Minsk
A stone's throw from the president's office, this charming Belarusian place boasts wooden beams, a tiled fireplace, wrought-iron light fittings and…
Must-see restaurants in Belarus
Minsk
A hip and happening bistro worthy of the hip and happening street that it’s on, Enzo is justifiably popular, mainly for its burgers and succulent steaks…
Minsk
Housed in a gorgeous space with chandeliers, sleek brasserie-style furnishings, a chessboard floor and luxury toilets, Bistro de Luxe has charm and…
Brest
Decked out like a traditional gentlemen's club and with a travel theme, this dark, atmospheric joint manages to be refined without being stuffy. It serves…
Minsk
This diminutive take-out stop is quickly becoming an institution on hip vul Kastrychnitskaya. During late weekend nights, it can seem like everybody on…
Belarus
Hrodna's alternative kids head here for falafel sandwiches, craft beer and poetry slams – you get the idea. The dirt-cheap food satisfies the impoverished…
Belarus
'Old Times' flashes back to Soviet days, with waitstaff in pioneer and provodnitsa (female train attendant) get-ups and a tram car for a bar. Order a pure…
Minsk
This classy place has great service provided by English-fluent servers in tuxedos, and white linen tablecloths starched enough to cause injury. The…
Minsk
Stolle is a great option, with delicious, freshly baked sweet and savoury pies to eat in or take away. Unlike the many other branches in town, this well…
Minsk
This relaxed and cosy basement place is done up in old Belarusian style, complete with waitstaff in period outfits and live folk music on most nights. It…
Minsk
This large, upscale stolovaya (cafeteria) with Latvian roots has a huge array of food on display, so it's easy for non-Russian speakers: just point at…
Minsk
A vast trattoria helmed by an Italian chef and awash in Romanesque frescoes, La Scala consistently delivers some of the best food in town from its open…
Minsk
Wander a couple blocks southeast of the centre for some of the best traditional Belarusian cuisine in town. The draniki (potato pancakes) here are top…
Brest
This old-style traktir (Russian inn) by the larger lake in Brest's main park has plenty of charm. A sun lounge provides wonderful lake views, while near…
Minsk
With its Old World furniture and wooden floorboards, this sprawling, light-bathed estate in the middle of Minsk recreates the genteel world of one of…
Minsk
This stylish joint with olive-coloured walls, friendly service and bright dining areas serves up good tapas from a large menu. All the classics are…
Minsk
The Georgian owner's love of his national cuisine shines through at this understated eatery east of the centre near vast Chalyuskintsaw Park. Start off…
Belarus
With a prime location right on the Sozh River and an exciting contemporary menu, Homel's top restaurant is bringing dishes like salad Lyonnaise, gazpacho…
Brest
This friendly and self-consciously cool place has a jazz and blues soundtrack and a summer terrace with views of pedestrianised vul Savetskaya. Dishes…
Minsk
For authentic Belarusian food in the Old Town look no further than Hray, an unpretentious eatery with stained-glass windows, original draniki (potato…
Minsk
This dungeon pub serves a mix of delicious Belarusian and European food and has a 'beer book' with over 100 mostly imported beers, including an impressive…
Minsk
It doesn't have quite as much country charm as the flagship Lido on pr Nezalezhnastsi, but this upscale two-storey stolovaya (cafeteria) is more centrally…
Brest
Who was Fania Braverman? We have no idea. But we know there is possibly no more pleasant place in Brest to spend an evening people-watching. Top-quality…
Minsk
This bustling cafe with a chequerboard floor features a modern international menu with specialities like seabass with pine nuts, octopus, turkey steak…
Belarus
With its sleek coffeeshop-like design and outdoor terrace on a quiet Old Town lane, the 'Birdhouse' is hard not to like. The breakfasts are the best in…
Minsk
This modern food court has a half-dozen or so eateries all under one huge industrial-style roof, plus a fantastic terrace with views of the Svislach River…
Belarus
This upscale, folk-themed stolovaya (cafeteria) is ridiculously good value in the heart of Homel. Non-Russian speakers can point at what they want, which…
Brest
It's worth the walk south from the centre to the banks of the Mukhavets River for this Italian-run pizzeria, which serves genuine thin-crust pizzas, pasta…
Minsk
A giant picture menu guides you through the list of affordable and filling Belarusian and Russian fare at the most central location of this popular chain…
Belarus
Fasol has a stylish industrial design with plenty of exposed piping and a musical theme. The carnivore-pleasing menu emphasises prime seafood such as sea…
Belarus
The patio here, within a stone's throw of the lovely Neman River, is the best perch in town, and the food isn't half bad either. The menu mixes straight…
Belarus
This big, bustling basement pub under the Neman Hotel nails it with medieval-style arched brick ceilings and authentic Belarusian pub grub like machanka …
Belarus
Point and pick from excellent premade Russian faves at this stolovaya (cafeteria) near the castle gates. After 7pm it becomes a cook-to-order restaurant…
Belarus
The 'Golden Lion' has a vast patio that often assumes a beer-garden vibe. Close to a dozen different beers pour out of taps on the patio and in the more…
Brest
Japan meets Italy at this swanky new space with sweeping views of the action along vul Savetskaya. It also does continental fare like salmon and steaks…
Belarus
The interior here is dark, so sit out on the summer terrace at the bottom (southern end) of pedestrianised vul Suvorova. It's a good spot for traditional…
Belarus
Vitsebsk's most unique restaurant is a pimped-out medieval cave with Pushkin verse on the walls. The menu is not as imaginative as the arty decor, but the…
Belarus
This medieval-themed basement restaurant is attached to the Mir Hotel inside Mir Castle. You have your pick of Belarusian countryside favourites here, or…
Brest
Just outside the Brest Fortress grounds, this cafe makes a logical stop for lunch while exploring the fortress. Eat in the atmospheric front bar/cafe with…
Minsk
This place has pulled off the incredible feat of making kitschy Victoriana look trendy in its bizarre but very cosy basement location. You'll get meals…
