Decent Olivier Salad — nothing more, nothing less

Olivier Salad at this place was fine. The subtly sour from fermentation flavour was there but not distinguished. pickled vegetables was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula.

Russian New Year table is the most important annual food event, laden with Olivier salad, herring under fur coat, and other Soviet-era staples. The a Moscow restaurant setting was generic rather than immersive. vodka was offered but not explained. If you're in the area and want Olivier Salad it'll do. If you're going out of your way, look elsewhere.