St Petersburg
Vinostudia is a serious and passionately run enoteca (wine bar). All wine is available by the glass (R150 to R700) and the staff are knowledgeable and…
Must-see restaurants in Russia
St Petersburg
If you're travelling with young children they will love this branch of the Ginza Project–run chain for its colourful, fun design that includes a children…
St Petersburg
Classic dishes, with creative twists, from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo (hence the SinToHo name) are served in the Four Seasons' luxurious and…
St Petersburg
Charming Entrée comes in two parts: the cafe-cum-deli to the right has a chessboard floor, rustic decor, delicious éclairs and sandwiches and, for some…
St Petersburg
Beef lovers can indulge their habit at this 12,000-sq-metre restaurant, the city’s biggest. Thanks to clever design, though, it doesn’t feel…
St Petersburg
Despite the somewhat kitschy decor, Karavan is a superb Central Asian restaurant with a lovely location overlooking the Fontanka River. Open grills line…
St Petersburg
This buzzing, two-story space on Nevsky has wide-ranging appeal, with six different food counters, behind which prep staff stand at the ready to whip up…
St Petersburg
It's all about glass at the rooftop restaurant of the Gazprom building. This impressive place definitely has the best views in town and you can almost…
Moscow
Sip a cappuccino in view of the Kremlin. Munch on lunch while the crowds line up at Lenin’s Mausoleum. Enjoy an afternoon aperitif while admiring St Basil…
St Petersburg
This sparkling, friendly and capacious offering right on the Haymarket is a major draw for diners at all hours. Like many other Ginza restaurants, Khochu…
St Petersburg
You'll find the in-house cafe of the super cool Loft Project ETAGI on the 3rd floor (go through the courtyard). The centrepiece here is a fantastic summer…
St Petersburg
The authentic (read: no frills) Korean restaurant is a great find in this quiet residential neighbourhood. There's a wide-ranging, pictorial menu that…
Russian Far East
A local institution, Shinok Pervach is considered by locals to be the best restaurant in town. It serves up tasty grilled fish, roast meats and zingy…
St Petersburg
This self-termed 'art cafe' is tucked into a tiny basement, its two rooms crowded with mismatched furniture, musical instruments, carefully posed…
St Petersburg
Baku's ornate decor – tiled walls, arched doorways and throw pillows – whisks you to old Azerbaijan. Try Azeri shashlyk (kebabs), traditional plov (rice…
Northern European Russia
The decor at Totma's best restaurant is rustic folklore, complete with embroidered tablecloths, national dress and a random stuffed seagull. The menu runs…
St Petersburg
A major draw for vegetarians and vegans, Jiva whips up delicious cruelty-free burgers, in eight varieties (including lentil, chickpea, spinach and red…
St Petersburg
A beloved institution, and decidedly upscale as far as Georgian restaurants go, Tbiliso has a great interior with tiled tables and big booths, made more…
St Petersburg
This gastrobar's attractive industrial interior with wooden tables, the friendly waiters and the discrete background music create a perfect setting for…
Western European Russia
The perfect lunch or dinner break after exploring the kremlin, this tavern is a comfy spot to feast on traditional Georgian cuisine – especially the…
St Petersburg
When the weather sours, retreat to this snug, casual spot just west of Nikolsky Cathedral for warming bowls of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) topped with…
St Petersburg
Sleek and buzzing, Terrassa is centred on its namesake terrace, which boasts unbelievable views (open only in warmer months). Inside you can watch the…
St Petersburg
With vines hanging from the ceiling to evoke the Caucasian countryside, this popular and reliable restaurant dishes up Georgian favourites such as hearty…
Yakutsk
Though the atmosphere is lacking, Tygyn Darkhan is the place to score Sakha specialities in the centre. Try indigirka (frozen raw chyr and onions – a bit…
St Petersburg
A decent-value, modern and stylish cafe just moments from St Isaac's Cathedral, Dekabrist sounds like it might be too good to be true. The menu is simple…
St Petersburg
Be transported to contemporary Seoul at this delightful cafe serving up a tantalising menu of Korean classics such as bibimbap (rice with vegetables and…
Northern European Russia
Though the diners boogieing down to Russian pop on the dance floor take away from the Parisian sophistication that Boulevard's wall prints intend to…
St Petersburg
Convenient branch of the city’s best-value French bistro-cafe, providing a relaxed Parisienne atmosphere to enjoy decent coffee, fresh bakes and lights…
St Petersburg
This chain of cafeteria-style restaurants has a popular outlet on Vasilyevsky Island's main commercial strip. With appealing, light-bathed dining areas, a…
St Petersburg
On the top floor of the Nevsky Centre shopping mall on Petersburg's main street, Moskva has a handy location and tons of space. The pictorial menu is…
Western European Russia
This woodsy little den comes across all hunters' lodge, with onion-bunch decor and stuffed talking points hanging on the walls. It's a popular hang out,…
St Petersburg
This smart, funky but informal restaurant offers an international selection of food focused mainly on Modern European cooking, with sections of the menu…
St Petersburg
Set with Italian icons (a Vespa and very cute vintage Fiat 500), this sprawling cafe and eatery always draws a crowd, whether in the morning for…
Vladivostok
This rather stylish steak and grill house is worth seeking out for its excellent food, English menu and convivial staff. There's a lovely summer terrace…
Black Sea Coast
Take your pick from the cosy interior, the palm-sheltered courtyard, or the tables right on the pavement overlooking the promenade. They are all…
Vladivostok
Russians so firmly believe that the British drink afternoon tea at 5pm each day that there's even a cafe named after this spurious assertion. The good…
Sakhalin Island
A chic and friendly new addition to the city's eating options, Marusya is part contemporary riff on traditional Russian folk aesthetics and part acid trip…
St Petersburg
On the 2nd floor of the iconic Singer Building is this great cafe, with fantastic views of the Kazan Cathedral and the bustle of Nevsky pr through its…
Northern European Russia
Set in log-cabin-effect alcoves, this local favourite serves imaginatively named dishes such as 'bride of three bridegrooms' (salmon caviar bliny) and the…
Moscow
Druzhba earns high marks for authenticity, and as far as Sichuan cuisine goes that means spicy. Chinese restaurants in Moscow are notorious for turning…
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