Restaurants
Izba Russian Treats
Closed until Tuesday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
(02) 9557 9437
579 King St
Newtown, NSW, 2042
Izba Russian Treats
IZBA Russian Treats is a comfort hub where genuine Russian hospitality is expressed through delicious cakes and pastries baked in-house.
In IZBA patisserie we represent the art of traditional Russian baking and share with you family-cherished recipes that have been passed on through generations of babushkas (see vocabulary).
The word IZBA means a wooden cottage, a type of ancestral Russian dwelling, the cradle of tradition and a family gathering place filled with aroma of freshly baked cakes. It symbolizes all things comfort and home, happiness and childhood memories.
IZBA sweets are no fancy pretentious creations of an innovation-driven pastry chef. They are authentic. They are the living souls of Russia, the essence of Russian hospitality. They remind us of our families, our traditions and our dearest childhood memories all that we want to share with you through the goodies we bake.
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Contact details
Menu
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Cuisine
- Coffee
- Russian
Dining Options
- Take-Away
- Indoor Dining
Payment options
- Cash
- EFTPOS
While I know my pirozhki (filled Russian buns) from my blini (pancakes) I must admit to being a bit lost with Russian cakes. After a good sampling here, I got up to speed. The first thing that will impress you about the Medovik (or Honey Cake) is the perfectly straight and even biscuity layers, separated by airy vanilla-infused sour cream, and sweetened with honey. It’s the standout of the creamy cake collection, that ranges from the subtler Russia’s #1 Napoleon that intersperses flaky pastry and custard layers, to the namesake Izba, which arrives looking like a pyramid of cut logs constructed from dough-rolled Amarena cherries, glued together by yet more vanilla-infused sour cream.
Vodka cake had be intrigued. This little joint offers delicious treats including their signature honey cake which is definitely a crowd favourite along with savoury items such as Blini (Russian pancakes) and pies. However, the vodka cakes are definitely worth trying out too. 'Miss Russian Revolution' was my favourite of the two as it was infused with berry flavours and every layer was the perfect complement to each other. 'The White russian' is a little stronger in alcoholic taste but still so creamy and delightful.
