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Borshtch n Tears - Борщ И Слёзы

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4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(626 reviews)

“Russian cuisine, atmosphere and music in trendy, offbeat spot still in touch with its 1960s origins.”

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Quick info

+44 20 7589 5003
46 Beauchamp Pl, London SW3 1NX, United Kingdom

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.

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Menu & Prices

71 dishes · mains £3–29
  • Napoleon (Наполеон)£11.95
  • Dumplings With Sour Cherries (Вареники С Вишней)£13.95
  • Honey Cake (Медовик)£11.95
  • Sirniki (Сырники)£11.95
  • Borshtch & Smetana£14.95
  • Wild Mushroom & Champignon Soup£14.95
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Reviews

4.3/5
626 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention pelmeni, shisha, herring in coat and golubtsi.

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468
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19
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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

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers come for traditional Russian cooking, with one table working through pelmeni, herring in coat, golubtsi and napoleon cake and calling everything delicious. Another diner names it the best Russian food they have had in London. One server is praised for menu knowledge and shisha skill. A host greeting a table in Russian made it feel like home.

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