Vatrouchka - Paris 6e Arrondissement

Almost nobody in the restaurant at 14:00 (we tend to lunch late). Right service through a young girl. No warmth of the owner. The food was okay, not excellent. The price was high for what was given to him.

Being in Paris we were expecting cosmopolitanism and great food. Vatrouchka did not disappoint. I've eaten Russian food before so I knew the lay of the menu (which was provided with an English version) and chose some favourites rustic borscht, tefteli (meatballs) and buckwheat...and for desert an apple pirozhki. My wife had a salad starter, goulash, and a spicy apple crepe. The food was very timely in arrival, well presented and very tasty. One teeny tiny comment is that the meatballs could have been seasoned better, however, the buckwheat was tender and the carrot and onion served with the meatballs was marvellous. The borscht was stunning and filling, and the deserts just excellent. I really enjoyed my lunch there, and next time would consider the selection of Georgian wines and sink a vodka or two. No sign of the Cold War there, our hosts were welcoming and tolerant of my bad Russian and worse French. If you want a taste of Russian food and culture, take yourself down the Boulevard de Montparnasse and book a table at the Vatrouchka. I loved it.

I tried quite a few Russian restaurants in Paris and I can say that this one is currently on the top of my list. The food is extremely tasty, authentical and home made. The menu has wide selection of traditional Russian dishes, from Olivier salad...(with meat) to golubtzi, kotletas and blini. The personal was very polite and the service was fast. We enjoyed our dinner and will certainly come back!

After days of disappointing culinary experiences in Paris, we finally decided to go back to basics and searched up a Russian restaurant. Finally, delicious food, affordable prices, friendly service. The menu offers traditional Russian dishes, as well as a selection of French style plates. We...tried a few dishes on the menu and all of them were very good. Rich borscht and solianka (meat soup), creamy beef stroganoff and shashlik (kebob) cooked to perfection moist, marinated in aromatic herbs. Don't skip dessert as it is also prepared very well. Highly recommend to all who wish to have a filling and delicious meal in a friendly atmosphere.

Excellent reception and service. The kitchen is copied and tasty, in addition to offering the assurance of change. Very good price given the quality of the dishes, but it is my personal opinion, many will not agree. Come back as soon as possible!