Tzarevna - Carta

Delicious food and great service. Flavors are true to what my family would prepare. Super fresh and yummy.

Beautiful eatery tucked away on a trendy street. Got a chance to see inside the kitchen and was inspired by Chef Ricky's passion for food. The menu showcases Russian/Eastern European cuisine with integrity and innovation, with each dish having it's own character. Really glad I was introduced to the food here, and am looking forward to seeing its growth.

We had our anniversary dinner at Tsarevna, and the food and the service were both top-notch. Our waiter was attentive, very kind, and extremely helpful with the menu. We split the Tsarevna dumplings as an appetizer and they were mouth-wateringly delicious. My duck plov was to die for, and my partner loved the beef stroganoff. The wine was fantastic, and the honey cake was a great dessert. This place would be great anytime, but they particularly need support right now. Please support them, and don't blame them for an autocrat's overseas decision! Ver carta

I visited this restaurant because I was craving borscht. It was decent, though a bit too oily for my taste (I ordered the beef borscht). We also tried the salad with beets, potatoes, and marinated herring, which was quite delicious. The signature dumplings were flavorful, packed with dill and other spices, but similarly to the borscht, they were a bit on the oily side for me. Overall, this restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere and is a good place to explore Eastern European cuisine if you're curious. It’s likely one of the better options you'll find in the US.

Tzarevna is truly a hidden gem, offering great quality at an affordable price. It's not easy to find Georgia Eastern European cuisine in NYC, but this restaurant excels at providing elevated dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, without overwhelming richness or decadence. My first visit to Tzarevna was a delightful experience; we ordered several popular dishes and even managed to get a wine tasting for our party of three. The standout dishes for me were the duck, dumplings, and khachapuri. To top it off, the final bill was surprisingly reasonable given the quality of the food and the wine tasting—this meal felt like a steal. Take a chance on Tzarevna; you definitely won't regret...

For dessert, we enjoyed syrniki, which were delightful. My mother, who is quite picky when it comes to food, really enjoyed everything we ordered, and my husband appreciated the nostalgic comfort of his childhood favorites. It was a wonderful experience! As I mentioned earlier, the restaurant puts a modern spin on traditional favorites, with a nostalgic yet cozy ambiance that also features mid-century modern elements. It's definitely a fantastic place to try for anyone new to the cuisine of this region and looking for a great dining experience! And I cannot emphasize enough that EVERYONE should order the khachapuri because it is absolutely delicious (see attached picture). Thank you for a w... Ver carta

Honestly, I haven 't actually been IN the restaurant, but I love it here. I order delivery a wholleeeee lot, and I have never disliked one single thing. To be fair, I almost only ever get the khachapurri, but that thing is unreal. No lie, my friend just said, whoa after he tried it. It 's unsettling. Anyway, I hate writing reviews; I find them to be pretty up-their-own-ass and self-important in general, so when I write one it 's because a place TRULY deserves it, and damn, they do. Tonight I opened my order to find a note on a box that said extra order of dumplings, so you can have them. Y 'all, if that doesn 't bring a tear to your eye, grow a soul. ILY, Tzarevna, even if I 'll never know h...

Ever since I first heard about this restaurant when the owner competed on Chopped, I have been wanting to try this place. This place was then featured on another Food Network show, touting it as serving the best Khacapuri, which is Georgian cheese bread, in NYC. I was finally able to try this place for dinner on a chilly, wintery evening. The interior decor was elegant and inviting with warm lighting, cute artwork, as well as knick knacks on the wall, and cozy ambiance. I ordered the Crab Khacapuri, which is their signature dish. This is their housemade sourdough cheesy bread. In the center of the sourdough was crab meat with a raw egg yolk, along with celery. It was absolutely delicious! Th...

My main dish was the Duck plov/ or rice pilaf with cumin, carrots, and barberries. This was very tasty with a good amount of shredded duck. The berries added some extra sourness and overall I would say it reminded me of some of the Plov you find more in Azeri cuisine because of the fruitier flavor. Another person ordered the stroganoff which is pricey on the main menu but fantastic. I'm surprised the most expensive dish is on the prix-fixe but sure why not. Their only complaint about the latter is that there wasn't enough of the sauce to go with the buckwheat. I also tried a dumpling from someone else which was fine. I started with the Solyanka/ a soup made with salami (or listed with smoked... Ver carta