Meshchansky & Basmanny
The vast majority of Georgian restaurants focus on the most popular, tried-and-true fare, such as shashlyk (meat kebabs) and khinkali (dumplings). This…
Must-see restaurants in Meshchansky & Basmanny
Meshchansky & Basmanny
It's a blessing when one of the most revered Georgian eateries in town is also one of the cheapest. The object of worship here is khinkali – large, meat…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Ignore the fact that the waiting staff are dressed as Mao's soldiers; this is the place to try outstanding Cantonese fare in an atmosphere echoing that of…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
You might be distracted by the crazy wall paintings, which depict Darth Vader and Chewbacca mingling with characters from the Soviet comedy Prisoner of…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
A carnivore stronghold, Yuzhane (which means 'the Southerners') gets its meat from the Kuban area in southern Russia, hence the name. The chef's…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Threadbare walls half-covered by corrugated sheets and cacti on the tables make this kiosk-like structure look like an army outpost in the Negev desert…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Come here to celebrate Odessa, affectionately called 'mama' by the residents of this port city. What mama cooks is a wild fusion of Jewish, Ukrainian and…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
A brainchild of famous Georgian film director Rezo Gabriadze, this is much more than just another Caucasian restaurant. It faces the charming Aptekarsky…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
On the grounds of ArtPlay gallery, this is an appropriately artistic venue, where creative types come to socialise or poke away on their laptops. The…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
An old institution, for decades this quaint cafe has served as a pit stop for Kitay Gorod club-goers. During the day, it's a pleasant place to get a quick…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
With a slightly austere interior, Avocado has a diverse menu drawing on cuisines from around the world. Meatless versions of soups and salads, pasta and…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
This outrageously themed restaurant takes diners beyond the Polar circle, capturing the adventure and excitement of Siberia. With a helicopter in the…
Karavayev Brothers Culinary Shop
Meshchansky & Basmanny
It's a deli and it's user-friendly. Take a ticket at the entrance, then – while waiting for your turn – browse the ready-made meals on display and take…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Sitting amid plush pillows and woven tapestries, you’ll feel like a sheik in this extravagantly decorated restaurant. Feast on plov (rice mixed with lamb…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
The woodwork interior makes it look like a pub or even a Gothic chapel, but the menu is a bit of a culinary ping-pong with Japan and China on one side and…
