St Petersburg
Top-class Armenian restaurant, with an elegant ethnic design and delicious traditional food made with ingredients it promises are from ‘ecologically pure’…
Must-see restaurants in Russia
Zamoskvorechie
Near Oktyabrskaya pl, this is Moscow’s top choice for ‘Meksikansky’ food. If the fajitas and margaritas aren’t enough of a draw, come for breakfast…
Around St Petersburg
The entrance to this charming little place is actually on ul Andreevskaya, a side-street of the main shopping street, pr Lenina. It's friendly and has a…
Around St Petersburg
Serving a wide range of traditional Russian dishes as well as pizza, plus delicious cakes and coffees, this cosy place is near the Pavlovsk Cathedral. It…
Around St Petersburg
Rurik’s family tree is painted across the brick wall of this small, nicely designed restaurant, which displays ye olde local shields as decoration…
Vyborg
This cosy place, with only a few tables and an old European feel, is found on a charming old street in the middle of the old town. It only has a Russian…
Western European Russia
Housed in an old brick water tower, this charming modern cafe offers simple, classic meals, such as pelmeni (Russian-style ravioli typically stuffed with…
Russian Far East
This place does the best coffee in town, and the passionate, well-trained baristas will even sell you some of their delicious fresh beans to take with you…
Northern European Russia
Spice alert in provincial Russia! This laid-back Central Asian–themed restaurant, part of a chain, serves plov (meat and rice, pilaf style), kutab …
Around St Petersburg
This large and upmarket restaurant overlooks the Gulf of Finland, just west of the boat dock, with plenty of seating both inside and out. It has a large…
Yakutsk
The biggest outlet of this highly recommended Yakutsk coffee chain. As well as excellent flat whites, there's a comprehensive food menu that includes a…
Russian Caucasus
This hipster burger joint is all about the irony, from the surprising burger options to the imagery on the wall (Bert and Ernie packing heat, for example)…
Western European Russia
Excellent thin-crust pizzas, topped waffles and filling sandwiches are just the start of the great things about this whimsical cafe. Vegetarians will find…
Sochi
Opposite the entrance to Park Rivera, this busy restaurant is a lively place for Middle Eastern fare. The kebabs take a central place on the menu, but…
St Petersburg
The best place for a quick bite on New Holland Island is this buzzing little self-serve deli, which offers soups, salads, sandwiches and heavenly baked…
Northern European Russia
Small but inexpensive salads, soups and light mains served in an upbeat, youthful atmosphere where the déjà vu in question is the Eiffel Tower, a giant…
Volga Region
Great spot for coffee or lunch, right on the main intersection of ul Lenina and ul Pushkina. Order at the counter and choose from two daily soups and…
Eastern Siberia
Chebureki (Tatar-styled pastry with meat and cheese filling) is the main draw in this slick modern stolovaya (canteen), which also serves standard Russian…
Volga Region
Beer brewed on the premises, sausages and other hearty fare are on the food and drinks menu here. Servings are not large, though – the Caucasian lamb…
Kola Peninsula
Kirovsk's smartest restaurant is on the 2nd floor of an entertainment complex. The menu runs the gamut from schnitzel and pelmeni (Russian-style ravioli)…
St Petersburg
This smart cafe serves a good-value menu of thoughtfully prepared fish, meat and pasta dishes, along with a good selection of vegetarian fare. The…
Presnya
Moscow foodies swear by this atmospheric spot offering traditional Indian cuisine in the midst of the vibrant Patriarch’s Ponds area. You'll get a fixed…
Sochi
This pleasant French-owned restaurant enjoys a breezy location overlooking the harbour, with outdoor tables and a big menu of seafood and grilled meats…
St Petersburg
This stylish, bright and spacious cafe has wooden floors, deeply distressed walls and understated old-world furnishings. Its mouth-watering pictorial menu…
Russian Caucasus
Browse the aisles of fruit, vegetables, cheeses and fresh-baked flat bread to the ubiquitous strains of lezginka dance music in the central market, an…
Volga Region
Stalls full of fresh fruit and veggies, and lots of fresh and smoked fish, as well as breads, meats and cheeses. Even if you're not buying, come here just…
Russian Caucasus
If you can't face another khachapuri, head to stylish Arabic Home. Relax on a comfy sofa or take a window seat with a view of central Nalchik as you enjoy…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The town’s best pizzas are at this bright cafe, which also has some healthy soups, salads and fondue, plus a fine coffee selection and a range of…
Sakhalin Island
This slick basement restaurant-bar has an extensive pub menu (including pizzas, pastas, seafood, steaks). Upstairs, stop in the cafe (open 8.30am to 5pm…
Around St Petersburg
A fine spot for a quick bite, Volkonsky has bakery items, coffees and an extensive menu of Russian and European fare. Pity the poor staff that must carry…
Moscow
If you are in need of vitamins, this is a funky vegetarian cafe, restaurant and shop. Its Indian-themed decor is more New Agey than ethnic. Service is…
Kola Peninsula
Cosy branch of the popular cafe chain inside the Olimp shopping centre. Come here for hot chocolate, sweet and savoury bliny (wheat pancakes), fried-egg…
Murmansk
This elegant restaurant is a favourite with visiting businessmen and anyone with a carnivorous inclination. A special occasion treat if you’ve got roubles…
Yekaterinburg
Located on the 51st floor of the Vysotsky tower, Vertikal offers a formal, upmarket experience of pan-European dishes and some steaks, and its trump card:…
Black Sea Coast
A vast restaurant with various dining rooms surrounding an inner courtyard. Here, tables surround a gurgling fountain and live music plays on most nights…
Volgograd
Situated on the ground floor of Hotel Volgograd, this is the city’s most popular spot to sip a cappuccino and scope out the scene. Part of the premises is…
Tuva
Full range of meat- and intestine-heavy nomad dishes, along with salads and other vegetarian options, in this yurt restaurant frequented by throat singers…
Eastern Siberia
A reliable source of quality pizzas, pastas and other Apennine fare, this chain restaurant occupies a prime location in the centre of Abakan. It is also…
Western European Russia
Tolstoy tripping can be hungry work: stop in at this simple cafe across from the estate entrance, where house specialities are prepared according to…
Kazan
One of Kazan's longest-running Italian restaurants is also one of the best, and close to the kremlin if you feel like a formal meal between sights or in…
