Must-see restaurants in Arbat & Khamovniki

  • Elardzhi

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Moscow's Georgian restaurants are all very tasty, but this one is also tasteful. You'll be charmed from the moment you enter the courtyard, where live…

  • Chemodan

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    A unique opportunity to sample Siberian cuisine (rare, that is, for those of us who don't frequent Siberia). The menu highlights game meat, regional…

  • Varenichnaya No 1

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Retro Soviet is all the rage in Moscow, and this old-style restaurant does it right, with books lining the walls, old movies on the B&W TV, and Cold War…

  • Usachevsky Market

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    An old market has been taken over by hipster foodies, who instantly filled the premises with little eateries serving Georgian, Uzbek, Italian, Israeli and…

  • Voronezh

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    When Voronezh first opened, foodies couldn't stop talking about how a classy new restaurant in the capital was named after a provincial town. Bold move by…

  • White Rabbit

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Views from panoramic windows are breathtaking, but the real stunner here is the menu – playfully inventive, yet singularly Muscovite, marrying cutting…

  • LavkaLavka

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    After taking the Moscow culinary world by storm with its farm-to-table restaurant, LavkaLavka has opened a network of small 'farmer's shops' like this one…

  • 21 Food Market

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    A great spot favoured by locals and foreigners alike, 21 Food Market offers a wide variety of cuisines, from Georgian to Mexican, Vietnamese, Dagestani,…

  • Rico

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    This place is one of Moscow's best-kept secrets. Rico serves, hands down, some of the best and freshest seafood in the city, from Russian Far East crab to…

  • Rukkola

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Rukkola offers perfectly crispy, artfully topped thin-crust pizza that you'd be happy to eat in Napoli, let alone Moscow. A stylish interior, friendly…

  • Genatsvale on Arbat

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Subtle, it is not. Bedecked with fake trees and flowing fountains, this restaurant conjures up the Caucasian countryside, leaving little to the…

  • Prime Star

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Stop in for a quick bite along the old Arbat. Enjoy fresh (and healthy!) salads and sandwiches, premade and ready to take out to the outdoor seating.

  • Galereya Khudozhnikov

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    This fantastical restaurant next to the Tsereteli Gallery lives up to its name, which means 'Artist Gallery'. The huge, light-filled atrium is wallpapered…

  • Black Star Burgers

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Music and burger lovers line up out the door and down the sidewalk for a taste of the burgers being touted by Russian rapper Timati. There's a bit of…

  • Zhurfak Cafe

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    One of our favourite secret spots, this smart cafe is named for the Moscow State University Journalism Faculty, which is located nearby. In summer, there…

  • Professor Puf

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    A select menu of Russian classics shows off fresh ingredients, old-fashioned cooking methods and contemporary flare. Pleasant, efficient service and a…

  • Balkon

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    On the 7th floor of the Lotte Plaza, this trendy spot has the requisite outdoor terrace (the largest in the city) and superb city views. But it also gives…

  • Golubka

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Opposite the entrance to Novodevichy Convent is this sweet place where you can snuggle into big armchairs, enjoy the view out the picture windows, and…

  • Akademiya

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Sip fancy coffee drinks or munch on crispy-crust pizza and watch the world go by. Steps from the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the Cathedral of Christ…

  • Black Market

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Whether you come for the 'burger bar' or the 'meat market', you'll get your protein at this upscale American bar and grill. The preparation of the meat is…

  • Pane & Olio

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Forgoing the trends that characterise many Moscow restaurants, Pane & Olio is a classic Italian trattoria, offering homemade pasta and fine grilled meats…

  • Baba Marta

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    With its colourful, folksy decor, this basement dining room is an atmospheric spot for filling Balkan food and sweet wine. The excellent-value lunch…

  • Vostochny Kvartal

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Vostochny Kvartal lives up to its name, acting as the ‘Eastern Quarter’ of the Arbat. Uzbek cooks and plenty of Uzbek patrons are a sign that this is a…

  • Moo-Moo

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    You will recognise this popular cafeteria by its black-and-white Holstein-print decor. The cafeteria-style service offers an easy approach to all the…

  • BB&Burgers

    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…

  • Tiflis Dvorik

    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…

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