Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

5 pm - 9:30 pm

Thursday

5 pm - 9:30 pm

Friday

5 pm - 11 pm

Saturday

5 pm - 11 pm

Sunday

Closed

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Nevski serves authentic Russian comfort food rooted in traditional Slavic culinary practices. The menu features hearty staples such as savory meat-filled pelmeni, rich borscht, and tender beef stroganoff prepared with precise technique. Guests find a focused selection of dishes designed to provide substantial textures and deep, savory flavor profiles. The interior aesthetic reflects a rustic influence, prioritizing functional comfort over modern decorative flourishes. Each plate highlights ingredients central to the region, including root vegetables, fermented garnishes, and high-quality proteins. This establishment functions as a direct venue for those seeking classic, unpretentious Eastern European recipes served in a straightforward environment. The culinary approach remains strictly loyal to established regional preparation methods, ensuring consistent outcomes for every item served within the room.

Nevski is consistently praised for its lively atmosphere, friendly service, and a menu of distinctive Eastern European dishes that lean into Russian flavors. Dishes like pelmeni, varenikis, the cheeseboat, borscht, and braised beef with pickles are praised for depth and originality, while the cocktail and mocktail list is described as delicious and imaginative. The decor and vibe feel welcoming and modern with a nod to traditional charm, making it a great spot for a casual meal or a date night. Guests note good value with reasonable prices and occasional special events on Thursdays and Fridays. Some comments point to inconsistency in portions or pacing, with meals arriving slowly or portions feeling small relative to price during busy times. The multilingual setting can lead to variation in service, but the staff are generally described as friendly and accommodating. Overall, Nevski delivers flavorful Russian and Eastern European fare in a memorable setting, and many look forward to returning, while a minority express disappointment about pricing or service on busy nights.

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Brody

5.0

This is such a cool little spot! The food is unique & diverse with deep, subtle flavors. The cocktail list is fun & creative, & our server was so nice. The vibes are super chill, it would definitely make a great date spot.

Apr 24, 2026

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Joshua

3.0

Nice vibe, food was decent. Just extremely small portions, not worth the price, & slow service. Once again, not a horrible spot, but I just didn't find it worth it in my opinion.

Oct 9, 2025

Paul

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.

May 21, 2025

Satya

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.

Feb 12, 2025

Pascal

Awesome night yesterday thx guys for the great vibe & A+ food

Nov 30, 2024

AK514

Really sick russian place & a nice vibe. Shout out to misha he was really cool & made the experience awesome for my birthday !!! #novokuznetsk

Nov 3, 2024

Elza

Absolutely love the the restaurants vibe, food is authentic & service is great.

Aug 13, 2024

The atmosphere is great, stuff is really lovely. The only thing is that it's not traditional Eastern Eu cuisine, it's with Canadian vibe. But it was good tho, not expensive. Would come here again for sure, cocktails are amazing. 😊

Jun 8, 2024

4.0

Beautifully decorated. Great vibe. The borscht was delicious! A lot of the non meat dishes had fresh dill. Such a refreshing taste but almost on all our dishes. Wish they had different sauces or spices. But then we thought...hmmm maybe the fresh sour cream & dill is their main sauce, just like Vietnamese food & their fish sauce!
But I will definitely eat this again.

Sep 14, 2023

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