Grabli offers some of the finest fast food in Russia, and is famous for their cow themed decor as well as offering affordable food options at Grabli’s multiple locations.
SibirSibir restaurant in Moscow serves both traditional and modern Siberian cuisine, drawing upon culinary archives as well as remote villages of Siberia for inspiration.
1. Cafe Pushkin
Cafe Pushkin, housed within a baroque mansion on Tverskoy Boulevard, is one of the country’s premier dining experiences. Boasting four distinct dining areas each with their own distinct ambience: Pharmacy Hall pays homage to its past life by featuring antique features and collector’s items; Fireplace Hall provides intimate seating; Summer Terrace offers views over Moscow’s iconic gold onion domes while Library features floor-to-ceiling books to make you feel as if Pushkin himself had dined there!
Restaurant owner Andrei Dellos founded this restaurant over 20 years ago to uphold the culinary traditions of Russian nobility, serving traditional Russian fare alongside innovative modern adaptations that keep up the traditions. Under Chef Andrey Makhov’s direction (member of Russian Chef Guild and multiple winner of international culinary contests), traditional dishes as well as innovative innovations are served up – adapting nobility cuisine into modern life through both tradition and innovation.
This restaurant may not be cheap, but if you want an exceptional dining experience and feel like part of the landed gentry – with service at its peak; dine as the Russian aristocracy did before Soviet rule and hear their language spoken as though no time had passed at all since their pre-Soviet days – this restaurant offers it. Reservations are recommended but not essential.
2. Dr. Zhivago
This restaurant, designed to emulate the atmosphere of an 18th century aristocrat’s home, is one of Moscow’s most beloved dining spots. Offering delicious dishes in an atmosphere reminiscent of Russian country house with flowery script and luxurious furnishings, reservations should be made well ahead of time due to its popularity.
Restaurant Rococo offers imaginative twists on Russian classics (think borscht with baked beans, turnip crisps and rowan jelly; boar cutlets with foie gras and cabbage rolls in pastry with celery root puree), boasting Rococo furniture mixed with modern floral chairs for an inviting dining atmosphere with breathtaking views and an extensive wine list.
This restaurant is popular among both Muscovites and tourists. Situated within the National hotel, it serves traditional home-cooked cuisine prepared using modern techniques while upholding centuries-old traditions. Furthermore, their menu boasts an impressive variety of unique local products.
At Vareniki you’ll experience traditional Russian cuisine at an unbeatably fair price. Their extensive menu boasts over 200 options, and is particularly famous for their Vareniki dumplings filled with potato, mushroom or cabbage fillings – in addition to salads, blinis and other treats! As one of Moscow’s most successful chain budget restaurants they boast multiple locations across Moscow for convenient dining experience.
3. Matryoshka
Matryoshka nesting dolls have become one of the world’s most renowned symbols of Russia, representing motherhood through reproduction. Crafted from wood with colorful paint designs, the dolls tell a tale about fertility and motherhood that resonates across Russia’s culture and history. Even their name “Matryoshka” holds significance: its roots can be found in matrena (mother). Thus these tiny wooden women represent mother figures of large families.
Since their creation in the late 19th century, these handcrafted wooden dolls inspired by Japanese figurines have become beloved symbols of Russian folk art and trade fair displays. Since their introduction, these popular wooden toys have even spread beyond Russia’s borders into kitchen utensils and key chains!
The initial Matryoshka was crafted by woodworker Vassili Zviozdochkin and painted by artist Sergei Malyutin. It featured a pear-shaped woman dressed in traditional Russian attire complete with head scarf and apron; inside she held her daughter, adorned with rooster headcarf adornment.
Matryoshka artwork has become such a treasured souvenir when visiting Russia that it has become an essential souvenir purchase. Not only will it remind visitors to Russia of their trip, but its beauty can be shared among family, friends and loved ones as a keepsake from this trip.
