Ruta – Ukrainian
Ruta invites diners into a soulful celebration of Ukrainian heritage, where the deep, earthy aroma of crimson borscht and garlic-scented pampushka fills the air. The kitchen balances rustic comfort with refined artistry, serving everything from golden, crisp deruny to delicate plates of Odesa forshmak and vibrant, herb-flecked salads. It is a space where time-honored flavors are elevated by modern presentation, creating a dining experience that feels both deeply nostalgic and vibrantly contemporary.
327, 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC, 20007 +12024927986 https://www.rutadc.us/0Cuisine: Ukrainian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, kosher, dairy-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, diabetic, whole30, paleo, plant-based, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, atkins, low-cholesterol, gerd, south-beach, volumetrics, tlc, detox, aip, low-fodmap, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Soups
- Ukrainian Borscht with Pampushka - $10: Choice of beef or vegetarian Dietary tags: Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Green Borscht - $10: Sorrel, spinach, chicken eggs, potato, vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Salads
- RUTA Salad - $19: Strawberry, cherry tomato, smoked salmon, quinoa, and avocado beet cream with honey herbal dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Ukrainian Burrata Salad - $17: Burrata, beets, tomato and mixed seeds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Vinaigrette - $15: Roasted vegetable salad
- Tsvikli - $10: Horseradish beet salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
Appetizers
- Deruny - $18: Potato pancakes with sour cream & mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Odesa Forshmak - $16: Jewish herring on rye bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Kosher, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Salo - $16: Pork fat with rye bread Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Beef Tartar - $22: Beef fillet, dressed with hollandaise sauce with crispy toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Varenyky
- Varenyky (Choice of 4) - $9: Potato, Sauerkraut, Chicken, or Short Ribs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Varenyky (Choice of 8) - $17: Potato, Sauerkraut, Chicken, or Short Ribs Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Varenyky Assortment Platter (Choice of 4) - $10: Assorted fillings Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Varenyky Assortment Platter (Choice of 8) - $18: Assorted fillings Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Chef's Varenyky: Crabcake - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chef's Varenyky: Salmon & Spinach - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Meat Holubtsi - $18: Meat-stuffed cabbage with sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Holubtsi - $18: Mushroom-stuffed cabbage with sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Banosh - $22: Ukrainian polenta, slab bacon, goat cheese Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Banosh Vegetarian - $20: Ukrainian polenta, mushrooms, goat cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Kyiv with mashed potatoes - $26: Choice of classic or mushroom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cossack Bowl - $25: Varenyky mix, Ukrainian kovbasa, bacon, caramelized onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prime Ribeye Steak - $42: With creamy avocado beet puree Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Pork Ribs - $25: With homestyle potatoes & seasonal greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Stroganoff - $32: With buckwheat and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Black Sea Bass - $29: Fish papillote on a bed of vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Lokshyna - $22: Pasta with creamy wild mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bigos - $25: Sauerkraut, Ukrainian kovbasa, pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Buckwheat - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Sirtfood, Candida
- Quinoa - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mashed potato - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Homestyle potato - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Truffle Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Desserts
- Ukrainian Honey cake - $14: Layered cake with sweet honey and sweet cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- RUTA cake - $14: Almond biscuit with layers of poppy seed, house-made farmer cheese, and jelly berry mix, served with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kyiv cake - $15: Crispy meringue layers with mixed nuts and buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cherry Varenyky - $14: Ukrainian dumplings filled with sweet and sour cherries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Apple Strudel - $14: Thin pastry with a cinnamon-spiced apple filling, served with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Black Currant Nalyvka - $10: Award-winning house beverage