What associations pop up when you mention the word "relatives"? Probably warmth, family, sincerity and, possibly, a magnificent feast. It’s nice to think about it. Probably, this was exactly what the enterprising Chelyabinsk citizens were thinking of opening a restaurant called "Relatives." Would you like to visit such a restaurant? Most likely, the answer will be yes, but expectations may be too high. So, let's go explore the Rodnya restaurant (Chelyabinsk, Kirova, 82).
Before the trip
What can you expect from a place called "Relatives"? The restaurant Chelyabinsk uniquely decorated and made it more welcoming, so I would like to get a warm impression from the interior. Probably, there guests will find home-made kitchen, cozy sofas and plump armchairs, waiters in the form of warm colors. The lighting there should be a little intimate, but at the same time bright. They don’t want to see carbonated drinks, cheap wine or, conversely, prohibitively expensive alcohol. Relatives - these are good family traditions, noisy feasts and holidays, soulful servings of food, pickles, preserves and fresh vegetables from the garden. Will the relatives be pleased with such a treat?
Restaurant (Chelyabinsk): general description
We set off to inspect the institution. Judging by the orientation, this is a very soulful restaurant with traditional cuisine in the author's performance. The restaurant opened in February 2016 on the street. Kirov. Here stands an old merchant mansion. The main idea in the design of the interior lies in the desire to give visitors home comfort and soulfulness. Employees hospitably welcome guests, escorted to the place. By the way, the interior is well thought out zoning. There are no typical waiters here, but at the entrance you will be greeted by “mother Tanya”. The music in the restaurant is live, but of moderate volume. She will not interfere with conversations. The restaurant itself is very cozy, but nonetheless roomy. Up to 120 people can easily fit here.
Let's go eat
It's time to move on to a quick inspection of the menu. So, what does Rodnaya offer, a restaurant (Chelyabinsk)? The menu here consists mainly of dishes of Georgian and Russian cuisines. Two chefs work: Anzor Nazgoidzhe and Igor Moshkin. Their specialization is obvious on the basis of the name. The restaurant is aimed at the middle price category, but 10% for the service is immediately added to the cost of the dish, so you don’t need to think about how much to give “for tea”. Do you leave relatives for tea ?!
What to order?
For appetizer you can order chicken breast with nuts in satsivi sauce and supplement it with Georgian homemade cheeses. It’s not for nothing that “Relatives” specializes in Georgian cuisine. The restaurant Chelyabinsk knows and loves for variety. Then comes the time of Kakheti-style salad of fresh vegetables with beef and nuts. Try khinkali with suluguni cheese and Buglama soup with lamb on the bone. Order small portions or half a serving, as they are fed here thoroughly, and there is a risk of not surviving until dessert. Here is such a sincere "Relatives" (restaurant). Chelyabinsk, perhaps you will be attracted to the hot Chakapuli from a young lamb with tarragon and tkemali sauce ?! Are you fed up? Then let's go through seasonal offers.
For season
And what will surprise Rodney (restaurant, Chelyabinsk)? Perhaps a seasonal menu. Treat yourself to a salad with persimmons, tangerines and cheese. All this splendor under balsamic honey dressing. Then try pumpkin crepe soup with cinnamon, buckwheat and bacon. For dessert, take Turkish quince with whipped cream and oriental spices. Tempting, isn't it ?!
For those who like fitness
If you follow the figure, then also look at the street. Kirov. Here you will be fed flax porridge with ginger, veal salad and scrambled eggs. Sweets will be served without sugar and whey protein, which, incidentally, can be added to any selected drink. You’ll definitely not get away from hungry and will pleasantly diversify your diet. For its price segment, the restaurant is very good. There is a hint of luxury in the interior. The service is great, the food is delicious. Delivery pleases with efficiency, and when the staff calls customers relatives, many are lost. Many people like the way Rodniya (restaurant) presents itself. Chelyabinsk also loves business lunch. The food is delicious, the food is fresh and the serving is very fast. Some visitors are saddened by the fact that there is no "fast" food that can be eaten on the run. But still, it is a restaurant of home cooking, and here fast food should not appear anywhere. But you can eat here quickly and without harm to the stomach. It’s like they rushed to dine home.
People say
For any institution, the most important is the opinion of visitors. This is a typical restaurant "Rodnya" (Chelyabinsk). Reviews about the institution are diverse. Mostly people note the fact that the restaurant is very cozy, "at home." The staff is selected with high quality. All smiles are sincere and relaxed, as you would like in your native walls. Chefs receive a huge amount of thanks and do not tire of confirming their qualifications. For example, a salad with a warm pear, when it first appeared on the menu, gathered almost a standing ovation due to its originality and juiciness. And the Reef salad with salmon and cherry tomatoes seemed like the perfect snack for a party. By the way, they serve excellent dumplings with duck, with Ural potatoes, with fish and with mountain cheese. Even borsch is special here. It is cooked with crushed potatoes, farm birds and legumes. Fans of authenticity will like the Ural spelled with veal tongue stewed in creamy mustard sauce. And gourmets are advised to try duck magre with plum and honey. This dish is served with berry sauce with figs.
In general, the opinion of the restaurant is positive. It is cozy, bright and warm. Guests are welcomed with a smile and tenderness. The place of the head waiter is taken by a smiling woman who will put you in a way you did not even dream of. They cook quickly and tasty. Sometimes they bring compliments from the establishment. It’s just like at home, when mom can hide something tasty for you. There are no sky-high prices and corresponding menu items. Even dorado fish, which in other places is considered the most expensive food, can be tasted here at an affordable cost. It is encouraging that all products are fresh, and therefore the simplest dishes have an unusually rich aroma and balanced taste.
A very diverse audience comes to the restaurant. Here you can easily hold a banquet, celebrate a wedding or arrange a meeting with partners. This is a great place for a family outing or a pair date. If you wish, you can organize a romantic meeting here, especially if you ask the smiling "mother Tanya" to put you in a secluded corner. There are only two tips - do not go to this restaurant on a full stomach, otherwise you will deprive yourself of genuine gastronomic pleasure, and do not order a lot of heavy dishes at once, since it will be very difficult to stop in the process of eating. Bon Appetit!