Restaurants in Smolensk
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Farfalle
A few blocks south of the Glinka Garden, this Italian restaurant strives to play the part, with a painting of Venice along one wall and the occasional aria playing overhead. Though far from authentic (no pasta on the menu!), the decent pizzas and salads provide a nice respite from eggs, mushrooms and bliny. Carlsberg on tap.
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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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French Café
Brightly lit and friendly, this café serves coffee, small salads, caviar, sandwiches and many opportunities to satisfy your sweet tooth. Some uniquely French dishes are available – frogs’ legs anyone? It’s in the same building as the Hotel Tsentralnaya.
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Smolenskaya Krepost
Set in the old castle walls, this charming restaurant has plenty of character – from the stained-glass windows to the tiny fireplace and exposed brick walls – with lovely views of the Dnepr. The menu features well-prepared traditional Russian dishes.
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Domino
Though the log-cabin interior borders on kitsch, the food at this popular restaurant is actually quite good. In addition to Russian faves, Domino serves pizzas and salads, and the small front patio that opens in summer is good for a drink. English menu available.
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Vanil
The deep-red walls and wood furnishings of this charming café make a fine setting for conversation, cappuccino and, most importantly, Vanil's desserts. The apple strudel is served warm with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with pine nuts.
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Chocolate Café
With dark wood walls, mirrors and brown leather seating, this place aims for a French bistro atmosphere with a menu that is anything but. Bliny, omelettes, porridge, sushi and pasta are a few of the eclectic range of items on offer.
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Zarya
Facing the Hotel Tsentralnaya, Zarya is an old favourite for its elegant dining room and decent Russian dishes. Shashlyk, steak, salads, pelmeni, open caviar sandwiches and soups round out the menu.
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Russky Dvor
The terrace here overlooking the castle and town is an ideal spot to enjoy some palatable traditional Russian dishes. The high-ceiling castle-like interior is also impressive.
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Kafe Absinthe
Below street level, this multiroom restaurant serves Russian fare in a medieval-inspired setting. Perch, beef stroganoff, caviar and, yes, absinthe are among the offerings.
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