French restaurants in Russia
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Restaurant Garçon
New branch for the city’s best-value French restaurant, providing a relaxed Parisienne atmosphere. The chef makes his own foix gras.
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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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Le Paris
Sumptuous yet understated, this French restaurant sits just across the Moyka River from the Yusupov Palace. The three rooms include the main wood-panelled dining room and a smaller, simpler wine and cheese tasting room. No matter where you choose to indulge, you will not be disappointed by the excellent French fare and wine list. Apparently, this class act is a favourite with city governor Valentina Matvienko among other local dignitaries. Reservations recommended.
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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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Les Amis de Jean-Jacques
You can’t beat this delightful wine bar for eating and drinking like they do in Paris. The menu boasts excellent, affordable bistro fare, including breakfast (served all day on weekends), as well as a huge selection of French wines. The cosy, comfortable interior and the sidewalk seating are equally inviting, so take a seat and pour yourself a glass of Bordeaux.
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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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Oyster Bar
Four kinds of oysters are on the menu at this rather unlikely basement bar, along with complementary wines (which your knowledgeable server will recommend) and other seafood specialities. If you are yearning for a truly decadent and ostensibly aphrodisiac experience, look no further.
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Lumiere
Glam it up to dine beneath thousands of Swarovski crystals at this beautiful French restaurant atop the Grand Palace mall with a panoramic view across Arts Square. The inventive food is equally fabulous.
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Bistrot Garçon
The original Bistrot Garçon is also open for breakfast, while nearby you can grab delicous pastries at their bakery/café.
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Le Petit Restaurant
The Hotel Dvina's neat little restaurant provides good French and Russian dishes in a relaxed European café atmosphere.
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