Seattle's Favorite Russian Restaurants

Seattle’s thriving Russian community has given rise to a variety of Russian restaurants offering cuisine not only from Russia, but from other areas of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus as well. From small cafes selling fresh-baked piroshki to restaurants serving full-course meals, Seattle’s Russian eateries can satisfy any size appetite.

Cafe Yarmarka
Pike Place Market
1530 Post Alley #3-A
Seattle, WA
98101
Tel.: (206) 521-9054
Hidden away on Post Alley, Cafe Yarmarka is considered by many to be one of the best Russian restaurants in Seattle. The predominantly Russian-speaking clientele gives the establishment an even more authentic atmosphere. Grab some piroshki to go or sit and enjoy a lunch of borscht, cabbage rolls or pelmeni, then top off your meal with a few sugared kolachki cookies.

Russian Bakery
4311 University Way NE
Seattle, WA
98105
Tel.: (206) 633-1322
This small Russian-owned bakery and cafe is situated across from the University Book Store and draws both students and business commuters for hearty, freshly made fare. Choose a table outside or inside and make a meal of piroshki, stuffed cabbage, or a Bavarian sausage, or just snack on a poppy seed bun and coffee.

Piroshki on Broadway
128 Broadway E.
Seattle, WA
98102
Tel.: (206) 322-2820
Located in the Capitol Hill district, Piroshki on Broadway’s menu lists a varied selection of piroshki, pelmeni, soups (including borscht that even those who usually shun beets will enjoy), egg dishes and pastries. In addition to the food, the comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff have also helped develop this establishment’s good reputation. Although most of the staff and even the decor—such as the collection of matryoshka nesting dolls lining the walls—are Russian, guests will also find French, Italian, and other types of European cuisine.