I came in at about 3 and it wasn't at all busy. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. Regular soothing jazz plays throughout the establishment. There's also a happy medium between too bright and too dim; it's just the right amount of light. I had the Chicken Kiev with vegetables. The vegetables were sliced in such an aesthetically-pleasing that I almost didn't want to eat them. They tasted just as great as they looked. And the Chicken Kiev was excellent. I couldn't figure out all of the spices that made it so special but I can tell you, without a doubt, it was. I'll certainly return.