Must-see restaurants in Moscow

Across the street and down the lane from the main entrance to Abramtsevo Estate Museum-Preserve, you'll find this friendly cafe with outdoor seating and a…

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…

The kind of food row you'd find at a Christmas market, but with a strong hipster flavour – hence the inevitable gourmet burgers and falafels, as well as…

This superpopular and conveniently located self-service noodle shop draws crowds of office workers during lunch break – hence a long, but fast-moving…

The coffee is good but the pastries are even better. Whether you’re hankering for something savoury or sweet, you’re sure to find it in the big glass…

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

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

Near Oktyabrskaya pl, this is Moscow’s top choice for ‘Meksikansky’ food. If the fajitas and margaritas aren’t enough of a draw, come for breakfast…

Moscow foodies swear by this atmospheric spot offering traditional Indian cuisine in the midst of the vibrant Patriarch’s Ponds area. You'll get a fixed…

If you are in need of vitamins, this is a funky vegetarian cafe, restaurant and shop. Its Indian-themed decor is more New Agey than ethnic. Service is…

If you wanted to go to Disney World, but somehow ended up in Moscow, Turandot should top your dining list. Musicians costumed in wigs and gowns play…

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…

Your body will love the fresh, healthy foods on offer at Receptor, including many vegetarian options. And your soul will love the bright interior, where…

Here is your reliable round-the-clock breakfast option. Each selection on the breakfast menu represents one of the world's 24 time zones – from Magadan in…

Tucked into a cosy basement crowded with comfy tables, this inviting little hovel makes it easy to sample fresh Russian soups and salads, as well as more…

This Brooklyn-styled local has emerged as a breakfast alternative for the well-off residents of the affluent Patriarshy neighbourhood, who are not…

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…

This big buffet features an amazing array of fish, poultry and meat, salads, soups and desserts. After you run the gauntlet and pay the bill, take a seat…

The ultimate in family-friendly, this place is designed for dads and kids (and mums, too). The play area is well equipped with air hockey, a ball pit and…

Nowadays, there are burger joints on every block in Moscow. But this place was one of the first, and it's still one of the best. These babies feature high…