Stopped by here for a family dinner and was not disappointed!

My husband and I had not had much Russian food prior to dining at Alyonka (just some food our... read more Russian friends made), but we were very inspired to try this place in their honor.

We got the chicken noodle soup and borscht. Both were fresh, flavorful, and served warm (especially the chicken noodle soup). Everything tasted like a home cooked meal, not like some restaurant soup that feels like it was microwaved from a can. To top off the soup, we had some of the ganache cake which was sweet without being too sweet.

Service was very attentive, friendly, and felt sincere. Ambiance was also quite inviting; even though it was packed inside, we got to sit under heat lamps outside and have some fresh air. There were even blankets outside to keep patrons warm.

  Came into town  for a quick weekend  and the Thriple D came on with a special for a Boise Russian restaurant.
It looked so good.
We went the next night for... read more dinner.
Dog friendly, and the food was AMAZING

  We wanted to try out this restaurant as we had heard it was delicious. It was reminiscent of my mother in-law and grand mother in laws cooking. The veraniki and... read more borscht were spot on; with authentic flavors! The only down side was I felt the desserts were too sweet for our tastes but good. (We tried the sampler of desserts-huge servings). We did take out, so I am unable to rate for service and ambiance.

  Stopped by for a lovely dinner here recently.

I hadn't been to this building since it was State & Lemp and was excited to try Alyonka who took over the... read more space. I'm so glad I did!

My dining companion and I stopped by on a Saturday evening for a leisurely dinner. The space is intimate, but in warmer months they have a big, beautiful patio for outdoor dining.

We opted to dine inside and while intimate, we were quite comfortable with our table for two right by the window.

We started off with some wine (lovely) and then I opted for the chicken shish kebab. The chicken was nicely charred and delicious. It comes served with seasoned rice, sauce, and marinated carrot salad. All was flavorful and delicious.

For dessert, I opted for the lemon mousse, which was outta this world. The mousse itself is perfectly lemony and comes topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and fresh berries. The vanilla bean whipped cream balanced out the tanginess of the lemon perfectly.

The service was friendly and accommodating.

Get to it!

  Alyonka is one of my favorite places in Boise. We went there for my husbands birthday and enjoyed all of it. They have a nice drink selection (alcoholic and non-alcoholic),... read more great appetizers, great meals, and unbelievable desserts. We tried a combo of different items and we were not disappointed. My husband said that the desserts were probably the best he has had in the Treasure Valley.

  One of the best dining experiences I've had in a while.
My boyfriend and I were traveling and wanted to try something out of the norm so we were excited... read more to find a Russian place as we don't have any near us.
Both of us ordered the Pelmeni not knowing quite what to expect and it blew us away. Absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Portion size was perfect as well.
We got the honey cake to go and that was also phenomenal.
The service and atmosphere were perfect. Not trying to hard, a little low key from the outside, but great vibes inside.
We want to go back to Boise soon just so we can revisit this restaurant. Haven't stopped talking about it since.

  Ate here with my Ukrainian mother-in-law and family. This place is fantastic and the food is superb. The veraniki (peirogi), shuba, borscht, and poppy seed cake were incredibly good. They... read more don't over season their food. You can taste all the herbs in this wonderful food. This place is a real find in Boise!

  What a cute and quaint  place. The lady server is so nice and welcoming. She seems like she really loves her job . The food tastes very authentic. The portions... read more are large. Prices are kinda high. I wish they had a lunch menu.

  The beef stroganoff and the pork tenderloin with golden potatoes were amazing. Highly recommend the dessert platter (Alyonkas Favorite, sampler) - the desserts have vodka and rum and delicate complex... read more flavors, they're all decadent and astonishing. We were especially surprised by the lemon mousse and the poppy seed ganache cake. The bottle of Georgian red (cab version, less sweet) was worth the cost and went well with the meat dishes. Service was lovely - prompt, thorough, kind.

  I absolutely love this place!  If I lived in Boise I would go once a week!  I love the ambience and of course the food.  Lamb Plof was excellent!  So... read more many spices.  My daughter had the stuffed sweet pepper which was so good!  We split the honey cake and the poppyseed chocolate ganache cake which didn't disappoint!

  This place is so special and deserves a Michelin star. The owner is always there, making sure her guests are given 5 star service. The design of the space and... read more food is impeccable. Come here on lunch, and you might get a seat right away. Otherwise, make a reservation. Must try the house-made plum juice and pelmeni dumplings in the broth with sour cream.

  Easily in the top 10 best restaurants I've ever been to. Everything we tried was incredibly fresh and unique. The staff was incredibly kind and passionate. They clearly love their... read more job.

The salad platter and chicken noodle soup are a must and please save room for the honey cake and lemon mousse! Everything has a lightness to it that leaves you feeling great after the meal like amazing home cooked food.

We loved it so much on our visit to Idaho that we came here twice to try more things on the menu. This place is special.