Nikolai's Roof40th Aniversary DinnerWe chose to celebrate our 40th Anniversary at Nikolai's. We had been there twice before and since it was a special time, we drove from Decatur AL to celebrate it at the top of the Hilton.6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMNever knew this place was hereI wanted to take my wife to a restaurant with a scenic view to take in the city one more time before we move away. First I thought of Sundial at the Westin Pleachtree Plaza; turns out there are closed for renovations. I found Nikilai's Roof through web search. I was impressed by the reviews and consistent awards over many years. The restaurant faces east toward Stone Mountain, so less of a city view but still impressive. On the west side is the bar so we walked over after dinner to view downtown. The food was great; we had the beef tenderloin and lamb, both great. The infused vodkas were quite tasty; we tried lime and peach. The grand marnier souffle was to die for! Finally, the service was top-notch. Wish we'd know about this place before!5/29/2013 12:00:00 AMAll to ourselvesIt had been several years since I dined at Nikolai's Roof. In the interim, they've modified the menu to include three options: chef's prix fixe (what used to be the only option), four-course prix fixe and a la carte. The service remains impeccable. Truly white glove, attentive, but not overly so. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu items and the vodka offerings. There's a nice, but not overly large selection of wines by the glass. The view towards the east side of Atlanta and beyond is still amazing. We were quite surprised to find that we were the ONLY guests in the restaurant for a late dinner. What a wonderful way to celebrate a special family birthday!5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMClassicGreat view, excellent service. Flavoured vodkas were stunning. Food was very good also.
Interior was a bit dated - a lot of brass, "classic" carpeting/furniture, etc. Would be a good, quiet place for special occasions like an anniversary or parents'/grandparents' birthday - not so much for a younger, hipper crowd.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMBest in AtlantaI consider Nikolai's the best restaurant experience in Atlanta. The food selection is unlike any other, starting off with the exquisite pierogis. The wine selection is among the best anywhere. We had a 4 course dinner with wine pairings and the choices were inventive and creative. The portions are ample but not over whelming which we prefer. The service was paced with no rushing (which we really prefer) and took about two hours. We go each year for our wedding anniversary and occasionally for other special occasions. We recommend it strongly to anyone. I think it's very busy during convention weeks but tables are usually available on weekends.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat anniversary dinner!The entire experience was superb from the wait staff to the view of Atlanta! Obviously a place for special occasions but worth every dollar!5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMNever had a bad meal here!Went for our daughter's Grad School graduation... awesome as usual. Service is outstanding and food is ALWAYS good, with some entrees being better than others, and NONE being disappointing. Worth the heavy price tag.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of Atlanta's BestWe go for special occasions and are familiar with the food, which is always excellent. But it's now better than ever, and the fois gras was, without a doubt, simply the best I have ever had, anywhere.
And it may be an easy-to-overlook item (but if they pay attention to this, you know they pay attention to the bigger things too), but the butter was creamier than anything I can ever remember being served.
If you've never been here, you're missing something special.
If you haven't been here for a while, you need to get back.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMEngagementThis was an amazing restaurant to spend spend our engagement. The service was professional, very classy, and courteous. We enjoyed the wine and the food, all of it was incredible. Also, the view was immaculate.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMI have memories of this restaurantI have memories of this restaurant from many years ago.
Once again it was a great experience,food, and service!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat atmosphere!It was a great view of the Atlanta skyline and watching a storm roll in was amazing. The food was excellent and service was impeccable! It was a great place to celebrate our 5th year Anniversary.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food and serviceOutstanding food and presentation. We had the 4 course dinner, choosing the squash bisque, rack of lamb, and souffle. Great food, Wonderful service and presentation, nice view of the city and sunset.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMAnywhere else to dine is a mistake!We have been coming to Nikolai's for more than 25 years. This was the first time we were given a menu. Choosing the Chef's Menu (beef tenderloin)for two of us, the other chose fish. Sharing Nikolai's for the first time with anyone, we brought our daughter and said she was truly impressed. The wait staff was wonderful, quiet and pleasant as the room. Ending our stay at our request he showed our daughter the books that we always enjoyed reading other peoples thoughts as we wrote about our meal. The only thing I would change would be to bring the books back for people to sign again. Thanks for the wonderful memories and continued perfection.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst time experienceIt was a great experience for the first time. I was expecting a busier place but it was a small crowd and romantic setting. I recommend for romantic and special occassions for that special someone. The servise is AWESOME !! The food is good!!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMScenic view, great food - specialBeautiful location/view. This is a Russian-influenced restaurant. The menu has hints of it, but it's not Russian cuisine. I had the lobster/curry soup. Outstanding. The lamb was perfectly cooked. The sea bass was great. All four entrees our group had were top notch. The only two slight misteps - the bar on the other side does not have a good wine list (by the glass not good) and our souffles were overcooked. Other than those two, it was a great experience.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent service staff.Excellent service staff. Very attentive to our specific needs. The atmosphere was great and the food was incredible. Great location when trying to do something downtown and then go out to a nice place to eat.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe came there for a specialWe came there for a special occasion and received one instead. The Maitre'd greeted us with a warm welcome and waitstaff was impressively attentive. I will go as far to say the meal we had was probably the best we have ever had despite dining at other 4 star restaurants across the Nation. We cannot wait to come back!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMWas quite impressed. FoodWas quite impressed.
Food was wonderful. And it as a charming experience. Not stuffy. Expanded menu so you are not stuck with a $100+pp fix prix menu. We were given a complimentary desert for our anniversary. And it was the most delicately decorated with edible pink flowers little cake ever!
Dated decor but overall experience was memorable.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfectionWow! What a meal! To start, the view of Atlanta is awesome. Our server was amazing - explained dishes, bar offerings, the best way to "toss back" our flavor infused vodka, and was extra kind to our daughter on her big night out.
The food was insane - delicious! We had the five-course Chef's menu, and it exceeded our expectations. The piroshkies were perfect, and we fought over them. The diver scallop in butternut squash soup was heaven (I secretly longed for another bowl). The foie gras perfectly cooked, the cheeses were both of exotic and local offerings (the Rembrandt...mmm). The beef tenderloin was cooked perfectly and so juicy and flavorful. And to top it all off, a beautiful soufflé with grand marnier Creme fraiche.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMIf you haven't been, go now!Had not been to Nikolai's Roof in over 10 years. Should never have waited that long! The food was fantastic and every bite was packed with flavor. Wonderful selection of flavored vodkas. Souffle' for dessert was light and fluffy and yummy! Great place to take your sweetheart for special occasion. Get a table by the window and enjoy the view.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMAll-around exceptional diningAll-around exceptional dining experience, ambience and service.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMNikolais' Roof is best choiceNikolais' Roof is best choice I could have made to recreate a special moment made many years ago at Anthony's, which is no longer available.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMYusvf's Birthday DinnerLoved every bit of this restaurant!!! Would definitely go again!!!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMTop Of The Line (Roof)Top of the line I reccommended it to everyone I talked to. Best dinner I've ever encountered and we try alot of different resturants3/16/2013 12:00:00 AM