10 best Russian restaurants in Moscow

About pancakes, borscht and caviar know, probably, in all countries. They are considered the hallmark of Russian cuisine, which can surprise even the most sophisticated gourmets. And you can try a variety of tastes in Moscow restaurants. Chefs offer not only classic recipes, but also experiment with ingredients.

This rating includes restaurants where not only the cuisine, but also the atmosphere and the interior echo the traditional Russian style. Most of the institutions of this orientation in the capital are quite expensive, because they are designed for tourists and are located in the center. But there are a couple of unique places that serve delicious Russian cuisine at affordable prices.

Distinguished by their location and design, these institutions offer a familiar set of Russian dishes with several author’s options. Here are served soups, patties, dumplings, pancakes, pies, vodka and tinctures. We did not forget about the Soviet era, adding restaurants with dishes of the time. The average check in establishments in the rating is from 2,000 rubles.

Top 10 best restaurants of Russian cuisine in Moscow

10 Omule Barrel

Omule barrel offers Russian cuisine from childhood, that is, favorite pies, dumplings, pickles and cakes. In the presence of unique positions for gourmets who came from Siberia - the Baikal omul, vodka with horseradish, indigirka from northern fish, chops from pike and much more. The lenten menu deserves special attention, there are a variety of dumplings, cabbage rolls, pancakes and steamed vegetables. The interior is made in European style with pictures of fish on the blue walls. Prices are very affordable, come here with friends or colleagues for a quiet conversation in a cozy atmosphere.

Omule barrel is known for its great menu and good service. Fish and meat are always fresh and of decent quality. The restaurant is small, a table is recommended to book in advance. On weekends it is crowded, too many visitors. The chef takes care of serving dishes, for example, a cold one can bring on a piece of ice. However, guests warn that orders have to wait a long time. A few waiters, they can not cope. The hall is not zoned, it becomes noisy in the evenings. There is no restaurant chic, the level of service is not the highest, but worthy.

9 Marie vanna

Marie Vanna immediately attracts attention with an unusual cozy atmosphere: vases with bread crumbs and gingerbread are on the tables, soups are served in traditional tureens, everything is decorated in the style of a Soviet apartment. In the mornings fresh pastries are prepared, the smell is incredible. For lunch they offer buckwheat porridge, borscht and other usual dishes. In the evening they serve herring, fried potatoes, pickles and cutlets. The menu is simple and affordable, but beloved by most compatriots. People come here for chit-chatting with friends and romantic meetings, the atmosphere is very relaxing.

Visitors in the reviews celebrate the charming flow of dishes and lovely waiters. Many praise homemade food and drinks. Here music of the past years plays, tables are located in secluded corners, sheltered from each other with bookshelves.Of course, Marie Vanna will not be able to compete with the leaders of authenticity and uniqueness rating. In the summer in the hall is hot, air conditioners often do not work. Some are confused by a cat that freely walks around the hall and the kitchen. He is often caress the waiters, who then follow the orders of the guests.

8 Ruski

Ruski is located on the 85th floor of the Eye Tower and quickly gained popularity among foreigners and Muscovites. The view from the windows is not the only advantage of the restaurant. The "trick" of the place is a huge Russian stove, an open kitchen and an ice bar. In the latter, visitors drink vodka directly in jackets and fur coats, this is not found anywhere else. The interior is not tied to the Russian style, the basis is the beige color of the furniture and the floor with gold accents. Separate attention deserves a large children's room and a menu for children. The restaurant regularly hosts master classes with animators for the whole family.

The menu is mainly represented by modern cuisine, noble delicacies are not found here. Guests recommend to try stewed cabbage soup, crab salad, green pea crème brulee and chicken Kiev. In the reviews advised to visit the restaurant for a bar list and a huge selection of vodka, fruit drink and birch sap. At the same time they warn that to many dishes there is no sauce, they are a bit dry. Some complain about not very friendly waiters. The most common problem recognized by the restaurant itself is cash payment only. Since the institution is at a height, credit cards are often not accepted due to communication problems.

7 White rabbit

White Rabbit is ranked 15th in the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world (the main gastronomic rating of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants), we could not ignore it. The main "chip" is the author's set of the chef, which is regularly updated. Its average cost is about 8,500 rubles, the set includes fish, caviar, seafood and several types of meat. The restaurant has a rather simple but modern interior. No marble columns, heavy carpets and statues. But there are comfortable large sofas with pillows, panoramic windows overlooking Moscow and a summer terrace.

Visitors talk about a solid wine box, unusual aperitifs and sommeliers who advise clients. The menu is very large, the composition and grammar are written next to each dish. Between the feeds they bring compliments, the waiters are polite and helpful. Guests warn that it is better to book tables at the windows, in the middle there is no such privacy and appearance. Sometimes food is brought too early, when the previous one is not eaten yet. Although the prices are high, the waiters do not represent the dishes, there is no high-level restaurant service (what the White Rabbit wants to seem).

6 Nesting doll

Matryoshka is one of the few in Moscow that drew attention to Russian cuisine of the 19th century and created a restaurant and a menu around this theme. The interior is like an industrial palace, there are antiques on the shelves, historical paintings are hung. Creative chef Vlad Piskunov believes that the 19th century is the golden season of the national cuisine, therefore the menu contains lindovsky goose, baked bluefish, Russian snack with pressed caviar. Of the more simple dishes there are Valaam cabbage soup, jelly with mushrooms, and kulebyaki with fish. The average check is 4 000 rubles, unique positions are expensive.

Visitors celebrate the excellent location and the new interior, inside there is a pleasant atmosphere and polite waiters. Tables are located far from each other, there are quiet corners for personal meetings. Until 5 pm there is a 50% discount, the site has a calendar of events (live music is played these days, events are held). However, people often come here with security, the latter sometimes more than visitors, nothing can be done about it.The menu is very interesting, but expensive, for everyday meetings with friends is not suitable. The dishes are small, the weight is not specified anywhere.

5 Honest cuisine

Honest cuisine entered the list of the best thanks to a varied menu and affordable prices. Guests are offered tartars, traditional soups, lard, burgers, charcoal dishes. The menu is regularly updated, seasonal news appear. From unusual positions, visitors recommend trying raspomulennaya duck leg and White Sea halibut. The institution is divided into 4 parts, each has its own "trick": in the first room they cook on the grill, in the other there is an open kitchen, in the third there is a Russian stove. The restaurant was tested "Revizorro" and earned hundreds of positive reviews.

Guests say that it is worthwhile to come here for a high quality food, a good wine list without large margins and a moderate cost of dishes. The waiters are polite, know the menu and are ready to help. However, the restaurant did not get a place higher in the rating due to very small portions. At the same time, the cost of the side dish is comparable to the price of the main course. From the photos on the site, it is clear that the grams are small, they come here for the atmosphere and new tastes. In some rooms it is very cold, you need to take a blanket in the wardrobe.

4 Cafe Pushkin

Café Pushkin has earned a place among the best thanks to its popularity and many positive reviews. The interior is made in the style of the 19th century, the restaurant is divided into 2 floors: the first one offers a simpler and more familiar menu, the second one is expensive and unique. Here come wealthy people, connoisseurs of Russian cuisine and foreigners. The chef focuses on the aristocratic dishes of the 19th century, the menu includes borsch with smoked goose, deer, sterlet, tongues and a large selection of cheeses. There is a pastry shop at the restaurant, handmade desserts are offered. Judging by the statement on the site, the cook studied in Australia and France, therefore there are foreign dishes among Russian dishes.

In the interior there are telescopes, globes, microscopes - something that could be found in the estate several hundred years ago. The institution works round the clock, in the evenings it becomes noisy, sometimes live music plays. There is a free parking lot at the restaurant, a souvenir can be purchased as a souvenir In the reviews, visitors talk about the amazing taste and design of dishes, although the cost is appropriate. Guests pay for the atmosphere and the interior, so that the waiters call them "sir" and wear suitable clothes.

3 Godunov

We could not add Godunov to the list of the best, because this restaurant resembles a Russian refectory. Visitors are greeted with gilded ceilings, portraits of famous personalities on the walls, heavy dark oak furniture, samovars on the tables. People come here not so much for food as for the atmosphere. In Godunov there are 3 halls and a room for VIP guests, the menu contains unusual positions for the common man - suckling pig, bear meat cutlets, venison. In the evenings, Russian ensembles are playing, which perform folk songs and gypsy romances. The waiters are dressed up in traditional costumes, which completes the atmosphere of royal luxury.

Visitors note that the entourage makes an impression from the first minute, there is no shabbyness. The room is divided into rooms similar to the chambers in the palace. A lot of places, tables are located far from each other. The choice of dishes at the level, but they are quite expensive. Guests warn that not all items can be ordered, especially for rare meat. It is recommended to call and find out about availability in advance. Minor inconvenience causes the location of the restrooms, it is necessary to pass all the halls.

2 Old Tower

The Old Tower occupies a worthy place among the best due to the unique atmosphere.Located in the center of Moscow, the restaurant offers old Russian dishes in a 16th century building. Here you can try a salad with duck, meat in honey sauce, cabbage soup, borsch, gourmet snacks and desserts. There are several types of fruit drink, not to mention wine and vodka. The design repeats the style of the castle: stone walls and floor, wooden massive furniture, windows with bolts. Visitors choose one of four rooms, each with a unique detail. For example, a tent with access to the veranda, a banquet hall with pictures of historical events, a large bar counter. Foreigners are often brought here; for business and everyday meetings, the place seems too pretentious.

In reviews, guests write about the polite attitude of the staff, positively recall the spacious halls and interesting design. Waiters serve quickly, advised to try the popular dishes. Despite the pathos, prices are average in Moscow. The menu in the restaurant is not very long, but there is plenty to choose from. The chef will not be able to surprise with unique combinations of tastes, but foreigners leave in delight. The portions are small, the cost of alcoholic beverages is somewhat overpriced.

1 SAVVA

SAVVA is a gourmet Russian restaurant with large portions. Live music is played here, and a saxophonist can be booked for a romantic date. In the evenings, the place is popular among foreigners, and business people come in the morning. The menu has Russian Set with caviar, dumplings, traditional meats, desserts and drinks. The institution is located in the building of the Metropol hotel, the design corresponds to the place: marble columns, painting on the walls, heavy furniture. The average check is 3,000 rubles per person, there are traditional breakfasts at a reduced price.

Visitors in the reviews note a smiling manager who greets guests and accepts things. The waiters offer unobtrusive service and are ready to help determine the choice. Despite the status of the institution, there is no excessive pathos, they come here for meetings with friends, dates and family dinner. The only warning to future visitors - the wine list is very simple, do not expect collectible drinks.

Popular vote - which of the restaurants of Russian cuisine in Moscow is the best?
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SAVVA

Old Tower

Godunov

Cafe Pushkin

Honest cuisine

Nesting doll

White rabbit

Ruski

Marie vanna

Omule Barrel

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