This was easily one of the best meals I’ve had in San Francisco. The menu isn’t enormous but everything on it is fantastic, and I genuinely mean..."
Jake
"First impressions, great. Special beer selection, calm atmosphere with a euro, german style. Looking forward for another visit, with different..."
Walid Faqihi
"A little gem near USF The owner is a character Where was this place when we attended USF. Great..."
Kalwant Sandhu
"Great schnitzel, burger, and beer. Very glad I found this place after way too many years in the..."
Andrew Waters
"Positives: It's a pub with pub food and a pub environment. The bartender at 5 o'clock on a Saturday was a nice guy and it quickly filled up by 6. I..."
Anthony Wolf
"This spot is 10/10. I have been a bunch. The beer is always excellent and so is the food. Great burger, pizza, and german food. Neil is a great and..."
Stephanie Wankowicz
"Nice eastern European bar with decent food. Service was very slow..."
Shardul Deo
"Tasty onion rings, pesto veggie pizza was a bit too salty but a good crust, smoked hunter's sausage was excellent with tasty pesto potatoes and..."
Lezlie Ramsey
"Huge portions, reasonable prices. Had Wings n Fries n a huge beer. 8/10 would..."
Lloyd Bennett
"It's been a while since I've been to Bistro Gambrinus (ever since moving out of state), but all I know is that if Neil is still running the place, it..."
J J
"Easily the best bar in the city for watching a game and getting dinner. Great tap list with tons of Eastern European beers and all the food is so..."
Sam Bethel
"This place is fantastic. You could not imagine a more friendly, neighborly vibe with excellent food and a great selection of..."
Ann Keller
"Great spot for some traditional German cuisine including your favorite German beers. Stop by for some food..."
Justin Gormly
"Love this spot. Our favorite casual drop in for good food, great beer and awesome sports viewing if you want. Any of the German food options is..."
J Ross
"One of the best local bar and restaurants in San Francisco. I personally love their burger (get the fried egg on top) and a beer. The chicken tenders..."
Connor McIntire
"If you are looking for a nice pub with a great environment, maybe even watch your favourite sports, this is the place for you. Great quality of food,..."
Vera Mendes
"The beers. To say that this place is a good neighborhood watering hole would be an understatement and oddly western. This place has a surprising..."
Jen C
"I had dinner with my wife and a friend here on a weeknight in May. This is the sort of place that improves the neighborhood and offers a slightly..."
Joshua Keihl
Bistro Sf Grill
80/100 (396 ratings)
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Eastern European
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"Great gastro pub, very pleasant owners and staff. They hosted our charity event and were so accommodating and helpful! The food was amazing too,..."
Dijana Beganovic
"Fantastic food, good Balkan wines and beers, lovely ambiance with all of the paintings highlighting how beautiful countries like Bosnia and Croatia..."
Una Hrnjak-Hadziahmetovic
"Everything was great! People, food, wine and the music. I love..."
Jana Linder
"Devine food great service huge meal great atmosphere highly..."
John Val Thompson
"Great people. Sonny and Gino are hilarious and Andrea is the hostess with the mostess. Food is always spot on. Good place to eat meat and drink red..."
Kurt Andrew
"One of the best burger restaurants I've ever eaten!!' I definitely recommend their lamb burger, it's making me hungry..."
Dennis Zhen
"Fantastic food.Great service.Came for the weekend and loved it. Great organic burger and wild salmon too. Party was great. Thank you..."
Tamara Simac
"Love this place. Despite the name, which had previously put me off-get rid of the word..."
Sam Stewart
"My family and I came to San Francisco on vacation from Massachusetts so when we looked at restaurants we wanted something local and not a "tourist"..."
Nate Gillis
"Great people, food and feel! Owner is great and takes it a step farther by really extending himself for his..."
Carlos J. Davila
"I looooooove the chocolate cake!!! The place is amazing and very relaxed. I recommend it to..."
Açai Saucedo
"Fun atmosphere, with an accordian player who was energetic. The mini burger, cooked medium was not overcooked as I thought it might be due to its..."
Dawn Lichota
"Food and service excellent Will be back for more on my next visit to SF . Greeting from..."
Kuiwant Soderbom
"Great burgers, delicious Croatian wines you won't see every day, beautiful atmosphere, and, best of all, the nicest people..."
Steven Mayers
"I miss you so much! I heard the new location is great! I send you all my love from..."
Alexandra Rieloff
"Yummi Yummi..."
Djamila Bezzaz
"Wonderful private event at Bistro SF Grill last night. We hosted a benefit fundraiser at this lovely restaurant - seating 50 people in a very..."
Una Hrnjak
"We had such a lovely dinner here this evening. We split the vegan mushroom risotto and the Adriatic plate. I got a glass of red wine from Croatia and..."
Emily Bullard
"Great place. Lots of diverse character. Amazing food. Everything from vegan, gluten free dishes to exotic meat burgers. Live music. Friendly,..."
Jophiel Angel Gordon
"Pre-COVID, such a lovely restaurant with a lot of charm and delicious food. The owners and staff are welcoming, and the wine selection is amazing..."
Cameron Savage
"Great atmosphere and food. The only reason for 4 stars is the food could use a little more flavor. But the pictures do not do it justice we sat in..."
Carly Hunter
"I REALLY enjoyed the food! Me being a meat eater and my wife a vegan we have some struggles finding places to accommodate both of us. We didn't..."
Shane Lange
"Delicious food and friendly owner. Love their Balkan burger and..."
Boban Veljanov
"I love this place first and foremost for their vegan options, all of which are clearly marked on the menu. I'm a big fan of the vegan polenta, lentil..."
Kathryn Rogers
"Showed up without a reservation on a Saturday night and got bar seating, which was a blessing in disguise because of great conversation with the..."
Vivek Nair
"Been here a few times already and this is my favorite place in Noe Valley. It's everything a neighborhood restaurant should be. The menu is very..."
David McMillan
"First day in the city when I was walking through this side of town. I was blown away with the cafe-esk vibe that was being provided by a pianist and..."
Cecil McCullough V
"We had delicious sauteed Brussels sprouts, juicy lamb and beef burgers (they also have salmon and veggie), thin, crisp fries, excellent fish entree,..."
Peggy Cleary
"A really wonderful place! My dad took me for the dinner with live music, which they have every night. Went back the next afternoon with my boyfriend..."
Maxwell Wallace
"What a great find. This place is authentic, unique and has a great almost-funky vibe. We were seated next to jazz pianist playing that night, and..."
Randy Kremlacek
"Amazing food from Croatia, Europe. The mini burgers are a must to discover. They have a great menu if you are in the mood for the Mediterranean diet...."
Muriel A. Milne
"Loved it! Geisha- the best burger I've ever had (and I'm very picky)! Thied also Iggy- outstanding! Good wine selection, friendly staff, great..."
Natalia Mulawa
"My favorite in Noe Valley. Incredibly friendly and polite service, live music and great food. Beef stew is my favorite there, especially after a long..."
Jose “El Chancho” Leviathan
"This is a great little Bistro. This place is right next to Tataki and run and managed by the owners. They have a vast selection of interesting..."
Markus S
Cafe Prague
77/100 (991 ratings)
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"Wonderful atmosphere reminiscent of the Czech Republic. Staff are mostly European-born and enhance the authenticity. Great Czech food and beer as..."
Robert Cope
"Great gathering place, and it was cool that this is where the cast of the show we'd seen (42nd Street Moon, Sail Away, opening night) went to party...."
Clarence Wright
"A pub-decorated restaurant with a Central European and Italian inspired fare. We got the roasted duck (authentic and very tasty), strudel (ok) and..."
Jan Vlachy
"Really great Czech cuisine! We were here twice and the food was delicious everytime. Especially the “segedin goulash” was brilliant! Highly..."
Petra Fleglova
"While I can't personally speak to the authenticity of the courses, I can say everything I've tried here has been great. I also very much enjoy the..."
Brock Bell
"A true bohemian gem in the heart of the financial district. Boasting plus sized liters of Czech brew and traditional dishes. Sit inside or out and..."
Asher McInerney
"We get engaged there 16 Years ago, nice place, good food, great..."
Christian Lugo Ramirez
"Have been wanting to try this place for a long time. Went for lunch today and the experience DID NOT let me down one bit. Tried the paprika goulash..."
Sumod Nair
"Good European beer and awesome sandwiches. I tried with steak and definitely..."
Dmitry Vasiliev
"Cafe Prague is a warm and inviting restaurant with an Eastern European menu. Never having visited that region, I will take their word for it. It sure..."
Belle Marie
"Stopped in for a snack and beer, was not disappointed. Real Czech beers, generously portioned tasty food (happy hour menu is not particularly Czech,..."
Tim Cleary
"Cafe Prague transports me back to Prague when I step inside and see the decor and eat their food which is very good. They have friendly waitresses..."
Tim Stember
"Eastern European fare in an authentic setting - beer on tap, no hefeweizen though! Loud on a Friday evening. It was good to see young children - one..."
Indra Singhal
"Turkey, prosciutto and brie sandwich is tasty! I had the black bean soup on the side, it was slightly cold but still good. Nice decor. On an alley..."
Shannon
"I arrived early, but the hostess seated me with a drink while the kitchen opened. My humble Sprite was dressed with a lemon slice - classy! Ordered..."
Ruth Bridges
"Steak Tartar is fabulous! Spinach salad was good but not great. Lots of food. Reasonably priced wine. Service was exceptional! Would definitely go..."
Nancy Chillag
Red Tavern
77/100 (833 ratings)
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"extremely authentic and classy russian cuisine, lovingly furnished restaurant with fantastic service. we'll be back..."
Alexander Ulrich
"I really enjoyed this place. The food was so good... So so good! My favorite was the stuffed cabbage rolls or Golubtsy. Although the Olivie salad and..."
Diana Grossmann
"Very similar to Dumpling House (formerly Eurasia), though more expensive and smaller portions. The beef stroganoff was interestingly presented..."
Jelly2 Tasty
"This Russian food restaurant is a hidden gem - the food is absolutely amazing and the staff are incredibly welcoming. The menu features a wide range..."
Carey Tom
"Note: this was our first time trying Russian cuisine. That said, we found the cucumber salad to be friggin delicious! We tried 3 appetizers, and they..."
Shanelle Jennings
"Fantastic modern as well as traditional Russian cuisine in the heart of The Richmond District! A very charming restaurant with really welcoming staff..."
Tim Macalino
"Sooo good. Russian pel meni dumplings with lamb were top notch. the beef filled potato pancakes were also awesome. We topped it off with some dark..."
Ithomiid Inc.
"Im familiar with Russian cuisine and what to order. I started with borsch, golubtsi and pelmeni. Everything was delicious. I would have liked the..."
Alisa Baringolts
"Really delicious Russian food 😋 I would definitely recommend, a little pricey but worth it. I will definitely be coming..."
Sara Vanessa
"V Russian with eclectic art everywhere. I liked the beef stroganoff a lot and enjoyed the dumplings served in a small..."
Julia Enthoven
"Delicious homemade Russian cuisine, blinis, borscht, goulash, and more! Nothing on the menu is bad! Heaters in the red tent help during restrictive..."
Rob Seide
"In town for business and this was a great find for a taste of Slavic Cuisine. Great service and nice mix of menu items for a good variety. I Pelemni,..."
Andrey Teleguz
"Delicious! Highly recommend the potato zrazy and zucchini pancakes with smoked salmon and smetana (sour cream). Love the ambiance as well, brings me..."
Orson Buggy
"First time in a Russian restaurant. Food was delicious, attentive staff, and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks! Looking forward to..."
B Gates
"Absolutely love today’s experience! Food was excellent, service was awesome, atmosphere is lovely & comfortable. Best! Will be back..."
Yeva G.
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