Ricco Morelli
A rare rainy day in LA, perfect for Russian comfort food. Borscht was served hot with tender meat chunks vegetables and a touch of sour cream. Pelmeni and the stroganoff came together soon after. Friendliest Russian service I’ve ever had. Their Russian bear came in a tall glass, strong honey flavour yet light. Outstanding meal.
… moreVlasta Vicky
The food is fantastic Very traditional, tastes like homemade. The borscht was delicious! The cured fat is a must! And don’t forget to try one of theirs infused vodkas- I recommend the horseradish
… moreSerge Suprun
Great taste of Russian cuisine in Glendale.
Sturgeon was delicious and blintzes with chicken were very good. I wish wine list was a bit bigger. But overall – if you are looking to try European dishes – good place to start.
PS: blintzes cake is must try.
… moreFireProTech
If you want real Russian cuisine in LA, Kalinka is the place to go. Every dish we had was flavorful and made with care. The portions are generous, the service is excellent, and the vibe is warm and authentic. I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing friends with me!
… moreLloyd Radlein
This what they gave me. Look at that presentation. No bread no spread just this. I ordered 2 of these and beer 70 bucks. Food has good flavor but this food made me feel unappreciated. I’ve eaten there and not had it to go. So if this is what I get to go I will have to eat there instead but this is not a good look for them.
… moreIlona Kheyfets
We recently held a memorial gathering for our beloved family member at Kalinka, and they exceeded every expectation during such a difficult time. We ordered a banquet that included a wide variety of fresh, delicious cold appetizers and truly outstanding kebobs — everything was flavorful, beautifully presented, and plentiful.
The service was exceptional. The staff were attentive, kind, and incredibly supportive, helping our family feel cared for throughout the event. Their professionalism and warmth meant so much to us.
10/10 recommend. Kalinka made a challenging day a little easier, and we would gladly return again and again.
Special thanks to Idana , thank you for everything!!!
… moreWill Huff
Absolutely delicious – good authentic Russian food is hard to find. The drinks, Borscht, vareniki, all is spot-on. Appears to be a family owned place – everyone speaks Russian! Left full and satisfied every time. Will absolutely be back. Try the buckwheat instead of mashed potatoes if you want a real traditional Russian side dish. Very healthy dish – the taste might not be for everyone though if you’re unfamiliar with it.
… moreAlex A.
We were driving by and decided to stop — and we’re so glad we did. The food was delicious and the staff was wonderful. It happened to be our son’s birthday during this trip, and they surprised him with a song and warm congratulations. Thank you for the great atmosphere, and we wish you continued success. We will definitely stop by again the next time we’re in the area.
… moreAlex from Lunard Team
If you want to experience authentic Russian cuisine, this is definitely the place to go. The taste, presentation of the dishes, and atmosphere are all pleasantly surprising and truly delightful.
… moreJoy Zhou
Borscht soup highlight with bread. Hen a little over cooked and dry. Tender beef. Recommend veal tongue. Very authentic. Should probably have tried schnitzel. Couldn’t have bad schnitzel.
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