French restaurants in Moscow
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Parizhsk
Targeting Muscovites who are nostalgic for Paris, this quaint cafe draws them in with old-fashioned ad posters and worn wooden furniture, as well as cold beers and hot onion soup. Early reports complained of slow service, but one hopes the staff would improve with practice. Otherwise, the friendly cafe is ideal for solo diners, who can play computer games or watch the running video footage, as well as for groups, who can take advantage of two-for-one happy hour specials (16:00-19:00 Mon-Fri). Live music on weekends (Thu-Sat) guarantees Parizhsk will be a popular nightspot too.
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Syrnaya Dyrka
Where the original Syrnaya Dyrka in Basmanny is quintessentially quaint, this second location is self-consciously stylish. The avocado-and-indigo colour scheme is bold, contrasting with the pale-yellow walls and arched ceilings that manage to evoke the inside of a cheese hole. This outlet is meant to be French, as opposed to Swiss at the Basmanny restaurant, but that does not result in a dramatically different menu. It still features deliciously aromatic fromage in all its forms, including fondue, quiche, sandwiches and cheese plates.
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Paname
Warm lighting and a wide, wooden bar set the stage for classic French fare: this convivial brasserie feels like Paris. The art deco painted ceiling and the crooner tinkling the ivories in the corner only enhance the ambiance. The menu features traditional dishes from the French regions, as well as specialties like salmon tartare and foie gras. A cheaper `bistro' menu is available, offering favourites like quiche Lorraine and Croque Monsieur (ham and cheese sandwich). Enter from the courtyard.
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Jean-Jacques
In a prime location on the Boulevard Ring, this friendly wine bar welcomes everybody wanting a glass of wine, a bite to eat, a few songs and a few smiles. The basement setting is cosy but not dark, making it an ideal spot to share a bottle of Bordeaux and nibble on brie. Bottles of wine start at R350, although most are priced around R1000 – still refreshingly reasonable in this town where wine is usually ridiculously overpriced.
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Le Duc
One in a row of fancy theme restaurants along this stretch of ulitsa 1905 goda. This one re-creates the interior of a medieval castle, while serving diners exquisite French food and wine. Vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and wait staff in costume lend this restaurant a Disney-esque air; but fear not, this place takes cuisine very seriously. You won't be disappointed.
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Nostalgie Art Club
One of Moscow's most beloved mafia hangouts. You will recognise it from the plush velvet interior, the decadent menu and the row of big black cars out front. Despite the `New-Russian' reputation, this place knows food and wine, as evidenced by the on-site sommelier school. Nostalgie also publishes Vino, Russia's first magazine for oenophiles.
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