Moscow On The Hill Restaurant
(651) 291-1236
371 Selby Ave
St Paul,
MN
55102
44.9466
-93.1156
Neighborhood: Summit - University
What People Are Saying About Moscow On The Hill Restaurant
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In Short
Across the street from romantic W.A. Frost & Co., this place evokes the romance shared between friends during an evening of food, drink and song. Shawl-draped light fixtures, cozy tables and Russian bric-a-brac create a warm mood, and the house accordion player will have you singing along. Russian immigrants Marina and Naum Liberman offer steaming bowls of borscht, warm blini with caviar and entrees like filet mignon-loaded stroganoff or dumplings stuffed with beef and pork.
User Reviews
baroqueist
February 21, 2009
This was our first visit to Moscow on the Hill and we were very pleased. Attentive wait staff, nicely seasoned food and reasonable prices for a city restaurant. The borscht had just the right tang, big chunks of potato and grated beet with chopped fresh dill. The tables were just far enough apart to give you some privacy and you could hear the people at your own table even with a large party nearby. The Vareniki and the Siberian Palmeni were very good with just right fried onions and a large dollop of sour cream. The portions were large enough to take home some leftovers. Skip the blintzi if you're used to the type that has farmer's cheese or jam. These were fruit-cream filled with an unneccessary chocolate drizzle. We'll try the white russian tiramisu next time.
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wiseinsider
February 16, 2009
We went here with a gift certificate, which was fortunate because the prices are NOT cheap. Good food, DH had a stuffed chicken entree and I had lamb pastries (can't remember the Russian names.) Loved the accordian player. They do need to block the entry better- the dining room was freezing everytime someone opened the door. Since it was a busy night, it was open almost constantly, and I was sitting almost in the kitchen. Be warned-this is not the restaurant to go to if you are a vegetarian or kosher! I had a hard time finding an entree that didn't have pork in it.
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CharlesSenkler1
February 14, 2009
The best Horse Radish Vodka Martini in the world. Great staff, friendly, authentic and an interesting menu at a good price point.
read full reviewThe Details on Moscow On The Hill Restaurant
Where to Sit:
Ask for a table in the original dining area (where the bar is). Even if you're seated by the kitchen door, it's fun: You may catch serious-faced servers grabbing a dance in the tiny kitchen. The newer expansion feels like a banquet room.
What to Drink:
Dozens of vodka varieties are featured here, including the restaurant's signature smooth, sweet cherry vodka.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, Live Music
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
