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Pravda

281 Lafayette St, New York City, NY 10012-3324
212-226-4696
Ranked #862 of 7,383 restaurants in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Price range: 8 AUD - 493 AUD
Cuisines: Russian
Dining options: After-hours
Neighbourhood: NoLita
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Dining options: After-hours
Neighbourhood: NoLita
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New York City, New York
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Stopped by Pravda for a quick drink on a Thursday night. The place was not crowded and we sat by the bar. The martini (and other drinks) menu was exciting. Try the Bohemian (martini/$13) - you will not regret it! The staff were very professional and welcoming. Enjoy and drink up! More

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Malmo, Sweden
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

This is a great place to enjoy happy hour with two for one martinis. Great atmosphere and friendly bartenders. More

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New York City, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2011

Located down a set of stairs with a little sign, if you blink, you will miss it. Pravda. A delightful russian bar..this place was very cool. An amazing menu and unusual martini list (around $14 each)...from caviar ($ to $$$$)..to pita and dips (around $10) this was a real russian deal. Everything here was priced well, and the atmosphere here... More

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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2011

SShhhh its a secret!!! The location of this bar already sets the tone of the atmosphere. Its as if you are walking into a 1960s bar that houses some secret cocktails you can only have here. Pravda is located underground and can only been seen by a single tiny lighted sign outside. Inside, its alive with small chatter, cool music,... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2010

We went on Christmas Eve and it was not very busy, but the bartender was great and the martini's even better. I will be back some day. More

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Athens, Greece
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2009

It is a restaurant you must go if you visit New York. Not a cheap one, but with a great atmosphere and even greater for a drink. They have so many kinds of vodka! More

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Stonington, CT
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2009

From the outside Pravda does not look like a place you'd look at and say, "Let's go there!" However inside the red door, down the stairs and through the curtain is a very cool russian bar with some delicous food. My husband and I went around 7pm and had no problem getting a table. We tried a coulple of things... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2008

Great place to people watch! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2008

unique Russian lounge More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2008

I really like going to this place. They have very good coctails and light food. My favorites are strawberry martini and seafood pizza. More

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