The Best Pastrami Restaurants in Moscow

Ever wanted to try an original take on pastrami? You’re in the right place! The pastrami at Severyane is definitely one of the most nourishing, yet very different from all the others in the city of Moscow. The cut is different, along the veins and not across as we are accustomed, with less fat that makes it more tender. We highly recommend booking in advance, because it is very popular among locals.

Saxon + Parole is the Russian brother of the American Saxon + Parole restaurant, located in New York and founded by the same owners. This place serves all the essential deli meats, and the kitchen is now run by the executive chef Brad Farmerie who moved to Moscow back in 2013 and serves up a unique and delicious pastrami and many other meat courses. The restaurant is open every day, and the pastrami has that signature mix of sweet and spice.

Voronej restaurant, located right in the historical center of Moscow, has been serving thick pastrami sandwiches for many months after the grand opening by the famous Alexander Rappoport. Try the classic pastrami with Russian dressing when you’re here, or a typical local triple-decker, along with a combination of beef, salami, turkey, tongue, and vegetables.

Located right on the ground floor of the St. Regis Hotel, close to Red Square, this meat restaurant by Novikov opens its doors daily from 12 pm onward for patrons. Despite the classic décor of the hotel and the experienced staff, this place has an authentic modern design and a younger clientele. And if you’re looking for a smoky, perfectly fatty pastrami served on rye after a busy day in Moscow, you’re in the right place.