Balkan Restaurant

Richmond, VA · Eastern European restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Richmond
#99
of 1600 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Balkan Restaurant, 8905 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229
Phone
(804) 754-2255
Website
balkanrichmond.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Balkan Restaurant is a restaurant located in Richmond, VA. It is one of 1,600 restaurants listed in Richmond. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Richmond city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 faith daniel · Mar 2026

This food was so good and authentic. We got the mixed grill platter and it was a 10/10 dinner, perfect for 2 people. All of the meats were juicy & flavorful and the vegetables were perfect. Balkan potatoes were so delicious. Bread was fresh and so so good. I highly recommend eating here. The SERVICE was AMAZING! I’m guessing it was the owner that was serving us and he was the only one in there and was so kind. Best dinner ever we loved it!!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Aidan O'Neill · Nov 2025

Our meal was outstanding! We ordered the grilled meat platter and everything on it was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The portion size was generous and great for 2 people to share. The Balkan potatoes (SO GOOD) and bread were the perfect sides. The wine list was very unique, we ordered a bottle of Bull’s Blood red wine and it paired perfectly with the meal. The torte was sold out so we went with the apple roll for dessert, which was warm, crisp, and a great finish to the meal. The food, service, and overall experience were excellent. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Virginia NomadRider · Feb 2026

Fantastic little restaurant in an unassuming strip mall. We had the kabobs (I had the beef and my wife had the chicken), both were out of this world good. I strongly recommend this place and will return. They also have a nice selection of wine 🍷!

★★★★★ 5.0 Adeen Gonzalez · Jan 2025

Great taste of some European classics. Place was packed, definitely recommend a reservation. Food took a while to come out once ordered (about 30min), however the waitress was actively checking in on us, thanking us for our patience, and even brought us a small appetizer on the house. Food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy with a bar area and plenty of seating arrangements. Will definitely come back again.

★★★★★ 5.0 John Depot · Feb 2025

An absolutely fantastic experience! The food was incredible—full of rich, authentic flavors that truly showcase the best of Balkan cuisine. The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Balkan food or wants to try something delicious and unique!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Eastern European restaurant

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