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Pelmeni-Bistro Samowar

Russian Bistro, Vegan Wareniki

Worth ordering: Dumpling

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan vareniki with potato, cabbage, or pumpkin fillings and specify to skip sour cream.
  • Ask staff about vegan dishes as menu labeling is not available.
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  • Order homemade pelmeni and borscht for a traditional experience, noting vegan options are limited.
  • Take advantage of the outdoor seating when weather permits.
  • Expect fair pricing for the quality and portion sizes.

People mention

Pelmeni, pierogi and vareniki.

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Also borscht.

Good for

The vibe: solo

Praised for beautiful interior, friendly service and attentive service.

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Also praised for generous portions and good value.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Pelmeni-Bistro Samowar is a small, family-run bistro specializing in authentic Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish dumplings with a cozy, traditional Slavic ambiance. The standout vegan dishes include various vareniki (dumplings) with fillings like pumpkin, potato, cabbage, and mushrooms, although vegan options are limited. The place is praised for its homemade quality, friendly service, and authentic décor, with seating available indoors and outside.

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Alaunstraße 84, 01099 Dresden, Germany

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:00–22:00
Wednesday
17:00–22:00
Thursday
17:00–22:00
Friday
14:00–22:00
Saturday
13:00–22:00
Sunday
14:00–20:00

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mushrooms, potato, pumpkin + 1 more
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