Glendale · Los Angeles

A taste of the
old country

Kalinka serves soulful Soviet cuisine — featuring handmade dumplings, warm honey cake, and a glass raised to good company.

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Est. 2018

Russian cuisine

Our Specialties

Just like Babushka's cooking

Homemade daily

With love

Traditional recipes

Authentic

Family hospitality

Always

What makes Kalinka Russian Cuisine unique is our dedication to authentic, homemade dishes that feel just like Babushka's cooking — warm, comforting, and made with love.

Every recipe reflects traditional Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian and Georgian flavors, quality ingredients, and a family-style hospitality that makes guests feel truly at home.

Our History

Kalinka was founded in 2018 by Tigran Elchyan, a lifelong cook and chef who poured all his knowledge, passion, and love for food into his very first restaurant.

In 2026, the restaurant entered a new chapter when it was purchased by Vaga Khachatryan, who now proudly runs Kalinka while honoring its original spirit and traditions.

2018

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Business Owner

Vaga Khachatryan

Kalinka Russian Cuisine is owned and operated by Vaga, whose passion for traditional Soviet home-style cooking and warm hospitality is reflected in every detail. With a hands-on approach, he is dedicated to creating an authentic dining experience where every guest feels welcomed like family and leaves with lasting memories of comforting, homemade cuisine.

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1714 Victory Blvd Glendale, CA 91201

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Health Score A

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Cozy comfort food with a warm homemade feeling. Russian and Armenian cuisine done really well — tasty, flavorful and comforting. We had the solyanka soup, Olivier salad and beef khinkali, and everything was delicious. Definitely the kind of place you go when you want hearty food and a homey atmosphere

J A

Kalinka has food that feels like your grandmother made it with love and delicious ingredients. I tried their signature dish and my mom had the chicken kabob, which were both so well done. If you are feeling nostalgic for Russian food this place is an absolute must! And if you haven't tried this cuisine before, I guarantee it will surprise you.