Golden Ring
Gnaw on shashlyk (meat kebab) to your heart’s desire at this Caucasian-food eatery attached to Hotel Pereslavl. Pork, chicken, lamb and sturgeon – they’re…
Must-see restaurants in Russia
St Petersburg
This was the first Spanish restaurant in St Petersburg and is still probably the best. Set up like a Valencian cantina, complete with beautiful tiling,…
Western European Russia
This waterfront restaurant – complete with portholes – specialises in creative fish dishes, as well as some meat and vegetarian options, and views of…
St Petersburg
The lacklustre decor may not instantly endear this Indian-run place to you, but its popularity with locals and visiting Indians says a great deal. The…
Murmansk
Stylish White Rabbit has separate cafe and restaurant sections. Choose from coffee, pastries and cakes at the former, or good value pasta, fish and meat…
Northern European Russia
This centrally-located cafe's name translates as Golden Fish, the name of a Russian fairy tale. The menu is bound to delight kids, with pancakes with jam,…
Novosibirsk
This popular chain is fantastic value. Its signature shashlyk (meat kebabs) come in meat and fish varieties, accompanied by a full complement of Russian…
Western Siberia
Conveniently located near the River Station, Kolchok combines an Irish Pub and a restaurant under one roof. There's a decent beer selection including…
Presnya
Both fashionable and affordable, Botanica offers light, modern fare, with plenty of soups, salads and grills (as well as sushi, spring rolls and noodle…
Novosibirsk
This popular chain is fantastic value. Its signature shashlyk (kebabs) come in meat and fish varieties, accompanied by a full complement of Russian soups…
St Petersburg
Its name may be a bizarre one, as Port Arthur was the scene of one of Russia's most humiliating naval defeats, but everything else about this plush…
Kaliningrad Region
This standard self-service cafeteria has modestly priced soups, salads and steam-table mains, though many people come for the bliny (pancakes), which are…
Russian Caucasus
U Zuli draws in Karachay regulars to feast on zharkoye (meat, potatoes and spices served in a sizzling cast-iron pan), buttery khichiny and other regional…
St Petersburg
This attractive little bistro is smart and unpretentious, with low lighting, upscale but still charming decor, and professional staff. While this is the…
Presnya
Colourful graffiti, amateur artwork and old photographs adorn the walls of this quirky basement cafe. The decor creates an arty setting for healthy, veg…
Arbat & Khamovniki
If you're wondering what all the Bs stand for, it's 'beer' and 'buns', as well as burgers. The latter is the star of the show, of course, with seven…
Kaliningrad Region
An informal tavern-style restaurant that's dolled up in all matters mariner. It's situated away from the seafront promenade, so it's often easier to find…
Northern European Russia
As befitting the name, buzzy 'Brothers Grill' specialises in grilled meats, though there are salads and cakes for non-carnivorous customers. The young…
Arbat & Khamovniki
The name of this restaurant comes from the Russian word for the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, and when you enter this restaurant you might think you are…
St Petersburg
This spacious, great value place serves up your typical Caucasian and Crimean fare; it specialises in the Crimean Tatar dish chebureki (a fried meat…
Kamchatka
This rather old-school place is done out rather joylessly like a castle, but it has a full menu of calorific and meaty Russian dishes to warm up anyone…
Western Siberia
The city slicker Malina Bar has a huge menu of Russian and European food, overly fluffy cakes, filling breakfasts, real coffee, fast wi-fi and cosy…
Krasnoyarsk
Got a sudden craving for buckwheat at 3am? Then brave the darkened streets and make your way to this all-hours, no-nonsense canteen plating up solid…
Yekaterinburg
This upmarket cafe is the pick of the crop among the cluster of bars and eateries located in and alongside the Hotel Tsentralny building. It has lighter…
St Petersburg
At this upmarket steakhouse you're guaranteed a wide selection of various cuts of prime beef as well as other meats. Or you could keep it lighter with a…
Tomsk
This trendy bar-and-grill embraces pop culture with movie-star photos, music videos and Hollywood-inspired dishes – Big Lebowski (beef steak with potatoes…
Eastern Siberia
The only place in town for a sit-down meal is the unexpectedly bright Kofeynya Sadko, opposite the church, where petite portions of flavoursome food…
Yakutsk
A good option for local delicacies, Muus Khaya is an odd combination of restaurant, bar and bowling alley. The R300 business lunch is a deal, but it's…
Tomsk
This trendy bar-and-grill embraces pop culture with moviestar photos, music videos and Hollywood-inspired dishes – Big Lebowski (beef steak with potatoes)…
Russian Caucasus
Opposite the river embankment, the aptly named 'Fish Tavern' is a casual place to sample some of the local bounty, including ukha (fish soup) and grilled…
Western European Russia
Head upstairs, away from the street bustle, to this pleasant cafe with a European feel. Grab a slice of artfully designed cake and a coffee or cocktail…
Russian Caucasus
Mimicking the grand cafes of Old Europe, this sweet-treat haven is decked out with heavy drapes and chandeliers. It's a popular spot for families to grab…
Ulan-Ude
An 1980s Italian pop soundtrack, a long, ambitious and slightly overpriced menu of Appenine fare (stick to the pizzas), a European-style lounge and almost…
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad's sprawling Central Market is located northeast of pl Pobedy. From the square, follow ul Chernyakhovskogo for about 300m and turn left. There…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
This relaxing place has simple pizzas and pastas, comfortable booths and good people watching, and while the fare is not outstanding, it’s well located on…
Western Siberia
In Da USA is, naturally, festooned with Americana and serves Tyumen's best burgers along with Tex-Mex and a host of bar appetisers. It becomes a club…
St Petersburg
This kitschy cafe, whose name translates as Russian Fun, specialises in traditional dumplings (pelmeni) which come stuffed with beef, pork, salmon or…
Moscow
Do not be alarmed if you forgot to pack your picnic. On the grounds of Borodino Museum, there is now a small cafe serving bliny (crepes), pelmeni (Russian…
Murmansk
Friendly, bustling cafe with a menu that ranges from Georgian solyanka (fish soup) to pizza. Also has imported beers and spirits, as well as darts. It's…
Golden Ring
This sleek-looking pan-Asian restaurant offers everything from tempura to teriyaki to Tom Yum, including a wide variety of sushi rolls. On weekdays a …
