Western Siberia
Hearty Central Asian fare served in an oversized heated yurt at the main base area.
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St Petersburg
A Soviet-style stalovaya (cafeteria) that doles out Russian standards.
Northern European Russia
This passable stolovaya (canteen) dishes up standard belly-liners.
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
This long-established patisserie does gelato, coffee and cakes.
Kyiv
It's been here in Podil since the times of the Vikings (though not the current Soviet structure). Like any Ukrainian market, it is always rich in seasonal…
Kyiv
A little outside the city centre, but worth it for self-caterers who seek size and selection.
Plovdiv
Food and service don't live up to the rustic promise of this restaurant, which has a barn interior, farming implements and a watermill churning away…
Shkodra
Where the locals return to, night after night, day after day for people-watching and overloud music. The pizzas and burgers are fairly average though, but…
Veliko Târnovo
It's certainly touristy, but a large outdoor terrace perched above hectic ul Stambolov makes this cafe-restaurant enormously popular among visitors to the…
Minsk
This chain has several pizzerias across the city, with each restaurant stylishly decorated and enjoying a relaxed vibe. Citywide delivery is available,…
Wallachia
The central market is a great place to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and cheeses. There are several pharmacies and bank ATMs here as well. To…
Bulgaria
Close to, but not within, the eponymous hotel, the Vereya aims at gourmet status and offers specialities ranging from pizzas to unusual meat dishes, and…
Moldova
This big cafe in the centre of town has a bustling brasserie feel and serves all manner of meat plus pizza, salads and sushi. You'll see most of Tiraspol…
Constanţa
Stock up on fruit, cheese and vegetables here. Just outside the market is a window serving classic Romanian snacks like cheese pies and covrigi (hot…
Varna
This branch of the dependable nationwide self-service canteen chain is the ideal place for cheap, simple food such as sausage and beans, chicken chops and…
Transylvania
Run with panache, this airy Italian place with a light-filled dining verandah serves all the lasagne, calzone and risotto your heart desires. The location…
Moldova
One of the few dining options in the town centre, Salat is a Chişinău import that serves pizza, burgers, salmon, sushi and a range of Russian and Moldovan…
Wallachia
Stock up on fruit, bread and cheese for your train journey from the monster-sized central market. The building, dating from the 1930s and sporting a giant…
Ruse
Typical cheap and tasty Bulgarian food including sausages, grills, steaks, chicken and fish are served at this busy cafe with outdoor tables. It's a good…
Chişinău
The most central of a cheap and well-run chain of pizza restaurants, Pizza Mania offers lots of choice, including salads, omelettes and grills as well as…
Northern European Russia
Signposted simply as ‘Produkty’ (Продукты), this is the island’s best-stocked grocery store. The noticeboard at the entrance has advertisements for local…
Bulgaria
Located beside the art gallery, this mehana (tavern) features a large courtyard, good service and standard Bulgarian dishes such as hotplates of meat and…
Ruse
A cheap and cheerful city centre restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating, Planet Food offers a menu that includes hamburgers, sandwiches, and chicken…
Bulgaria
Give your taste buds a breather from pork chops and shish kebabs at this locally admired fish restaurant, in the eponymous hotel 5km southwest of central…
Bulgaria
This wood-and-stone tavern has great Bulgarian specialities, served in a balmy back garden in summer, and moving indoors in front of a crackling fire in…
Pirin Mountains
Although the shiny lobby-side setting lacks ambience, Hotel Korona’s restaurant is a decent place to pause for grilled meats and cheese-laden salads.
Bulgaria
This large and popular restaurant just off the square serves coffee and breakfast pastries, grills, soups, salads and more.
Bulgaria
This traditional mehana (tavern) enjoys a leafy garden setting and offers a good selection of grills and salads.
Bucharest
Lively food market, with plenty of shops and stalls selling meats and cheeses, fruits and vegetables.
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