Moscow Restaurants

  1. American Bar & Grill in Mayakovskaya

    One of Moscow's oldest expat hangouts, this place has lost some of its lustre over the years. With classic fare like big burgers and spicy chicken wings, it does not draw the crowds it once did. Nonetheless, it is always a pleasant place for cold beers, and you are bound to meet some other innostrantsy (foreigners) who are quaffing them too. The Zayauzie branch still has a great outdoor terrace.

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  2. American Bar & Grill in Zayauzie

    One of Moscow's oldest expat hangouts, this place has lost some of its lustre over the years. With classic fare like big burgers and spicy chicken wings, it does not draw the crowds it once did. Nonetheless, it is always a pleasant place for cold beers, and you are bound to meet some other innostrantsy (foreigners) who are quaffing them too. The Zayauzie branch still has a great outdoor terrace.

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  3. Che

    The revolution lives on at this popular, divey bar. The walls are covered with revolutionary graffiti and photos of the iconic hero. Patrons get their groove on the dance floor to salsa and meringue music. The cuisine is obviously more Tex-Mex than Cuban, but nobody is complaining about the huge plates of nachos and the spicy chilli. Bartenders also mix a mean mojito (rum drink with lime, sugar and mint) with Havana Club rum.

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  4. Correa's in Barrikadnaya

    This New York-style deli has become a Moscow institution in just a few years of existence, often known among the expat community as Isaac's, the name of its American chef. The sandwiches are wonderful, and the fresh supplies unrivalled. There's also a great and extremely popular breakfast menu (book on weekends) and a delivery service available. This is the original branch; there's another on ul Bolshaya Ordynka.

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  5. Correa's on ul Bolshaya Ordynka

    This New York-style deli has become a Moscow institution in just a few years of existence, often known among the expat community as Isaac's, the name of its American chef. The sandwiches are wonderful, and the fresh supplies unrivalled. There's also a great and extremely popular breakfast menu (book on weekends) and a delivery service available. This branch, south of the river, is just as good as the original but roomier.

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  6. Goodman Steakhouse

    Inside the Novinsky Passage shopping centre, this classic American steakhouse is done up in leather and wood, with B&W photos on the walls and old movies running on the big screen. It receives rave reviews for filet mignon and rack of lamb. Also claims Moscow's best burger for the bargain price of Rbl360 .

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  7. Hard Rock Cafe

    At long last, those souvenir T-shirts reading `Hard Rock Cafe Moscow' actually mean something. This is the real deal, complete with framed guitars, chicken wings and gift shop. The rock-n-roll memorabilia does not include enough representation from Russian rock stars, but there are a few notable exceptions. Live music on weekends.

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  8. Il Patio in Barrikadnaya

    This outlet inside the Novinsky Passage at is a great place to bring your kids, who can watch cartoons or even learn how to make their own pizza.

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  9. Il Patio in Smolenskaya

    With more than 15 outlets, this reliable Moscow chain changed its name from Patio Pizza to Il Patio recently. The pizza is the same, though - a big choice at reasonable prices.

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  10. Il Patio in Zayauzie

    Patio Pizza has gone upscale, with a new, more Italian name, and a new, more stylish look. Wood-oven pizzas and fresh salad bars are still the highlights of the menu. And fortunately, it still has a slew of outlets, each one representing a different Italian city.

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  12. Starlite Diner in Mayakovskaya

    A well-deserved favourite - expats come to this surreal American diner for a taste of home. Food and service are great, and the breakfasts are authentic and wonderfully calorific. There's now a second branch to the south by the Oktyabrskaya metro station, although it's not nearly as nice - stuck on a traffic island without the outdoor seating of the original.

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  13. Starlite Diner in Zamoskvorechie

    Classic diner decor makes this a long-time favourite of Moscow expats. The extensive brunch menu includes all kinds of omelettes, French toast and fresh squeezed juice. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with burgers and milkshakes, any time of day or night.

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