Italian restaurants in Moscow
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Cheese
Not to be confused with its French neighbour, Cheese Hole, this place also has an interior resembling a block of cheese. The decor might seem silly, but the pizzas, pastas and other Italian dishes are expertly prepared. The salad buffet is hard to resist, overflowing with vegetables, olives, cured meats and cheeses - all the elements of an antipasto.
If the mouse's perspective does not sound so atmospheric, request a table on the patio, shaded by umbrellas (yellow, of course) and flanked by terracotta-potted plants.
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Syr
Not to be confused with its French neighbour, Syrnaya Dyrka, this place also has an interior resembling a block of cheese. The decor might seem silly, but the pizzas, pastas and other Italian dishes are expertly prepared. The salad buffet is hard to resist, overflowing with vegetables, olives, cured meats and cheeses – all the elements of antipasto. If the mouse’s perspective doesn’t sound atmospheric, request a table on the patio, shaded by umbrellas (yellow, of course) and flanked by potted plants.
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Vapiano
Crispy, thin-crust pizzas and `zillions' of kinds of homemade pasta are ample reward for any diner making the trek out to Vapiano. This place is stylish, but not snobby; comfortable, but not crass. The highlight of the interior is the open kitchen, where patrons can watch the pasta being made. The atmosphere is enhanced by stressed wood furniture, subdued colours, and jar upon jar of uncooked pasta.
The latter is also available for purchase by the half-kilo, for those who wish to play Italian chef at home.
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Cibo E Vino
Italian for `food and wine', Cibo e Vino is a classy but unpretentious restaurant and wine bar. The menu is short and selective - a few modern dishes accompanied by a modest selection of French and Italian reds and whites. The understated dining room is intimate enough to bring a date, but comfortable enough to dine alone (especially considering the free WiFi access). After dinner, slip downstairs to the exotic chill-out room to sip an after-dinner drink or smoke a hookah.
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Il Cucinino
Sweet and simple, this tiny trattoria is a refreshing change from the elaborate eateries that are the norm in Moscow. There are two big windows, five tables and an open kitchen. You’ll receive a hand-written menu, but it’s hard to resist the spread of sandwiches and antipasti that are on display. Beware: the restaurant charges by weight and it adds up quickly.
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Akademiya
Somebody at Akademiya knows real estate. That’s the only way to explain how this upscale pizzeria is able to find all the sweetest spots. The obvious example is this outlet on Kamergersky per, the pedestrian strip that is prime for people-watching. Not surprisingly, you’ll also find Akademiya near the Arbat.
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Pasta & Basta
The faux classical facade on Sretensky bul hides a popular little pasta house that really capitalises on a theme. With funky spaghetti-shaped lamps hanging from the high ceiling and noodle art on the walls, it’s no secret what this place is all about. When they say ‘ Basta pasta ’, they mean it.
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Pinocchio Pasticceria
Strolling across the pedestrian bridge over the Moscow River, you’ll run smack into this little bakery and café, which is in the tall tower on the embankment. It’s not just for sweets and snacks, as it also serves soups, salads and pastas. Snag a table on the balcony for a windy view of Moskva-City.
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Il Patio
This ubiquitous chain has a slew of outlets, each representing a different Italian city. The most inviting one, near the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, has a large glass-enclosed seating area, making a perfectly pleasant setting for feasting on wood-oven pizzas and fresh salads.
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Pinocchio
This classy trattoria evokes 1930s Italy, with its black-and-white tiled floors, comfy leather armchairs and sky-high ceilings. Music from the era imbues the neoclassical dining room, creating a luxury setting to sip wine and feast on pasta and grills.
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