The Best Restaurants In The Kremlin District, Moscow
The Kremlin district is the beating heart of Russia‘s capital, and a site of cultural, historical, political, and architectural interest. Tourists naturally gravitate towards this fascinating district, which boasts of iconic monuments such as the Red Square, St Basil’s, and those infamous red Kremlin walls among its main sights. The popularity of this district makes it easy to fall into one of the many over-priced tourist traps that have sprung up. Fear not – follow our guide to discover the very best of the Russian food scene in the European metropolis that is Moscow.
1. Bosco Café, GUM
Bar, Restaurant, Russian
2. Café Russe
Bar, Cafe, Cocktail Bar, Russian, European, Contemporary, Vegetarian, Vegan
3. Stolovaya No 57
Stolovaya No 57
In Soviet times, stolovayas were government-run canteens that aimed to provide the working population with good value, hearty food. It seems difficult to imagine then that Moscow’s most expensive and designer shopping center, GUM, would house such a relic of the Soviet past; but the fantastic prices and warm helpings of traditional Russian food have ensured the survival of this USSR artifact in the glamorous walls of GUM. Expect meat cutlets, beef Stroganoff, and steaming soups aplenty. Its self-service set-up also makes it great choice for grabbing a quick lunch during your exploration of Moscow.
Address & telephone number: Stolovaya No 57, GUM, Red Square, 3, Moscow, Russia, +7(495) 620-3129
4. Khinkalnaya
Restaurant, Russian
5. The Metropol Hotel Restaurant
Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, Russian
6. Grand Café Dr. Zhivago
Restaurant, Cafe, Russian
The lavish and dazzling bright interiors of Grand Café Dr. Zhivago aim to take diners on an aesthetic and gastronomic journey back to Soviet Russia. The vivid, bold colors and shapes of the decor are inspired by revolutionary banners and posters and paintings by famous Soviet artists adorn the walls. On the menu, traditional Russian favorites are transformed by fascinating, modern twists to create truly innovative dishes. The restaurant was opened by Alexander Rapoport who won Russian GQ magazine‘s title of Restaurateur of 2014. Dishes such as pryanik (traditional Russian gingerbread), flavored ice cream and crayfish tail cabbage rolls reflect the restaurant’s creative style.
7. Avocado
Cafe, Restaurant, Russian
8. Café Chekhov
Cafe, Restaurant, Russian
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