Onegin
“The batter on the chicken kiev was crisp, not greasy, although the filling could have been a little cheesier.”
“Accompanied by awesome red caviar, sour cream, scallions and chopped egg, they were the perfect consistency and combination of flavors.”
“Be adventurous and try the horseradish infused chilled vodka or if you prefer a sweeter version try the watermellon/basil infused vodka.”
Onegin
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I really don't recommend this place. The decor I would describe as shabby chic, it looks like it's striving for elegance with overstuffed plushy chairs, painted ceiling, and decorative elements, but in an old, run-down sort of way.
But more important, the food's is not very good. I tried the blinis which came with some really salty reddish cavair, little bits of chopped egg, and a tasteless sourcream. The veal stew was okay, it was like eating gravy. I liked eating the outside seared parts of the Pozharsky cutlets, but after that, the rest of the meat just tasted the same.
Overall, I would say the food is lackluster and the drinks comprised of cheap vodka.
Great service, love the atmosphere, decent food, full bar.
Upon entering this establishment I felt as if I just stepped into a Victorian home. The decor was just amazing and very comforting with plush seats and dangling chandeliers. If you check in with yelp, you get a free Vodka infused shot and the selection is wide but the waiter recommended the strawberry for us and it was a potent drink so sip responsibly! For appetizers we went with the dozen oysters, a little pricey at $3 a piece but the presentation was great: brought out in a giant lit up cocktail glass filled with ice. The oysters were a great size and the flavor very distinct and crisp. We also got a duck and potato appetizer and it was by far my favorite dish that night. The duck meat was shredded and stringy mixed with flattened and lightly fried potatoes topped with a sort of cream, absolutely delicious, highly recommended. For mains, I went with the braised beef and risotto and my friend went with the beef tenderloin. The risotto was a disappointment, not what I expect a risotto to taste like, it was very dry and the grain hardly seemed cooked. The beef however was done very well and they are generous with the portions. My friends beef tenderloin had a good flavor as well, almost like a sort of curry. But could use some rice since there was so much meat and sauce.
This place has a expansive menu with pages of options so I will definitely be back for that duck as well as to try another dish.
O nly for food & decor [those CHAIRS!!], 3-4 stars!
N ot for the terrible service, however… :[
E ven though only two dinner tables, soooo slow.
G irl was either on her phone or chatting with coworkers
I 'd try to get someone's attention but felt ignored
N ot returning, even for that yummy Smetannik dessert 😛
If you've tried Mari Vanna and were disappointed like I was, Onegin will restore your faith in Manhattan Russian restaurants.
With it's homemade infused vodkas, authentic cuisine, fair pricing and ideal location you really can't go wrong with this place. If you come here on a night they have a live DJ or live performer, you'll have a great time especially if you come from another ethnic background and want a new experience.
Long story short: Come here, try the short ribs and drop the beer for a shot of vodka.
Came with a deal for a prix fixe. None of the food was inedible, but I can't say that I really enjoyed any of it. There were four of us, so we kind of shared everything so we all tried each other's dishes. Maybe I'm just not used to the flavors, but nothing was especially appealing to me. The service was also hit or miss.
They also were holding a brunch party that ended at 7pm on Sunday. They warned me about the noise when I made my reservation, but I definitely underestimated the noise level. We couldn't hear each other over the music and had to scream to be heard.
Overall, a poor experience for me and I wouldn't come back.
Onegin, pronounced Oh-nay-yin was my one look into a night of Russian camaraderie. Russian tearoom decor with adorable teacup-like loveseats, low chandelier lighting, and beautiful painted ceilings. My co-workers and I came here for the infused Vodkas, which are $5 during Happy Hour (4-7p). Happy Hour also includes $5 wines and beers so I will definitely be coming back, even if not for the great service we received and relaxed atmosphere. It was quite empty for the size of the space and most of the other patrons were older ladies.
The infused vodkas are definitely worth trying- go for the Horseradish if you're comfortable with picklebacks. The fruitier ones are much sweeter and have a nectar quality to them.
As for the traditional Russian offerings, we tried Salo (cured Pig fat), Salted Herring (raw), and marinated Wild Mushrooms. Most everything was cold and pretty chewy. The salo looked like a long slice of butter, and was not as soft as expected; it was offered on top of very thin, dense triangles of bread with spring onions and some sort of mustard. The salted herring was quite good, but only if you're comfortable with raw seafood. The wild mushrooms were slightly sweet and cold, but not quite filling.
I'm looking to come back and try the hot dishes as the one we ordered (pan fried potatoes with wild mushrooms) was probably the best suited to accompany our cold vodka.
Everything was pretty expensive in my mind, but cultural authenticity usually requires a higher cost to flesh out an accurate experience. They also look after you here- After ordering multiple rounds of shots and beers, our lovely bartender Katya served us a free round of various Infused Vodka flavors!
Impressed with this place. Came here for a friends birthday and had a great time. It is a Russian place with Russian food, done in a Classic European style. There are pictures on Russian poets on the ceiling and candle lit ambience.
At about 10pm a big screen came down and started showing the Victoria Secret fashion show. The show went on for some time and smoothly transitioned into karaoke.
It was a group of about 30 of us and we were allowed to walk around and mingle around the tables. It was great for socializing and the staff was extremely accommodating. I have been to places that given a big enough group will give you a hard time for walking around… Here we were encouraged to be singing and dancing after the music started.
Food – the infused Vodka shots were cool. Nice presentation. The taste was ok but I am not one to judge – not a vodka fan.
Food was ok. I had better Russian food before but again… I come from a Russian home and you can't beat my grandmas cooking. I also thought it was a bit pricey for what it was…
Overall – I will probably not come here for a dinner but would gather friends and come for karaoke.
went there with groupon, pretty good deal. Amazing russian food ! waiter's grumpy face left me impression as well. lol