International restaurants in Russia
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Vechny Zov
Named after a popular Soviet TV serial, this is one of Tomsk’s top dining options and boasts a mock Siberian ranch outside and a cosy antique-filled home feel inside.
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Crocodile
Service can be slow at this underground hideaway, but the unusual and highly edible food is worth the wait. Look for innovative combinations that produce a delicious effect: mostly European fare with some international flare. The menu offers rich homemade soups, hearty salads that double as main courses, traditional pasta dishes and some excellent, unusual vegetarian options. The interior is almost as eclectic as the menu, but it’s inviting and a bit arty and – again – the overall result is appealing.
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Gallery
At the end of the night, the best of Moscow socialites find themselves at this Arkady Novikov hot spot. This place is popular around the clock, but it’s most crowded in the wee hours, when the beautiful people come to refuel after a night out on the town. And they are beautiful…by the looks of things, high heels and short skirts are part of the dress code. Art on the walls and sushi on the menu complete the trendy picture.
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Aiva
Aiva may seem out of the way, but all the cool kids come here to sit on the covered terrace and sip sophisticated cocktails. Rag-rug pillows accent the rustic décor, giving the place an exotic Eastern ambience. The menu is a mixed bag, with dishes from Europe and Asia, as well as Russian and Georgian standards. The service at this trendy café gets decidedly mixed reviews, but everyone agrees that the setting is super fine.
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Black Cat, White Cat
This super-sleek place wins plaudits for contemporary design: exposed brick walls are hung with posters, light streams in through huge bay windows, and chiffon sheets hang between the tables for privacy. The place is named after the Serbian film Black Cat, White Cat. The menu features an eclectic mix of grilled meats, fresh salads and homemade soups, perhaps with a Serbian twist, though it’s hard to pinpoint.
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Bosco Cafe
Sip a cappuccino in view of the Kremlin. Munch on lunch while the crowds line up at Lenin’s Mausoleum. Enjoy an afternoon aperitif while admiring St Basil’s domes. This café on the 1st floor of GUM is the only place to sit right on Red Square and marvel at its magnificence. Service can be slightly harried, but overall its a pleasant – and not outrageously overpriced – experience.
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Simple Pleasures
For a place called Simple Pleasures this is unexpectedly chic, with plush couches and low tables taking the café scene up a level. The menu is varied, featuring the chef’s selection of speciality cheeses and wines, as well as grilled fish and meats, pastas and salads. The common denominator is fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques, an ideal match for this uncluttered space.
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Skromnoe Obayanie Burzhuazi
The main draw of the ‘Bourgeoisie’ is the cool, casual setting. It’s an attractive space, with its arched ceiling, tiled floor and sun motif – ideal for settling into the comfy couches and reading the newspapers that are left lying about. The menu is reasonably priced and wide-ranging, from pizza to sushi and nice, fresh salads, but don’t expect gourmet fare.
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New Island
The list of diners on this smartest of boat restaurants is dizzying – George W Bush, Jacques Chirac and the Queen of Spain have all dined here, while Putin is a regular. These heavies come for the sumptuous décor and beautifully presented international menu, not to mention the fantastic city views from the two-hour cruise. Reservations required.
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Maki Café
With a menu ranging from its namesake maki rolls to fresh green salads to Italian soft drinks, the theme at the Maki Café is diverse. The café is complemented by its minimalist, industrial decor – clunky light fixtures, lots of brick and metal. It appeals to a hip, urban audience, including a regular crowd of gay and lesbian patrons.
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Bavaria
Although the ambience is lacking, Bavaria's eclectic menu (English available) and friendly service make it a good find. Dishes include perch in cabbage, stewed with beer; omelette with ham and mushrooms; and pork stuffed with plums, walnuts and cheese. The only drawback is Bavaria's location; it's about 200m south of pl Pobedy.
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Senkyevich
Overlooking the river this stylishly contemporary glass-and-steel building incorporates a small sushi bar (around Rbl40 to around Rbl140 per piece), an airy business-casual Russian café (meals around Rbl260 to around Rbl600) and an upscale European restaurant (Rbl400 to around Rbl1200) specialising in oysters and duck.
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Stary Gorod
If the Brady Bunch were Russian, this is what their basement would look like. Lights fancifully strung along the walls of the various dining rooms don't improve the 1960s den interior, but the cheeseburgers, omelettes and buterbrod (open sandwiches) are passable. Enter through the courtyard.
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Garden
This appropriately named cafe is set in the midst of flowering trees in the courtyard opposite the Tretyakov, drawing a bohemian, artsy crowd. Wide plank wood floors and antique furniture contrast with the modern, jazzy music and contemporary cuisine.
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Crocodile
The original (and perhaps more interesting) restaurant by this name, this bar and restaurant is a top choice for lunch or dinner, as long as you are not in a rush. Enjoy a dimly lit but artsy interior and an interesting, eclectic menu.
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U Dzhuzeppe
Cloyingly cute puppy photos undermine the otherwise understated elegance of high ceilings and wrought-iron fittings. Fruity eggplant and stuffed squid are much better than the microwaved pizza slices. Menu in English.
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Shatyor
Step into this ‘Tent’ and step inside a Bedouin camp, right on the shores of Chistye Prudy. Lounge on comfy cushions and feast on grilled meats, à la the Thousand and One Nights.
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Alan
Curiously ornate but with friendly service, the Alan serves tasty Caucasian fare. Servings are not the hugest so order some delicious khichiny (cheese-filled flatbreads) to round things out.
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Club Jaguar
Featuring an eclectic menu and friendly service, Club Jaguar is a fine place for a meal. In addition to a good three-course business lunch, you can order sushi, salads, seafood and bliny.
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Lancelot
Flaming torches lead down through a portcullis into an amusing neomedieval castle interior. There’s a menu in English with Arthurian-named dishes and European prices.
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Homemade Café
Hidden away on a side street, this café is unassuming, affordable and appetising. The staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome, from the friendly guy behind the bar to the newspapers scattered about for perusal. The menu changes daily, but it always features several different kinds of kasha for breakfast and at least half-a-dozen hearty soups for lunch. Main courses range from the simple (homemade pelmeni ) to the sublime (pork loin with aubergine caviar), including at least one recipe supplied by a guest.
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