Robert's Russian Cuisine

I really enjoyed my visit here, but the turn off was that the front door was kept open and people would be smoking 🚬, so when cars would drive by the breeze would be the smoke into the restaurant 😞 and the atmosphere would be filled with cigarette 🚬 smoke. 🤢 I should've asked the waitress to close the door🤮 but 🚬 they were so close to closing for the day so me and my friend just sucked it up and got a to go plate instead for the rest of our food.

I lived in California for 10 years and this is the best Russian food. I go very far out of my way to come back here for my first meal from the airport when I come in for a visit these days.

Amazing! My family always stops at Robert’s when in town, we even made a special trip for my birthday in December. Everything was wonderful. The soup dumplings are to die for, especially on a cold day. Everything we ate and drank was wonderful. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something homemade, authentic, and yummy. Make sure to stop by for dumplings, Armenian coffee, and a hot cup of Russian tea.

Found this place out of the blue and it was very good! Went in and had two beers and sat outside and enjoyed the brew and sunshine. Staff guest entering the restaurant were very friendly. I will definitely come back to have some food. Great customer service.

This restaurant is very clean and easy to access from Hollywood. It looked authentic due to the number of Russians coming to eat in this place. Food tasted fresh. The two sides down were the lack of options for vegan/vegetarian as entrees and the rice was too salty. The waitress and the boss were very friendly.

Delicious!! I came to try the Beef Lula, borscht, Russian tea with preserves and the eggplant caviar, it’s my first time having Russian cuisine and it was absolute perfection. The wait staff was so friendly, even gave us a sweet fruit cup! Such a great experience. Definitely coming back!

I recently visited Robert’s Russian Cuisine and was thoroughly disappointed by the terrible customer service and unprofessional attitude of the staff. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with an obvious lack of warmth, and it felt like I was an inconvenience rather than a valued customer. The waiter was rude and seemed annoyed when I asked simple questions about the menu. To make matters worse, my food took an eternity to arrive, and when it finally did, it was lukewarm and not what I had ordered. When I brought it up to the manager, they were dismissive and offered no apology or solution. It was clear that customer satisfaction wasn’t a priority for them. The food itself was average at best, but the whole experience was ruined by the poor attitude of the staff. It’s a shame because the restaurant has potential, but with such terrible service, I won’t be returning or recommending it to anyone. If you’re looking for a place with good food and decent service, Robert’s Russian Cuisine is definitely not the spot.

Had a great time getting dinner with my sister at this restaurant. The setting is clean and well decorated. I liked the Russian music in the background and the decor. The food was great! Flavorful and authentic. Staff was friendly and engaging

I dined with my husband at the restaurant after the Nova Music Festival exhibition in Culver City. We were very pleased with our dining experience there. The environment was nice and decorated with Russian souvenirs. The hostess was friendly (do not take her serious face as a bad service - she will warm up to you and perform a great service) We were given the complimentary salad along with the bread after we did the orders The beer was great - I got Kalik (lager beer). We ordered the entree that comes with soup (we got borscht along with sour cream and black bread). I got Chicken La Kiev and my husband got the beef stroganoff. Mashed potatoes were good. Vegetables were decent. We also got Napoleon Cake (great one!) aliong with espresso. Pretty great food with great service. We were happy we came there for a dinner before we went home outside of LA. ;-)

Food is great 8/10 Service is very timely 9/10 Ambience could be better but it is very Russian/armenian homey kinda vibe 7.5/10 I come home periodically with family and will continue coming back

I dined here with a large group of women in late June. We chose Robert's because we had just seen the ballet performance of Anna Karenina and wanted to round-out or Russian experience. Per the recommendation of the waitress, we ordered and assortment of foods to share between the nine of us, family style. The amount of food was perfect and we were treated very well.

#abkhaziaisgeorgia Worst khinkali ever! Feozen and no taste at all Service better than food but still not great Deserves zero stars if I had the option

The whole experience was unpleasant. I came in around 230pm on a Saturday. The restaurant only had two tables. I ordered the beef stroganoff which comes with a soup and choice of 2 sides. I opted for the borcht soup as that's what I see what other reviewers are getting. The side of soup just tasted like boiled beets water with some cabbage and 1 potatoe. I assume there would be meat as well..but mine didn't have any. No flavor. For my sides, of the 3 available choices of rice, potatoes and vegetables. I requested veggies and potatoes and was told they didn't have any and they can do mashed potatoes instead. I said that was fine. 5 mins later the waitress said they don't have any mashed potatoes and if I was ok with double veggies. I wasn't thrilled and I didn't have much other options. I thought that was weird for them to not have 2 of 3 sides available. Not like I came late and they run out... The whole time while waiting I hear some coughing coming from the kitchen and I was a bit worried since no one wore mask and I heard they used the microwave pretty frequently. They had a few people come in to pick up to go orders. That shows me that the food is not fresh because it's just reheated food. After a bit my came out and it looks like hospital cafeteria food. The veggies are boiled with no seasoning. Bland. The beef stroganoff was decent. I sat by the front of the entrance. While eating I was put off by people smoking in front outside. A lot of the staff hangout in front and smoke. Every time the door open I get a whiff of cigarette smoke while eating and I do not like the smell. Halfway eating my meal I notice two dishes came out which looks a lot like the potatoes that I originally wanted. I asked for the check and inquired about the potatoes I saw and she said it was rice not potatoes. I know what I saw. Then another guy tried to show me the menu and i said yes, that's what I wanted. He said, but you ordered vegetables. I said, yeah cause I was told that's all yall had! (I didn't want rice). He said sorry and the girl acknowledged her mistake. At this point the whole experience was not great and paid $22 for a meal I did not enjoy. I quickly got out of there...

Came here with my Russian family for my graduation celebration and the food is great! Portions are a bit on the smaller side but the most accurate and authentic to genuine Slavic cuisine that I've tried in LA. inside it's well kept and neatly decorated but slightly smells of cigarettes lol reminded me of home.

Wouldn't let me, a paying customer use the restroom. Smells like musty cigarettes inside. If you aren't Russian you aren't welcome here.

I'm 8 months pregnant and needed a restroom break I pulled in their driveway and the woman working was so mad we even parked there stared me and my husband down as if we had hit her car and refused to let me use their perfectly vacant restroom and said it was " broken" , besides the shitty food reviews stay away from these mean people no wonder it was an empty house.

My wife and I love visiting this small but superb place on a regular basis to enjoy mouthwatering Russian food. We usually get a variety of things including Grilled Combo and Blinchiki. Really: Blinchiki is a must. I can never get enough of them. At the end of our little ceremony, we always enjoy Russian tea with preserved cherries. What you see on the picture are pelmeni (in the red plate) and blinchiki. The service is great; dishes are served hot from the heart. :) The owner is super friendly and always does his very best to make the dinner memorable with small but heart-warming talk.

A variety of dishes from the former Soviet republics, Armenian, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian...Grilled sturgeon was excellent, we will be back to try Robert's other seafood options like Branzino and salmon. Table next to us ordered chicken Tabaka and beef stroganoff and it looked delicious. Armenian coffee with Napoleon cake paired really well. Service was great!

Home atmosphere. .Several dishes I like very much. Great portions shareable Recommended for nice meeting for lunch

Very deceiving restaurant. The portions are half the size of what they advertise. If you bring the issue up with the management, they'll just tell you to suck it up and get lost. Food quality is also quite disappointing. Very bland tasting. There's a hundred better Russian restaurants in the area, do not go here!

I'm just updating my review because this place has been consistently great, their borscht, Pelmeni and delicious appetizer bread but the stand out dish for me is the sturgeon with the pomegranate sauce! I could eat it everyday it's so good! Highly recommend!

My favorite Russian restaurant. The parking is easy considering the location. The food is not very expensive compared to other Russian restaurants. The staff are super friendly. The atmosphere is formal as the decorations are super cute. I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. I will always come back. The price went up since the last time I came (10 months ago)

Great spot for delicious Russian food. Try the lamb chops , borscht , beef stroganoff and top it off with a super fresh Napoleon cake. Have been coming to this place since 2003, always great service and welcoming atmosphere.

I've had Russian food my whole life, and when I tried Robert's cuisine it totally reminded of my grandmother's cooking brought back a lot of memories. Food is delicious, and the service was amazing! Keep up the good work! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Amazing Russian restaurant! Food is great! Nice service! I like the beef Lula a lot! It's very close to my apartment.

Okay first of all, who is Robert? Totally not a Russian name. However, as an Eastern European food destination: Robert's Cuisine delivered. I came here to catch up with some friends who live in LA. They know I'm obsessed with khinkali dumplings and we were trying to settle on a place to eat that worked for everyone & considering LA traffic, so this place won out based on convenience. Well, it nailed the experience -- so if you're looking for an affordable, authentic experience to Eastern European food, Robert's Russian Cuisine is a great destination. PARKING: Was able to find a spot at the restaurant, although they can be hard to get. FOOD: Khinkali - delicious appetizer if you like soup dumplings...I'm a total addict. I had a Sturgeon Kabob which was delicious and affordable, served with pomegranate sauce. Definitely recommend! SERVICE: Kind, unassuming and attentive. Everything you would want. Give it a try.

Really good beef stroganoff and dumplings! The bread they have is AMAZING with their spicy marinara sauce with it kinda makes an adult lunchable pizza. Excellent pizza and it looks like they have parking. 100% worth a stop! Never had russian food, man was I missing out!

Changed ownership, and food... :-( under the old owners, food was better. Service was ok. Won't return, after years of patronage.

no meat in borsch. poorly made vareniki, felt like they were done a week ago. dont order here, save your money and nerves

, , ! ! P.s. , , , ! This is the best place to remember homemade food, plunge back into the world of amazing service, attentive staff and a very cozy and homely atmosphere with sincere smiles and care for your convenience! I will definitely go back there again and I think that everyone should be up to them! P.s. I gathered their friends there close to celebrate their birthday, on the recommendation of the head from work who was there a long time ago, and it turned out to be my best decision because even after so many years, these people keep the brand!

Super affordable spread of Russian + food! We have enjoyed this place for over 20 years and to this day it doesn't disappoint. We ordered a la cart and enjoyed several salads, mushroom Julian, kabobs and chicken Kiev. The staff was accommodating and offered suggestions throughout the evening. Favorite dish was the chicken Kiev and potatoes. The pickled veggies are a personal favorite as well. The only thing I'll say is that the smoking from outside drifts in, but over all great food and venue.

Ordered delivery today, came blazing fast and hot in sad styrofoam but I was pleased by the temp ‍ Here's what I got: Golubtsy: These came piping hot, the styrofoam container they were in was mad struggling. The golubtsy were very flavorful and super soft... a little bit *too* soft for my liking. Starting to get borderline soggy, falling apart in a maybe-a-tad-overcooked way but flavor was great. Three pieces per order. Olivier salad: Not the traditional way I have it at home, seems to be missing eggs and the protein was chicken (?) rather than traditional smoked beef sausage. I guess that wasn't specified on their Uber Eats menu. The chicken was very shredded and a bit bland. Potatoes could have been cooked a couple minutes more. Overall the peas were a but overpowering, and the salad in general tasted like they were sitting in a deli tray for a while. I would pass on this next time. Khinkali: Overpowering cilantro flavor, but comforting and soupy nevertheless. Skin was thicker than what I usually prefer. But this is my first time trying this Georgian dish so I don't have much to compare to! On the other hand the thicker skin guaranteed that the filling was deliciously soupy, so +1 for that! Chicken kholodets: This was our favorite! Clean, light, taste, nice balance between chicken and dill. Would definitely get this again. A little under-seasoned compared to the other dishes we got but it was refreshing. The food came with some Arabic bread (store-bought) but I'm not sure which dish it specifically came with. I'm not entirely sure if I would come back again but if I did I think I would try an entirely new set of dishes. While none of the food I got was BAD, it wasn't super impressive either. Maybe it's what I ordered but it didn't taste like fresh homemade food but rather reheated food from a deli counter/prepped the day before and reheated. But they are close, fast, and convenient. Maybe dining in house and trying some of their kabob plates may be better!

You can tell the restaurant is very old school when you walk in. The manager was very friendly and the waitress was helpful on what was on the menu since we weren't really familiar with Russian food. We order two dumplings, soup, eggplant caviar, and greek salad. We could have done with the greek salad. The manage taught us how to eat the dumplings and it was a fun dining experience.

Fun find. Random recommendation from a friend of my son. Mix of Armenian, Ukrainian and Russian. Great service paired with tasty meals. Bear selection is unique and desert options are fantastic! A fun diversion a bit off the standard path. You won't be disappointed.

The food is incredible!! Kabob is some of the best in town and everything else on the menu is just as good. Been eating here for many years and never had one bad experience or thing to say. Nicest people who own and run the place. Highly recommended.

Food was not fresh. Terrible food poisoning after eating here. Cross contamination galore. Do Not Eat here. Your stomach will pay the price.

This place was great! I got the pelmenis the hummus, and the grape leaves. Everything was divine. I also loved the music here. Definitely coming here again!

Delicious! Came in during the day, so only a few tables were occupied. The lunch started off with complimentary bread and pita that came along with slightly spicy sauce with a minor kick. I then ordered something I have always wanted to try ever since I saw that Rugrats episode as a child - borscht! Every spoonful was amazing. The vegetables mixed with a bit of sour cream created a light and delightful combination. By far, this soup was one of my favorite portions of the entire meal. I believe my eyes were extremely hungry and I ended up ordering many items that looked good even though I could not finish everything in that one sitting. Three blintzes (crepes with beef) came next, but I had to take them home with me. I made more room for the chicken shish kabob, the main event. There was so much flavor in this dish. The marinated and skinless chicken skewered and charbroiled was just enough to make this whole experience satisfying. Later that day, I finished the blintzes and knew that I had made the right choice by stopping here for a bite.

Ordered olivier salad for $17. It's 16oz small tray with 2 days old salad very sour . Not even fresh

I used to love this place. However, a recent big banquet celebration turned out to be disappointing. It appears, the owner (new ownership?) is unaware of the basic "Customer Service" concept, as we ran into unexpected issues. ...On a side note: on Sunday, November 12 I attempted to speak with the owner (Sergey) -- but he got extremely defensive, and disregarded any & all issues that I attempted to bring up. What a perfect way to lose customers! First, some positives: the ambience was nice, and quality of food was decent. Their pickled veggies are awesome! (Hence I'm giving 2 stars, instead of just 1). However, that's where the positives, sadly, come to an end. ... ... ... I made a reservation for a Saturday 5 PM, and was hosting a big Birthday celebration for 20+ people, which was planned weeks in advance. It was for a banquet-style dinner. As guests started to arrive by 5 o'clock, the table was... completely empty!! That's right: not a single dish was served. I asked Sergey what's going on -- and without even any apology (!) he said that they're running behind. Oookaaay.... That's very "professional". (...as Jerry Seinfeld once said, there is a difference between "taking a reservation" and "holding a reservation" :)) Finally, the banquet dinner was served. But when - by around 5:45 pm we sat down at the table and started eating - we noticed there were no wine glasses, albeit plenty of wine. After asking the waitress, finally the wine glasses were placed. But then... They would not place a couple of dishes -- one of which I pre-purchased and brought in, earlier in the day (red caviar). I had to remind repeatedly, at least 3-4 times, to place the caviar on the table. A friend of mine kept asking for a piece of bread - for her little child. The bread was eventually brought, but way too late -- after people finished eating. Overall, service was abnormally slow, some dishes came too late. Delay, after delay, after delay. A few dishes were not served in sufficient quantities; e.g. the potatoes (for the herring) were not nearly enough, they ran out too soon, and many people didn't get a chance to taste the potatoes. Also, the restaurant staff probably do not know how to operate their A/C. It was uncomfortably warm inside, amidst a hot day in L.A. (it was mid-80s outside!) Only after repeatedly asking the staff, was the A/C finally turned on. (Are they trying to save on their electric $ bill?..) When serving the cake, the owner blatantly refused to put in the special birthday candles that I bought. Instead, he inserted just one (!) of his candles. Poor thing!.. It appears, the restaurant has a candle shortage :)) What's more disturbing, instead of normal china plates for the cake, they just placed some pathetic plastic disposable plates. (Seriously ?? Is this some kind of outdoor picnic?..) That was the first time ever - when I see a restaurant offering cheap disposable plastic plates to guests, especially during the most festive "Happy Birthday!" moment... ... ... ... Based on yesterday's experience, as well as other (similar) Yelp reviews, this restaurant appears to be purposely understaffed. Which, sadly, affects the overall service quite a bit!.. All in all, quite disappointed with the Soviet type of service. Yes, I realize that some days might not go as perfect as planned, and am trying to be sympathetic. However, dear Sergey: you should be open to at least (!) listening to your customer, instead of getting defensive and blaming the customer in your own mistakes. Perhaps, you should also read other Yelp reviews - that mention about similar, poor service. And, maybe it's time you guys consider hiring another worker; constantly being understaffed will heavily affect your restaurant success. As you should know, in a restaurant business: **Quality of customer Service is key!** Sadly, yesterday's experience was much worse than the previous visits. And once again, dear Sergey: your reaction to my comments (which I attempted to discuss, over the phone) was completely inappropriate and uncaring. You should be able to *accept* customer feedback - especially when presented in a respectful manner, - for your own benefit. As of now, Robert's Cuisine has lost my business. Sorry. P.S. Sergey, please feel free to respond -- and contact me. I would be happy to discuss and help to resolve the issues, in a civil manner.

The food was very delicious. We ordered the beef stroganoff and tasted really great! The service was also very good and fast. Highly recommended for trying the authentic Russian cuisine.

I was at the restaurant with my husband probably half a year ago, and the experience was very disappointing. Very slow service... - but that was not the main issue. The waiter, I recall his name is Serezha - brought the dish which I cannot consume, for health reasons. Instead of being understandable and offering to exchange for a different dish (like any restaurant would normally do), he got very defensive - and started complaining "what is he going to do now"... Very unprofessional. Also, he charged me for the entire amount of this dish - even though I could not eat it. I have to agree with other commenters about poor service. It used to be much better.

This restaurant is an experience everyone must try. The food is unique and it's cooked and seasoned so well that I was honestly shocked by how much I fell in love with the food. Plus, the food did not feel heavy at all. I get full really easily but I was able to eat my plate (Beef Lula) , my soup (Kharcho) , my appetizer (bread) , and Pelmeni. Or maybe I just loved it so much that I could not get enough! The service was amazing too, the waiter was really kind and he tended to our needs. Lastly, try out the chocolates! I regret not buying a pack of chocolate because that was the best chocolate I've ever had. Had an absolute blast eating here and I will definitely come back and make sure everyone hears about it.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We dropped by one evening a few weeks ago and had an amazing time! The staff was super friendly and refilled our bread twice! We were really hungry at the time and so was just so good. This was my first time having Russian food and I was SO happy we came to Robert's! Everything was super tasty and they do not skimp on the portion sizes. We ended up with leftovers for the next day!

Delicious food!! I ordered catering for a luncheon, and everyone loved it! You can taste the quality and freshness! Looking forward to ordering again.

Owner is very friendly men. talking and serving too. Food was delicious. I liked the mushroom soup and dumpling.

Had the Russian potatoes, beef shish kabob, and lamb chops. Everything came with big portions, tasted great, and the service was impeccable. Authentic food at an authentic restaurant. Definitely bringing my family here again.

I had the borscht, beef Stroganoff and the khinkali. The borscht a.k.a the Russian/Ukrainian beet soup was so bad that I didn't care to finish it and I thought that I had a pretty low bar for borscht. The beef Stroganoff a.k.a. the Russian sautéd beef in sour cream tasted weird too. The gravy was too milky, fattening and thick with that sugary taste from the milk. Yack. But the beef was cooked pretty good. The khinkalis a.k.a Georgian dumplings with minced beef/pork filling and trapped meat juices had really good meat but they were undercooked to the point that I could see flour as I bit into the top, the dough was pretty thick. They were juicy too. Portions were good size. I hope I get better luck next time but now I have no idea when's that next time going to be.

Excellent food, never been disappointed, their chicken kiev is the best, dumplings, love the entire grilled fish, always a pleasure to dine here

HOLY COW! This food is DELICIOUS! Best chicken cutlet I've ever had. Oxtail stew is DELICIOUS. Veggie plate with pickled veggies, hummus and grape leaves is great. Russian stuffed grape leaves are WAY tastier than Greek. Unbelievable! Where has Russian food been all my life!!?

Robert and his staff are amazing. If you truly want authentic Russian/Ukrainian/Eastern European food look no further. The place has interesting artwork and is very clean, tidy and professional. It is fortunate that in these current times we can all come together here no matter you're background and enjoy amazing quality cuisine. I will definitely be coming back many more times in the future with my family and friends for such a unique and friendly experience. !

Excellent food, excellent service. Peaceful, relaxing yet lively atmosphere. A vast selection.

FANTASTIC! Couple months ago I tried for the first time Chicken Kiev and it was so amazing. It was super crispy and very soft inside. Indescribable taste. Since that day I buy almost every week Chicken Kiev in Robert's Russian Cuisine. Chicken Kiev and eggplant isralian style are must try! Restaurant is very clean and service at a high level. Robert's Russian Cuisine takes care about their customers. Will back again and again!

Food was barely edible even when you are very hungry like I was. Complimentary bread (cold & semi stale) 2/5 Russian dumplings (pelmeni) 3/5 Ukrainian borsch 3/5 Sturgeon kabob 2/5 Beef shish kabob 0/5 - absolutely disgusting Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 (TV playing russian music videos) Price: 3.5/5 Soups was either too salty or too tart and barely hot. The beef kabob was hands down the worse pieces of beef I've had my entire life. Tasted like years old rancid oil, I could not finish my meat portion (which was only about 4-5 small 1 inch cubic chunks). The sturgeon fish just looks sad even though it was one of the most expensive entree on the menu. Service was subpar even if it was a mom and pop which I understand the owner can be at all the position (waiter and cashier etc even though there was another waitress that is constantly circling the restaurant every 5mins). FYI there was only our table and 1 other table of 6-7 people. Drink was NEVER refilled while we were here over an hr long which mostly consisted of waiting for the each plate to come out (way longer than a fine dining experience). Owner constantly went outside to smoke every chance he gets.. which I find very strange but luckily the smoke did not get inside. Overall, I definitely would not be back.. the owner seems hospitable but if you want a decent dining experience, try another spot.

Jerks closed an hour or two earlier than the website said and wouldn't even serve us. Jerks!

I am actually impressed with this place. The menu is fairly extensive and it has most Soviet cuisine on it (Russian, Ukranian, Armenian, Georgian). Their meals are BIG, you should not be hungry after even an appetizer with no entrees. I thought the food was delicious, even the dessert was yum, which is often butchered. If I lived in the area I'd be eating here frequently.

Food: 3/5 Ukrainian dumplings 3/5 Georgian dumplings 2/5 Chicken shish kabob 4/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 2/5 Wine list: 1/5 Price: 2/5 Robert's Russian Cuisine had been in my bookmarks for a little while. Based on reviews I had high hopes. I was in the area on business and decided to finally check the place out. All in all, I probably won't give them another try. I would however go back to Khinkali House in Glendale.