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Russia House Restaurant - Herndon, Herndon, VA
Russia House Restaurant - Herndon, Herndon, VA
Russia House Restaurant - Herndon, Herndon, VA
Russia House Restaurant - Herndon, Herndon, VA
Russia House Restaurant - Herndon, Herndon, VA

Russia House Restaurant - Herndon

4.5
4.5
919 Reviews
$30 and under
Russian
Set in historic Herndon, the Russia House Restaurant offers Russian hospitality and culinary excellence in all its details. The restaurant opened in July of 1992 by the friendly owners Ali and Homeyra Darugar, and together they created an atmosphere of aristocratic dining with classic cuisine, with the warm feeling that you are dining at your aristocratic grandmother’s table. Mrs. Darugar moved from Russia with her grandparents to Switzerland, where she learned to cook in her grandmother’s kitchen. She brought her great culinary talents here to the United States and created the exquisite menu and served as the head chef in the first few years the restaurant was opened. The restaurant features Russian, Continental and Georgian cuisine with a French flair. PLEASE CALL RUSSIA HOUSE DIRECT- 703-787-8880 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS ON VALENTINE'S DAY.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Russian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am – 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Saturday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 787-8880
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering For daytime & evening affairs
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Russia House Restaurant - Herndon” can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (888) 982-3675
  • Neighborhood
    Herndon
  • Cross street
    Elden Street
  • Parking details
    Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

919 Reviews
  1. Inky

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at Russia House many times over the past decade. They never fail to provide the perfect environment for our special occasions. I love that they have changed up to a more limited menu. There is always something we love and end up sharing.

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  2. AbigailF

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. We were there on a Sunday and it was practically empty. A bit expensive so would recommend as a place for a celebration or important date night

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  3. NOVAfoodie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fine Dining is alive at The Russia House in Herndon!! We celebrated my husband’s birthday here tonite as a special treat, and, as before, the experience was fantastic. In all the crazy hustle & bustle that is dining in most Reston-Herndon eating establishments, I cannot tell you what a welcome change it is to enjoy great food served by attentive yet unassuming hosts in an unpretentious space. The cocktails were superb, our appetizer and main courses were delectable, and those wonderful warm rolls….!!!! We ended the perfect meal with a heavenly slice of pistachio cheesecake & perfectly brewed cup of coffee (& special treat from our hosts - a cream puff in chocolate sauce with a candle for the birthday boy!!). My sincerest thanks to the Russia House. We will be back soon!!!! Maria & Jerry

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  4. prpathaven

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My only complaint is with the chairs. They are made of wood and relatively small and not very comfortable. Other than that, eating at the restaurant was a very enjoyable experience. They are a bit pricey though.

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  5. EllieM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience3
    I knew this place was pretty expensive going into it but i just thought for even one time lets give it a try. The service was amazing the owners are very nice and they serve you themselves. The place is way too quiet, which some ppl might like it, but I could hear the other tables convo, even could hear them chewing. The food was very good but definitely not for the portion and the price. It was 2 of us, we had soup for appetizer and a meal each and it came out to be 140$, we even just had water for drinks. Again very nice ppl, but extremely expensive for the quality and amount of food.

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  6. laurah

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and atmostphere. It's def a bit of a slurge but well worth it.

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  7. ThomasG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Best Beef Stroganoff ever! Service is very friendly. Highly recommend.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place. Food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Definitely be back ☺️

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  9. MarHar

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Russia House is a quaint little restaurant with a charming flair. The owners personally ensure your enjoyment. The food is excellent. My husband and I have been going there for special occasions for years and still enjoy it very much. The beef in the Beef Stroganoff is so tender you can cut it with a fork. The filet was also extremely tender and flavorful. A very nice experience.

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  10. SusanI

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was a gem! The perfect, quiet romantic restaurant with excellent food. Family owned and a delightful, varied menu to choose from. An old historical building with original art is charming. My only suggestion is better cushions on the chairs. A great, interesting and surprisingly wonderful find.

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  11. Mrsh

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing. I loved the food and the service was great. It is pricey but the quality and taste was worth it. I highly recommend this for a special occasion or an upscale date night. I had the shrimp appetizer, Katrina martini and the scallops as a main course. All amazing.

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  12. ffxdiner

    Washington DC

    206 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    206 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Is a nice place to meet friends & easily hear one another. The food was okay. I'd been here several years ago and thought the entrees were better then.

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  13. JudyC1

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service in a charming location. We will definitely come again.

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  14. MamaWelsh

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a very low key evening. Wonderful service. Food was delicious and was a lovely quiet and relaxing atmosphere that’s hard to find these days. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  15. Aaron

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My parents both grew up with Russian immigrants for grandparents and they both loved getting to experience dishes from their childhoods. For me, the apple strudel immediately took me back to twenty-five years ago, sitting in my great grandmother's kitchen as she baked.

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  16. DanC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My girlfriend is cautious about trying new food. But she really loved Russia House. She absolutely loved the caviar on blinis appetizer and her salmon entree. The service is very good, quiet but prompt. The restaurant's ambiance is pleasantly Russian. It's a nice place for good food and a quiet date.

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  17. LaminatingLady

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food was very well cooked. The drinks were wonderful and everyone enjoyed what they ordered, the four of us tasted each other's drinks and everyone was very impressed by the cocktails. The chocolate martini was so unique and very good! The food was amazing and as always, the bread warm and oh so very good tasting.

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  18. Kiki

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    The fact that there was only one other table occupied in the restaurant should have been a red flag, considering other restaurants being packed and it was a Friday at 7:30. I will say the bread was fantastic and the inside of the place was super cute. Our appetizer and main entrees were terrible. I had dry $42 pasta with raw onions and tomatoes and a small dash of caviar on top (and those were the only ingredients). I was intrigued to try Russian food, but heed my advice and go somewhere else.

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  19. RobinL

    Richmond

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Solo Sunday dinner. This restaurant has been on my list for awhile and the reservation opportunity on Open Table made me commit The dining room is elegant and a reminder of the elegance in the past and has a few bits on later Soviet times The vodka and wine menu are fabulous, the food great and be sure to check out the specials

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  20. MichaelK

    Washington DC

    137 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Three of us enjoyed terrific dinners at Russia House. Our grandson enjoyed the pasta with vegetables. Both my wife and I ordered the Duck with Sour Cherries. It was great! This was our first visit to Russia House, and the experience was enjoyable.

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  21. CatherineM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was Mothers Day and our table was ready as soon as we entered. It was a nice menu although somewhat higher than I expected. The food was good and the dessert was nice too.

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  22. SundayDiner

    Baltimore

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We enjoyed a leisurely dinner at Russia House. The food was very good, particularly the steak which was cooked perfectly. Though busy, the restaurant was quiet and pleasant. The service was attentive although the kitchen was a bit slow getting some of the food out.

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  23. KilaO

    Denver

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a great dinner here! The service was great and the food was very very good. The place is soo cute with vintage touches. We started with the meatballs and shrimp. Then shared the shrimp and rice, stuffed cabbage, beef stroganoff, and chicken Kiev. We were in love with everything and stuffed but had to try the pistachios cheesecake. I will definitely be back.

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  24. PatriciaP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the best Beef Stroganoff we've ever had, anywhere, last week at Russia House in Herndon. The chicken kiev was very tasty too, and the cavier quite delicious. Even the bread was superlative - with two little buns given to each guest. The owners - and servers - were incredibly welcoming, accomodating and gracious. The decor is both formal and warm. We will definitely go back to this Old World gem in the heart of historic Herndon!

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  25. Douglas

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I loved our evening at the Russia House! The service and food was excellent.

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  26. OSBear

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place to celebrate special occasions!

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  27. MarylinK

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants to go to to celebrate special occasions. The food, service and ambience is always great! Highly recommend it!!

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  28. Chris

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic cuisine, perfectly presented. . . Excellent!

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  29. Papa

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining in a warm and friendly environment

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  30. BenjaminW

    Washington DC

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Russia House never disappoints! This has to be one of the best restaurants in the northern Virginia area. The ambiance is delightful and the service is beyond my best expectations. The food is exceptional! We will make it a point to return more frequently.

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  31. RobertM

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful retreat from the everyday experience. Do not rely on online pricing. It brought me in as being $$, but cost almost double what I anticipated paying. Definitely in the $$$ price range. If cool outside, bring a wrap. It takes a while for the heat to kick in indoors. Service otherwise couldn't have been more accommodating.

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  32. Mitch

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dishes and excellent bar. I tried and recommend the snails on mushroom caps appetizer and the duck breast entry. I also really enjoyed the Muscovy martini.

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  33. t8te

    Washington DC

    245 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    245 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated a friend's birthday and had a wonderful time. The food was amazing as usual, but the service is always above and beyond. Want a place for a special occasion, choose Russia House and let them know that you're celebrating. They will make it special.

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  34. Reesa

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food was excellent and the service was excellent.

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  35. Dinom

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Russia House is top notch. The service is wonderful and it always feels like a special occasion when we eat there.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food .. fabulous host and hostess

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  37. DavidD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food has always been fantastic! The owners and staff are very attentive and make you feel at home.

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  38. DesireeE

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was brilliant and the drinks were crazy good.

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  39. Suzy

    Washington DC

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Smaller menu than before and some of my favorites are missing. But overall good food and especially hot rolls.

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  40. JBradfordA

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    I love dining out and I appreciate good food, unfortunately, not here. This is the first time ever that I write a review and it’s not because of lack of experience dining out. Please believe me when I say that people come to me quite often when they want to find a restaurant for all types of occasions and tell me I really should write reviews- well, I finally felt compelled to do so. We came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday, after reading many good reviews and only a few bad ones. He, especially, was looking forward to eating here. As many have said, the menu is not the same as on their website. They do have several of the dishes at a much higher price. I must start by saying that the owners are quite lovely, kind and attentive. The place itself is nice. The bread is wonderful, and the drinks were fine. So it was a good start, but it stops there. For appetizers, my husband ordered the Borsht and I the house salad ($15 each). Which were really a cup of so-so vegetable soup and a small non-descript salad you get for free at a family spaghetti place. The price was truly ridiculous for what you get. For our main courses, he ordered the chicken Kiev ($38) and I the highly recommended duck ($47). On the website, the prices are $29 and $41, respectively. I love duck, but again, not here. Firstly, you cannot request that it be medium rare, I was informed that is was because of the way they cook it -I was willing to take a chance. Well, it was eatable -OK at the most, but also had that freezer burn taste. At least it was better than my husband‘s chicken dish which was very tough, and the supposedly buttery inside was nonexistent, the rice was also subpar. Of the accompanying vegetables, I liked the zucchini. The kind owners did bring a complementary dessert with a candle in celebration of the birthday, which was a nice gesture. I should really stop here since it was sweet of them, but i will go ahead… the profiterole was like those that you get in the frozen

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FAQs

Russia House Restaurant - Herndon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 787-8880.

Russia House Restaurant - Herndon is rated 4.5 stars by 919 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Russia House Restaurant - Herndon

724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elden Street
  • Neighborhood
    Herndon
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am – 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Saturday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Cuisines
    Russian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 787-8880
  • Catering
    Catering For daytime & evening affairs
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Russia House Restaurant - Herndon” can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (888) 982-3675
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