Must-see restaurants in Russian Far East

  • Milk Café

    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    The town’s best pizzas are at this bright cafe, which also has some healthy soups, salads and fondue, plus a fine coffee selection and a range of…

  • Cippolini

    Sakhalin Island

    This slick basement restaurant-bar has an extensive pub menu (including pizzas, pastas, seafood, steaks). Upstairs, stop in the cafe (open 8.30am to 5pm…

  • Mauro Gianvanni

    Vladivostok

    This little Italian-run brick-oven pizzeria has a modern interior and snappy service. The dozen-plus pizzas are crispy and arguably some of the best east…

  • Kofinya na Bolshoi

    Russian Far East

    Pleasant cafe with decent cappuccinos and a wide range of dishes including eggs and bliny for breakfast, and risotto and pizzas for later on.

  • Melnitsa 2

    Sakhalin Island

    A branch of the Sakhalin bakery chain where sticky Danishes, rich eclairs, sandwiches, coffee and tea are all on offer.

  • Supermarket Pervy

    Sakhalin Island

    Good supermarket, with tempting bakery items and hot prepared dishes.

  • Stary Zamok

    Kamchatka

    This rather old-school place is done out rather joylessly like a castle, but it has a full menu of calorific and meaty Russian dishes to warm up anyone…

  • Muus Khaya

    Yakutsk

    A good option for local delicacies, Muus Khaya is an odd combination of restaurant, bar and bowling alley. The R300 business lunch is a deal, but it's…

  • Molino

    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    This relaxing place has simple pizzas and pastas, comfortable booths and good people watching, and while the fare is not outstanding, it’s well located on…

  • Republic

    Vladivostok

    This very pleasant and good value stolovaya draws a crowd of regulars with its tasty Russian dishes, home brew and funky interior. There's an on-site bar,…

  • Stolovaya No 1

    Vladivostok

    A mix of old-timers and students line up for above-average stolovaya fare and appealing ambiance – complete with Anglo rock on the stereo, vintage posters…

  • Market

    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    This sprawling indoor market is a great spot for smoked fish, bread, cheese, vegetables and other fare, including lots of nonfood items. It's a good place…

  • Bistro

    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    This simple cafeteria in the centre of the city is a great option for a cheap meal while wandering around the old town. There's lots of choice and you don…

  • Piv Bar Teremok

    Russian Far East

    Serves up palatable pizzas, Drakon draft beer (from Khabarovsk) and has seating on an open-sided veranda. To find it, turn left at the eastern end of…

  • Korea House

    Vladivostok

    A first-rate place for barbecued meat, sushi and the classic bibimbap (rice topped with egg, beef and vegetables). It's tucked down a lane, barely visible…

  • Bistro

    Russian Far East

    Beside pl Lenina, this clean modern stolovaya serves tasty, affordable staples: baked dishes, roast meats and the usual beet or potato salads are all on…

  • Bon Ami

    Yakutsk

    Pleasant cafe with frothy coffee drinks, buttery croissants and other temptations (cherry Danishes, apple strudel, honeycake, bliny). The takeaway shop is…

  • Tuimaada Torgovy Tsentr

    Yakutsk

    A central mall with a 2nd-floor food court whipping up pizza, noodles, sushi, baked goods and bubble tea. There's also a grocery store on the basement…

  • Felicita

    Russian Far East

    A short stroll from the train station, Felicita is an attractive, Italian-themed cafe, with coffee, salads, light meals and pizzas.

  • Mega

    Russian Far East

    Across from the bus station, Mega has a top-floor food court with several cheap fast-food and canteen-style options.

  • Clover House

    Vladivostok

    A convenient mall housing a well-stocked supermarket with a deli, and a top-floor food court with incredible views.

  • Market

    Russian Far East

    Load up on essentials at this small outdoor market.