Zarewna

If you’re looking for a great, inexpensive snack in the Naschmarkt, Zarewna is worth a stop. They sell Russian specialties like pirogis and pelmenis, but I ended up with a sarma — basically a dough pocket filled with cheese and fresh spinach.
It was absolutely delicious — savory in the best possible way and full of flavor. I loved the yogurt dipping sauce (you could also have sour cream too). The best part — my treat filled me right up for less than EUR $ 3.

When I want take-​out Russian food — as I did tonight — I head to Zarewna’s in the Naschmarkt. It’s filled with Russian specialties. The owners used to have a place on the Pilgramgasse near where I live but about a year and a half ago they relocated to the Naschmarkt … .with tasty results.
The Pelmeni here are simply awesome — no matter what filling (s) you choose. With sour cream and some hot sauce, these small dumplings melt in your mouth. And of course they have Pirozhki … in several varieties. And if you like Uzbekistani food as I do, they have the tastiest Manti in Vienna. I wish they carried even more Uzbek food since Vienna’s main Uzbek restaurant closed a year ago unfortunately due to a lack of business. (When I’m in Philadelphia I’m lucky to have several Uzbek restaurants to choose from so all is not lost.)
But my favorite dish to take out (or eat right there) from Zarewna’s are the Pelmeni. They take about 15 minutes to prepare so it also gives you time to chat with the owners … whom I find to be always friendly. Priyatnogo appetita!