Moscow Eating: 140 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Moscow

Bar Strelka

By Polina

With a lively music programme, it's a great place for soft pre-parties on Friday and Saturday nights. And this bar likes foreigners! On the whole, if you enjoy an atmosphere of exclusivity and bohemia, come here.

by Polina

Detskiy mir (Central Department Store for Children)

Shopping 13 5

By Ekaterina

Toys, food, observation deck

Detskiy mir (Central Department Store for Children)

13

Apart from an opportunity to go back to you childhood years and to have a budget meal, on there is a nice observation desk on the top floor. From there, you can see Kremlin, city centre, and even Moscow State University.

by Ekaterina

Hachapuri

Restaurants 20 4

By Polina

Georgian cuisine

Hachapuri

20

Besides the food, they also organise events for kids where a ram called Tolik takes centre stage. Tolik lives in a small shed by the restaurant – you can take pictures with him and feed him spinach. There are also backgammon competitions for adults. To sum up, non-culinary life here is bursting!

by Polina

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (Музей современного искусства «Гараж»)

Shopping 13 1

By George

ART IS A PLACE FOR PEOPLE

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (Музей современного искусства «Гараж»)

13

“Garage was founded with an international perspective, but now we are increasingly recognized as an internationally significant organization that not only presents, but also creates culture."

by George

Свободное пространство «Циферблат»

Eating 16 5

By Donatella

Ziferblat - the very first anti-café

Свободное пространство «Циферблат»

16

Whether you want to use the Wi-Fi, get some work or study done, catch up with some friends or just chill alone; this is the place where you want to go. A minute costs 3 rubbles through the 1st hour, 2 rubbles from the 2nd hour and if you stay more than 4 hours counting stops, so 540 rubbles is maximum amount you can spent here per a day.

by Donatella

Tsvetnoy Central Market

Shopping 19 7

Trendy department store

Tsvetnoy Central Market

19

Tsvetnoy is a newly built designer department store. It’s a pretty unique place for Moscow. Come here if you like cool and trendy brand names along with good quality cafés and restaurants, or if you’re looking for a quick gift.

Lavka Brat'ev Karavaevykh

Eating 17 3

By Polina

A culinary experience

Lavka Brat'ev Karavaevykh

17

It’s difficult to resist all of the treats here – those with a sweet tooth will find it especially difficult! Excellent prices.

by Polina

Izia-Grill (Изя-Гриль)

Eating 22 1

By Anna

Cheap drinks & loud music

Izia-Grill (Изя-Гриль)

22

If you want to try some inexpensive and delicious Asian or Jewish food, then this is the place for you. Come on a weekend and start your night with lots of different cocktails. They have a dance floor but people tend to dance everywhere.

by Anna

ГУМ / GUM

Restaurants 22 5

By Alexandra

More than just shopping!

ГУМ / GUM

22

Breathtaking Russian architecture from the early 20th century, upscale shopping, local food and groceries, fancy dining, souvenirs – if you’re interested in any of these things then GUM is a place you should definitely visit.

by Alexandra

Varenichnaya №1

Eating 16 4

By Polina

The cuisine of the USSR

Varenichnaya №1

16

Surely you’ll like (and maybe even be impressed by) the unique atmosphere of this café. It’s full of stuff from a typical Soviet era flat. Here you can try Soviet dishes that have become an essential part of Russian cuisine.

by Polina

Korchma 'Taras Bulba'

Restaurants 11 3

By Polina

Ukrainian restaurant chain

Korchma 'Taras Bulba'

11

In between these two funny customs you’ll enjoy delicious dishes and be served by waiters dressed in folk outfits. Sometimes they even entertain guests with songs and dances! Their homemade kvas (a popular cold summer drink with a small percentage of alcohol) is highly recommended!

by Polina

Upside Down Cake

Eating 11 2

By Masha

Cupcakes and more

Upside Down Cake

11

'Upside Down cake' is a perfect place for meeting friends, celebrating your Birthday and other special occasions, or just for stopping by while you walk around the city centre. They have amazing tea, and besides sweeties you may eat here some quiches, salads, and bagels - for example, with salmon.

by Masha

LavkaLavka

Restaurants 11 3

By Polina

The gifts of farmers

LavkaLavka

11

Looking for something exclusive at Moscow gastronomical stage? It is where you MUST be led to! The restaurant's menu renews seasonally since suppliers' foodstuff changes throughout a year. Here you can taste a pike from the Volga, a deer from North Siberia, a duck from Voronezh all cooked by a local chief.

by Polina

Elarji

Restaurants 11 1

By Alexandra

A taste of Georgia in Moscow

Elarji

11

If you’re interested in tasting traditional Georgian dishes, Elarji is one of the best places that Moscow has to offer. It’s perfect for dinner with friends and family, business meetings and evenings out. It’s equipped with a lovely mini zoo and swings to entertain the little customers.

by Alexandra

Odessa Mama

Restaurants 11 3

By Polina

A little slice of Odessa in Moscow

Odessa Mama

11

At Odessa Mama you can taste Ukrainian and Odessan cuisine as well as kosher dishes. If you choose to dine in the courtyard, make sure enter the building after your meal and check out the stylish interiors and map of Odessa!

by Polina