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.
Went early on a Friday night & they were missing a lot of items on the menu. The food was good, but the service was slow & they are charging the tip AFTER taxes, which is now illegal.
Sep 22, 2025
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Tres belle exper?ence, la nourr?ture eta?t excellente, on a pr?s borscht, cheeseboat bacon & medovik, le service etait tres bon & rapide ! On a aussi pris shot de vodka avec cornichons
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!
Probably the best & possibly only place to find Adjaruli Khachapuri in Montreal that I've found. It's the Georgian cheese bread in the boat shape. Definitely modified with extra ingredients & more pizza-like but still delicious!
Olivier salad was good. Pelmeni also good. Love those dishes.
A bit of an'elevated' &'trendy' place, so the price point matches it too, even though these foods originated from a simpler (inexpensive) place.
Lovely staff. Good cocktail menu.
Great option for dinner. Will keep coming back.
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.
Restaurant très sympa au niveau de la deco & de l'ambiance! Les plats sont très bons, mais par contre, 3 kotletis pour 19$ & moins de 10 pelmenis/vareniki pour 15 & 16$ je trouve ça ridicule, j'avais encore faim en sortant tout en ayant payé 80$.
