Kitted out in a lavish mix of red and gold colour schemes, Nikita's exudes rustic sophistication with colourful wall art, ancient photographs, delicate lanterns and candle lights. The décor manages to be Russian style retro and appealing at the same time while for diners the lure of flavoursome food and the legendary Russian love for entertaining is a combination that's irresistible.

The menu is a traditional one, with borsch soup or fillets of marinated herrings, followed by golubci, minced meat, rice and herbs wrapped in a cabbage leaf topped with tomato sauce and sour cream, or tender strips of pan-fried beef flamed with pepper vodka. Vishni krem is the Russian cousin of crème brûlée and is prepared using black cherries and cream and spiked with cherry vodka.

At the weekend you can experience Nikita's true party spirit as the place really gets into full swing with foot-tapping music.