Nevski is described as a unique spot in Montreal offering authentic Eastern European and Russian inspired dishes such as borscht, pelmeni, varenikis, pirozhki and a memorable cheese boat, with cocktails and vodka infusions earning particular praise. Service is consistently noted as friendly, welcoming, and professional, contributing to a warm, atmospheric dining experience. Many reviewers highlight strong value for the quality, with generous drinks and reasonably priced menu items, though some critique small portions and occasional higher prices. Occasionally items are missing from the menu, and service can be slow on busy nights, with seating at times tight, especially near the bar. The ambiance is described as stylish, cozy and with a distinctive Russian vibe, including decor and live music at times, making it a memorable backdrop. Overall the reviews position Nevski as a top pick and a hidden gem in Montreal, recommended for those seeking unique flavors and a vibrant, convivial atmosphere.
Here to say that this is one of my top picks in Montréal !
The restaurant is sooo well priced considering the incredibly good food & the service (the alcohol is veeeeeery tasty too).
It was my first time trying Russian food & i'm really happy it was at this specific place ✨?
Jan 29, 2026
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Amazing cocktail bar with a russian vibe in Old Port Montréal. They make great classic martinis & mules. Ruslan, our bartender, was very insightful about the cocktails stories & folklore. Blinis, dumplings & zuski for a great cocktail & food pairing. Fun for staff party & friend gatherings.
Unique atmosphere with Incredibly authentic Russian cuisine, my mom from Siberia can attest 🪆 The serving staff is also great & very accommodating. Give it a try!
May 9, 2025
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Already my first'Coup de Coeur' of the year 😍 It's a great restaurant in the Montreal Old Port that serve russian inspiration meals & have signature cocktails. It's a cozy ambiance place with amazing tasteful food. Just look at the pics, i mean! I will come back for sure, please give me a million cheese boats like this everyday haha!
The food is authentic Russian 🪆 food & the service is great. Most of the staff actually speak Russian & are super nice 👍🙂. I would recommend to check their social media feed & go for a special event. We were there for'Maslinitsa' which is a special holiday & they serve delicious 🤤 crapes 🥞 🍯 I don't usually even like sweets but it was delicious. We also had the borscht which was ok, the pelmeni 🥟 with 🍄 were delicious & the drinks 🍻🍷 🍸 were very original as well. Over all great experience well worth checking out. Only negative is that we were seating all the way in the back & it was super hot in the winter ❄?☃? time as I guess people near the entrance must feel a breese. The live music was absolutely great. 🎶 🎷. *The entrance is not easy to find it's actually on the little side street between King 👑 & Queen streets.
Really cool restaurant. Very nice vibe with good songs in Russian. Their cocktails are delicious. I really enjoyed the morse code. The servers were attentive, kind & efficient. I will definitely be returning. The food looked delicious.
Was excited to have Russian & Georgian food again. However, this place was a bit of a disappointment. We arrived & were told that we needed to order quickly as they were having a private event at 930pm, which was lots of time since we arrived at 830pm. However, the server took forever & we were clearly forgotten. we were finally able to flag down someone & placed our order. The mushroom dumplings & the chicken adjika dumplings were good but only lukewarm. The tefteli meatball cheese boat / khachapuri was a fraction of the size of what you see in their Instagram posts with only 3 meatballs & the cheese was still hard & not fully melted. You can see in the video the egg is runny but the cheese is hard & it was difficult to dip the bread as instructed on their menu on how to eat! The donuts were also hard & not sweet enough as a dessert. It was all ok & tasty but because everything wasn't hot, it didn't seem fresh.
A colleague from Russia strongly recommended me to come to Nevski, as the cuisine & ambiance are authentic Russian. I really enjoyed the cheeseboat (spinach & peppers), borscht, & multi-layered cake. The waiters were very attentive & most helpful in guiding me as to the best dishes to sample. The mule (with ginger beer & mint) was so refreshing! I look forward to returning soon!
Jun 12, 2024
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Me & my partner were very excited to find a place that serves Khachapuri, it was very delicious as expected. We ordered 2 borscht , 2 khachapuri & a pitcher of mule. The mule was very good as well. The borscht was okay. We knew that since the location was in the old port it would be a little pricey but for 2 appetizers, 2 single portions of khachapuri & a pitcher of mule totalled 110$ before tip. The mule was expected price as cocktails in Montréal prices are on par, but 50$ for 2 soups & 2 khachapuri was a bit much, I also ordered the "saucy braised beef & pickle khachapuri" (18$) & it was more like beef bits sparsely covering the small cheese boat. It could have maybe came with a side portion of Russian salad or cabbage, since the size of the khachapuri is comparison to a large slice of pizza. Additionally we even decided to have dessert at home since the bill was already racked up. Unfortunately, We won't be going back.
This Russian restaurant/bar in Old Port offers delicious cuisine at reasonable prices, although the portions are a tad small. The staff's warmth shines through, as they generously offered us complimentary shots. The captivating decor seamlessly blends Russian & Soviet styles, making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience - a solid 5/5.
Nothing outstanding (very basic Russian cuisine - nothing wow) & very little quantity for the high price tag, So it's definitely not worth going here more than one time. But service & atmosphere were really top notch!
love this place, everything about it! Being Russian this is a place that truly shows off the best of the best of Soviet cuisine, but with a modern twist. The vybe, the art, music, even the location all is perfect. I’ve dreamt about a place like this appearing in Montreal. This location is way better than the previous one downtown, more intimate I’d say. It’s good for a date, girls night out, 5 a 7… you name it! Also beyond the food, in my humble opinion they have the best cocktails in Montreal. Thanks to Misha & the rest of the staff for the great service. Cannot wait to be back !
