Borshtch n Tears - Борщ И Слёзы
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About Borshtch n Tears - Борщ И Слёзы
Borshtch n Tears, Борщ И Слёзы, is a Russian restaurant on Beauchamp Place, and the space still carries features from its original 1960s incarnation. The menu draws on Russian cuisine, and the room runs alongside music as part of the dining experience. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays. The combination of decades-old surroundings and a working kitchen gives the address a continuity that newer openings on the same street do not share. Guests arrive without booking ahead and take tables as they become available, in keeping with the informal approach the owners describe. The result is a restaurant that ties its food and atmosphere to a specific point of origin rather than presenting a generic take on the cuisine, while keeping the practical rhythm of an easygoing, walk-in operation across most of the week.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pelmeni, shisha, herring in coat and napoleon cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pelmeni, shisha, herring in coat and napoleon cake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the traditional Russian cuisine, with pelmeni, herring in coat, golubtsi and napoleon cake singled out alongside generous portions. Several highlight one host's welcoming, attentive service and shisha knowledge, and being greeted in Russian felt homely to one diner. Multiple visitors call it the best Russian food they've found in London and say they'd return.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the traditional Russian cuisine, with pelmeni, herring in coat, golubtsi and napoleon cake singled out alongside generous portions. Several highlight one host's welcoming, attentive service and shisha knowledge, and being greeted in Russian felt homely to one diner. Multiple visitors call it the best Russian food they've found in London and say they'd return.
Featured reviews
- Tatiana Yeresina
“This is a cosy place and foods are so delicious, you be sure to come back again ti try the rest of menu! We visited London for one week from Istanbul - which is great for good tastes in food too - and we came across this place. We had read …”
- Rodizio Romandaze
“We had a wonderful time. Huge thank you to Konstantin for making the evening so memorable. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations, was attentive throughout the entire meal, and provided genuinely fantastic service. We had some really interesting conversations with him, which made the experience even more enjoyable, and on top of that, he’s an absolute wizard with the shisha. The food was outstanding, without a doubt the best Russian food we’ve had in London. We’ll definitely be back!”
- Alex Forte
“Stumbled upon this place on a rainy day. It was quiet inside during the awkward time between lunch and dinner, but it was a late lunch for me. Staff were all welcoming. The menu has something for everyone and is hilarious to read …”
- Xtina P
“What can I say other than it was a perfect dining experience! From the onset the host who greeted us was very welcoming and it felt so nice to be speaking Russian, it felt like home. He was very helpful indeed. And the food was amazing, …”
- Valerie Slavina
“Lovely restaurant serving traditional Russian cuisine. The portion sizes are decent for the price you pay. We had worship, pelmeni, herring in coat, golubtsi and napoleon cake. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent, very …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Russian cuisine, atmosphere and music in trendy, offbeat spot still in touch with its 1960s origins.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Restaurants near Borshtch n Tears - Борщ И Слёзы
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borshtch n Tears - Борщ И Слёзы | 4.3626 | — | — | pelmeni, shisha, herring in coat |
| Fusion 54Good for kids | 4.4107 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | affordable prices, buffet breakfast and lunch, peri peri chicken sandwich |
| CornusReservations | 4.7127 | 0.8 mi | £60–70 | seabass tartare, gougère, tasting menu |
| Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay - Mayfair | 4.32,439 | 1.2 mi | — | mushroom dumplings, japanese sirloin steak, mango cheesecake |
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