Restaurants in Golden Ring
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Sobranie
On the grounds of Music & Time, this traditional Russian restaurant is decorated with stained glass, artwork and antiques that look as though they might be part of the collection. The quaint place caters to hungry tourists in search of traditional Russian cuisine. Much of the cooking is done in the old-fashioned stone oven.
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Van Gogh
The menu requires some deciphering, as all the choices are named after technical terms and geographic landmarks from the life of the artist. Once you figure it out, the soups, salads and pastas are excellent and innovative. This funky café livens up on Friday and Saturday nights, with local bands and free-flowing drinks.
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Actor
Garden furniture and imitation gas lamps create a trattoria ambience – without the fresh air. The place attracts an artsy clientele who like to smoke. The walls are covered with whimsical frescoes and theatre posters, and the air is filled with sounds of live rock, jazz and blues.
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Roga & Kopyta
Step off the 18th-century streets into the ‘Horn & Hoof’ coffee shop that also harks back to eras past. Wrought-iron furniture and B&W photos set the atmosphere. The menu has a good selection of soups, salads and main dishes, besides pastries and coffee drinks.
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Konny Dvor
Upstairs from the Konny Dvor museum, this lovely little restaurant evokes the atmosphere of a 19th-century estate inside, while outside it offers views of Bely Pond and the monastery bell tower. The menu calls itself European, but the speciality is traditional Russian favourites.
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Cafe Botik
This waterfront café (shaped like a boat) is in a prime location opposite the Botik Museum. Stop here for lake views and lunch before or after your excursion. Or come for the full afternoon and take advantage of the beach access, billiards and the banya (bathhouse).
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Traktir
The liveliest place in town is this quaint wooden cottage, serving a simple menu of Russian food. In summer, the terrace opens up for cold beer and grilled shashlyk. With live music on weekends, it’s a popular spot for young people to congregate and celebrate.
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Poplavok
Housed on a boat on the Kotorosl River, Poplavok offers Yaroslavl’s only truly waterside dining. Seafood specials are skilfully prepared and artfully presented. Additional perks include live music and alfresco dining when the weather is fine.
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Russian Court Restaurant
Not to be confused with the hotel by the same name, this restaurant is decorated like a Russian dacha. Appropriately enough, it features wait staff in peasant dress and serves hearty country cuisine. The place is popular with tour groups in summer.
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Beloe Solntse
The decor evokes the ‘White Sun’ of the desert at this spicy, Central Asian restaurant. When the season is right, the prime location next to the river station offers outdoor seating with views of the river. Live music nightly.
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White Sun
The décor evokes the desert at this spicy, Central Asian restaurant. When the season is right, the prime location next to the river station offers outdoor seating with views of the river. Live music nightly.
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Trapeznaya Palata
The draw to the refectory is the atmospheric location inside the kremlin, near the Metropolitan’s house. The grand dining room is often crowded with tour groups supping on traditional Russian fare.
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Karetny Dvor
There is a slightly stuffy atmosphere in this dark, formal restaurant (sit outside for fresh air). But, the menu features a nice selection of river fish, and live folk music perks things up on weekends.
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Trapeza Na Makovtse
Location, location, location. The highlight of this ‘refectory’ is alfresco dining in the shadow of the spires and cupolas. Dining is also pleasant inside, where live music plays nightly.
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Stary Gorod
One of two side-by-side establishments on the main drag. Choose from the cosy bar, the elegant dining room or, if the weather is fine, the lovely terrace with views of the Cathedral of St Dmitry.
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Tokyo
Sushi is not only for the big cities. You can get your raw fish fix right here in Vladimir, in this cosy second-floor sushi bar. Noodles, curries and other Japanese fare are also on the menu.
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Traktir Na Ozernoy
Gnaw on shashlyk to your heart’s desire at this Caucasian eatery. Pork, chicken, beef and sturgeon – all are grilled up in plain view and served hot and spicy.
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Slavyansky Bar
For a quick refresher, this is a pleasant, convenient stop. The menu is mostly drinks and snacks, but hungrier patrons will also find something to satisfy them.
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Kremlin Trapeznaya
The attraction here is the choice location inside the Archbishop’s Chambers. This place has been serving tasty, filling Russian favourites for 300 years.
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Kremlin Refectory
The attraction here is the atmospheric location inside the Archbishop's Chambers. This place has been serving tasty, filling Russian favourites for 300 years.
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Tavern on the Lake
Gnaw on shashlyk (meat kebab) to your heart's desire at this Georgian eatery. Pork, chicken, beef and sturgeon - all are grilled up and served hot and spicy.
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Pokrovskaya Trapeznaya
On the grounds of the Intercession Convent, the old refectory is now a rustic restaurant serving hearty Russian fare in an atmospheric old wooden building.
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Bristol Restaurant
Downstairs, a sunlit café that's popular for lunch or drinks. Upstairs, a formal dining room with heavy drapes, high ceilings and dark wood floors.
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Saviour Chambers
This place is popular with tourist groups for its atmospheric location (inside the gates of the monastery) and its tasty Russian fare.
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Mario
Evoking an Italian café, this pizzeria has tile tables and Tiffany lamps. In summer you can enjoy the footpath seating.
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